I am confused. Why is recreational fishing for humpies on hold, yet the native and non-native nets are having an open season. Relating to the Skagit. Not that humpies are a premier fish, but many won't dispute they are fun to catch. It is also a season that every other year benefits many involved with recreational fishing. I know I can catch and release, but that is a problem for a gill netter.

Pink in da face

Here's a press release from the WFDW website that is of interest.
http://www.wa.gov/wdfw/do/newreal/aug1999a.htm