HB 222 -- Fishing Contests Sponsor: Luetkemeyer This bill allows individuals and corporations to sponsor certain fishing contests on lakes without a permit from the Department of Conservation. To qualify, the contest must be part of a multi-state contest, can involve only fish tagged in the presence of a representative of the department and have only one tagged fish with a value of more than $1,000 and less than $1,000,001 per lake, cannot have an entrance fee, must require all participants to have fishing licenses, and must be completed in less than 30 days.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives