Congratulations to Casey Dodgson and Logan Clark on winning the 34th Annual BCW Walleye Tournament with a weight of 28.55lbs. Casey and Logan are back to back winners.
Second place was Nick and Bruce Nielsen with a weight of 27.20. Third place went to Mark Volk and Sherry Bahnmiller with a weight of 26.10 lbs. Youth division was won by Josh and Connor Liebersbach with weight of 22.1 lbs. Second place in the youth division was Brent and Jayden Wendel with 18.45lbs. Third place in the youth division was Tony and Brooke Bundy with 8.25lbs. Fishing was good this weekend with 417 walleyes weighed in. Full results below and on our webpage.
This was the first year having the tournament in Sibley and we would like to thank the Dazey Sodbusters for hosting the event.
We would also like to thank all our great sponsors.
Dakota Silver, Force Manufacturing, Pifer’s Auction, Bergseth Bros, LTP Enterprises, Inc., Hi-Line Electric, Inc., Tracker Boating Center Fargo, Interstate Equipment, Fairhill Properties, Lake Ashtabula Lake Users Association, Hefty Seed Company – Valley City, ND, FEI, Inc.., BankNorth, Dazey Sodbusters, Puklich Chevrolet GMC, Dacotah Bank, Kim Foell Memorial, Fingal Wildlife Club, Wendel Auto Body, Bridges Car Wash, Troy Gillespie Tractors, Petro Serve USA, John & Tammy Breske Sadek
Thank you Go Promo for the great looking banner our winners will get to take home.
All teams and totals.
More pictures from the weekend.
Next Meeting…Wednesday, June 14th…Valley City Eagles Club…
Free burgers for paid members at 6 PM …The meeting will be at 7pm…
Summer Derby- Summer Derby will be June 10th and 11th applications have been mailed out to last year’s participants and are available on our website. We still have some open spots. You can also request one by emailing barneswildlife@gmail.com We have had some really good donations come in to help raise prize money and add some more youth orientated prizes. Thank you to the sponsors! I have attached the banner with sponsors to the email.
Summer Derby Volunteers- If you can help at the event please contact Perry 490-1797.
High School Trap- The state shoot is June 16th and 17th. TJ wanted to thank Delta Waterfowl for their $1500 donation to the trap team.
Take a Kid Fishing- Take a Kid Fishing is scheduled for June 22nd. If you are interested in volunteering or attending contact Ethen Preston 840-5224.
Cleaning Station- The new cleaning station for the west crossing is scheduled to be delivered in June.
Tri County Trap Club- BCW donated $1000 to their summer shoot.
Middle Eckelson Boat Ramp- The boat ramp will be completed next summer.
Summer Picnic – Will be at Dacotah Pavilion, in Chautauqua Park at 6:30 on August 9th. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. Bring your own beverage if you would like something other than pop or water.
We are happy to announce that we have had considerable additional donations made to our summer derby!
Thank you to the sponsors!
Prize money will be increased for the top 10 and also youth orientated prizes.
We still have openings available. Applications can be downloaded from our website below or requested by mail.
Next Meeting…Wednesday, May 10th…Valley City Eagles Club…
Free burgers for paid members at 6 PM …The meeting will be at 7pm…
BCW Scholarships- Five scholarships were awarded at the April meeting to the following students at VCSU. Aiden Jacobson VC , Madison Namanny Watford City, Amber Kologi ,Rochert MN, Skylar Yarbro Grand Forks, and Jacob Zetocha Bismarck.
High School Trap- TJ gave a report, they were able to start shooting last week. They have 32 kids shooting this spring.
Take a Kid Fishing- Take a Kid Fishing is scheduled for June 22nd.
BCN Archery Program- BCW Donated $1000 to their archery program.
Hope-Page Archery Program- BCW Donated $500 to their archery program for the national tournament.
Rocky Mountain Elk- BCW Donated $500 to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
BCW Foundation- The foundation received a grant for $1500 from the NRA to help with the cost of targets for our local trap teams. The grant money will be divided between the BCN Trap Team and the VC Trap Team based on the number of shooters.
Road Cleanup- Road cleanup is tentatively scheduled for May 17th if you plan to go, but won’t be at the May meeting please let Perry know.
Summer Derby- Summer Derby will be June 10th and 11th applications have been mailed out to last year’s participants and are available on our website. You can also request one by emailing barneswildlife@gmail.com If you can help at the event please contact Perry 490-1797.
Pheasant Chicks- If you are interested in raising pheasant chicks contact Perry 490-1797.
Game Warden Raffle- Perry has some of these tickets available, first prize is a ND Moose Tag.
NDWF- NDWF President Kerry Whip has been emailing out briefings. I have been emailing them out to the membership and will continue to do that to keep everyone informed with what’s going on with NDWF and the Legislature.
Attached is an application form if you are interested in entering
Next Meeting…Wednesday, April 12th…Valley City Eagles Club…
Free burgers for paid members at 6 PM …The meeting will be at 7pm…
Summer Derby- Summer Derby will be June 10th and 11th applications have been mailed out to last year’s participants and are available on our website. You can also request one by emailing barneswildlife@gmail.com If you can help at the event please contact Perry 490-1797.
Hunter Ed- There was 38 students in the last class.
BCN Trap Team – BCW donated $2,000 to the BCN Trap team.
Pheasant Chicks- If you are interested in raising pheasant chicks contact Perry 490-1797.
NDWF- NDWF President Kerry Whip has been emailing out briefings. I have been emailing them out to the membership and will continue to do that to keep everyone informed with what’s going on with NDWF and the legislature.
Elk Tag Raffle- Perry has some of the Shanley Athletic Club raffle tickets that include a ND Elk Tag contact him if you are interested 490-1797.
Big Spender’s Raffle & Banquet- We had a good turnout. Winners are listed below.
