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Originally posted by Bruce Pearson:
Todd, I have always maintained that most groups such as WSC do indeed have some very good agendas and goals, however does that mean that I have to agree with everything you do?

The commission all along said that mandatory statewide C&R would not be considered in the 2004/2005 proposals and the rule change was not part of the published 2004/2005 proposals. This was a quiet behind the scenes deal. This rule change most likely would not have been passed had it gone through the public process. I was not given the opportunity to voice my concerns regarding this latest ruling. With this type of activity, I do tend to lose faith in the current process. Why even waste my time sending letters etc. when behind the scenes activities such as this ruling take place.
Bruce, Please get your facts straight in your posts.

Fact: 2 years ago statewide release for wild steelhead, no exception was very narrowly voted against 5-4.

Fact: Approximately fourty requests were made this year for input into the rules proposal to WDFW requesting for wild steelhead release, statewide, no exceptions and they choose not to include in the rule proposal for consideration by the Commission. The Commission as a right to make amendments.

Fact: Commissioner Shiosaki voted against it.

Fact: It was Commissioner Pelly who motioned a five year moratorium and Commissioner Cahill amended the motion to two years. Not the WSC.

Fact: The WSC is more than a single focus group here is the website where the mission statement and action plan reside, they have nothing to hide: http://www.wildsteelheadcoalition.com/
The WSC is simply an organization that cuts accross the cloth of steelhead fisherman and is dedicated to increasing the return of wild steelhead to the waters and rivers of the Pacific NW. They also sponsor a bi yearly steelhead summit with many diverse groups sending represtitives to work on issue on behalf of steelhead.

Last: For what it's worth-An Opinion, Before anyone thinks that doing without the Commission is in your best interest please think again what the alternative would be.
And the cutting off your nose in spite your face and if I can't have mine you can't have yours mentality is not going benefit anyone. Let's tell the commission good job and move on to get involved on the other important issues regarding wild steelhead beer
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