How ironic to charge $17 for a steelhead CRC when steelhead fishing opportunity in WA state has never been less nor more bleak in outlook. While I'm sympathetic to WDFW's funding issues, the Department needs a refresher in Econ 101 and examine just how the product and service they are selling can possibly be worth more going forward. Knowingly or not, WDFW is sending WA steelheaders, and their money, to B.C., ID, OR, and now even CA.

I've known deer hunters who haven't bought a WA license in years because they get a far better deal hunting in MT.