Lost Dog, Burbot Bash Jan 10, 2009

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[size 4][#800000]Since some questions have surfaced regarding this event, I did some research and found the following information that might be of interest to some of our participants. If there are still some unanswered questions, please feel free to ask away and I’ll see what I can do to track down an answer for you.[/#800000][/size]
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[size 4][#800000]With regard to the number of poles that can be used while ice fishing, the Wyoming Regulations has this to say:[/#800000][/size]
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[#000000][size 4]SPECIAL WINTER ICE FISHING PROVISION[/size]
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[#000000][size 4]The following method restrictions apply for waters covered by the Special Winter Ice Fishing Provision.[/size]
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[#000000][size 4]• The use of more than two (2) lines is permitted only during the ice covered period, and only when the angler is fishing through the ice, on waters listed below as being included under the Special Winter Ice Fishing Provision.[/size]
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[#000000][size 4]• No person shall use more than six (6) lines at any time to fish.[/size]
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[size 4][#000000]• When using more than two (2) lines, each line shall bear no more than one (1) hook, artificial fly or lure; the angler’s name shall be attached to each line, pole or tip-up; the angler shall be no more than three hundred (300) yards from all lines; and, the angler shall check his/her own lines.[/#000000][/size]

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[size 4][#800000]It would appear that this get together would not qualify as a fishing contest under Wyoming Regulations according to the Regulations description. As long as an entry/participation fee is not charged, it doesn’t appear to be a contest. As far as the number of fisher persons is concerned, again according to the Regulations, if a fee is not charged the number doesn’t matter. Here is what the Regulation says about a fishing contest:[/#800000][/size]
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[#000000][size 4]Fishing Contest[/size]
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[size 4][#000000]means any event for catching fish from waters open to public use where an entry or participation fee is charged and fifty (50) or more adult (18 years of age or older) anglers participate on a given date.[/#000000][/size]

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[size 4][#800000]It still might be prudent to place a phone call to the F&G office and verify this to be 100% sure.[/#800000][/size]
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[size 4][#800000]All ATV’s and snowmobiles used on Wyoming will require a Wyoming permit to be affixed to the vehicle. The ATV (ORV) permit will cost $15 and the snowmobile permit will cost $25. Both can be purchased online and are good for one year. The ORV permit expires December 31 of the year it is purchased and the snowmobile permit expires on June 30 following the purchase date. Both can be purchase at this website: https://www.usedirect.com/cdweb/PermitsChoose.aspx[/#800000][/size]
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