2013 Ducks Unlimited Flaming Gorge Fishing Derby June 22nd and 23rd, 2013

Everyone Is Welcome To Enter, Members and Non Members of Ducks Unlimited.

Come Have A Great Time Win Cash And Prizes

Utah Ducks Unlimited invites you to register for the 2nd Annual Ducks Unlimited Fishing Derby at Flaming Gorge Reservoir June 22nd and 23rd, 2013. It will be held at the Lucerne Valley Marina. A Barbeque will follow on Sunday the 23rd 2:00 PM at The HUB. Prizes will be given out during the barbeque. The Barbeque is included as part of the Fishing Derby. Attached you will find the rules, regulations and entry form. Each teams entry form s and fees are due by June 7th, 2013. Each team that participates in the 2013 derby will have a spot held until April 5th, 2014 for the 2014 fishing derby. All 2013 teams still need to send in an entry form. Cost per team is $200 and a team consists of 1 to 4 anglers. Cash Prizes for 4 Different Species: Lake Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Small Mouth Bass. Many other prizes including Ducks Unlimited merchandise such as Guns, Prints, Statues, and Decoys. First Place Cash Prize per fish species $1000 Second Place Cash Prize per fish species $500 Third Place Cash prize per fish species $250

1. A team consists of 1-4 anglers. All Team members must fish together (use the same boat, bank, etc.). Passengers are allowed in the boat 2. Entry Fee: $200 per team. Personal Checks, cash, certified funds, and credit cards. Teams with returned checks or denied credit cards will be contacted and given one more chance to provide the entry fees. 3. A signed, completed entry form and fees must be received by June 7th, 2013.

1. Entry Fee: $200 per team. Personal Checks, cash, certified funds, and credit cards. Teams with returned checks or denied credit cards will be contacted and given one more chance to provide the entry fees. 2. A signed, completed entry form and fees must be received by June 7th, 2013. 3. All teams must check-in at The Hub to pick up their registration packet on Friday, June 21, 2013 between 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM (No later than 9:00 PM). 4. Fishing times: Saturday, June 22nd 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM & Sunday, June 23rd 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM 5. Fish must be registered at Lucerne Valley Marina no later than 1 hour after the close of each tournament. No Exceptions. The scales will close at 7:30 PM on Saturday and 2:00 PM Sunday. 6. All Entries will be based on weight; in case of a tie length will be used as the tie breaker. 7. If a fish category is not filled, the prize money will be divided and paid into other categories. 8. The Derby is subject to cancellation due to weather conditions. Cancellation decisions will be made by Derby officials, Lucerne Valley Marina, US Forest Service, Wyoming Game and Fish, and Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Anglers will be notified by Marine Band Radio. 9. All contestants must observe all US Coast Guard, Wyoming Game and Fish, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Utah State Parks, US Forest Service, Daggett County Rules & Regulations, and Sweetwater County Rules and Regulations. 10. All contestants must abide by Utah and Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations. 11. All of Flaming Gorge Reservoir is involved in the tournament. No Boundaries, except for no fishing inside of the buoys of Buck Board, Lucerne Valley, and Cedar Springs Marinas. 12. All teams are to meet back at The Hub on Sunday June 23rd, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Where there will be a barbeque and prizes given away. 13. There will not be a total team weight category. All fish entered are subject to examination by Fisheries Biologists and Derby Officials. 14. Weigh in station will be provided at Lucerne Valley Marina. 15. Rubber nets are recommended when netting Rainbow Trout and Kokanee. If you do not have a rubber net, Anglers must release Kokanee and Rainbow Trout in the water. While reeling the Kokanee or Rainbow trout to the boat, and Angler decides that it is worthy of check-in, the Angler can boat it and check that fish. If not, the Angler will shake it off the line or remove the hook(s) with pliers in the water. This reduces handling time, descaling and exposure to the air. All of which could play a role in the fishs mortality. 16. Only one fish per category per angler may be entered throughout the tournament. Fish must be caught during Derby hours on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Only one fish per category to be kept to promote catch and release, in case of a tie, length of the fish will be used to determine the winner. 17. All teams need to report to Derby Officials on Saturday evening no later than 7:30 PM (by cellphone or marine radio). This is to report you are safe. You may continue fishing; however any fish not reported by the deadline or caught after you have reported in will not be eligible.

