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It’s yet another example of WDFW taking away fishing opportunity and having little regard for the interests of sport fishermen. Unfortunately the agency treats sport fishermen more as tools to reduce an over abundance of hatchery fish (e.g. last year’s Methow and other limited openings).

I’ve decided to not renew and apply the money towards out of state licenses

This is the first time I'm actually contemplating doing so (not renewing), having bought my first license in 2003 and consistently renewing ever since. Primarily due to the lack of opportunity with the NOF process and WDFW in general not being in the mindset of enabling substantive opportunities...

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.