Well, maybe the non-voting viewers read the question and found it sort of silly. I did.

How many people who are voting even know what WDFW is charged with doing? I mean, part of those folk's jobs involve facilitating non-tribal commercial fishing seasons. Even within the "recreational" side, they have to prioritize among folks with different perspectives. So when I think about whether WDFW is acting "fairly" that certainly wouldn't be the same as saying they are "supporting me" or "treating my interests as a sportsman as paramount at all times". If that's what people mean by "fair" then it's sort of a rigged question.

Why not ask this: Has WDFW ever directly lied to you? For me, the answer is no. If the answer is yes for some of you, what was the circumstance?

Or how about this: When you took the time to better understand the rationale or reasoning behind a WDFW/Commission decision that you disagreed with, were you able to talk with an appropriate person (via phone or email) at WDFW? Were they honest with you? I've always found the right person, and while personalities vary, I've always received a candid explanation. Perhaps others have had trouble getting answers, and that would be an area for improvement.

Maybe the best question is, what do you expect from WDFW? I expect them to be honest and reasonably accessible. I expect them to prioritize non-tribal opportunity over tribal harvest. I expect them to be competent. There have been some issues with later, but that seems different than "fair".