2023 Skagit/Sauk season is a go

[Salmo_g]

I finally got around to finding and looking up the NMFS biologist who is working on the Skagit RMP review. Multiple things going on at once, and he can't say when, but only that it will be out sooner than later. He also said that the co-managers submitted the renewal in timely fashion; it's all internal stuff at NMFS that's responsible for the delay. Reminds me of all the stuff I couldn't get out on time no matter how soon I started it. Bureaucracy always finds a way to not get shit done on time.

 

[Big Tuna]

I finally got around to finding and looking up the NMFS biologist who is working on the Skagit RMP review. Multiple things going on at once, and he can't say when, but only that it will be out sooner than later. He also said that the co-managers submitted the renewal in timely fashion; it's all internal stuff at NMFS that's responsible for the delay. Reminds me of all the stuff I couldn't get out on time no matter how soon I started it. Bureaucracy always finds a way to not get shit done on time.

I'm supposed to be fishing the Skagit next week so I hope the powers that be take that into consideration.

 

[O' Clarkii Stomias]

I'm supposed to be fishing the Skagit next week so I hope the powers that be take that into consideration.

Aside from some local poachers, you may have the place to yourself.

 

[speedbird]

Aside from some local poachers, you may have the place to yourself.

Is poaching even profitable? I can't fathom why people with so little regard for fish even bother trying to catch the last wild Steelhead or Chinook

 

[Gyrfalcon22]

Is poaching even profitable? I can't fathom why people with so little regard for fish even bother trying to catch the last wild Steelhead or Chinook

Big game poachers locally do it for the kill mostly the agents tell me. There were 4 poached/dead cow elk left to rot here recently.

Fish poaching has to be about eating the fish (?), or they could be conscientious catch & release, out of seasoners.

 

[kerrys]

Big game poachers locally do it for the kill mostly the agents tell me. There were 4 poached/dead cow elk left to rot here recently.

Fish poaching has to be about eating the fish (?), or they could be conscientious catch & release, out of seasoners.

On the Skagit poaching is a family business proudly handed down from one generation to the next.

 

[O' Clarkii Stomias]

Is poaching even profitable? I can't fathom why people with so little regard for fish even bother trying to catch the last wild Steelhead or Chinook

Mostly from my experience, it's just a matter of putting food on the table.

 

[Josh]

Fish poaching has to be about eating the fish (?), or they could be conscientious catch & release, out of seasoners.

I always differentiated poaching (catching to keep) vs fishing closed waters (CnR). Though I admit that much of the time they may be the same thing legally.

 

[Skunk Ape]

On the Skagit poaching is a family business proudly handed down from one generation to the next.

Yup, they originated from North Carolina backwoods and that’s what they do. Still wonder why they disowned Bob Barker. He was an original Darry resident. Maybe he didn’t buy into the poaching is a way of life thing and turned to game show host. From there we can draw our own conclusions.

 

[HauntedByWaters]

Let’s be real, poaching isn’t hard. Getting away with it isn’t even that hard. What is hard is the life most people end up living if they treat the law that way. Being an outlaw is a lifestyle, it’s not just an outdoor sport.

 

[Peyton00]

Let’s be real, poaching isn’t hard. Getting away with it isn’t even that hard. What is hard is the life most people end up living if they treat the law that way. Being an outlaw is a lifestyle, it’s not just an outdoor sport.

Disobeying laws/rules is easy. I do it often.
In my own life, if i followed all laws and regulations......it would be a dull day.

 

[Dustin Chromers]

Let’s be real, poaching isn’t hard. Getting away with it isn’t even that hard. What is hard is the life most people end up living if they treat the law that way. Being an outlaw is a lifestyle, it’s not just an outdoor sport.

It's a popular career choice now. Very mainstream in Western Washington.

 

[Josh]

Still wonder why they disowned Bob Barker. He was an original Darry resident.

I had no idea that dude was...

A: From Darrington.
B: Still alive (he's 99).

 

[TheFlyFishingFilmmaker]

Thanks. I learned it at that same spot about 15 years ago.

Are you doing it by hand?

 

[HauntedByWaters]

It's a popular career choice now. Very mainstream in Western Washington.

Interesting. Care to elaborate?

 

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

Are you doing it by hand?

Yep

 

[O' Clarkii Stomias]

Any word on this yet?

 

[DimeBrite]

Any minute now...

 

[Salmo_g]

Any word on this yet?

Just don't hold your breath. When I posted "sooner than later" I should have added that is measured on government time.

 

[Skunk Ape]

Honestly, at this point they will most likely open it the beginning of March. If it opens, but that’s my gut feeling. We’ll see.