"Pheasants on Ice" Ice Fishing Derby
Ice Fishing Derby hosted by the Anoka County Pheasants Forever Chapter
Sat, Feb 3, 2024 11:00 AM (CST)
Lake George Regional Park,
Oak Grove,
Minnesota
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Anoka County Pheasants Forever will be holding our annual ice fishing derby. This is a fundraising event that equips our chapter to support habitat projects, youth education and engagement, and to advance the mission of Pheasants Forever.
The contest will be held from 11:00am to 2:00pm on February 3rd on Lake George in Anoka County.
Contestants must fish in the contest area during the contest and use the pre-drilled holes provided.
Each contestant will be allowed to fish one pole per hole per ticket. Contestants may purchase up to two tickets for two holes. You may register as many fish as you want, but only the heaviest fish per contestant will qualify for a contest prize.
Rules:
The contest will be held from 11:00am to 2:00pm on February 3rd on Lake George in Anoka County.
Contestants must fish in the contest area during the contest and use the pre-drilled holes provided.
Each contestant will be allowed to fish one pole per hole per ticket. Contestants may purchase up to two tickets for two holes. You may register as many fish as you want, but only the heaviest fish per contestant will qualify for a contest prize.
Rules:
1. The contest is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. February 3, 2024, on Lake George in
Anoka County.
2. Should the contest not be held for any reason on February 3, 2024, it will not be rescheduled
and refunds may be allowed or paid participants will be placed in a raffle for derby prizes.
3. Entry fee for the contest is $25.00 for adults that sign up on-line, $25.00 for adults that sign
up on site the day of the tournament, and $10 for kids 12 and under. Cash will be accepted at the
on-site registration. Credit cards are accepted online in advance and at the on-site registration.
4. Contest and random drawing prizes are the responsibility of the winners. Licensing,
registration, transportation, taxes, and all incidental or consequential expenses incurred are the
responsibility of the winners. Random drawing prizes must be claimed at the event. Contest
prizes must be claimed by Noon on Sunday (the day after the contest) except for firearms.
5. Each contestant will be allowed to fish one pole per hole per ticket. Contestants may purchase
up to two tickets for two holes. You may register as many fish as you want, but only the heaviest
fish per contestant will qualify for a contest prize.
6. Contestants must fish in the contest area during the contest and use the pre-drilled holes
provided.
7. Anyone fishing within the contest area must have a contest tag and it must be visible at all
times. Any contestant that purchases two tickets for two holes must have two contest tags visible
at all times.
8. Contestants are not allowed to enter the fishing contest area prior to 11:00 a.m. on the day of
the contest. The contest will be a shotgun start.
9. Contestants are allowed to move to and fish in other unoccupied holes in the contest area.
10. All bags, buckets, bait, containers, etc. are subject to inspection at any time.
11. Contestants may leave the contest area between 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
12. All fish entered into the contest must be brought to the weigh-in station immediately and
must be alive. Please bring fish to weigh-in station in a bag or bucket, as the contest is live
release. Dead or frozen fish are ineligible. Judges shall have the right to verify all fish are legally
caught. The decision of the judge is final. Contestants are responsible for verification of weight
of fish at time of weigh-in. All fish registered have been legally gifted to the Anoka County
Chapter of Pheasants Forever.
13. All contestants must be in the weigh-in line at or before 2:05 p.m. on the day of the contest.
14. The top 20 prizes are determined by largest weight and time registered. In the event of a tie
for weight, the first fish registered takes priority.
15. Contest results remain unofficial until verified by the head judge. Unofficial results will be
posted on the ice throughout the contest hours. Efforts will be made to keep the board as up-to-
date and accurate as possible.
16. Contestants are responsible for their own safety, actions and property at all times.
17. Contestants and holes must be in plain view from all sides at all times. No shelters will be
allowed. Anything on the ice is subject to search and removal of items may be required.
18. No motorized vehicles are allowed in the contest area other than those of contest officials
and police personnel. Any contestant bringing a motor vehicle within the contest perimeter will
be disqualified.
19. Contestants are allowed to park in the lots at Lake George Regional Park. There is no on-ice
parking for contestants. Contestants are encouraged to carpool.
20. All laws of the State of Minnesota prevail.
21. All contestants must have a valid Minnesota fishing license.
22. Licenses are not sold on the lake.
23. All bait fish must be four inches or smaller. Any bait fish more than four inches long will not
be allowed within the contest area.
24. No spears or ice augers are allowed. Ice chisels are recommended as holes are pre-drilled.
25. Glass containers are not allowed in the contest area and will be confiscated by contest
officials.
26. Heaters, chairs, bait pails, depth finders and underwater cameras are allowed.
27. Failure to comply with any contest rules subjects contestants to disqualification and removal
from the contest area as determined by contest officials. Contest officials reserve the right to
refuse sale and/or revoke a contest ticket to anyone.
28. All contestants and other spectators hereby consent to the use of any names, photographs or
likenesses of themselves to be used in the promotion of our contest, including but not limited to
print, radio, television or any other media.
29. The Anoka County Chapter of Pheasants Forever thanks you for supporting our efforts to
protect the environment and request that you remove garbage—including cigarette butts— from
the ice when you leave. Pack it in and pack it out! Waste containers are provided.
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Lake George Regional Park
3100 217th Ave NW
Oak Grove,
Minnesota
55011