Richard:



I really do appreciate your positive attitude. I just wanted to comment on a couple of points. The first is the introductions of non-native trout which have been carried out by wildlife agencies. I think it is fair to say that if they had it to do over again they would not have taken that path. I believe they meant well but were ignorant of the possible consequences. The other point has to do with reintroductions when the species has been extirpated from a region. Then it is necessary that the reintroduced animals are from a different region. That is the best one can do, there is no other option except to not reintroduce anything. I don't believe these situations (when native population is extinct) can be used as an arguement to justify release of non-native animals into extant populations.



Carl B.

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