BountyRecords - Challenge

BountyRecords Official Rules

1) GENERAL

To be eligible for prizes you must register as a BountyFishing member prior to participating in the "BountyRecords Challenge". Fish must be caught by the individual listed as the "Registered Angler". The registered BountyFishing angler is responsible for completing the official BountyFishing affidavit when emailing the contest photos. All materials submitted, unless noted otherwise, become the property of BountyFishing.

A Win shall be defined as when a registered angler submits a fish longer than the length of a previously set BountyRecord. Only one winner is possible per species, per week. Should multiple submissions surpass the previously established record, only the longest fish is eligible for a prize. If there are no new BountyRecord submissions that surpass a previously established record, then no winner will be declared for that week.

Winners will be judged according to length submitted and validated by BountyFishing. The new BountyRecord will be announced within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) of the conclusion of the weekly contest. Cash prizes will be awarded within 30 days thereafter.

Each winning entry is validated by BountyFishing and all decisions are final. Participants may be required to provide additional information if requested by BountyFishing (including, but not limited to, additional images from the same camera that was used for your contest photos). BountyFishing reserves the right to reject or accept any entry. Any falsification of information provided by the registered angler will lead to disqualification. Failure to comply with these rules will result in forfeiture of prizes. Additionally, you may be subject to prosecution under local state/provincial and federal laws.

2) PARTICIPANTS AND ELIGIBILITY

Participation is open to BountyFishing members with the following exceptions: Residents of Vermont, Maryland, North Dakota, South Dakota, Delaware, Colorado, Tennessee, Quebec and Mexico and those under 18 years of age are not eligible to compete but are welcome to join BountyFishing.com and participate in the online community.

Due to Washington state regulations, BountyFishing will not accept Tiger Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy x Esox lucius) or any Trout species from Washington State.

Entrants must provide proof of age and residency. BountyFishing reserves the right to reject any entry which they feel is not in the best interest of the contest. Final eligibility will be determined only by BountyFishing. Persons employed by BountyFishing and its affiliated companies are not eligible for prizes.

3) BOUNTYCODE

The BountyCode is a unique, seven digit alpha-numeric code which is randomly generated at the start of each week Monday morning at 12:00 a.m. EST.

The BountyCode must be clearly visible in your photo of the "Fish with Ruler" as it will be used to validate the date of your catch.

4) SPECIES

See the "species with current Bounties on the BountyRecords Challenge Page"

Hybrids will be counted as the larger of the parental species. Entries in which the species are incorrectly identified may be subject to disqualification.

5) FISH

• You are judged on the LENGTH of the fish and NOT the weight.
• All Fish must be caught alive using legal angling methods.
• Anglers must abide by all state/provincial rules and regulations.
• Absolutely no fish caught in fish hatchery waters, fish culture stations, "Fish & Pay" Lakes, private pond or fishing preserves may be submitted. Furthermore, no fish captured using unconventional methods and/or during spawning is eligible.
• You may not submit the same fish more than once in any twelve (12) month period.

6) MEASURING DEVICE

Only a valid ruler, tape measure or measuring board will be accepted by BountyFishing for measuring the length of the fish. This device must be displayed clearly in your photo of the "Fish with Ruler". BountyFishing, at its sole discretion, will disqualify anyone suspected of using an inaccurate measuring device. Winners may be asked to submit the measuring device used in the challenge for verification.

Please Note: While not mandatory, the use of a rigid ruler or hard tape measure will produce a more accurate measurement.

7) CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS AND SETTINGS

Camera Specifications:

• 4 Mega Pixel minimum.
• No Cell phone cameras. No video cameras.

Camera Settings:

Most digital cameras have three important settings:

• Resolution: File size must be no less than 2200 x 1600 pixels and no greater than 3264 x 2448 pixels.
• File Type: Camera must be set to JPEG.
• Quality: Camera must be set to High Quality.

