fishing contests

[say_der]

Does any one here know where there might be a published list of ice fishing contests for this winter? I'm looking for ones in the metro and south of the metro areas.

I'd also like to know who sponsors the events, costs, and if there are kids prizes.

Thanks.

Derek

[Grabs]

Take a look in the back sections of the Outdoor News, I think there is an Event Calendar or such.

[Guest]

Maybe this should be an ongoing forum. A thread could be created for each contest - with the first post being the location, time, sponsors, prizes, tickets and other information regarding the contest. This could be posted as soon as the date was set. Any additional information, postponement or cancelation could be posted.

Those that frequent the contest could post and those planning on attending could make it known. Fishing contests could be turned into FishingMN get togethers. We could have our own FishingMN contest on the side.

Afterwards the results and turnout information could be posted. Just a thought - one place to get all your contest information.

[say_der]

Sounds like a good idea to me.

Contest would get more exposure, better turn out, etc...

I posted a similar thread asking about contests in the metro area lakes section.

Right away I got 3 responses about contests I would have no idea are going on.

[Farley]

There is a contest on Howard Lake (13 miles west of Delano) this Saturday. I'm not sure of any info on it, I tried to pull some up through the internet but couldn't find anything. I guess anyone interested would have to call Joes Sport Shop in Howard Lake to find out entry fees, prizes, etc...

[Guest]

Both of our DNR's (WI and MN) have great web sites. Since those running contests must have a DNR permit, it sure would be nice if they, (DNR) could post them all, all year round. I think that I will send them an e-mail requesting this.

[Pherris]

There is a contest this weekend at Fish Lake in Scott County. Sunday 1-3

[esox]

If you contact the DNR they will mail you a listing of everything they have registered. It's almost like a book there are so many.