Illinois is running a state wide fishing tournament!

Section 810.90 HOOK AND LINE FISHING TOURNAMENT PERMIT
a) A Hook and Line Fishing Tournament Permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources is required and must be in possession of all tournament participants during the tournament. This permit is needed if the event is to be held in any Illinois lake, river, or stream, or any of the waters listed in Section 810.45.

b) Definitions:
“Fishing Tournament” – An organized competitive fishing event, other than a fishing derby, where two or more individuals fish during a specified time period. To be considered a fishing tournament, an event must include one or more of the following factors: sponsored or promoted by an individual or organization, involves the award of trophies, prizes or other recognition for participation in the tournament, or will be conducted on a particular body of water or multiple waters.

“Fishing Derby” – An organized event conducted for children under the age of 16 or who are attending high school, senior citizens (65 years old and older), anglers with disabilities, or school-sanctioned groups when the principal purpose is education or enjoyment, rather than competition among anglers. Tournament Permits are not required for a Fishing Derby.


Illinois Sport Fishing Awards programs (hook and line or bowfishing)
The Division of Fisheries offers several angler recognition awards for fish caught in Illinois waters either by hook and line or by bowfishing methods.

Per the new rules I must have a copy of the tournament application in my possession. Where do I get this tournament application? :banghead

Too funny, guess they have a reading comprehension problem in springfield!