5THE OFFICIAL RULES FOR THE EIGHTH ANNUAL BQGGAN'S OASIS SPRING STEELHEAD DERBY ON THE GRAND RONDE
1. Derby Ticket Purchase: If you are participating in the Derby, you must purchase as Derby Ticket at Boggan's
Oasis.
2. WDFW Regulations: All contestants must fish according to applicable Washington State Laws and Wash
ington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife regulations. Any infractions to these laws and regulations will result in
disqualification from the Derby and not eligible for a refund.
3. Official Derby Fishing Dates and Times: Friday, February 5 thru March 19, from dawn till dark. March 23
from dawn till 4:00 P.M. Any Steelhead caught before or after the official dates and/or times will not be accepted. The Derby will not be cancelled due to inclement weather.
4. Derby Rules:
A. All Derby Steelhead entries must be caught within the boundary of the Oregon Washington State Line, on the Grande Ronde River, down river to the WDFW Access below Hwy. 129 Bridge.
B. Only Hatchery Steelhead can be retained for entry. NO Oregon fish may be entered.
C. All contestants may enter a maximum of three (3) fish per day. However, at the end of each day only your largest Steelhead of the day will remain in contention.
D. Each Steelhead Contestant must present their Derby Ticket and Steelhead to the Check Station at Boggan's Oasis. Your entry will be marked by a hole punch in the tail fin or a cut tail fin and recorded after weigh in.
E. Derby fish may be inspected at the time of weigh-in by a Washington State Biologist and may be subject to dissection.
F. All Steelhead must be fresh-caught by legal sports fishing rules. No gill or dip-netted or foul-hooked Steelhead may be entered. Any evidence of netting, spoilage, frozen or foul-hooked Steelhead, entrant will be disqualified from the Derby. If you are disqualified for any reason, your ticket will not be refunded and you will be barred from future competitions.
G. Scoring will be by weight, length and girth. Weight will be the initial factor and scored to the .1 Ib. (i.e. 25.6 Ib). Length will be the first tie-breaker measured from the snout to the V-notch in the tail. Scoring will be to the 1/16". Girth will be the second tie-breaker and scored by circumference just in front of the dorsal fin of the Steelhead. Scoring will be to the 1/16". H. Contestants observing violations of the Derby rules should immediately report to Derby Officials at Boggan's Oasis. Violators will be disqualified from the Derby and will be barred from future competitions. Any false reporting will also disqualify entrant from Derby. WDFW agents and Derby Officials will be on the river during the Derby.
5. Derby Committee: The Derby Committee shall have the final word on any and all disputes regarding derby rules and awarding of prizes. All Derby Committee decisions are final!
6. Awards: Awards distribution, to winners, will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 5:00 P.M. at Boggan's Oasis. Winners not present, will receive their award by mail. Large items such as coolers, etc. must be picked upwithin 30 days. Items not picked up within 30 days will be saved for the 2015 Derby.
We want everyone to be safe and have fun. Safety is our #1 priority. Be Smart, Be Safe & Have Fun!!
Notice: Boggan's Oasis, nor their agents nor the Sponsors accepts any responsibility for loss, damage or injury to any vehicle, vessel, boat, equipment, contestant, passengers, guests, or observers during this event. By purchase of a Derby ticket or volunteering in any capacity, you release and discharge Boggan's Oasis and its employee, The Sponsors and all their associated affiliates and employees, for any and all judgment’s and/or claims from any cause whatsoever that may be suffered by an entrant to his/her person and/or property.
1. Derby Ticket Purchase: If you are participating in the Derby, you must purchase as Derby Ticket at Boggan's
Oasis.
2. WDFW Regulations: All contestants must fish according to applicable Washington State Laws and Wash
ington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife regulations. Any infractions to these laws and regulations will result in
disqualification from the Derby and not eligible for a refund.
3. Official Derby Fishing Dates and Times: Friday, February 5 thru March 19, from dawn till dark. March 23
from dawn till 4:00 P.M. Any Steelhead caught before or after the official dates and/or times will not be accepted. The Derby will not be cancelled due to inclement weather.
4. Derby Rules:
A. All Derby Steelhead entries must be caught within the boundary of the Oregon Washington State Line, on the Grande Ronde River, down river to the WDFW Access below Hwy. 129 Bridge.
B. Only Hatchery Steelhead can be retained for entry. NO Oregon fish may be entered.
C. All contestants may enter a maximum of three (3) fish per day. However, at the end of each day only your largest Steelhead of the day will remain in contention.
D. Each Steelhead Contestant must present their Derby Ticket and Steelhead to the Check Station at Boggan's Oasis. Your entry will be marked by a hole punch in the tail fin or a cut tail fin and recorded after weigh in.
E. Derby fish may be inspected at the time of weigh-in by a Washington State Biologist and may be subject to dissection.
F. All Steelhead must be fresh-caught by legal sports fishing rules. No gill or dip-netted or foul-hooked Steelhead may be entered. Any evidence of netting, spoilage, frozen or foul-hooked Steelhead, entrant will be disqualified from the Derby. If you are disqualified for any reason, your ticket will not be refunded and you will be barred from future competitions.
G. Scoring will be by weight, length and girth. Weight will be the initial factor and scored to the .1 Ib. (i.e. 25.6 Ib). Length will be the first tie-breaker measured from the snout to the V-notch in the tail. Scoring will be to the 1/16". Girth will be the second tie-breaker and scored by circumference just in front of the dorsal fin of the Steelhead. Scoring will be to the 1/16". H. Contestants observing violations of the Derby rules should immediately report to Derby Officials at Boggan's Oasis. Violators will be disqualified from the Derby and will be barred from future competitions. Any false reporting will also disqualify entrant from Derby. WDFW agents and Derby Officials will be on the river during the Derby.
5. Derby Committee: The Derby Committee shall have the final word on any and all disputes regarding derby rules and awarding of prizes. All Derby Committee decisions are final!
6. Awards: Awards distribution, to winners, will be held on Saturday, March 22 at 5:00 P.M. at Boggan's Oasis. Winners not present, will receive their award by mail. Large items such as coolers, etc. must be picked upwithin 30 days. Items not picked up within 30 days will be saved for the 2015 Derby.
We want everyone to be safe and have fun. Safety is our #1 priority. Be Smart, Be Safe & Have Fun!!
Notice: Boggan's Oasis, nor their agents nor the Sponsors accepts any responsibility for loss, damage or injury to any vehicle, vessel, boat, equipment, contestant, passengers, guests, or observers during this event. By purchase of a Derby ticket or volunteering in any capacity, you release and discharge Boggan's Oasis and its employee, The Sponsors and all their associated affiliates and employees, for any and all judgment’s and/or claims from any cause whatsoever that may be suffered by an entrant to his/her person and/or property.