Fishing Tournament Organizers

The popularity and prevalence of fishing tournaments, both professional and amateur, has heightened the public profile of these events and prompted organizers to provide specialized vessels for the 'live-release' of fish after tournament weigh-in.

Because Georgia regulations do not permit possession of fish over an angler’s daily limit without written permission from the director of the Wildlife Resources Division, it has become necessary to require tournament event organizers to obtain this approval for their live-release vessels. Permit applications should be received by WRD at least 30 days prior to the start of the proposed tournament. See "Permit Application Procedures" included with the permit application download for additional instructions.

Download a PDF version of the Live Release Boat Permit Application.

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