I would like to make a comment about the Commission vote to again allow gillnets in the main stem Columbia River. I can't find out which Commissioners voted and exactly what was voted on....is it a done deal???

I received this information from CCA in its March 2019 "Connect" newsletter:

"On Saturday, March 2nd, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to undo the Columbia River fishery reforms. The vote restores non-tribal gillnetting in the lower Columbia River during this year's spring and summer seasons and increases mainstem gillnetting during the fall - harming salmon, steelhead, and angling opportunity throughout the Columbia River basin.

The action, championed by Commissioners Don McIsaac (Hockinson) and Bob Kehoe (Seattle), was adopted without advance public notice, review or comment of the policy proposal - a dark day in the history of the Commission and WDFW.

The decision was made despite dismal spring, summer and fall chinook forecasts, which will result in reduced fishing seasons and conservation concerns. The decision is an affront to the 225,000 anglers who purchase the $8.75 Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement, which WDFW is asking the legislature to extend this year along with a 15% fishing license fee increase. The decision also comes as elected officials have been debating legislation to permanently ban non-tribal gillnets in the Columbia River.

CCA Washington sent out an Action Alert to our members asking them to contact their legislators and hold the Department responsible for this unconscionable decision."

So, off another letter went to my legislators to voice my strong disapproval of this total BS. I'm pissed to say the least!