Montana Walleyes Unlimited

Jerry Johnson Memorial Tough Guy Tournament
2022-04-30 08:00 - 16:00 UTC
Jerry Johnson Memorial Tough Guy Tournament – April 30, 2022, 8am-4pm (Click here for Rules)

Tough Guy Tournament - Sat April 30th
2022-04-30 08:00 - 16:00
Click on link below for entry form.
RULES MEETING – Friday 8PM –> Limit 75 teams.
Jerry Johnson Memorial Tough Guy Tournament – April 30, 2022, 8am-4pm

State Meeting/Banquet - Lewistown
2022-02-19
Please click on THIS link to download the PDF version of the 2022 State Q1 Meeting

State Meeting: Saturday morning February 19th
Saturday Morning, February 19th, there will be breakfast served at the Eagles Club, 124 West Main Street, beginning at 0730 prior to the WUM State Business meeting at 0800 hours for those needing or wanting to attend.

Banquet; Saturday evening February 19th.

FYI: Banquet tickets will not be reserved. The cost is $40 each.Make check payable to Walleyes Unlimited, Mail check to; Colby Tognetti, 715 4th Ave N, Lewistown, MT 59457-1403, Phone: 406-350-2627OR mail to; Don Pyrah, P.O. Box 3595, Lewistown, MT 59457-3595 Phone: 406-380-0064
Doors will open at 1700 hours on Saturday Evening January 19th for the State Banquet and Awards at the Fergus County Trade Center, you won’t want to miss it! We are also planning on having a couple boats on display for your pleasure as well!!

State Social - Lewistown
2022-02-18 06:00 - 22:00
MUST RESERVE ROOMS BY JANUARY 18th!!!!
Please call front desk at –> 406-535-8721
DO NOT register for your rooms online, you must call and reserve under State-WU
Social hour; Friday evening February 18th YOGO INN

Great Falls Banquet
2022-02-05 16:00 - 22:00
Great Falls Annual Banquet will be on February 5th, 2022. Doors open at 4pm and walleye dinner is served at 6:30 pm. Contact Robbi, 406-590-6565 or Brenda, 406-868-2676

State Rooms MUST be reserved by Jan 18th!
2022-01-13 - 2022-01-18
MUST RESERVE ROOMS BY JANUARY 18th!!!!
Please call YOGO INN front desk at –> 406-535-8721
DO NOT register for your rooms online, you must call and reserve under State-WU
Walleyes Unlimited/Sleeping Rooms- 35 Rooms- Feb 18th-20th 2022

WU State Social and Meeting - Billings
2021-10-15 17:00 - 2021-10-16 12:00
Room Reservations;

A block of rooms has been set aside at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center in Billings.

Please call and make your room reservation using your credit card. We have worked it out to cut a check to the hotel after the meeting so your room should not be charged on your credit card when you check out.

There are 30 rooms in the block for the Hotel. Last day to reserve a room in the block is October 8th.

PHONE: 406-248-7151
TOLL FREE: 800-537-7286

As of right now we have scheduled on October 15th the Social at the hotel starting at 5 pm. Billings Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited has graciously offered to host the appetizers. It will be a cash bar.

If you reserve a room please email wum.news@gmail.com so we can keep a head count.

FWP Open House - Miles City
2021-09-09 17:00 - 20:00
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks director, deputy director and members of their staff will be visiting regional offices during a tour of the state in August and September.
Director Hank Worsech and Deputy Director Dustin Temple invite the public to join them at regional FWP offices for open houses. All meetings will run from 5 to 8 p.m. The schedule is as follows:
Aug. 23: Region 2 Headquarters in Missoula, 3201 Spurgin Road
Aug. 24: Region 1 Headquarters in Kalispell, 490 North Meridian Road
Aug. 31: Region 4 Headquarters in Great Falls, 4600 Giant Springs Road
Sept. 1: Region 6 Headquarters in Glasgow, 1 Airport Road
Sept. 7: Region 3 Headquarters in Bozeman, 1400 South 19th
Sept. 8: Region 5 Headquarters in Billings, 2300 Lake Elmo Drive
Sept. 9 Region 7 Headquarters in Miles City, 352 I-94 Business Loop
“It’s been a busy year and we know people have a lot of things they’re interested in discussing,” said Worsech. “This is a great opportunity for us to hear directly from the public on topics they’re passionate about.”
FWP ensures its meetings are fully accessible to those with special needs. To request arrangements, call FWP at 406-444-3186.

