Thanks for sharing. Well written and reasoned. What is the co-managers' response to this position and line of reasoning? Was this considered and discussed during negotiations? OH, that's right - we'll never know.

I'm curious as to WDFW and the Tribes motivation to shut down PS fishing. They do that and they'll loose support for the hatchery programs that are working putting further pressure on Wilds with the sea lions and whales without any other food source to mitigate. A vicious downward spiral for our fisheries.

Without a major change in management, sell the boat or go to the north are our options - neither good for the fish or the economy.