Test your fishing skills through MDC’s first Blue-Ribbon Trout Slam

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From: Missouri Department of Conservation <moconservation@modc.dmarc.public.govdelivery.com>
Date: February 4, 2020 at 12:16:04 PM CST

MDC and Trout Unlimited partnered to offer Missouri anglers their first “Trout Slam”

Test your fishing skills through MDC’s first Blue-Ribbon Trout Slam
MDC and Trout Unlimited partnered to offer Missouri anglers their first “Trout Slam”

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Trout Unlimited encourage anglers to test their fishing skills and pursue a “Blue-Ribbon Trout Slam” from Missouri’s nine blue-ribbon trout streams.

“Missouri’s blue-ribbon trout streams are areas in the state where trout reproduce naturally,” explained MDC Fisheries Programs Specialist Andrew Branson. “The fish are wary of predators, which makes for an authentic and challenging experience for anglers.”

WHERE TO FISH

The Blue-Ribbon Trout Slam honors anglers who catch a trout in at least 5 of MDC’s 9 blue-ribbon trout streams:

Barren Fork Creek in Shannon County
Blue Springs Creek in Crawford County
Crane Creek in Lawrence County
Current River in Dent County
Eleven Point River in Oregon County
Little Piney Creek in Phelps County
Mill Creek in Phelps County
North Fork of the White River in Ozark County
Spring Creek in Phelps County
HOW TO ENTER

The Blue-Ribbon Trout Slam is divided into three levels:

Bronze: Catch a trout from 5 of the 9 blue-ribbon trout areas and receive a certificate and bronze pin.
Silver: Catch a trout from 7 of the 9 blue-ribbon trout areas and receive a certificate and silver pin.
Gold: Catch a trout from all 9 blue-ribbon trout areas and received a certificate, gold pin, and medallion.
All pins and medallions awarded to participants have been provided by Trout Unlimited.

Anglers need to possess a trout permit if they want to keep their trout. Trout of any size will qualify for the Blue-Ribbon Trout Slam, but trout under 18 inches must be released.

Anglers can complete a Blue-Ribbon Trout Slam entry form each time they catch a trout. They may also submit a picture of their trout if they wish, but it is not required.

Once participants accomplish one of the three Trout-Slam levels, MDC will verify their submissions and mail them their award. Additionally, anglers can have their successes listed on the MDC website.

“This Trout Slam is a great new program that will encourage anglers to get outside and discover nature throughout the year,” said Branson.

For more information on the Blue-Ribbon Trout Slam, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/troutslam.

MDC and Trout Unlimited have partnered to offer Missouri’s first Blue-Ribbon Trout Slam. The program honors anglers who catch a trout from at least 5 of MDC’s 9 blue-ribbon trout streams.

Find this and other MDC media releases in our MDC online Newsroom.
Jill Pritchard
News Services Coordinator
573-522-4115, ext. 3235
Jill.Pritchard@mdc.mo.gov
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