WDFW Fishery Economic Analysis

11-7-09

Governor Gregoire

Washington State

Dear Governor,

In looking over the economic report you requested from the WDFW I noticed that only the economic benefit of the Washington commercial and sport fishery were provided. While that is certainly important, this economic study should also include an assessment of how much it cost to provide the benefit. By calculating the cost to catch a fish in the fishery this cost benefit analysis can be completed.

Bill Bakke