Montana Walleyes Unlimited

Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan ANNUAL UPDATE MEETING In accordance with the Upper Missouri River Reservoirs Fisheries Management Plan, FWP will be discussing fisheries data collected on Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter Reservoirs and associated Missouri River sections.  Topics discussed will include results from reservoir fisheries monitoring and the status of the Management

Jordan – April 19th – VFW Hall

Citizen workgroup to discuss Upper Missouri River Reservoir Management Plan A citizen workgroup will meet Tuesday, April 23, at 10 a.m. to help FWP update the Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan. The management plan guides fisheries management for Canyon Ferry, Hauser and Holter reservoirs and Missouri River sections from Toston to Canyon Ferry

Please join the FWP and Fishermen Working Group to share information and make comments on the 10-year fishing plan. Lots of info and meeting starts at 9AM - open to public! MACO building next to the airport in Helena.

Upper Missouri River – May 25th – Helena Civic Center

Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet June 18 and 19 The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission will meet June 18 and 19 at FWP Headquarters in Helena. On both days, the meeting will be streamed live via video to all FWP regional offices. The meeting will also be audio streamed online at fwp.mt.gov. The meeting

Kid fish day is June 26 at Cave Point (Cave Point is by Kim's marina or Cave Bay Day use area) on Canyon Ferry. Starts at 12 noon and ends at 2:30 PM. We will provide lunch and fishing poles and instruction of how to catch fish. This is our annual event for the kids,

UMRC is having a business meeting on June 27 at 6:30 at the Eagles in Helena.

Fishin For the Cure Fort Peck Reservoir - Rock Creek Marina Saturday, August 3rd - 2019 Fishing for the Cure is a charity fishing tournament to raise funds for childhood cancer research and clinical trials. Help us find a cure by donating - visit www.FishinForTheCure.com **No Donation to big or small! Merchandise, gift cards, anything

Camp Make A Dream Kid Fish Day is on August 10 on Canyon Ferry starting at Shelter #3 Silos at 7 AM to 3 PM South boat ramp. Meeting is on Friday night 7 PM at Shelter #3 to organize helpers and boat operators, food will be provided. Any questions call Roger T. PH: 580-1536.

Inter-mountain Children's Home Kid Fish Day: On August 11 at Hellgate camp ground on Canyon Ferry Lake, we need boats and man power. Boats need to be there by 8AM. Kids will be ready to go by 9 AM. A $25 gas card will be provided for each boat. Question? contact Jim Gillespie PH: 431-7187.

We intend to have Camp Walleye 2020, but at the current time we are evaluation the timelines in accordance with government rules and guidelines due to the  CV-19 Pandemic. There will be new application out early in June, thank you for your patients.   Great Falls Walleyes Unlimited will be hosting a Kids’ Fishing Camp

John Arnold Derby - York Bridge - 8-3 For application go to Tournaments/Applications - There are two team positions open for the John Arnold Tournament on August 24 if anyone wants to fish in this tournament, contact Jim Gillespie ph: 431-7187. Tournament is on Hauser Lake near York Bridge.  

FWP has a new survey on fishing regulations. One is on the walleye limits in the Missouri River below Holter. FWP wants 20 walleye a day as the limit below Holter and we would like to see the same limit there as on the rest of the river. That limit is 5 daily & 10

Reminder that your chapter chatter and other news articles is due on or before September 20th. Email them to; wum.fishtalesnews@gmail.com

September 27, 2019 COTTONWOOD INN, GLASGOW, MT Social gathering in the meeting room behind the bar Appetizers will be served beginning at 6:00pm

2019 FALL STATE MEETING The Fall State Meeting will be held in Glasgow on September 28th. There is a block of rooms at the Cottonwood Inn for $96 plus tax plus each additional person is $6.  The block will be released 2 weeks prior to September 27. (Reserve under State Walleyes for discount) Phone: 406-228-8213

SATURDAY STATE MEETING September 28, 2019 Hosted in meeting room behind bar 7:00am - breakfast served 8:00am - meeting convenes

October 15 at 7 PM location to be determined. Meetings will be the third Tuesday of the month.

Christmas party December 15 at 5 PM location to be announced

FWP commission on October 17 at 9:30 AM at FWP headquarters on 6th Av., Helena will discuss the Upper Missouri River reservoir management plan.

Townsend at the Public Library at 6:30 PM FWP meeting on the management plan review.

Bozeman at FWP office on 19th Street meeting on Upper Missouri River management plan. ** Updated Info on FWP Website

Great Falls at FWP office  meeting on Upper Missouri River management plan *More info on FWP website

UMRC Christmas Party pot luck, burgers are provided, it will be at the Silos Junction on 12-15-19 starting with cocktails at 4 PM dinner at 5. Bring a dessert or a salad. Their menu is available. There will a short meeting on the  banquet plans

Central Montana Perch Derby -  Eastfork Reservoir Daily Money, Big Fish Pots, 50/50, Top Adult/Child & Mixed Couples Random Drawings for Prizes Come join the fun. Lots of prizes and 100% payout $60.00 per team (75 Team Limit) ~ $10.00 Big Perch Pot (paying two places) Mandatory Rules Meeting Starts at 7:30 AM Applications and

Private Land/Public Wildlife Council to meet Jan. 27 and 28 in Helena The Private Land/Public Wildlife (PL/PW) Council will meet Jan. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m., and Jan. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 pm., at the Helena Holiday Inn Express, located at 3170 N. Sanders Street. A time for public comment has been

Great Falls banquet to the website also. Feb. 1st doors open at 4:00 PM at the Mt Expo Park. Tickets $40.00 per person.

Gallatin Madison Chapter banquet - Saturday, Feb 15.  MSU Sub Ballroom, Bozeman.  Doors open at 4:30, Dinner at 6:30

Billings Banquet - Doors open at 4:00 PM, Dinner at 6:00 PM

Northeast Chapter Banquet - March 7

Banquet will be on March 13 in Helena at the Civic Center- doors open at 4:30 PM. Help is appreciated on all accounts.  

Upper Yellowstone Chapter Banquet Doors open 4 PM and dinner is served at 6 PM at the Civic Center in Helena If you have questions and want to help  call Troy W. at 595-8742 or Richard T. 570- 9824 Banquet tickets are still available for $45 so be sure and purchase yours before they're gone.

FWP and UMR Chapter Pines for Perch was scheduled for March 21 is Postponed.

Postponed due to Health concerns, we will update you as soon as a decision has been made for future date. Wolf Point banquet is March 21st at the Wolf Point Elks. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. dinner at 7:00 p.m.

Glendive Banquet is postponed until further notice due to Health Risk. Glendive Banquet  March 21st, 2020 - Door open at 5PM

Hearing on replacement licensing rule changes switched to teleconference The administrative rule hearing scheduled for Monday, March 23 at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters in Helena will now be a teleconference hearing. The call in number will be (425) 436-6384 and callers will need to type in 709771 to get into the hearing. The

Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet March 27 The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission will meet March 27 in Room 317 at the State Capitol, 1301 East 6th Ave., in Helena. The meeting will be streamed live via video to all FWP regional offices. The meeting will also be audio streamed online at fwp.mt.gov. The

Postponed for now due to heath concerns. Circle Chapter Banquet - March 28