Bass Fishing Tournament Entry Form

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Registration Fee $75.00 per boat with $10.00 going to Lunker
Registration begins at 6:00 AM. Boats will launch at 6:30 AM or safe light. Check-in time is 2:00 PM. Awards will follow.

Release: By signing this form I release the Mountain State Forest Festival from any and all personal injury or property damage that I may incur as a result of my participation in the Mountain State Forest Festival.
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Mountain State Forest Festival Bass Fishing Tournament RULES & REGULATIONS
1. Entrants must be 18 years of age unless accompanied by an adult.

2. Tournament official will disqualify any entrant for violation of tournament rules, unsportsmanlike conduct or rough handling of fish.

3. All grievances will be made to tournament officials prior to weigh-in.

4. Official’s decision is final.

5. Live bait is not allowed.

6. No trolling.

7. All fishing must be done from inside entrant’s boat. Only one line per angler may be in the water at a time.

8. Only two entrants permitted in boat during tournament hours. Partner changing during the tournament is not allowed.

9. The catch limit is five (5) per team. All fish must measure ten (10) inches from tip of snout, with mouth closed to the end of the tail.

10. Scores will be based on total weight.

11. There will be a .25lb penalty per dead fish. NO culling of dead fish.

12. No fishing is permitted within fifty (50) feet of another boat when anchored with trolling motor up.

13. Contestants arriving late at check-in: ♦ Boat will be penalized one (1) pound per minute. ♦ Any contestant more than ten (10) minutes late will be disqualified.

14. All boats must be registered and have required US Coast Guard Safety Equipment as well as properly aerated live well or cooler.

15. All boats must be operated according to U.S. Coast Guard Navigation rules found at www.navcen.uscg.gov/mwv/navrules/navrules.htm

16. Fish must be handled appropriately and maintained in properly aerated live wells or coolers in accordance with WV Division of Natural Resources Administrative Procedures Fishing Tournaments and Big Fish Contests Policies Appendix 3 found at https://wvdnr.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-fishing-tournament- policy.pdf

17. WV Fishing Regulations must be followed at all times with a summary available at: https://wvdnr.gov/fishing/fishing-regulations/

18. All boats must be in good condition and always display the provided motor band during the event.

19. Proof of insurance must be presented at registration.

20. Prize money is presented based on the weight of your team’s catch. In case of a tie, position shall be determined by dividing award equally among tied teams.

21. Tournament officials will have the authority to change starting times or cancel tournament should severe weather arrives, in which case the Mountain State Forest Festival will refund the entry fee.

22. Penalty for short fish will be loss of biggest fish. A courtesy board will be provided at weight in site.

23. All boats must be inspected prior to start of tournament. It is the contestant’s responsibility to make sure boat is inspected.

24. No more than five (5) bass may be in live wells at any time. Any person(s) found in violation of this rule will be disqualified.

25. Tournament will be held at Scott Ford Boat Ramp on the Tygart River in Elkins, on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Registration begins at 6:00 AM. Boats will launch at 6:30 AM or safe light and check-in time is 2:00 PM. Awards will follow.

By signing your name below you indicate you have read the Rules & Regulations and understand each as they apply and have made a copy for myself/organization/business:
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Bass Fishing Tournament Entry Form

Mountain State Forest Festival Bass Fishing Tournament RULES & REGULATIONS