And as a biproduct, they were not fishing in Area 8-1, so we had no ability to estimate the coho run in order to open up the snohomish system. After the WDFW requested they conduct a test fishery and the Tualips refused, it took a couple more weeks to come to an agreement to allow sport anglers into the Snohomish system for a fishery. This was well after most fo the coho had entered the system.
this year, my hope is that the LOAF will include language that protects sports fishing interests in these scenarios. I've made the request twice. we'll see.