CAMP WALLEYE APPLICATION Camp Walleye 2022 Will be Aug 13 at Tiber Reservoir. Great Falls Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs will be hosting its annual “Camp Walleye.” This is a kid’s fishing camp open to both boys and girls who are familiar with outdoor activities, including fishing and other camping activities. It will consist of two

2022 CFR, Hauser and Holter Reservoir Standardized Netting Survey Dates August 15-18    CFR Sinking Horizontal Gillnet Survey 22-24     Hauser/Holter Beach Seine Survey 29-31     CFR Beach Seine Survey September 12-15     CFR Walleye Sinking Horizontal Gillnet Survey October 3-6          Holter Horizontal Gillnet Survey 11-14     Hauser Horizontal Gillnet Survey 17-20     CFR Floating Horizontal Gillnet Survey

Good Morning members, We have a few chapter updates. 1) Next Chapter meeting will be held at High Country Boats in Helena at 7pm on 8/16. 2)Despite online sales we still have a large amount of Buffalo Harvest Raffle Tickets. If you have tickets that you have sold please bring them to the chapter meeting.

John Arnold Walleye Tournament – August 20, 2022, 8am-3pm

Application -->  John Arnold Walleye Tournament - August 20, 2022, 8am-3pm JOHN ARNOLD FISH DERBY August 20th 2022 (Sat 8:00-3:00) Hauser Lake, York Bridge Fishing Access Site Contest Rules meeting and boat inspection: 7:30 Entry Fee - $40 per Team John Arnold Fish Derby Attn: Tournament Director 487 Lone Mountain Road Toston, MT 59643 For

2022 CFR, Hauser and Holter Reservoir Standardized Netting Survey Dates August 15-18    CFR Sinking Horizontal Gillnet Survey 22-24     Hauser/Holter Beach Seine Survey 29-31     CFR Beach Seine Survey September 12-15     CFR Walleye Sinking Horizontal Gillnet Survey October 3-6          Holter Horizontal Gillnet Survey 11-14     Hauser Horizontal Gillnet Survey 17-20     CFR Floating Horizontal Gillnet Survey

New 2-year Fishing Regulation Cycle – Important Dates August 26 Regulation proposals released to public October 6-17 Amendment Period October 17 If necessary, deadline to provide input to amendments October 20 Commission meeting (Biologists present at R4 HQ for questions)

2022 CFR, Hauser and Holter Reservoir Standardized Netting Survey Dates August 15-18    CFR Sinking Horizontal Gillnet Survey 22-24     Hauser/Holter Beach Seine Survey 29-31     CFR Beach Seine Survey September 12-15     CFR Walleye Sinking Horizontal Gillnet Survey October 3-6          Holter Horizontal Gillnet Survey 11-14     Hauser Horizontal Gillnet Survey 17-20     CFR Floating Horizontal Gillnet Survey

FWP seeks public comment on ice fishing contests HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on ice fishing contests proposed for the 2022-2023 season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Applications for fishing contests may be approved, approved with conditions or denied by the FWP Fisheries

2022 CFR, Hauser and Holter Reservoir Standardized Netting Survey Dates September 12-15     CFR Walleye Sinking Horizontal Gillnet Survey October 3-6          Holter Horizontal Gillnet Survey 11-14     Hauser Horizontal Gillnet Survey 17-20     CFR Floating Horizontal Gillnet Survey

Yellowstone River Classic – September 17, 2022, 8am-4pm

Friday September 23rd No host bar Happy hour starting at 5pm a the VFW Hall Hors D’oeuvres served at 6pm Fall meeting to start at 8 am on Saturday September 24th at the Elks club in Glasgow. Breakfast will be served. (If possible we would like an idea on how many people will be attending

Next STATE meeting is scheduled for September 24th in Glasgow. Call the Cottonwood inn for room reservations, block of rooms reserved for walleyes. Phone 406-228-8213. No social or meeting agenda available at this time, they will be sent when available.

Friday September 23rd No host bar Happy hour starting at 5pm a the VFW Hall Hors D’oeuvres served at 6pm Fall meeting to start at 8 am on Saturday September 24th at the Elks club in Glasgow. Breakfast will be served. (If possible we would like an idea on how many people will be attending

Friday September 23rd No host bar Happy hour starting at 5pm a the VFW Hall Hors D’oeuvres served at 6pm Fall meeting to start at 8 am on Saturday September 24th at the Elks club in Glasgow. Breakfast will be served. (If possible we would like an idea on how many people will be attending

2022 CFR, Hauser and Holter Reservoir Standardized Netting Survey Dates October 3-6          Holter Horizontal Gillnet Survey 11-14     Hauser Horizontal Gillnet Survey 17-20     CFR Floating Horizontal Gillnet Survey

2022 CFR, Hauser and Holter Reservoir Standardized Netting Survey Dates October 3-6          Holter Horizontal Gillnet Survey 11-14     Hauser Horizontal Gillnet Survey 17-20     CFR Floating Horizontal Gillnet Survey  

New 2-year Fishing Regulation Cycle – Important Dates October 6-17 Amendment Period October 17 If necessary, deadline to provide input to amendments October 20 Commission meeting (Biologists present at R4 HQ for questions)

