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SUMMARY:July 11th/12th - Lk. Erie/Detroit Ri. Total Weight State Shoot
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8pm- 6am\, Registration begins on-site at 7pm \nLocation: Send-off and weigh-in at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area Headquarters. Recreation passports are required for all vehicles. \n37205 Pointe Mouille Rd\, Brownstown Charter Twp\, MI 48173 \n \nBoundaries: American waters from the Ambassador Bridge (Huron Church Rd/ON-3) to the Ohio Line. Shooting is permitted on any of the tributaries and bays from the shoreline of Lake Erie to Highway 75 and 1 mile inland on the Detroit River. Public boat ramps only. The game area is off-limits\, and a red zone map is shown here: \n \nHost: BAM Board: Jesse Hurst\, Tom Miller\, Jason Horton\, Noah Macomber \n  \n\n\n\n\nOpen Class Total Weight FormatTeams consist of a minimum of 2 shooters and a maximum of 4 per boat$30 per shooter registration fee for participants over the age of 16 per class. Optional $5 big fish side-pot Optional $5 Big 10 side-potAll participants must be a paid member of BAM ($30 yearly registration fee) \nSportsman Class Total Weight FormatDesigned for beginner tournament shooters (board approval/discretion)\n$15 per shooter registration feeOptional $5 big fish side-pot Optional $5 Big 10 side-potAll participants must be a paid member of BAM ($30 yearly registration fee)\n\n\nBased on participation\, payouts will be up to top 5.\nErie and the Detroit River are huge destinations for walleye fishermen. You represent the small sport of bowfishing\, please be kind and courteous at the ramp and on the water. \n\n\n\nAll Bam rules apply and can be viewed on the website at Rules & Regulations – BAM Bowfishing (bowfishbam.com)\n
URL:https://www.bowfishbam.com/event/july-11th-12th-lk-erie-detroit-ri-total-weight-state-shoot/
LOCATION:Lake Erie/Detroit Ri.\, 37205 Mouillee Rd\, Brownstown Charter Twp\, MI\, 48173\, United States
CATEGORIES:CurrentSeason
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000
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SUMMARY:June 20th/21st- East Saginaw Bay Numbers\, Shotgun Start
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8pm- 6am\, Registration begins on-site at 7pm. \nLocation: Send-off and weigh-in at Sebewaing Harbor Marina. 700 W Sebewaing St\, Sebewaing\, MI 48759\n \nBoundaries: East side of Saginaw Bay and its tributaries from the mouth of the Saginaw River to Sand Point. Shooting is permitted up to 3 miles inland on any of the tributaries. \nHost: Brian Gilson (616) 240-1196 \n\n\nCost: A $10 fee per team is required since Sebewaing Harbor marina is gracious enough to allow us to use their facilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Bam rules apply and can be viewed on the website at Rules & Regulations – BAM Bowfishing (bowfishbam.com) \n\n\n1. All boats must be present at both registration and weigh-in. No exceptions. Being late to weigh in will result in losing 1 fish per minute starting with the biggest fish\n2. The entire east side of the bay will be closed to bowfishing starting 8pm Friday for all participants. Scouting is allowed\, but no bows\, gaffs\, or spears in the boat after 8pm Friday. If you see someone out shooting\, make a mental note and take a picture if possible of the boat\, truck\, and trailer and let a board member or host know.\n3. You must launch at a public or public pay launch. No private launches can be used even if it’s attached to public water. If you have multiple vehicles they must all be at the same launch. There will be no parking a chase vehicle somewhere else.\n4. If you participate in the Big 10 side pot\, you must have your big fish sorted\, and ready for weigh in before you get to the scales. No sorting allowed at the scales.\n5. There will also be prizes for big dog\, big gar\, and big mystery fish included with your entry. Mystery fish specie will be determined at registration.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nOpen Class Numbers FormatTeams consist of a minimum of 2 shooters and a maximum of 4 per boat$30 per shooter registration fee for participants over the age of 16 per class. Optional $5 big fish side-pot Optional $5 Big 10 side-potAll participants must be a paid member of BAM ($30 yearly registration fee) \nSportsman Class Numbers FormatDesigned for beginner tournament shooters (board approval/discretion)\n$15 per shooter registration feeOptional $5 big fish side-pot Optional $5 Big 10 side-potAll participants must be a paid member of BAM ($30 yearly registration fee)\n\n\nBased on participation\, payouts will be up to top 5.