Walleye News, Tournaments and More
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
State Social is postponed until further notice due to Health Risk. Walleyes Unlimited Social event Friday, April 3rd 2020 - 5:30 PM Social at the Cottonwood Inn
STATE Banquet is postponed until further notice due to Health Risk. Walleyes Unlimited State Banquet - Saturday, April 4th 2020 State Meeting - Cottonwood Inn 7AM - Breakfast 8AM - State Walleyes Unlimited Annual Meeting Banquet and Vendor Show - Valley Event Center 9AM - 2:30 - Vendor Show at the Valley Event Center 10-3PM
Tournament has been canceled due to Corona Virus and safety issues. If you have questions please Email Clyde
Big Horn Chapter Banquet
Fresno Chapter Banquet - April 18
Malta Banquet is scheduled for April 25th. Contact Sherry Demarais f or more information or email Jay Boardman, newly elected president.
Miles City Banquet will be held April 25 Custer County Fair Grounds , doors open at 5:00
The public hearing is scheduled for May 18th at 10:15 am. It will be in the Commissioners Room in the basement of the Court House. The online video link is, https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=broadwater+county+commissioners The Broadwater County Commission is accepting public comment on the implementation of a $5.00 daily boat launch fee, or a $50.00 seasonal boat
Fresno Reservoir near Havre Mt Maximum 100 2- person teams Entry Fee - $250 per Team (Includes $10 conservation fee) Make Checks to: Mt Walleye Circuit Attn: Tammy Pyrah 1101 W. Janeaux Lewistown MT 59457 For more information contact: Steve Chvilicek 406-262-3199 Or email chili@itstriangle.com Tammy Pyrah 406-366-0898 Application - Fresno Challenge – June
ROCK CREEK TOURNAMENT JUNE 6th – 7th , 2020 (Sat & Sun) Fort Peck Reservoir Maximum 125 - 2 person teams Entry Fee - $200 per Team (Includes $10 conservation fee – earmarked for Warriors on the Water funding) **Application & Entry Fee must be In Before Start of Rules Meeting Rock Creek Tournament Attn:
2020 Canyon Ferry - The Montana Walleye Circuit Facebook page will carry the rules meeting at 7 pm this coming Friday. Please download a copy of the 2020 Montana Walleye Circuit rules and bring them with you. 2020 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Sunrise Tournament Due to social distancing we are considering conducting the Canyon
Montana Walleyes Unlimited Glasgow/ Fort Peck Chapter 20th Annual WOMENS FISHING TOURNAMENT July 18th 2020 on Fort Peck Lake. $80.00 a team (payable to Glasgow Walleyes Unlimited) 1 member must be at least 18 years of age All entries must be postmarked no later than July10th, 2020. Entries & payment will be accepted up until
Tiber Tournament July 25 - 26, 2020 (Sat. & Sun) (Lake Elwell near Chester, MT) Maximum 100- person teams Entry Fee - $300 per Team (Includes conservation and circuit fees) Boundary: Entire Lake accessible by boat Mail Entries to: MT Walleye Circuit Attn: Tammy Pyrah 1101 West Janeaux Lewistown MT 59457 Make Checks Payable to
HELL CREEK TOURNAMENT JULY 25th - 26th 2020 (Sat & Sun) Rules meeting July 24th – 7:00PM Fort Peck Reservoir Maximum 100 - 2 person teams Entry Fee - $200 per Team (Includes $10 conservation fee) Hell Creek Tournament Attn: Tournament Director PO BOX 191 JORDAN, MT 59337 For more information contact: Casey Thomas @
**Page 24 add:Walleye: All Walleye caught must be killed immediately, kept and the entire fish turned into FWP. Anglers who catch Walleye in the Western Fishing District are required to report the catch to FWP within 24 hours (406-752-5501). Anglers may be asked to provide their full name, ALS number, phone number, date and time
August 14th 2020 2:00 – 2:30 PM Pick up at North Middle School 2:30 – 4:00 PM Ride to Tiber and meet at Pavilion 4:00 – 4:15 PM Unload bus (head count) 4:15 – 4:45 PM Set up camp (Sort kids to tents) 4:45 – 6:00 PM Eat 6:00 – 6:15 PM Split into groups
Crooked Creek Marina on Fort Peck Res. Maximum 75 2- person teams Entry Fee - $250 per Team (Includes $10 conservation fee) Make Checks to: Mt Walleye Circuit Attn: Tammy Pyrah 1101 W. Janeaux Lewistown MT 59457 For more information contact: Slim Craig 406-366-6313 Tammy Pyrah 406-366-0898 Application - Crooked Creek – August 15-16