• No image manipulation is allowed!
• Images must be uploaded to BountyFishing in the unedited JPEG format in which they were captured.
• All images must be clear and of good quality.
• Ensure camera date and time is properly set. (See your owner manual for details)

Note: BountyFishing reserves the right to reject and/or disqualify images of poor quality.

8) PHOTOS

• Your catch (the fish) must be alive when measured and photographed.
• Using your digital camera, you are required to takeone photograph showing the "Fish with Ruler" and another photograph showing "Fish with Angler" (see below).
• Both photographs for any individual entry must come from the same camera.

Photo 1 (Fish with Ruler):

Your catch (the live fish) lying flat with a measuring device below the fish, clearly indicating the length of the fish and clearly displaying the BountyCode.

• You must take the photograph from directly above and centered on the fish.
• All photographs must be clear.
• The fish must be lying on a flat surface.
• The fish should be visible from tip to tail. Any part of the fish not visible in the picture will not count as part of the length.
• The measuring device must be clearly visible and must be placed below the fish as shown in the example below. Entries with the measuring device placed above or on top of the fish or where the measuring device is not clearly visible may be disqualified.
• Total length is measured from the most forward point of the head, with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail while the fish is lying on its side. The tail may not be pinched, compressed, or squeezed in any manner.

Please Note: While not mandatory, the closer the ruler is to the fish, the more accurate the measurement.

Photo2 (Fish with Angler):

You, holding your catch (the live fish) horizontally, chest high, and as close to your body as possible.

• The picture must be close enough to ensure the fish fills most of the frame.
• You must be facing forward with your eyes open and clearly visible. Sunglasses are NOT allowed!
• Photographs of the fish hanging in a vertical position will not be accepted.

9) SUBMISSIONS and EMAILING IMAGES.

Email BOTH the "Fish with Ruler" and the "Fish with Angler" photographs to records@bountyfishing.com

Entries for any given week of the contest must be submitted prior to Midnight on Sunday. Answers to the following questions must accompany each entry:

• Were you the person who caught the fish? (Answer Yes or No)
• Was the fish alive when photographed? (Answer Yes or No)
• Was the fish measured with an accurate and legitimate ruler? (Answer Yes or No)
• Can you confirm that the images were not altered in any way? (Answer Yes or No)
• Have you read and understood the rules? (Answer Yes or No)
• Is all the information you are submitting true and complete? (Answer Yes or No)
• Do you understand that any misleading or incorrect statements render this submission void? (Answer Yes or No)

If you are unable to answer "Yes" to all the above questions, then BountyFishing will NOT accept your submission.

10) PRIZES

All prize money may be subject to both state/provincial and federal taxes. BountyFishing assumes no responsibility for failure to adequately report your winnings.

11) STATE/PROVINCIAL GAME REGULATIONS

All participants are required to abide by all state/provincial laws and game regulations. All fish must be caught alive, in a legal and sporting manner, by proper angling methods.

12) PROTEST

All protests must be submitted via email within 24 hours after the weekly standings have been posted. A $150 online contesting fee will be required. All claims and/or disputes will be examined and all decisions rendered by BountyFishing will be final. BountyFishing reserves the right to refuse any application and participants that refuse to cooperate will be disqualified

13) CANCELLATION

BountyFishing reserves the right to add, delete, or modify the list of eligible species, enhance, change, alter, or terminate the contest at any time.

14) GENERAL RELEASE

Fishing presents hazards at any time: weather, faulty equipment and poor seamanship, to name a few. As a condition of entering the challenge the participant fully indemnifies BountyFishing and all its, employees, directors, representatives and agents.

15) MODIFICATIONS

These Rules may be amended or modified by BountyFishing in its sole discretion at any time. Any such amendments will be posted to this page and will apply to any transactions and events that occur after the effective date thereof. It is your responsibility to review this page from time to time for such amendments.

Last updated: Jun 10,2008