The article is very well researched and clearly explains how "flawed" thinking and "special interest consideration" will devastate our sport and our fish.

It is important to remember however why we are having to be reactive rather than been pro-active. The fact that the Department is using the Tribal position that they are immune to state open meetings laws to secretly negotiate in a way that is not beneficial to the recreational community.

WE are now faced with an uphill battle to FIX this plan, when we should have had a part in it's crafting. Had the proper procedures been followed and the public, sport advisory groups, recreational organizations and the Commission been involved, we would of produced a much better policy and it would of been done with cohesion and confidence.

This again highlights the damage our continuation with allowing Secret Meetings cause.

We must all let the Commission know, we cannot abide any more prohibition of public oversight in our fisheries management. THIS MUST BE THE LAST TIME WE HAVE TO BE REACTIVE to a deal WDFW cut with the tribes!