FWP Open House - Billings
2021-09-08 17:00 - 20:00

FWP Open House - Bozeman
2021-09-07 17:00 - 20:00

FWP Open House - Glasgow
2021-09-01 18:00 - 20:00

FWP Open House - Great Falls
2021-08-31 17:00 - 20:00

FWP Open House - Kalispell
2021-08-24 17:00 - 20:00

FWP Open House - Missoula
2021-08-23 17:00 - 20:00

John Arnold Derby - York Bridge
2021-08-21 08:00 - 17:00
JOHN ARNOLD FISH DERBY August 21st 2021 (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 RoadToston, MT 59643For more information contact: Troy Warburton @ 406-465-5639 Email: umrcwalleye.president@gmail.com

FWP Wildlife Commission Meeting - August 20th
2021-08-20 08:30 - 17:00
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet in person on Aug. 20 at the State Capitol in room 303. Additional seating is available in the balcony. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m.
Public comment via Zoom will be managed with the system utilized by the Legislature. People interested in commenting must register online via the Fish, Wildlife & Parks website by 12 p.m. Aug. 19. Members of the public will also be able to comment in person at the meeting or at any FWP regional office.
To sign up to comment by 12 p.m. on Aug. 19, go to: https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/mtg/fishandwildlifecommissionmeeting08202021
The commission is expected to make final decisions on the following:

Marias Crossing FAS Acquisition
Montana Rail Lin Clark Fork River Temporary Closure Rule
Future Fisheries Improvement Program Summer 2021 Funding Recommendations
Southwest Montana Brown Trout Fishing Regulations
Wolf and Furbearer Trapping Setbacks
2021 Furbearer Seasons and Quotas
2021 Wolf Season Quotas, Regulations
2021 Traditional Muzzleloader Deer and Elk Season
2021-22 Elk Shoulder Season Adjustments
Nongame Check-Off Workplan
Jordan Urban Wildlife Plan
2021 Contractual Public Elk Hunting Access Agreements
Pheasant Translocations

The commission will hear and may move forward the following proposals:

2022 Fishing Regulations
Brucellosis Review and Annual Work Plan
Big Horn Sheep Transplant to Wild Horse Island
Turkey Transplants in Region 4
Mule Deer Adaptive Harvest Management Plan

The commission will also look at endorsing the Sha Ron FAS acquisition, and hear presentations for the selection of conservation organizations who will conduct various license auctions:
FWP ensures its meetings are fully accessible to those with special needs. To request arrangements, call FWP at 406-444-3186. For a full agenda and background on the scheduled topics, go to the Fish and Wildlife Commission page on the FWP website
FWP’s website offers live streamed audio of each Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting.

FWP Registration for ZOOM Meeting due Aug 19
2021-08-19 08:00 - 12:00
Public comment via Zoom will be managed with the system utilized by the Legislature. People interested in commenting must register online via the Fish, Wildlife & Parks website by 12 p.m. Aug. 19. Members of the public will also be able to comment in person at the meeting or at any FWP regional office.
To sign up to comment by 12 p.m. on Aug. 19, go to: https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/mtg/fishandwildlifecommissionmeeting08202021

2021 Camp Walleye
2021-08-14
Camp Walleye 2021 Will be Aug 14 at Tiber Reservoir.

Again we are having tent issues now because of fires and Cov-19. So we are going to roll with it .

–August 14th is Camp Walleye (Kids will be transported from Great falls and back if Parents so desire) Schedule for Camp is in the application

–August 15 Fishing Family Fun Day which there will be breakfast and lunch and some fun family fishing activities. (All are invited )

Ru at Tiber Marina will give a free dry camp Spot for “families” to camp at Tiber Marina on Saturday Night August 14th. (Just call her to let her know 406 759 5637 )

So put your child on the bus Drive-up camp with your Child Saturday night and join the fun Sunday, August 15th.

Please get all applications in ASAP.

