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FAQ - Frequently
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How much is Hawg Hawlers membership?
The membership fee is $20.00 per year.
Is there a minimum age to be a member of the club?
There is no minimum age requirement to be a member of the Hawg Hawlers Bass
Club.
How do I join the Hawg Hawlers Bass Club?
Simply complete the Membership Form
found at the end of the Tournament Rules and return the
form with your $20.00 membership fee to the club Treasurer (the address is on
the membership form).
Do you take credit cards?
Hawg Hawlers does not accept credit cards.
How do I know you received my membership?
When the Treasurer receives your membership form and $20 membership fee, your
name will be added to the membership listing. To view
the current member listing, Click Here.
How do I enter a tournament?
Simply print and fill out the Tournament Entry
Form at the bottom of the Tournament Schedule,
and send it in with your entry fee ($50.00). Please be sure to list your
partners name on the form.
Can I send in my tournament entry and membership form together?
Yes, the forms can be mailed together.
Can I fish alone and if so do I still owe $50?
Hawg Hawlers events are “Buddy” Tournaments with teams of not more than 2
anglers fishing from the same boat so yes, you can fish alone. The tournament
fee would still be $50 per boat regardless if there are one or two anglers
registered for that boat.
What is the penalty for a late entry?
The Treasurer must receive the Tournament Entry
Form and registration fee by 5:00 PM on the Wednesday preceding the
tournament or an additional $10.00 late fee will be required prior to take off.
This money will be retained in the club treasury, and NOT go toward the payout.
In addition to the $10.00 late fee, teams that register after the deadline will
be last in take off position for both tournament days and will not be eligible
for tournament attendance prizes.
Will I lose my entry fee if for some reason I cannot make it to a tournament?
Tournament entry fees will be refunded if the Treasurer is notified by the
Wednesday night deadline. Tournament fees will not be refunded within the two
days prior to the tournament start date. Unusual circumstances will be
considered by the club Officers. In the event that a tournament is cancelled,
the tournament registration fee will be carried over to the next tournament or
refunded to the team at their request.
Is big bass included in the $50 tournament entry fee?
Yes, big bass payout for each tournament day is included in the $50 per boat
entry fee.
What is the side pot?
Hawg Hawlers has an optional $10 per boat 50/50 big bass side pot, half paid
to the participating Angler weighing in the heaviest bass of the tournament and
half retained by the club to help cover the cost of our insurance. This optional
Big Bass side pot is collected at the lake prior to take off. Please do not mail
the optional $10 side pot money with your tournament registration and fee.
How is take off position determined?
On the Wednesday evening prior to a tournament, the Treasurer will perform a
random drawing to determine the boat take off order. The two Tournament Director
boats will be listed as the first boat in the take off order and the last boat
in the take off order. The take off order is generally posted on the
message board the
Wednesday or Thursday night before the tournament.
What are the duties, and benefits of serving as a Tournament Director?
The Tournament Directors duties are to check live wells, issue boat numbers,
direct the take off, check for life jacket/kill switch compliance and assist the
Officers as needed. The benefits are that you get 3 Angler of the Year points
and you get to take off first on the day that you are not the Tournament
Directors.
What criteria are used to determine “safe-light” for take off?
“Safe-light” for take off is decided by the club
Officers and normally is determined by being able to distinguish details of
the opposite shoreline from the take off location.
What conditions could cause a delay for the start of a tournament?
As determined by the club Officers, any unsafe condition can cause a delay in
allowing a tournament to take off. This could be the presence of lightening,
fog, high winds, heavy rain, or other weather conditions. A delay could also be
caused by very high boat traffic from a nearby marina, or another tournament
that is taking off. The safety of our member’s is of the utmost importance.
What conditions could cause the cancellation of a tournament?
As determined by the club Officers, the cancellation of a tournament will
only happen when an unsafe condition exists, and there is little or no chance
for improvement in the conditions to allow sufficient time to complete a
tournament.
Why is there no grace period for weigh in?
The Hawg Hawlers has never allowed a “grace period” for weigh-in. Frankly, it
is too difficult to track late boats by the minute. Several years back we
changed our tournament rules to state that the participants boat “number must be
returned to the weigh in area prior to the designated weigh in time for the team
to have their weight counted.” This allows anglers to turn in their boat numbers
– on time – and then return to their boats to collect their fish for the weigh
in. This procedure has worked out very well for the club.
What happens if there is a tie in tournament weight?
In the event of a TIE in tournament weight, the teams that are tied will
split the prize money for all tied positions (prize money for both places will
be totaled and split between the two teams). Both teams will receive the top
point’s allotment for the tied position.
Where should I make a reservation and do you have the phone number?
On the Tournament Schedule page you will find a
link to the Marina, Resort and Restaurant Listing. Click Here
to search the listing for the information you need for each lake.
What is the Hawg Hawlers payout for a tournament?
Payout is based on the number of boats registered for each tournament (late
entries are not counted). Click Here to view the
Payout Schedule.
What are Angler of the Year points?
The Hawg Hawlers Bass Club has adopted a point system to determine the best
angler each year. The angler receiving the highest number of points for the
current year, will be designated the Hawg Hawlers "Angler of the Year". Points
are awarded for place, creel, attendance, big bass and serving as a tournament
director. To see how points are awarded, Click Here.
How do I know how many points I have and what place I’m in?
Click Here to view the Angler of the Year
standings.
What is the Awards Dinner and how much does it cost?
The Hawg Hawlers Awards Dinner is held each October
to recognize member achievements, including Angler of the Year and Big Bass of
the Year. The dinner is free to members that fish a minimum of two tournaments
during the season. There is a charge for guests and members that fished fewer
than two tournaments. The cost is normally around $8.00 to $10.00.
Do you have club meetings?
No, we do not have meetings. In the early days of the club we had meetings
but we found that most members would rather attend tournaments and fish, rather
than attend meetings. Meetings were cancelled in 1991.
How do I keep up with club news? Do you have a newsletter?
In an effort to keep costs down, ALL Hawg Hawlers Bass Club communications
regarding club business and newsletters is accomplished through the website or
Email. To get the latest news click on the Results
tab. You can also find a lot of information and contact other members by
checking our Message Board.
In the event a member does not have access to either the website or Email, they
can select the mailing option on the Membership Form and Hawg Hawlers will
forward club business and newsletters to them via the USPS at a cost of $7.50
per year (submit the mailing fee with your
membership form).
How do you determine what lakes go on the Tournament Schedule?
At the first Officer meeting dates are selected by looking at the upcoming
calendar and avoiding Holidays, etc. Lakes and resorts are determined by
suggestions, discounts that resorts offer, and (most important) past experiences
with lakes and resorts. Take off times are determined by the scheduled sunrise,
and past experiences.
How do I make a suggestion?
Anyone in the club can make a suggestion. You can go to the
Suggestions Page or you can contact any of the
Officers by clicking on the Contact Us tab. You can
even use the Message Board. If you have a suggestion for a change to any of the
club documents or procedures or even a totally new idea please let us know. Your
suggestion will be discussed and we will send you a response.
What are the criteria for becoming a club Officer?
To be considered for the office of President, a member must have served 1
full year in any other Officer position. All other Officer positions are open to
any Hawg Hawlers member. For more information about becoming an Officer see the
By Laws.
Where can I get a Hawg Hawlers hat or T-shirt?
Go to the Shirts and Hats page for details.
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