1. All individuals in the boat must be pre-registered.

2. All winners must produce a valid NYS fishing license.

3. No pre-fishing before the contest starts will be allowed.

4. Contestants under the age of 18 may enter and fish with a registered adult providing both the minor and parent/ legal guardian read understand and sign an entry/waiver form.

5. All contestants and others hereby consent to the use of any names, photographs or likenesses of themselves to be used in promotion of our contest, including, but not limited to print, radio, television or any other media.

6. All Lunker winners and First place winners will be required to take a computer voice stress analysis test prior to receiving payment. All other participants will be randomly selected to take the test at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. Any participant not passing the test will be disqualified. Decision of the tester is final.

7. A Tissue sample may be required from any winning fish to determine its home body of water. Presenting a fish for weigh-in that was caught outside of sanctioned tournament waters will result in immediate disqualification.

8. All winners must be present at close of tournament to claim payment and they will be asked to present a valid form of ID. If you will be unable to be present at close of tournament, payment arrangements can be made by contacting Mindy at the Chapter Office at (607) 734-3317.

9. Purse is split evenly for any ties.

10. Presenting a fish with any foreign object in it will result in participant being disqualified.

11. Please note weigh station closing times. Only those participants who are in line at the weigh-in prior to closing time are qualified for weigh in. There will be no exceptions for late arrivals on either day.

12. Anyone displaying poor sportsmanship, breaking local, state of federal laws or violating any of the rules of this tournament will be subject to disqualification. Any contestant or observer witnessing a violation of the rules is required to immediately report the alleged violation to a Tournament official. Tournament officials on-site will make any decisions concerning disqualification. Protests must be received at time of weigh-in, no exceptions.

All decisions of Tournament Officials Will Be Final.