R657-58-6. Requirements for Tagged Fish Contests

(1) A COR from the Division of Wildlife Resources is required to conduct any tagged fish contest, regardless of number of contestants or value of prizes or awards.

(2) If more than one application is received for a water in a year then a drawing will be held to select the applicant to receive the COR.

(3) Only one tagged fish contest per year may be held on any water.

(4) Tagged fish contests must have the start date and end date identified on the COR Application.

(5) Tagging of fish for tagged fish contests must be conducted only by division personnel, or by designated representatives working under the direct supervision of the division.

(6) Without prior authorization from the division, it is prohibited to:

(a) tag, fin-clip or mark fish in any way, or

(b) introduce tagged, fin-clipped or marked fish into a water.

(7) The organizer of a tagged fish contest will assume all responsibility for the contest and the purchase of tags and tagging equipment.