Makes me scratch my head...
https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/efishrules/erule.jsp?id=1177May 23, 2012 Sturgeon retention to end in John Day Pool, but continue four extra days in Bonneville Pool
Actions:
1) John Day Pool - The sport fishery for white sturgeon will close to sturgeon retention.
Effective dates: 12:01 a.m
., May 21, through December 31, 2012.
Location: The Columbia River and tributaries from John Day Dam upstream to McNary Dam.
Why make effective dates before the release date?