Why does it cost us money to allow fishing on a river that is operated by mother nature? There should be no major expenses incurred by the WDFW. 5 minutes to post the opening on their website and some salary for enforcement. They don't need half of their staff up there. The expenses should be minimal. Why does the WDFW always have an excuse for not getting something done instead of finding creative ways to make things possible? Besides the obvious answer that it's a government agency. I would submit to the WDFW that they've already spent more money just talking about it, than it would cost to open it.

Like Evo said, make a stamp or whatever. KISS principle. Get creative, find a solution. It's not hard, so don't make it hard. Maybe I'm being obtuse here, but it doesn't seem like it should be this difficult.

On this note, how many other "opportunities" are we missing out on because they don't have the funds?

"Sorry folks, Wallyworld is closed. The moose out front shoulda told ya". BS.