Hatchery raised fish that are released into the water for fishing are counted as part of the total census for that species. This applies for fowl (wild turkeys, ringneck pheaseants, ect) as well as fish (walleye, trout, salmon, ect).

You may not agree with the decision, but it is how they who make the rules, count things. ~Parnelli

PS: As for your signuture statement, I take the opposite tack. The sooner we use up all the petroleum, the sooner we will be forced to find alternative energy sources, or revert back to sailing ships, and horse & buggys.