"Bob La Londe" wrote in message SNIP

Does Wisconsin require a permit for tournament fishing? If it doesn't
could this new adjustment to regs lead to requiring one?

Wisconsin does require tournament permits once they are above a certain
size. This number is determined by number participants and the value of
the prizes awarded. Most smaller tournaments such as the Northwoods
Classic don't require a permit.


That sounds reasonable... I would sure be interested in seeing the new
regs if I was affected to see how it applies. For instance would the
culling allowed reg only apply to permittted tournaments, or could two
guys decide to go fishing and claim they are having a tournament.

From what I've read in the preliminary regulations, culling would only be
allowed in permitted tournaments. So, your scenario would still be a
violation of the state's "No Culling" regulations.

If the new ruling does go into effect, then participants in the Northwoods
Classic would be able to cull, providing I as tournament director, applied
for and received a permit.
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