I sorta feel the same as Nick. When I fish or hunt now, it is for a specific reason. And, in many ways, it is to recapture/relive that kid. If he knows a hot bluegill bite, from shore, I'll be there. For whatever reason, I prefer pretty fish, or fish in pretty places, to big fish. I need to get into some 2-5" Green Sunfish-the fish who taught me fishing. Snake out some stream trout out of very wadable creeks.

Hunting is the same way. I gladly forked over the fees for a single morning (OD) where in a couple hours I got a few shots at some ducks or geese. Over my hand-made wooden dekes. I won't buy the license unless I able to go. But, if so, I'll do it.

I guess my thought is keep doing what you enjoy. If WA has it, then support WDFW. If they don't, go where they do. Quality of experience. That said, were I a boat fisherman for steelhead, the SRC with it's good cause, camaraderie, and stringent adherence to the truth would be enough reason to buy.