2023 Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo - Bogue Chitto Refuge

We are so excited to bring back the Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo to Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge! This year's Fishing Rodeo is Saturday, June 10th, at the Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge - Jim Schmidt Boardwalk and Trailhead (Pearl River Turnaround). All children  4-15 years of age are welcome to register for prizes. Each registered angler will receive one tee shirt, bait, the use of a fishing pole, and the whole family gets lunch. Prizes are given for children's age categories, for categories of fish, as well as overall biggest fish.

 REGISTRATION CLOSED. HOW TO REGISTER:  Each angler will need a separate ticket.  Registration Fee is $10.00 per child which supports the Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuges Inc. Each registered angler will receive a t-shirt, bait, the use of a fishing pole, and the whole family gets lunch. Prizes are given for children's age categories, for categories of fish, as well as overall biggest fish.  

Extra Tee Shirts can be purchased for $10 each. Fill out the extra tee shirt sizes needed on the registration form then go back and click on the Extra Tee Shirt Ticket to purchase extra tee shirts.  All tee shirt orders must be in by May 26th.  

Registration is first come first served until it is full. Phone reservations are not taken. Registrations received after May 26 will not be guaranteed a tee shirt. Financial aid is available to assist with registration fee. To inquire about financial aid please email the Friends of Louisiana Wildlife Refuges, Inc. at lwrfriends@gmail.com.

If you cannot register and pay online you may download a registration form here and return it to us with payment: BC Fishing Rodeo, Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex Office at 61389 LA 434, Lacombe, LA 70445. 

Sunscreen, insect repellent, and lawn chairs recommended.

Information on financial assistance can be requested at lwrfriends@gmail.com

Having problems with registration? please let us know at lwrfriends@gmail.com

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See you at the 2023 Youth Fishing Rodeo!!!