We all seem to agree that 10% is more than the actual mortality associated with C&R on riverine steelhead. The catch is that the same 10% figure is used to estimate C&R impacts in all fisheries, including saltwater salmon, where most would agree the actual impact is probably more than 10% (a lot more for coho). To model fisheries, you need some parameters. Under the treaty, if we get to play with 2500 fish, they get to kill 250. That's where we're at.

Nobody said we actually have to kill our 250 (assuming we can catch our 2500). Treat them with respect, and shoot for an impact somewhere closer to 1%.