Originally Posted By: ospreysteelhead
sorry Stew, you're right I definitely can't say that with any certainty. What I should've said is that steelhead returns were down coastwide last winter even in places without broodstock programs. Not sure how spawner abundance on the Wilson and Nestucca compared to other non-supplemented systems. I definitely DO NOT support broodstock hatcheries in any way.

I know you are one of the good guys and I appreciate everything you've done in the name of wild fish.
We've noted a drop off the last several years with last year being the worst.
The redds we counted or I should say didn't count were depressing. Meanwhile ODFW just plows ahead with this stupid ass program.
If you are ever down here in late May or June when ODFW releases their over sized broodstock smolt then bring your three weight smile
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