We lower the impacts by not killing them. But, since we have agreed that the escapement goal is X and X+1 is one fish wasted, then the only place in the state where not killing wild fish will, in fact, benefit the current situation might be Willapa Bay because there is no other group that will legally kill them.

As we look at all the efforts being made for steelhead recovery just what is going on in WB. What is the situation there with hatcheries and non-harvest of wild fish? No tribes, is there any netting after 11/30, what streams have Chambers fish planted, no spring fishery to hit kelts. Just how well are they doing? The habitat is certainly not as bad as PS.

Shouldn't WDFW take the lead on steelhead recovery (I know they aren't listed, but...) where they can do whatever is necessary without having to ask "mother may I" and actually show us what works in the real world?