How many consecutive times must escapement failures of < 50% e-goal occur, before the stock is considered "overfished" ? ? ?

Is once enough?

Three strikes and you're out?

At least 3 of the previous 5 escapements?

WHAT?

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Overfishing is occurring but the stocked is NOT considered overfished? J F C... YGTBFKM, right? These fukkin word games are such a sham.

GH chinook stocks are routinely being fished at total exploitation rates exceeding 70%. Bank on it.

Here's what the Hump piece looks like....

http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com/forum...html#Post877033
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