2021 CAMP WALLEYE APPLICATION

Pat Volkmar
Great Falls Public Schools
Grizz Biz & I/T Instructor
“Great Falls Hooked on Fishing not Drugs” Coordinator
Cell 406-590-8425
Fax 406-268-6575

Hell Creek Tournament
2021-07-24 - 2021-07-25
Hell Creek – July 24-25

Tiber Tournament
2021-07-17 - 2021-07-18
Tiber Tournament – July 17-18

Glasgow 21st Annual Women's Fishing Tournament
2021-07-17
Montana Walleyes Unlimited Glasgow/ Fort Peck Chapter
21th Annual WOMENS FISHING TOURNAMENT
July 17th, 2021 on Fort Peck Lake
$80.00 a team (payable to Glasgow Walleyes Unlimited) 1 member must be at least 18 years of age
Entries & payment will be accepted up until 5pm day of the rules meeting. (70 team maximum).

https://montanawalleyesunlimited.net/Tournaments/Applications/2021/2021WomensEntryform.docx

Broadwater Rod & Gun Club
2021-07-10 08:00 - 17:00
Broadwater Rod & Gun Club – July 10th – Canyon Ferry – Broadwater Bay

Montana Walleye Gov Cup
2021-07-08 - 2021-07-11
Gov Cup – July 8-11

Canyon Ferry Walleye Fest
2021-06-26 - 2021-06-27
Canyon Ferry Walleye Fest – June 26-27

FWP Commission meeting - Zoom - June 24
2021-06-24 08:30 - 23:30
Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet June 24
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet June 24 via Zoom. Details on how to access the meeting will be posted on fwp.mt.gov closer to the meeting date. The meeting will also be audio streamed online at fwp.mt.gov. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m.
If you get online prior to 8:30 or the start of the meeting, you may need to refresh your web browser when the meeting begins.
The commission will make final decisions on the following:

Madison River recreation committee appointees
Extending implementation date of Madison commercial use cap
2021 fish removal projects
Buffalo Creek fishing regulation change
TNC recreational access agreements
Avista recreational access agreements
Stimson recreational access agreements
North Shore WMA farming lease
Calf Creek forestry habitat project
Administrative rule repeal regarding classification of black bear
Chronic wasting disease work plan
Nonresident hound handler permits
2021 mountain lion quotas
Elk guiding principles and timeline

The commission will hear the following proposals:

Kootenai Falls and Bull River WMAs blowdown salvage project
Nongame check-off annual work plan
Jordan urban wildlife plan
2021 muzzleloader deer and elk season
2021 furbearer season regulations and quotas
2021 wolf season regulations
2021 elk shoulder season
2021 HB 454 agreements

The commission will look at endorsing:

Stuart Mill Bay FAS partial sale
Brown’s Lake FAS peninsula acquisition
26 Mile MDT FAS lease
Montana Rail Link Clark Fork River temporary closure
2021 pheasant translocations – UGBEP and youth pheasant

FWP ensures its meetings are fully accessible to those with special needs. To request arrangements, call FWP at 406-444-3186. For the full agenda and background on the scheduled topics, go to the FWP click “Commission.”
FWP’s website offers live streamed audio of each Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting.

Fresno Challenge
2021-06-12 - 2021-06-13
Fresno Challenge – June 12-13

Rock Creek Tournament
2021-06-05 - 2021-06-06
Rock Creek June 5 – 6

Crooked Creek Walleye Classic
2021-05-15 - 2021-05-16
Crooked Creek Walleye Classic – May 15-16

Spring State Meeting - Great Falls
2021-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
This is the location of the Spring State Meeting on 24 April 2021.

There is a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn, 1100 5th St South, Great Falls, Mt. Call 406-727-7200 to reserve your room.

Please reserve a room as quickly as possible on the night of 23 April since the Gun and Antique Show is the same weekend.

More details to follow, please RSVP Robbi as soon as possible so we get a good feeling for how much food will be needed for the Friday night social and Saturday morning breakfast.
Please email your reply to; somwill99@hotmail.com……………406-590-6565

Schedule for the weekend…………..

Friday Social—-6-9pm
Saturday Breakfast 7am
Saturday Meeting 8am until complete
Saturday Lunch 11:30

Only 9 rooms have been reserved. Only 2 more days to reserve a room under the Walleyes Unlimited block of rooms. I know more than that will be here……..don’t delay, make your reservations.

I also haven’t heard from enough people to know how much food to plan on.

Robbi
GF Chapter

Tough Guy Tournament
2021-04-17 08:00 - 17:00
Tough Guy Tournament – April 17th – Fort Peck – Hell Creek
