GodLovesUgly -


For the major PS fall Chinook hatcheries 18,000 to 20,000 adults are needed for brood stock. In 2017 there was over an aggregate of 100,000 surplus above brood stock needs and in 2018 over 60,000. Yes not all that surplus isn't uniform across the hatcheries but clearly there are surpluses to work with.

I agree that planting additional hatchery fish does not assure more recreational fishing; especially in marine mixed stock areas. It also does not assure that there desired prey for the orcas.



Curt