The steelhead limits are stated in the fishing rules booklet but I see they have been changed. What's the deal?

Answer: 
The Fish and Game Commission changed the spring 2003 limits only, when they made the rule change on December 12, 2002. Anglers can keep 20 steelhead this spring on the first steelhead permit. If you are good enough to catch more (or have a big enough freezer) you may purchase a second steelhead permit for this spring and take home another 20. So it's 40 for this spring only.Right now the limits for the fall 2003 stand at two per day, four in possession, and 10 for the season (See page 59 in the current rules). Even though you may have two permits in your wallet, the season limit will only be 10 this fall unless it is changed by the Commission. We will not know how strong the fall run will be until the fish start entering the Columbia River this summer. Steelhead entering fresh water from the ocean this year, and coming to Idaho, will spawn during the spring 2004.
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Monday, March 10, 2003 - 5:00 PM MST