Fishing/Hunting Contest

A licensed organization may conduct a raffle in conjunction with a fishing or hunting contest. Contact the Department of Natural Resources regarding fishing or hunting permit requirements. 

• A combined ticket may be sold for a single price for the fishing or hunting contest and raffle. The combined ticket must state the price that applies to the fishing or hunting contest and the price that applies to the raffle. A person purchasing a ticket must pay the combined ticket price and must be at least age 18. 
• The receipts from the raffle portion are considered gambling funds, while the portion for the wild game or fishing contest are not. Only the raffle proceeds are deposited into the gambling account. 
• If a raffle will be held at a location other than a permitted premises, be sure to get an off-site permit from the Gambling Control Board. See Off-Site Permits for information or contact a Licensing Specialist at the Gambling Control Board.