DW - Don't hold me to it but I think DNR offers a small prize for Diamond Jim tags after contest ends.
Must be full moon - as I agree 100% with Reds
about the contest needing much more publicity / media coverage.
Charters could really promote it - get a client an award size fish , safe bet they'll book again.
How hard would it be to print up fliers and put them in baitshops , liquor stores , donut shops , strip clubs
, sporting good stores , gas staions , 7-11 / WaWa , ice houses , etc - all places fishermen go to.
How many know the 2012 contest is now open ? Award size fish caught now count in the next contest. Think late November and a 40 inch Rock or December for a fat 13 inch White Perch or January for a 14 inch Yellow Perch.
Great chance to get into the contest plus FREE admission to everyone in your car to the Seafood Festival.
Heck of a deal for a FREE contest.