18. Any Watercraft that has been in water infested with Zebra/Quagga mussels within the last 30 days is required to undergo a mandatory inspection by an authorized inspector prior to launching. 19. Culling is not permitted. The decision to release a fish or keep it for contest entry must be made immediately. Any fish caught that is not to be entered into the contest shall be released immediately back into the lake. Once a fish is put on a stringer, in a container or a live well it cant be released. Prize Qualification Based on the Following: 1. Lake Trout: Fish must be freshly caught, a maximum length of 28 (inches) for entry eligibility. Only one (1) Lake Trout may be in possession through the tournament. 2. Length Qualification: Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon must be 18 (inches) or longer. Small Mouth Bass have no size limit.
Grounds for Disqualification Violations of any laws or rules regarding fishing and boating safety regulations by the following jurisdictions: Utah Division of Wildlife, Utah State Parks, Wyoming Fish and Game, Wyoming State Parks, and US Forest Service. Violating any derby rules will also be grounds for disqualification.

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Entry form for Flaming Gorge Fishing Derby 2013 Please print and fill in all blanks, sign the acknowledgment of risk and submit documentation and entry fees to: (Make checks payable to Ducks Unlimited) Ducks Unlimited c/o Gordon Hatt 3424 Winding Creek Lane Riverton, UT 84065. Cost $200 per team. 1-4 Anglers per team Shirts are also available to purchase for at $20 each. If you would like to purchase a shirt please fill out the form on the last page and pay the cost per shirt. This form with entry fees is due by June 7th, 2013 Captain___________________________Cell#_____________________ Address____________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________Email_________________________ Team Member___________________________Cell#_____________________ Address____________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________Email_________________________ Team Member___________________________Cell#_____________________ Address____________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________Email_________________________ Team Member___________________________Cell#_____________________ Address____________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________Email_________________________ Additional Information to be submitted: Proof of Insurance on boat all boats must have proof of liability insurance. A copy of certificate of insurance can be used or fill in the following information: Insurance Company_____________________________________________ Policy#_______________________________Expiration________________ Bow # of boat_______________________ (Example UT0123DU) Copy of Certification of Mussel-Aware Boater Program located online at: http://wildlife.utah.gov/mussels/form_options.php This Mussel-Aware Boaters Program Decontamination Certification Form must be displayed on the dashboard of your launch vehicle and a copy presented to derby officials. Acceptable Payments: Cash, Check, Credit Card and PayPal. Credit Card Type: VISA MasterCard Discover Card American Express

PayPal Link - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5ECE7LFKW6WCA Card #__________________________________________________ Security Code:_______ Exp:____________________ ZIP Code:_______________________ Email Address:___________________________________________

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK & RULES I, the undersigned, recognize there is an element of risk in any adventure, sport, or activity associated with the outdoors. I am fully cognizant of the risks and dangers inherent in fishing derbies. I certify my team members and I, are fully capable of participating in the said activity. Therefore, I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself, and/or to a member of my team, or for loss or damage to my personal property and expenses thereof as a result of my negligence or the negligence of my team participating in said activity except the extent such damage or injury may be due to the negligence of others. In recognition of the above, I, the undersigned herby release the Ducks Unlimited and any other sponsors or co-sponsors from any responsibility for injury to me or my equipment for which I am responsible during my participation in or arising out of my traveling to and returning from this event. I further hereby grant full permission to any broadcast, telecast, advertising, promotion or other account of this even for any purpose whatsoever. I will also abide by all Derby rules & regulations. Signed: Captain_______________________________Team Member____________________________ Team Member________________________________Team Member____________________________

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Entry Fee Date Paid: _________Check____ Cash____ Credit Card____Team Number______________ Confirmation Email Sent to and date_________________________________ Insurance Info submitted________Bow# submitted_________ Mussel Form submitted______

Shirt Purchase Sample Shirt.

White Shirt with Black Writing: # of White Shirts and desired Sizes. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Black Shirt with White Writing: # of Black Shirts and desired Sizes. ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Total Cost of Shirts:______________