2022 CFR, Hauser and Holter Reservoir Standardized Netting Survey Dates October 3-6          Holter Horizontal Gillnet Survey 11-14     Hauser Horizontal Gillnet Survey 17-20     CFR Floating Horizontal Gillnet Survey  

New 2-year Fishing Regulation Cycle – Important Dates October 17 If necessary, deadline to provide input to amendments October 20 Commission meeting (Biologists present at R4 HQ for questions)

2022 CFR, Hauser and Holter Reservoir Standardized Netting Survey Dates October 3-6          Holter Horizontal Gillnet Survey 11-14     Hauser Horizontal Gillnet Survey 17-20     CFR Floating Horizontal Gillnet Survey  

New 2-year Fishing Regulation Cycle – Important Dates October 20 Commission meeting (Biologists present at R4 HQ for questions)

We hope you had a lovely holiday season and hopefully that also meant you got to get a few fishing days in as well.   The chapter meeting this month we will be joined by several guests from FWP. We hope they will be able to give us information surrounding the proposed regulation changes and take questions. Due

Great Falls Banquet February 4th  - Montana ExpoPark Doors open at 4, dinner at 6:30 For more information, call 406-590-6565 or 406-868-2676.

Crooked Creek Banquet  Feb 18 - Fergus County Trade Center Lewistown - 5pm doors open - Dinner 630 pm.     Tickets available January 10.    Questions call Don Pyrah, 406-380-0064

Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet in person February 22 in Helena Public can comment through Zoom or in person HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Feb. 22 in person at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters in Helena, 1420 E. 6th Avenue. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m.

Scheduled for Feb 28 at 3:00 PM in the Senate Fish and Game Committee. Room 422 Please use the following link to voice your concerns against special interest groups influencing FWP elections! https://leg.mt.gov/web-messaging/ Just fill in the contact info, send to “committee” and enter “Senate Fish and Wildlife” enter SB 428 and “against” and add

Flathead Banquet March 4th - Flathead County Fairgrounds 6pm

Upper Yellowstone chapter March 18th - Livingston Elks Club Cornhole tournament and membership drive. 1pm to 5pm

Billings Chapter Banquet March 11, 2023 - Billings Hotel and Convention Center

Wolf Points Banquet March 18th - Elks club

Circles Chapter Banquet March 25th - Circle country market

Glasgow Chapter Banquet March 25th  Elks Lodge. Glasgow 

Glendive Banquet March 25th – Eastern Plains Event Center (EPEC) 6PM – No host cocktail 7PM – Dinner Questions or Tickets call Brian McDanold 406-989-1065

Social to be held at the VFW Post #1579 Friday March 31st at 5:30 pm. Breakfast will be served at 7:00 am April 1st at the Miles City Town and Country Club with the meeting to follow breakfast at the same location. The Banquet will be held at the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds in the Custer

Social to be held at the VFW Post #1579 Friday March 31st at 5:30 pm.Breakfast will be served at 7:00 am April 1st at the Miles City Town and Country Club with the meeting to follow breakfast at the same location. The Banquet will be held at the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds in the Custer County Event Center.

State Meeting + Banquet Breakfast will be served at 7:00 am April 1st at the Miles City Town and Country Club with the meeting to follow breakfast at the same location. The Banquet will be held at the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds in the Custer County Event Center. Doors will Open at 4:30 pm for a

MonDak Chapter Banquet - April 1st - Event Center in Sidney

Miles City Banquet April 1st - Eastern Montana Fairgrounds-Custer County Event Center Doors open @ 4:30 pm—Dinner @ 6:00 pm

Plentywood Banquet April 1 - Sheridan County Civic Center.  Doors open at 4:30. 

State Meeting + Banquet The Banquet will be held at the Eastern Montana Fairgrounds in the Custer County Event Center. Doors will Open at 4:30 pm for a social, National Anthem at 5:30 and Dinner will be Served at 6:00. Hotel rooms are available with a group rate at two hotels. Miles City Hotel &

Gallatin Madison Banquet April 8th – Best Western Grantee   Link to purchase tickets for Gallatin Madison Walleyes Unlimited banquet --> gmwalleyes.com

Jordan Chapter Banquet April 14th - 2023 VFW Hall Tough guy tournament the 15th

Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Plan meeting April 19 HELENA - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold its annual update meeting on the Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan on Wednesday, April 19. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the Montana WILD Education Center in Helena and will

Fresno Chapter Banquet April 22nd – Havre Ice Dome

Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament May6th – 8am – 4pm Fort Peck

Crooked Creek Walleye Classic - May 19-20Fresno Challenge - June 10-11Canyon Ferry Sunrise Tournament - June 24-25Tiber Tournament - July 22-23 **Click here for Montana Circuit Application - all in one form!

New LIVE Auction for Walleye Rod! - CLICK HERE! **You must be logged into membership portal to bid**

Bob Gilbert passed away last week.  His funeral arrangements are Wednesday May 31 at the Nazarene Congregational Church in Sidney. The address is 606 9th ST SW aim Sidney Montana at 2pm. We have limited information at this time however will post obituary as soon as it's available.  Bob has been a long time member

Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board to meet May 31 in Charlo KALISPELL - The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet Wednesday, May 31. All interested persons are invited to attend. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Ninepipe Lodge, 69286 US-93 South, Charlo. The May 31 meeting will feature updates from Confederated