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• 2025 WAM Slam Challenge

  • Start
    04/01/2025
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    12:01 AM
  • End
    10/12/2025
  •  
    11:59 PM
  • Location
    All waters

  
  

  WAM's multi-species challenge is back!

  This virtual catch-and-release tournament celebrates big catches all open-water season and encourages members to target new species. Whether you're setting personal goals or competing for the top five money spots, there's something for everyone!

  
  

  When: April 1st - October 12th, 2025

  Where: All waters (excluding private ponds) in the US and Canada

  Who: All members! If you aren't a WAM member, JOIN HERE! You can join at any time during the tournament.

  Cost: $40.00

  Registration: Register on FishDonkey and join the fun!

  Scoring: Based on a point system by species length.  Only your largest fish per category counts. Culling is allowed.

  Leaderboard: Track your progress under the "Mixed Bag" stringer

  Facebook Event:  Follow here to stay up to date

  
  

  Point Prizes! 

  5  points -  Lure Cover with WAM logo

  10 points - WAM Slam Custom Slime Rag

  20 points - Clam Renegade Neck Gaiter w/embroidered WAM logo + Electronic Photo Collage of your catches!

  30 points - Clam Chopper Mitt Combo

  
  

  Cash Prizes!

  1st Place -  $500

  2nd Place - $450

  3rd Place -  $400

  4th Place -  $350

  5th Place -  $300

  
  

  Updates for 2025

  New This Year: No release video required. Increased point levels for catfish, sucker, and white bass. 

  
  

  So what are you waiting for?  Get registered today on the FishDonkey app under WAM Slam

  Challenge 2025.

  
  

  

  Once you have joined, read the Rules and Regulations.

  VIDEO: How to Enter a Fish

  VIDEO: How to Properly Measure a Fish

  Questions?

  If you have any questions, please reach on the Facebook event page, or email at cotour@womenanglersmn.com.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Guided Bass Fishing on the Mississippi 2025

  • Start
    10/18/2025
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  • End
    10/19/2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Mississippi River - Ellison Park, 712 E River St, Monticello
  • Spaces left
    2

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  GUIDED BASS FISHING ON THE MISSISSIPPI

  October 18th and 19th, 8:00am - 2:00pm

  $175.00 per person + tip, Four people per day.

  
  

  Meeting Location: Boat ramp at Ellison Park, Monticello, MN

  Guide: Mahigan Outdoors

  Guides will take you from the ramp to the island where we are setting up home base. 

  Fishing will be wading and casting the river.  Waders and boots are available from the guide to use if you don't have any.  We will need to know your size for the waders and boots so he can bring them with.

  
  

  Bring a small cooler with your lunch and something to drink.

  
  

  Bring any rods you want however the guides do have gear as well if needed.

  All bait will be supplied by the Guide.

  
  

  Bring extra clothes for weather - dress in layers since you will be in the water.

  
  

  Deadline to sign up is Sunday, September 12th.

  NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER SEPTEMBER, 12TH 2025.

  
  

  QUESTIONS?
  

  Please contact Trip Director Dawn Lavigne at trip@womenanglersmn.com. 

  
  

  OFFICIAL WAM WAIVER

  By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the following:

  RISK AND LIABILITY

  I understand that participating in a fishing trip is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter unless I am medically able. I assume any and all risks associated with this fishing trip, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. Knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my application and application fee by Women Anglers of Minnesota (WAM), I hereby, for myself, my executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, agree not to sue and waive, release and discharge WAM, other competitors, hosts, sponsors, volunteers, and tournament officials, including their agents, employees, or assigns from all claims or liability of death, personal injury, or property damage of any kind arising out of or in the course of my participation in this event. I am at least 18 years of age. I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the trip rules.

  MEDIA RELEASE

  I grant WAM the right to use photographs, video, and information concerning my participation in this tournament for any internal WAM or third-party media.

  ALCOHOL & DRUG POLICY

  WAM participants should not consume alcohol while participating in this WAM-sponsored trip. Illegal drugs of any kind are also not allowed. Any violation of this policy may result in a participant being asked to leave without a refund.

  PERSONAL CONDUCT

  WAM encourages all members to show respect for others, both inside and outside of the organization.

  
  

  
  

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• 2025 WAM Spooktacular Party!

  • When
    10/25/2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Sundance Entertainment Center, Maple Grove
  • Registered
    92 registrants

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  Women Anglers of Minnesota's SPOOKTACULAR Party!

  Saturday, October 25th | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  Sundance Entertainment Center, Maple Grove

  15240 113th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369

  
  

  Come join us for the end of the SEASON celebration!

  
  

  Free Pulled Pork Sliders, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, and Coleslaw for the first 100 members to register

  Non-WAM members are welcome to register, $18 per person, $10 per child under 16.

  
  

  Pick up your WAM Slam and WAM-orama prizes & Master Angler pins!

  
  

  Just for attending, you will receive 5 Raffle Tickets 

  
  

  Every member registered by October 5th is entered in a WAM lifejacket drawing.

  
  

  BRING CASH!

  
  

  Come dressed in costume (optional but encouraged.) You will receive 5 bracelets to distribute to the best dressed.  A great way to meet new Wammies!

