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Yeah, dark times. This quote from the press release amazes me: "Reason for action: As the end of the Chinook spawn timing approaches, enough Chinook encounters remain to allow for a limited salmon fishery targeting coho in this area." I know the topic has been beaten to death but how can...

https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/emergency-rules/skykomish-river-temporarily-opens-gamefish-and-salmon-seasons-2023-10

WDFW’s claim about the lack of enforcement officers sounds like a red herring as there should be money left over from all the hatchery programs that have been shut down over the past few years.

I don't think the WDFW cares at all but I think there will be a significant decline in license applications and renewals over time due to the increasing lack of fishing opportunity in WA. At this point, I get far more opportunity and enjoyment fishing around the states bordering this state.

Maybe having it nearby the NMFS office might have more impact.