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Barry Chouinard – Biography• FM Walleyes Unlimited, Inc
– Promoting Conservation, Sportsmanship and Education in respect to Walleye Fishing– Former BOD and Officer– Tournament Director ‐ Classic Cup Tournament Series, AYA, and Mystery Lake Challenge – DMA Recipient
• NPAA – National Professional Anglers Association– Increase the Professionalism of our Members as we Work to Grow and Protect Sport fishing– BOD and Officer
• MN DNR Involvement– Walleye Input Groupy p p– Walleye Stamp Budget Oversight Committee– Walleye Stocking program involvement– DNR Roundtable
• Professional LifeProfessional Life – Analyst, Special Projects Manager, CPA Inactive for an asset based 3rd party Logistics group of 5 Companies
FMWalleyesFM Walleyes Unlimited IncUnlimited, Inc
Promoting Conservation, Sportsmanship and Education in respect to Walleye Fishing
Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Organizational Award Recipientwww.fmwalleyes.com
T t Di t d AIS Ed tiTournament Director and AIS Education• Have a plan ‐ Rules Meeting
The AIS message in limited quantity but high
• Follow‐up with enforcement during the event• Boat Inspections daily– The AIS message in limited quantity but high
quality makes a difference
• Be a leader of behavior modification/change– Bait Management Plan
• Be prepared for the tough questions and comments• Yea, yea, Birds…..• They’re going to be everywhere anyway…
T i h DNRBait Management Plan– Clean, Drain, Dry– Use Multiple boats when fishing Multiple Tournaments
• Team up with DNR‐ Certified Boat Inspectors‐ Timing Boat Inspections
• Other Directors – best practicesA tifi halleye o o e t
• AYA is a Youthful Angler Event – establish the value system when young
• Mystery Lake Tournament ‐ CRR
• Artifishalleyes component
Mystery Lake Tournament CRR
NPAANPAANational Professional Anglers Association
Executive Director Pat Neu
Increase the Professionalism of our Members as we Work to Grow and f fProtect Sport fishing
“It’s All About the Sport!”
“Let’s Re‐introduce People to Fishing”
www.npaa.net p
“Yamaha has been a Gold Partner of NPAA for the f fpast 6 years, and presenting sponsor of the FAF –Future Anglers Foundation – for the past 3 years These two venues have proved to beyears. These two venues have proved to be invaluable to Yamaha’s portfolio of assets. Our support for the NPAA allows us to network with i d t l d f i l ll l l th tindustry anglers and professionals on all levels that believe in the future of our sport, and together we continue to pursue our passion both on and off the o i ue o pu ue ou pa io o o a off ewater.”David IttnerPro Staff Manager Yamaha Motor Corp USAPro Staff Manager Yamaha Motor Corp. USA
“My passion is fishing. NPAA has my back. They monitor potential new laws andThey monitor potential new laws and regulations at state and federal level to insure that the best interest of the passionate fisherman f p fis considered. For that reason, I will always be a member of NPAA. Fish on.”Dewey StuartDewey StuartTournament Angler‐Musky/Walleye
Th NPAA h b f th b t liThe NPAA has been one of the best angling organizations I have been part of throughout my fishing career. It brings together some of the finest, f g g g f f ,most dedicated, anglers in the country to share their knowledge with other members.”Tom NeustromTom NeustromGuide, Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Member
“The NPAA and the Future Angler Events they g yhost are a tremendous asset to Ranger Boats and The National Walleye Tour. We’re a family‐focused organization and the NPAA’s efforts onfocused organization and the NPAA s efforts on behalf of the sport at large and especially among young, future anglers are invaluable. We’re
d t t thi i ti dproud to support this organization and encourage other companies involved with the sport to do the same.”po o o e a eBart SchadRanger Boats Marketing
“Having an organization that supports the fishingHaving an organization that supports the fishing community, natural resources, and helps grow our great sport by fostering true “promotional anglers” g p y f g p gboth veterans and aspiring newcomers, says volumes of where the NPAA is today! I strongly recommend membership and encourage you to joinrecommend membership and encourage you to join and/or renew today.”Cody RoswickFi ld M k ti M P Fi hiField Marketing Manager‐Pure Fishing
•“The NPAA is a great organization! It allows professional anglers the opportunity to work with industry companies other anglers andwith industry companies, other anglers, and most importantly future anglers to help grow the sport. The NPAA teaches conservationthe sport. The NPAA teaches conservation practices that help us protect our resources for future generations of anglers.”•Cody LauerTournament Angler
•“As a Soldier, veteran, and competitive angler, I , , p g ,depend on the NPAA to extend my influence and network among professional anglers in support of my
d Add ll hveteran’s advocacy programs. Additionally, the opportunity to link with the Future Anglers Foundation creates a win win for our centralFoundation creates a win‐win for our central Minnesota communities growing the next generation of responsible anglers and citizens.”f p g•Scott St. SauverTournament Angler, Col. MN National Guard
•“As a group we need to have a voice in current and future issues regarding sportfishing. With the NPAAwe have that voice ”NPAA we have that voice.•Jason PrzekuratTournament Angler, GuideTournament Angler, Guide
American Sportfishing Association, Keep Florida Fishing C t l t U S H f R t ti f P iCongratulate U.S. House of Representatives for Passing Water Resources Development Act Crucial Everglades restoration bills now go to conference Alexandria, VA –September 16 2016 The American SportfishingSeptember 16, 2016 ‐ The American SportfishingAssociation (ASA) and Keep Florida Fishing® congratulate the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)passing the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) this week by an overwhelming 399‐25 vote. The bipartisan...
• Direct Contact with Aquatic Industry ManufacturersDi i i d l t f d t th t l d th l• Discussions in development of products that lend themselves to avoiding the spread of AIS
• Direct Contact with ASA• Leverage the voice of the concerned sportsman in legislative• Leverage the voice of the concerned sportsman in legislative matters
• Invitee and attendee to ICAST• Network with those on the fore‐front of innovation in the• Network with those on the fore‐front of innovation in the fishing industry
• FAF reach to youthful Anglers is broad and deep in scope• Establish a norm among youthful anglers, and an avenue toEstablish a norm among youthful anglers, and an avenue to expand their own passion of fishing and our water resource enjoyment. In many historical cases, this has lead to tomorrow’s leaders in the fishing industry.f g y
• Membership 750+
