I can tell you I have now written the minister 3 times with no response other than the automatic "we have rec'd your message "
I strongly suggest anybody that wants to keep a Chinook this spring/summer write now !!
Dear minister,
After the last two very frustrating fishing seasons, I would like to ask if we may see
better opportunity's for Chinook salmon in 2021 ?
We have been closed for retention in area 19/20 between April and August for 2 consecutive seasons.
From my experience the decision to do this does not appear science based because
during this time period the abundance of Chinook are predominately hatchery fish.
Angler's should be permitted to keep at least one of these "put and take" hatchery fish.
I would appreciate a response to get some idea of what we can expect in years to follow.
Sincerely,
Scott Craven