  
  

  RAFFLE TICKET PACKS

  $25 = 15 Tickets + Sticker Raffle - St. Croix Rod + Reel

  $40 = 35 Tickets + Sticker Raffle - St. Croix Rod + Reel

  $1.00 - Individual Tickets

  
  

  $20 Golden Jig Raffle  - 

  Every bag includes a Clam Pinhead Pro, but one lucky bag contains a Clam Golden Rattlin’ Spoon—choose it and win a $500 Frankie’s Gift Card!

  
  

  HI/LO - 2 Raffle Tickets or $2 for two chances 

  Winner receives 13 Fishing rod + Tackle

  
  

  COSTUME CONTEST

  Distribute your bracelets to the person(s) you think deserve it the most.

  Winner receives Clam Fortis Net

  
  

  50/50

  We split the pot of cash!

  
  

  
  

  Tentative Schedule: 

  5:00 - Doors open - Mingle/Raffle Tickets/Pick-up your WAM Slam and Wamorama Prizes

  6:15 - Buffet opens

  6:50 - Update from President, Michelle Morey

  7:00 - 8:00 - Wamorama, WAM Slam recognition, raffles & costume contest!

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 2026 WAM Winter Trip

  • Start
    01/29/2026
  • End
    02/01/2026
  • Location
    Trappers Landing on Leech Lake

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  Thursday, January 29th - Sunday, February 1st

   
  

  WHERE: Trapper's Landing Lodge on Leech Lake, Walker, MN www.trapperslandinglodge.com 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Trappers offers 10' x 22' luxury sleeper house with 2 40" TV's and  Aqua Vu underwater cameras and Vexilar flashers
  

  
  

  ACCOMODATIONS: 

  *Cabins/Sleeper House Package

  Groups of 6 will share a 3 Bedroom Cabin & Luxury Sleeper House Package.

  • 3 bedroom Lake House has 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Sleeper house has 4 Beds | 2 Pull Downs, one above the couch and one above the table. The couch pulls out and the table folds down into a king bed
  • There's room for all six people to fish in the sleeper house

  PRICE:  $385 per person - includes propane

  • $200 due at sign up
  • $185 will be invoiced on December 1st
  • Note:  This price factors in a $50 WAM buy-down contribution for each person

  
  

  
  

  What’s Included in the fish houses

  • Two 40” TV, Radio with DVD player & USB connection.
  • Auxiliary ports are located throughout the fish house.
  • 4 Beds for sleeping (some are pullouts)
  • Two stove top burners and oven (small)
  • 8 ice fishing holes
  • Lake Map
  • Rattle wheels with line and ready to fish
  • Garbage can, broom and liners
  • Ice scoop, fish measuring stick, all the gear Vexilar FL-8, Fenwick Rods, Underwater Camera,  Flasher, Rattle Wheels preset to depth & a Berkley Bucket.

  • Batteries

  • Generator + Fuel

  
  

  
  

  What you need to Bring for the Sleeper

  • Bedding & Pillows (bedding not included)
  • Cooking gear (pots, pans, cooking and eating utensils)
  • Water for drinking & cooking (running water not included)
  • Personal Fishing Gear - bait on-site to purchase.
  • Cell Phone Charger or other electronics you need.
  • Portable Restrooms are located on the shore at Trapper’s Landing Lodge.

  *Bring your own Sleeper Shack Package

  They will plow a spot for you

  $100 due at sign up

  
  

  *Food Options

  • Grab & Go Fresh Bag Lunch Friday & Saturday - $30 total
  • Dinner on your own - Merit Restaurant is available on site

  
  

  **CANCELATION AND REFUND POLICY**

  Cancelations made between October 1st and November 30th will be granted a 90% refund with a 10% administrative processing fee ONLY if we are able to fill your spot.

  No refunds will be granted for cancelations after December 1st.

  QUESTIONS?
  

  Please contact Trip Director Dawn Lavigne at trip@womenanglersmn.com 

  OFFICIAL WAM WAIVER FOR 2026 WINTER TRIP

  By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the following:

  RISK AND LIABILITY

  I understand that participating in a fishing trip is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter unless I am medically able. I assume any and all risks associated with this fishing trip, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. Knowing these facts and in consideration of the acceptance of my application and application fee by Women Anglers of Minnesota (WAM), I hereby, for myself, my executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, agree not to sue and waive, release and discharge WAM, other competitors, hosts, sponsors, volunteers, and tournament officials, including their agents, employees, or assigns from all claims or liability of death, personal injury, or property damage of any kind arising out of or in the course of my participation in this event. I am at least 18 years of age. I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the trip rules.

  MEDIA RELEASE

  I grant WAM the right to use photographs, video, and information concerning my participation in this tournament for any internal WAM or third-party media.

  ALCOHOL & DRUG POLICY

  Consumption of alcohol on the ice is strongly discouraged. However, if you choose to drink, please do so responsibly keeping safety and the well-being of others in mind at all times. Illegal drugs of any kind are also not allowed. Any violation of this policy may result in a participant being asked to leave without a refund.
  

  PERSONAL CONDUCT

  WAM encourages all members to show respect for others, both inside and outside of the organization. Conduct by anyone on the trip that is illegal, violent, dangerous, irresponsibly puts others at risk, or is conduct that reflects poorly on Women Anglers of Minnesota may result in the member being asked to leave and no refunds will be provided.

  
  

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