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Arkansas State Record Fish
Information and application.
To apply for a Arkansas state record fish, the angler must
submit a completed
Arkansas State Record Fish Application which is printed below.
RULES OF RECOGNITION
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A fisheries professional must identify the
species of fish. The identification need not
be made at the time of the weigh-in, but
the professional’s name, address, phone
number, signature, and title (or qualifications)
must appear on the application form
or on a separate document confirming the
species identification.
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When possible, a
good photograph of the fish should accompany
the application.
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The fish must be weighed on a certified
scale legal for trade.
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Certified scales can be
found in stores, post offices, feed mills, etc.
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An employee of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission or the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service must witness the weigh-in
and must sign the application or a separate
document confirming the fish’s weight.
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Only
that weight witnessed at the official weigh in
will be acceptable, regardless of the fish’s
weight when it was caught. On all record claims, witnesses to the catch
are highly desirable.
Unwitnessed catches may be disallowed if questions arise regarding their
authenticity.
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Any fish establishing
a new record weight will be considered,
regardless of the size and species.
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One ounce
graduations are used for record purposes.
Fractions of an ounce will be
dropped.
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The fish cannot be altered by any
means to induce additional weight beyond
the fish’s normal weight.
To assure the integrity of the record listings,
the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
may reject any fish believed to have
been taken in violation of the official rules
for recognition. Its decision will be final.
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The fish mush have been legally caught in Arkansas waters where a sport
fishing license is required.
This rules out fish taken from hatcheries and pay lakes.
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Fish taken from club waters and private ponds will be considered if all other requirements are met.
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The fish must be caught on rod or pole using hook and line.
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Fish caught on handheld
snagging equipment will be considered
if taken form waters where snagging is legal.
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Exception: A fish caught using other
legal sport tackle (trotline, limbline, jug,
yo-yo, etc.) can be submitted for consideration
in the “unrestricted tackle” category,
if it exceeds the record weight established
for that species by an angler using rod or
pole.
However, only catches made by an
angler possessing a valid sport fishing license
using legal sport fishing methods will
be considered.
Commercial fish catches do
not qualify. Regardless of what type of tackle is used.
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Only one person may be involved
in subduing the fish, except for help in netting or gaffing.
For a copy of the state fish records, write:
Fish Records Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Communications Division
2 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
State Record Fish Application
ANGLER INFORMATION
Name
___________________________________________________________________________________
Address
_________________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________________ State
_______________ Zip___________
Telephone: Home ________________________________ Business
______________________________
Fishing License Number
____________________________________________________________________
TYPE OF FISH CAUGHT
Common Name ______________________________
Scientific Name (Optional) _____________________
METHOD OF FISHING
Conventional rod and reel
Snagging
Other (describe)
Bait/lure used ________________________________
SPECIES IDENTIFICATION
The undersigned, being a professional fisheries
person, do hereby verify the identity of the described
fish:
Name (print) _________________________________
Address ____________________________________
City _________________ State ______ Zip _______
Telephone ___________________________________
Title ________________________________________
Place of employment __________________________
Signature ___________________________________
WITNESS(ES) TO THE CATCH
(Optional, but recommended. See rules.)
Name (print) _________________________________
Address ____________________________________
City _________________ State ______ Zip _______
Telephone ___________________________________
Signature ___________________________________
Name (print) _________________________________
Address ____________________________________
City _________________ State ______ Zip _______
Telephone ___________________________________
Signature ___________________________________
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DATE AND LOCATION OF CATCH
Date (month, day, year) ________________________
Location (name of lake, river, etc.) _______________
County/nearest town __________________________
Specific location on river or lake (optional) ________
___________________________________________
MEASUREMENTS OF FISH (optional)
Total length, tip of nose to tip of tail ______________
Fork length, tip of nose to ‘V’ in tail ______________
Girth, around fish in front of dorsal fin ____________
WEIGH-IN INFORMATION
Fish weight: Pounds _________ Ounces ________
Location of scale (name of store, etc., nearest town)
___________________________________________
Date scale last certified ________________________
The undersigned, being an employee of the AGFC or
the USFWS, does hereby verify the weight of the
described fish.
___________________________________________
Signature of witness
___________________________________________
Title of witness
(Note: Weigh-in must be witnessed by an Arkansas
Game and Fish Commission or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service employee.)
PHOTO INFORMATION (optionaI)
Is a photo enclosed?
Yes_ No_
If yes, check one:
PIease return photo._
The AGFC may keep the photo
and use it for publicity purposes_ |
STATEMENT OF APPLICANT
By my signature, I certify that the information on this application is
correct and that the fish described was
caught by me in accordance with state-record rules.
________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature
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