36TH ANNUAL “HAWG” ICE FISHING DERBY IS SET FOR
FEBRUARY 1 AND 2, 2025. LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO
SPONSOR OUR EVENT THIS YEAR!!
(Pathfinderboatandfishingclub@gmail.com)
Check out the Hawg Derby Ice Fishing Page for more details…
We can’t say enough about the generosity and assistance from our 2025 Sponsors. Another reason to shop local and support those in our community because they certainly support us! See the Rules and Regulations following the listed Sponsor’s below:
BELOW ARE THE SPONSORS FOR THE 36TH ANNUAL “HAWG” ICE FISHING DERBY
For RV electric hook up reservations please call Cindy Klein at (307) 258-5723. Online reservations are required for Diabase Campground. (natronacounty-wy.gov)
Tickets go on sale Jan. 1, 2025 at Wagner’s Outdoor Outfitters, Rocky Mountain Discount Sports & Sloane’s General Store and The Inn at Alcova.
CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO PBFC. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT WWW.HAWGDERBY.COM.
RULES & REGULATIONS
1) Only registered anglers may weigh fish in and win prizes. Unregistered anglers in your party will jeopardize the validity of fish weighed in by registered persons.
2) Only game fish may be weighed in and eligible for prizes.
3) Entry tickets may not be transferred.
4) All disputes will be settled by derby officials and their decisions will be final.
5) 2025 Wyoming Game and Fish regulations apply to all registrants and all registrants must have a valid 2025 fishing license and 2025 conservation stamp. Culling of fish is prohibited. AIS procedures apply. Disqualification from Derby for any Wyoming G & F Regulation Violations.
6) All County and State Ordinances must be followed (i.e. ATV registration, no glass, etc.)
7) Pathfinder Boat and Fishing Club will be held harmless for any bodily injury, property damage or loss of property on or around Pathfinder Marina and Pathfinder Reservoir, the shores surrounding Pathfinder Reservoir and any consequences of thin ice.
8) Derby hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025 and from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
9) Weigh-in scale hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, and from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Diabase Shelter and from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Bishop’s Point. Under no circumstances will any fish be weighed in after 3:00p.m. on February 2, 2025.
10) All prize winners must sign an Affidavit of Derby Compliance.
11) Tickets must be with participants at all times and must be signed.
12) The winner of the $25,000 trout and /or $25,000 walleye must submit to and pass, in conclusive manner, a polygraph examination administered by a licensed polygraphist provided by the tournament officials.
13) Trout and walleye are to be caught from Pathfinder Reservoir only by rod and reel or tip-ups.
14) “PACK IT IN — PACK IT OUT”. Please pick up your trash prior to leaving area.
15) The largest trout and walleye will be determined by weight. In the event of a tie, the first fish weighed in will be declared the winning fish.
16) Ticket MUST be shown at weigh-in.
17) Tickets sold until Noon on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Pathfinder Diabase Shelter.
18) Major Door Prizes, Misc. Raffles, Gun Raffle, Ladies Raffle, Youth Lifetime Fishing License will be awarded on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Diabase Shelter. (Youth must be present to win the Lifetime fishing license.) Game Fish Prizes and 50/50 raffle will be on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 3:00pm at the Diabase shelter. ALL DOOR PRIZE AND RAFFLE WINNERS WILL BE POSTED AT THE DIABASE SHELTER AND MUST BE CLAIMED BY 3:00PM SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2025 OR SHALL BE FORFEITED.
Door and Raffle Prizes WILL NOT be delivered “FISH AT YOUR OWN RISK”