Win prizes for fishing by participating in the 2024 Kootenai River Angler Science Program

Idaho Fish and Game is again inviting burbot fishermen to participate in the Kootenai River Angler Science Program to gather information that will help make burbot fishing even better. The best part? Simply for participating, anglers will receive free swag and be entered into a free raffle for a chance to win some great prizes!

What you can win

By simply participating in the program, you will receive a customized hat and sticker. In addition, you will be entered into a free raffle for great prizes including:

• Yeti Tundra 45 cooler

• Customized hoodies and insulated coffee mugs

• Burbot fishing gear

How you can participate

Complete and return a creel packet — Anglers must pick-up, complete and return a creel packet by May 1, 2025, to receive free swag and be entered into the free raffle. Whether you catch any burbot or not, you are eligible for the swag and raffle prizes. Just make sure to fill out your contact card and logbook and turn in your creel packet by the deadline.

Report tagged burbot — whether you participate in the Angler Science Program or not, please keep your eye out for tags located in the backs of burbot.

By reporting tags, you are helping Fish and Game better understand burbot catch rates, harvest rates and survival rates, which helps us improve the fishery.

Select tags carry a reward value of $100, so maybe this winter will be your lucky year! If you see a tag, please report the tag number and location of where you caught the fish to Fish and Game. Reporting can be done over the phone at 1-866-258-0338, online or as part of the of the Angler Science Program creel packet.

Contact the Panhandle Regional office at 208-769-1414 if you have any questions or would like to learn more about the Kootenai River Angler Science Program.