\n  \nReminder: you represent the small sport of bowfishing\, please be kind and courteous at the ramp and on the water. \n\n\n\n\n\nWe highly encourage anyone who hasn’t read the rules\, or if it’s been a while since you have looked at them\, go to the Rules page and look them over before Friday.\n\n\n\nA statewide red zone map is shown here: \n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n
URL:https://www.bowfishbam.com/event/may-17th-18th-east-saginaw-bay-numbers-shotgun-start/
LOCATION:Sebewaing Harbor Marina\, 700 W Sebewaing St\,\, Sebewaing\, 48759
CATEGORIES:CurrentSeason
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T150000
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SUMMARY:May 23rd Youth Bowfishing Championship
DESCRIPTION:Location: *Bay City State Park on Saginaw Bay \n3582 State Park Dr\, Bay City\, MI 48706 \n*A MI Recreation Passport is required for all vehicles \nTime: Saturday\, May 23 Registration: 8:00am-8:45am Meeting at Bay City State Park \nTournament hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm \nBoundaries: Saginaw Bay and its tributaries. Tournament boundaries will include the west shoreline of Saginaw Bay from the mouth of the Au Gres River to the mouth of the Saginaw River in Bay City \nHost: Brian Gilson (616)240-1196 \nCost: 100% FREE!!! \nSee the youth event page for all rules and details: Youth Events – BAM Bowfishing (bowfishbam.com) \n \n  \n  \n
URL:https://www.bowfishbam.com/event/may-23rd-youth-bowfishing-championship/
LOCATION:Youth State Shoot\, Bay City State Park on Saginaw Bay\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:CurrentSeason
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T060000
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SUMMARY:May 16th/17th- West Saginaw Bay Big 20
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8pm- 6am\, Registration begins on-site at 7pm. \nLocation: 838 Hickory Island Rd\, Standish\, MI 48658\n \nBoundaries: West side of Saginaw Bay and its tributaries from the mouth of the Saginaw River to the mouth of the Au Gres River. Shooting is permitted up to 3 miles inland on any of the tributaries. \nHost: Tyler Cotter (734) 748-0446 \n\n\nCost: $30 per person for participants over the age of 16. $5 of that $30 will automatically go toward the big fish pot. An annual $30 BAM membership is also required for this event.\n\nAll Bam rules apply and can be viewed on the website at Rules & Regulations – BAM Bowfishing (bowfishbam.com) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Class Big 20 FormatTeams consist of a minimum of 2 shooters and a maximum of 4 per boat$30 per shooter registration fee for participants over the age of 16 per class. Optional $5 big fish side-pot Optional $5 numbers side-potAll participants must be a paid member of BAM ($30 yearly registration fee) \nSportsman Class Big 20 FormatDesigned for beginner tournament shooters (board approval/discretion)\n$15 per shooter registration feeOptional $5 big fish side-pot Optional $5 numbers side-potAll participants must be a paid member of BAM ($30 yearly registration fee) \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. All boats must be present at both registration and weigh-in. No exceptions. Being late to weigh in will result in losing 1 fish per minute starting with the biggest fish\n2. All tournament waters will be closed to bowfishing starting 8pm Friday for all participants. Scouting is allowed\, but no bows\, gaffs\, or spears in the boat after 8pm Friday. If you see someone out shooting\, make a mental note and take a picture if possible of the boat\, truck\, and trailer and let a board member or host know.\n3. You must launch at a public or public pay launch. No private launches can be used even if it’s attached to public water. If you have multiple vehicles they must all be at the same launch. There will be no parking a chase vehicle somewhere else.\n4. Must have your big 20 sorted\, and ready for weigh in before you get to the scales. No sorting allowed at the scales.