WDFW Commission Mission Statement: To preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities. (see https://wdfw.wa.gov/about/mission_goals.html)

Doesn't seem like they're getting it done.

I thought the idea was to insulate management decisions from politics so that science based management can prevail. That's not what's happening.

Heck, they can't even seem to fire WDFW staff when they directly usurp commission responsibilities (see http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com/forum...Sound_Fish.html)

While its not clear exactly how bad NOF will be this year, the long term trajectory is pretty clear.

Am I missing something or is it time to find a different management model for WDFW?