The recently filed federal civil rights suit (Shopbell/Anderson/Paul vs. WDFW ) really rounds out the picture:

From the Co-Managers: "We can harvest where and when, and as much as we want, and you can't be anywhere near us on the federal waters the State controls."

As compared to a few months ago, it appears the interviews and search for the WDFW Director position should have included some higher-ups in the federal attorney generals office. Managing hatchery budgets, salaries, and such pales in comparison to the real issues. It clear WDFW is terrified of legal action, though that's obviously where it's all currently happening (and should have been about 10 years ago.)