BB-
I have followed your correspondence and you have obviously given this a lot of thought and it sounds like you will be responsible and take the necessary precautions with your project.
Living in the Pacific Northwest myself and prefering warmwater fishing, I share many of your frustrations regarding the State Fish & Game Departments. I also understand that they have a lot to deal with, including endangered species listings, "bait bucket" stockings, etc. So I imagine their job is very difficult and that they are very frustrated with the problem of people illegally stocking fish (such as LMB and Crappie in Crane Prairie and Davis Lakes). I just hope they take a fair look at your request. Good luck.
