TIMBERMAN...I HAVE NEWS!!!

Talked with Tim Flint regional manager and I now know.

The tribes are scheduled to beach seine in front of the hatchery on Tuesday and Thursdays (just like the chum), this was agreed upon preseason for the last two years.

It has nothing to do with egg take at the hatchery. The hatchery now has about 600 adults so about 300 females (approximately) they need 1500 females to meet the egg take quota, there is no concern at this point at achieving that.

As for creating conflict...in the negotiations this year the tribe wanted the Hoodsport zone closed down to sport fishing on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Flint argued that it can be done both ways...since they usually seine at high tide (or close) anyway...his belief is that any conflict will probably result in a closure to sportfishing next year on "their" days. So just like Chums best day to be there is Monday..today..Hope this makes sense...email me at washingtonoutdoors@gamefishin.com if you have any questions.

Thanks

Jim