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Other Activities => Fishing => Topic started by: huntnphool on February 16, 2021, 12:58:34 AM

Title: Auction Tag Fishing
Post by: huntnphool on February 16, 2021, 12:58:34 AM: I wonder why WDFW hasn’t come up with a auction tag for fishing salmon, steelhead and sturgeon?
Title: Re: Auction Tag Fishing
Post by: metlhead on February 16, 2021, 05:50:30 AM: I already have a fishing license. Should be enough. I don't want to pay for another tag/permit/authorization.
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 16, 2021, 06:23:08 AM: Because the sea lions would buy it and we don't want to support them
Title: Re: Auction Tag Fishing
Post by: Ghost Hunter on February 16, 2021, 06:26:56 AM: Quote from: huntnphool on February 16, 2021, 12:58:34 AM
I wonder why WDFW hasn’t come up with a auction tag for fishing salmon, steelhead and sturgeon?

Say from 100 yards downstream of McNary to the base of the dam? 8)
Title: Re: Auction Tag Fishing
Post by: Stein on February 16, 2021, 08:17:34 AM: SShhhh.
Title: Re: Auction Tag Fishing
Post by: full choke on February 16, 2021, 08:29:42 AM: Quote from: huntnphool on February 16, 2021, 12:58:34 AM
I wonder why WDFW hasn’t come up with a auction tag for fishing salmon, steelhead and sturgeon?

Because some tag holder would take a 40lb King in a Jack only area. He would then proceed to an area open for mature King's to clean the fish.
It would eventually end up in court and his lawyers would argue that WDFW regulations were too vague on what a fish actually is.
The whole thing would be a mess...
Title: Re: Auction Tag Fishing
Post by: metlhead on February 16, 2021, 06:36:08 PM: 40lb king? That's funny. Better yet, a narwahl!
Title: Re: Auction Tag Fishing
Post by: boneaddict on February 16, 2021, 06:42:30 PM: How about sea lion permits.
Title: Re: Auction Tag Fishing
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 16, 2021, 06:58:43 PM: :yeah: sure would help the fish out.

I’m really surprised they don’t do a few oil tags for big sturgeon.
I’m not a expert but I think they only produce in a certain size class. Then when they get giant they are done? Someone could probably confirm this or I’m just mistaken. Taking trophy sized fish that don’t breed anymore might generate some $ to go back to fish if they could mange stuff right.
Title: Re: Auction Tag Fishing
Post by: huntnphool on February 16, 2021, 10:48:48 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on February 16, 2021, 06:58:43 PM
:yeah: sure would help the fish out.

I’m really surprised they don’t do a few oil tags for big sturgeon.
I’m not a expert but I think they only produce in a certain size class. Then when they get giant they are done? Someone could probably confirm this or I’m just mistaken. Taking trophy sized fish that don’t breed anymore might generate some $ to go back to fish if they could mange stuff right.

Sturgeon begin spawning after the slot limit as I understand it, that’s approx the 60” mark.
Title: Re: Auction Tag Fishing
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 17, 2021, 06:18:23 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on February 16, 2021, 06:42:30 PM
How about sea lion permits.
:yeah:
Title: Re: Auction Tag Fishing
Post by: Stein on February 17, 2021, 08:22:27 AM: It's basically a permit fishery now, guaranteed draw. I need a permit for clams, shrimp, salmon, Puget Sound crab, halibut, probably other things I forget. Once you hit the salt, there is more paperwork than I can believe.

I think they will have to do something with shrimp in the next few years, particularly from MA8 south. The season can't get much shorter and be realistic.
Title: Re: Auction Tag Fishing
Post by: Alchase on February 17, 2021, 06:34:43 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on February 16, 2021, 06:42:30 PM
How about sea lion permits.

I would buy one, then I would be in the "Auction tag do gooders club" :hello: