I don't work (anymore)! Gave it up about 10 years ago. As I have said several times in this thread I have no problem with reporting on line but I reject being required to do so immediately upon retention as a CRC report.

As for crab reporting I have said I report that online. But I also keep a paper copy of both the report and WDFW confirmation; way to many stories of online reports being "lost" and the $10 penalty being assessed.

Oh, and the recreational winter crab season to which you referred normally opens 1 October (not 1 November) if there is an adequate portion of the State's share remaining for a full winter season. If the residual is insufficient for a full winter rec season the Department may open a shorter winter season in a given management area with emphasis on holiday periods.

Now, back to NOAA/NOF/tribes. I would like to be optimistic about the marked selective Chinook fishery in MA 9 and MA 10 but my perception was that the Muckleshaft was far more political than biological and that it will continue and possibly become more onerous. As has been mentioned earlier in this thread that situation may ultimately result in a cost/benefit analysis and a decision to toss in the towel and cease all State funded Puget Sound Chinook hatchery operations. That is a potential the tribes need to consider.