Nice post but you kinda missed the point: what threat to dolly varden and trout in the Skeena region?
It is a politically and socially mitigated regulation, unless someone can prove, using scientifically relevant and reproduceable data that there is indeed a threat.
Assuming that what works on the lower mainland will work in region 6 is like comparing apples and oranges. Have you ever looked at the density of human population in the lower mainland? You need regionally specific regulations that reflect the conservation needs of that area (thats why we have regions)
Who says they are threatened? Did I miss something in this thread? Are people jumping to their own preconcieved fisheries management ideals?
I do understand your point about their breeding age and growth rates but any scientific study would take those variables into consideration if its worth the paper its written on.
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