Originally Posted by
David Lee
And here's where I have a problem finding an answer to the overall situation -
What DOESN'T eat endangered Salmon/Steelhead ?? Crayfish and Sculpin raiding redds , Suckers and Squawfish (both natives) eating eggs/Parr/Smolts , Kingfishers diving on Smolts , etc. . Where do we stop as far as thinning the predators ?? Remove the non-native Striped Bass that people spend $$$$ to fish for ? Remove the native Squawfish and Suckers that no one spends $$$ to fish for ( populations are huge of both species) ....
How about thinning/removing the one species that has contributed the most to ruining Salmon/Steelhead populations - Humans ??
Yes , I realize there isn't a practical answer , just thinkin' again .....
David