Shame on all of you recommmending shooting or otherwise harassing seals. While losing a good catch because of a seal can be frustrating, there is more to life than the perfect catch. Seals are an integral part of the Olympic Ecosystem, and you will find that for every seal that disappears from the Olympic Watershed, 100's of Salmon and Steelhead will also disappear. When the Orcas and other whales lose out on their diet of seals, they will quickly begin feeding on your precious fish at a rate that you will find alarming.

You may also be surprised who reads this forum. Some of us anglers are also memebers of local law enforcement agencies, and two of my buddies that read this forum are with the fish and wildlife services. We'll be looking for you on the water.

My suggestion is to enjoy the Olympic experience, whether it brings you a good catch, beautiful scenery, or a glimpse at our rapidly vanishing wildlife.