As it was explained to me, ODFW takes the creel counts, and adds 23.3% to that for fish not counted. 23.3% is the satandard percentage, but number of anglers on the water can raise that. Currently, which model to use is why there is a delay in the tally. The managers are deciding whether the high success rate of Thursday carried through Friday and Saturday. If the managers believe the catch rate remained high, they could add as much as 46%. The figure of 971 fish reflects the added 23.3%. The staff that didn't want a sturgeon retention season is pushing for 46% as well as the Thur, Sat, Sun. The staff that wanted a retention season is pushing for the 23% and Thur, Fri,Sat season. It appears as though this week will be Thur, Fri, Sat. If Im wrong, Ill stand corrected, but Im told there is NO WAY 1500 fish were taken last weekend.