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From the left are Gordy Anderson, Tom Miranda and Mark McMahon, who won the 2020 Innovative Outdoors Walleye Challenge in Dunkirk last summer with a total weight of 29.66 pounds and a 7.59 big fish that took third place on Saturday.
The National Walleye Tour has begun listing dates for their upcoming derbies in 2021 and Dunkirk Mayor Wilfred Rosas is looking to possibly one of the spots coming up.
“I think we have talked to those folks, but we haven’t solidified anything as of yet, but the city is definitely looking to help with promoting these fishing derbies, we budgeted some funds in the budget this year,” Rosas said. “We are more than willing to work with them and we will probably reach out to them to let them know that the city would like to work with them to hopefully bring that here.”
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Two major fishing tournaments have already changed their plans about holding competitions in North Dakota this year.
The reason why? North Dakota Game and Fish has increased fees by such a large amount that it is no longer economically feasible to stage major events on North Dakota waters. In announcing the increase Fisheries Division Chief Greg Power called it an “issue of balance and fairness.” Others don’t see it that way.
Since 1984 fishing tournaments in North Dakota have had to pay a 10% conservation fee, up to a maximum of $5,000. The fee is used for maintenance or construction of boat ramps, docks, or other projects. Good stuff. The 10% is based on entry fees.
Modified Feb 9th, 2021 at 4:42 PM
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Springfield, Mo. (February 9, 2021) – The National Walleye Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s continues to add to an impressive list of sponsors. Lucas Oil, a producer of high-quality lubricants and additives, continues its support of the NWT throughout the 2021 season, which is set to kick of April 29 on the Missouri River.
“With the support of our industry partners such as Lucas Oil, competitive walleye on the NWT continues to be a top-tier fishing tour,” said NWT Tournament Director Anthony Wright. “Our anglers fish hard and rely on the best products available. Lucas Oil is the go-to marine products so our anglers can keep their rigs in the bests condition. We thank Lucas Oil for their continued support.”
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