And these are hatchery fish we are talking about, assuming large returns the hatcheries will fill their broodstock quotas quickly. These fish are raised by taxpayers cash, so why not allow the taxpayers to reap the benefits of a bumper crop. One man taking four silvers home just for himself would be alot of fish. That's why there are smokehouses like Fishhead5's and freezers. When those are filled then there are relatives and friends who are unable to fish or who might just enjoy some salmon for dinner.
"Curiosity is natural to the soul of man and interesting objects have a powerful influence on our affections."---Daniel Boone