MJWF Youth and Family Ice Tourny 2015

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Hey everyone,
If you are going to be out fishing on March 14th, why not spend some family time on the ice and maybe take home some prizes. Be sure to pre-register! There will be prize bags for the first 50 kids registered and a free BBQ lunch for all pre-registered participants. 

To Register, or for a copy of the rules, please contact Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation:  [email protected]

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Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation’s Youth and family Ice Tourny Rules

1. All Saskatchewan angling limits and regulations apply

a. Adults will be required to have a Valid Saskatchewan Fishing License

b. Adults who are not actively fishing can assist their children without a Saskatchewan Fishing License but are required to register with the organizers and are required to fish in the sanctioned area.

2. Registration for the tournament has to be completed before a fish can be caught and measured.

3. Ages 2-15 years old can qualify for a “largest fish prize”. The species of fish specified below are eligible for the tournament. Adults 16 and up can also qualify for prizes in the same category.
⇒ Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens)
⇒ Northern Pike (Esox lucius)
 ⇒ Walleye/Yellow Pickerel (Sander vitreus) ⇒ Burbot (Lota lota)

a. Parents are encouraged to help; your participation will not disqualify your child in landing a Winning Fish!

b. The first 50 children 2-15 years old will receive an Ice Fishing prize bag sponsored by Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation, Curley’s Baits and Cabela’s Canada.

c. Depending on the quantity available, Bait will be provided in prize bags for youth.

d. At measuring table, the individual has to declare where their fish was caught and a tournament volunteer has to witness all fish caught in sanctioned Area.

e. All fish caught and measured during the event will be live released by a MJWF volunteer.

f. All fish must be brought to the weigh in station and transported in a bucket containing water.

g. All adults MUST be accompanied by a youth.

4. Weigh-in times are as follows

a. Saturday, March 14, 2015
. 10 am – 2 pm at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park Boat Launch, Buffalo Pound Lake. Cut off will be at 2:00PM at Boat Launch.

5. In the spirit of a fun, family oriented tournament, all forms of shelter will be permitted for the event. Bring your tents, shacks, etc. and enjoy the day on the ice with your family.

6. Prize break down:

Prize for biggest fish in youth category: 25% of registration pool (dependent on number of participants registered) plus donated prize from sponsors

Prize for biggest fish in the adult category: 25% of registration pool (dependent on number of participants registered) plus donated prize from sponsors

Participants will be required to supply their own fishing equipment and bucket.

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A great start!  We already have about 20 people registered for the tourney.  We look forward to seeing you all out on the ice. 

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A big THANK YOU to Hub Meats in Moose Jaw for agreeing to sponsor the lunch on March 14th!  We hope to see you all out on the ice for some family fishing fun. 

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Prize update:

We will be having some draws for over $ 200 worth of gear as well as an added main prize for the winning youth participant!  This, on top of the 25% pay out for the largest fish in the youth category.

Early registration closes on Wednesday, March 4th.  We have to have lunch numbers to our sponsors by that date, but we will take registrations right up to and including the day of the tourney.

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