What I would do to ensure the future of fishing in Utah

The Utah Conservation Officers Association, Sportsman's Warehouse, Utah Bass Federation and The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources invite you to take part in the 2008 Fishing Essay Contest.

Six lucky Utah youth will win a tackle package and an all-inclusive fishing trip at Flaming Gorge during June 2008. Don't miss your chance to learn new fishing techniques and sharpen your skills with personal instruction by fishing experts. We will select one winner from each grade 7 through 12.

Submit your essay online between February 1, 2008 and April 30, 2008. We will notify winners by telephone on May 15, 2008.

Contest rules

1. What I would do to ensure the future of fishing in Utah
2. The essay must be typed, double-spaced and be 300 to 500 words long. The title page must include the entrant's name, date of birth, grade in school, school he or she attends and a home telephone number. All participants must be Utah residents.
3. All essays must be submitted electronically or be postmarked by April 30, 2008. Each participant must submit his or her own work; no outside assistance is allowed.
4. Participants may submit entries online according the instructions on the next page.

All contest winners must sign an indemnification form prior to participating in the fishing trip. All submissions become property of the Utah Conservation Officers Association. Families of DWR employees are not eligible.