4/17/2007
Contact: C. Doug Nielsen
Phone: (702) 486-5127, ext. 3500

ANGLERS COULD CATCH A $50K FISH

Imagine catching a fish worth $50,000. One angler will have the chance to do just that at the Tagged Fish Competition scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 28 – 29, at Spring Valley and Echo Canyon state parks in Lincoln County. All participants risk for a shot at the prize money is a $25 registration fee and the price of gas. The event will run from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 7 a.m. – noon on Sunday.

Registration for the event is ongoing and must be completed in person at the Eagle Valley Resort in the community of Ursine about 20 minutes east of Pioche. The competition is open to all ages and all fishing license requirements and other regulations will be in effect. For more information, please contact the Eagle Valley Resort at (775) 962-5293.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, and promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.