"We are at a critical point in our fisheries. We have a petition in front of the Commission asking them to convert the NOF policy into a WAC. Never in a long time have we been this close to having a real voice in our fishery management. There should be a laser focus right now by every single sport fisher on getting the Commission to move forward on the conversion. WE NEED TO HAVE THEM VOTE "YES" TO CONVERT THAT NOF POLICY TO A WAC. THEY NEED TO HEAR FROM EVERY SINGLE LICENSE HOLDER. THEY NEED TO KNOW WE ARE UNITED, STRONG AND WILLING TO DO THE HEAVY LIFTING TOGETHER!"

Changing the NOF Policy so that is part of the Washington Administrative Code will allow us a pathway to rule making through the Commission. This proposal will be considered for approval on or around Feb. 2nd.

I ask you...in light of recent (or past) events relating to issues long deliberated, put off or just plain ignored by WDFW...why wouldn't this action be of vital importance to everyone of us? We all piss and moan re: WDFW's strategy of procrastination and utter lack of action. WHY NOT MAKE THAT WORN OUT TACTIC UNLAWFUL? Get familiar with, and behind this effort. Let the Commission hear your point of view and worthy rationale...more than just once!

The Twin Hbrs Group wholly endorses this procedure, and the track record of their efforts to initiate stakeholder participation and subsequent change is definitely something to look up to.

This is a major Game Changer--but only if we fiercely pursue and support the effort to make it come about.