Ice Fishing Contest Applications Are Due July 1

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds anglers that applications for ice fishing contests planned for this winter, including fundraisers, are due by July 1. Application forms are available from local FWP regional offices or by calling the Helena FWP headquarters at 406-444-2449. Applications will also be available on the FWP web page beginning June 1. A decision on ice fishing contest applications will be made no later than Oct. 1. Applications for emergency benefits may be accepted after the deadline.

New fishing contest rules adopted by the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission went into effect April 12. Under the new rules, fishing contests with fewer than 30 people and cash prizes or merchandise worth $500 or less do not require a permit from FWP. These contests must meet all other fishing contest rules. The new rules say contests cannot be scheduled for consecutive weekends except on Fort Peck Reservoir and Flathead Lake.

The new rules are available on FWP’s web site under Public Notices or under Fishing Hot Topics, or may be obtained by calling FWP at 406-444-2449.