This appeared in the regs for area 6 in the new pilot fishery for chinook, from what I hear if the observers see mishandling of too many fish the season will be shut down. Pay careful attention to the last sentence.


Marine Area 6 (East Strait of Juan de Fuca): Closed May 1-June 30. Open July 1-July 4: Two fish limit. All chinook, unmarked coho and chum release. Open July 5-July 31: Two fish limit, 22-inch minimum size for chinook. Unmarked coho, chum and chinook release, except west of true north/south line through "2" buoy near tip of Ediz Hook retention of marked chinook allowed; Area 5 and 6 season quota of 3,500 landed chinook; afterwards, release chinook. Unlawful to bring into the boat salmon that are not going to be retained.