\n5. There will also be prizes for big dog\, big gar\, and big mystery fish included with your entry. Mystery fish specie will be determined at registration.\n\n\nBased on participation\, payouts will be up to top 5.\nReminder: you represent the small sport of bowfishing\, please be kind and courteous at the ramp and on the water. \n\n\n\nAll Bam rules apply and can be viewed on the website at Rules & Regulations – BAM Bowfishing (bowfishbam.com)\n\n\n\nWe highly encourage anyone who hasn’t read the rules\, or if it’s been a while since you have looked at them\, go to the Rules page and look them over before Friday.\n\n\n\nA statewide red zone map is shown here: \n \n\n\nThere will also be prizes for big fish species: big gar\, big dog\, and big goldfish (goldfish must have color) that are included with entry fee. \n\n\nAll BAM rules apply and can be viewed on the website at Rules & Regulations – BAM Bowfishing (bowfishbam.com) \n\n\n
URL:https://www.bowfishbam.com/event/may-16th-17th-west-saginaw-bay-big-20/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:CurrentSeason
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SUMMARY:May 2nd/3rd - SW Big 30
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8pm- 6am\, Registration begins on-site at 7pm \nLocation: Send-off and weigh-in at 1363 Becker Rd\, Hastings\, MI 49058 \nBoundaries: All public Michigan waters west of highway 127 from Muskegon River south to the MI/IN state line. Public boat ramps only. A statewide red zone map is shown here: \n \nHost: Luke Selby (269) 908-1177 \nCost: $30 per person for participants over the age of 16. $5 of that $30 will automatically go toward the big fish pot. An annual $30 BAM membership is also required for this event.\n\nAll Bam rules apply and can be viewed on the website at Rules & Regulations – BAM Bowfishing (bowfishbam.com) \n\n\n1. All boats must be present at both registration and weigh-in. No exceptions. Being late to weigh in will result in losing 1 fish per minute starting with the biggest fish\n2. The entire west side of the state will be closed to bowfishing starting 8pm Friday for all participants. Scouting is allowed\, but no bows\, gaffs\, or spears in the boat after 8pm Friday. If you see someone out shooting\, make a mental note and take a picture if possible of the boat\, truck\, and trailer and let a board member or host know.\n3. Boundaries are pretty self-explanatory. Basically\, all public waters on the west side of the state from the Muskegon River south to the MI/IN line. Muskegon River and lake are included in the boundaries.\n4. You must launch at a public or public pay launch. No private launches can be used even if it’s attached to public water. If you have multiple vehicles they must all be at the same launch. There will be no parking a chase vehicle somewhere else.\n5. Must have your big 30 sorted\, and ready for weigh in before you get to the scales. No sorting allowed at the scales.\n6. There will also be prizes for big dog\, big gar\, and big mystery fish included with your entry. Mystery fish specie will be determined at registration.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen Class Big 30 FormatTeams consist of a minimum of 2 shooters and a maximum of 4 per boat$30 per shooter registration fee for participants over the age of 16 per class. Optional $5 big fish side-pot Optional $5 numbers side-potAll participants must be a paid member of BAM ($30 yearly registration fee) \nSportsman Class Big 30 FormatDesigned for beginner tournament shooters (board approval/discretion)\n$15 per shooter registration feeOptional $5 big fish side-pot Optional $5 numbers side-potAll participants must be a paid member of BAM ($30 yearly registration fee)\n\n\nBased on participation\, payouts will be up to top 5.\nReminder: you represent the small sport of bowfishing\, please be kind and courteous at the ramp and on the water. \n\n\n\nAll Bam rules apply and can be viewed on the website at Rules & Regulations – BAM Bowfishing (bowfishbam.com)\n\n\n\nWe highly encourage anyone who hasn’t read the rules\, or if it’s been a while since you have looked at them\, go to the Rules page and look them over before Friday.\n\n\n \n\n
URL:https://www.bowfishbam.com/event/may-2nd-3rd-sw-big-30/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:CurrentSeason
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