has nothing to do with the dwr!
Not entirely true. The Utah DWR does impact fishing contests! The rules "in part" are listed below.
Fishing contests
Utah Admin. Rule R657-58
You can hold a fishing contest in Utah, but you
must follow the rules, some of which changed this
year. For the current fishing contest rules, please
see Utah Admin. Rule R657-58 at wildlife.utah.
gov/rules, visit
http://go.usa.gov/axu or contact
the nearest Division office.
R657-58-5. Requirements for Type I Fishing Contests for Cold Water Fish Species
(1) A COR from the division is required for all Type I fishing contests for cold water fish species.
(2) Type I fishing contests for cold water fish may not:
(a) involve more than 200 participants
(b) offer more than $2,000 in total prizes
(c ) utilize live weigh-ins
(3) Type I fishing contests for cold water fish species are prohibited on waters where the Wildlife Board has imposed more restrictive special harvest rules for targeted cold water fish species including tackle restrictions, size restrictions, and other exceptions to the general fishing regulations, except at Scofield Reservoir where Type 1 fishing contests are allowed for rainbow trout only.
(4) There is no limit to the number of participants or total prizes at Flaming Gorge and Echo Reservoirs.
(5) Type I fishing contests for cold water fish species may not be held
(a) on Free Fishing Day except at Echo Reservoir.
(6) Fish taken in Type I cold water fishing contests may not be culled.
The comment made at the Derby drawing appearde to be placing blame on the Daggit County Sheriff
"All the red & blue lights up the road"
