Better Fishing Ministries exists to develop a passion for the outdoors, for
fishing, and for Jesus.
Safety/ Health
 Safety will always be the ultimate priority.
 If Better Fishing volunteers request you to do or not do something for safety, please
respectfully comply.
 Please use sanitary practices to prevent illness within the group. Gel hand sanitizer will be
provided.
 Do not drink untreated water from the river or its tributaries.
 We cannot allow anyone to board a boat without first providing a signed participant agreement
and insurance forms.
 We cannot allow anyone to ride on the back deck of the boats while standing without wearing
an appropriate personal flotation device.
 Any children 12 or under must wear a personal flotation device while the boat is under way.
 No fireworks allowed.
 No firearms allowed.
 No alcohol or recreational drugs allowed
 Please notify your trip leader if you have any serious food allergies that may require special
arrangements so they can inform Better Fishing Ministries prior to your trip.
Fishing
 A valid fishing license for Idaho will be required to participate, and a Steelhead Tag must be
purchased in addition to a standard fishing license. Go to the Idaho Fish and Game website for
license options and current pricing: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/licenses/
 Know and follow all state fishing regulations. If you have any questions about the regulations
please ask.
 Bring a rod and reel that are in good working order and capable of landing a 15-20 pound
steelhead. You may bring tackle of your choice; however, fishing from boats will be mostly
back-trolling with gear provided by BFM.
 If you do not have an appropriate rod and reel, please inform your trip leader now so we can
arrange to have one available for you.
Respect for the Environment
 We will practice “low impact” camping. All fishing line, candy wrappers, or any other nonnatural items must be packed out.
 Do not use any soap in the river. If bathing, use only biodegradable soap and use it more than
100 feet from any water source.
 Although the campsite is unimproved and has no running water, there is an outhouse.
 No pets.
 No amplified music.
Itinerary
Friday afternoon
Meet at Hog Island boat ramp – “rivertime” starts, which means “when
we get to it”
Make Camp
Dinner
Campfire (Worship & Devotion time)
Go to bed
Saturday
Wake up
Coffee and quick snack
Fishing
Brunch
Quiet Time
More Fishing
Dinner
Campfire (Worship & Devotion time)
Go to bed
Sunday
Wake up
Coffee and quick snack
Fishing
Brunch
Devotional
More Fishing
Load up Vehicles
Go home
Equipment List
 Signed Participant Agreement and insurance forms
 Tent – Everyone will be sharing, so not everyone will need to bring one. Group leaders should
help organize this for your group. Two-Six person, self-standing tents work best. (NOTE: We
will be able to drive right up to where we are camping, so campers and trailers will work great
for this weekend.)
 Sleeping bag/pillow
 Sleeping pad/ air mattress
 Flashlight
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Warm hat/gloves
Warm shoes/boots (waterproof, if possible, in the event of shore fishing)
Raingear
Warm clothing
Underclothing
 Toiletries (any soap must be biodegradable if used near the river)
 Medium/large fishing pole and reel, capable of landing a 15-20 pound fish (Make sure it works
well)
 Your favorite steelhead lures, tackle, swivels etc. (if you desire)
 BIBLE
Better Fishing Ministries will provide:
 All food and snacks
 All beverages
 Eating utensils
 Toilet paper
 Gel hand sanitizer
 Seating at camp
 Gear for back-trolling
PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
1)
I have read and understand the provided information.
2)
I will not throw anything into the water or onto the shore that was not found there. (This
includes fishing line, candy wrappers, toilet paper, or even biodegradable items.)
3)
If I plan to fish, I WILL have a license appropriate for the area I am fishing (ID or OR), and
for the type of fish I plan to catch (Bass, Salmon, Steelhead, etc.) and will obey all fishing
regulations. I understand that I cannot fish if I don’t do this.
4)
I will respectfully comply with any request by the leaders of this trip.
5)
I WILL HAVE A GOOD TIME.
Sign below if you agree to abide by ALL the rules outlined above:
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WAIVER AND RELEASE AGREEMENT
Please read carefully before signing
This is a release of liability and waiver of certain legal rights
In consideration for my being permitted to participate in the activities of Better Fishing Ministries, I agree to the following Waiver
and Release:
I acknowledge that fishing, boating, camping and swimming have inherent risks, hazards, and dangers for anyone that cannot be
eliminated, particularly in a wilderness environment. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE RISKS, HAZARDS, AND DANGERS INCLUDE,
WITHOUT LIMITATION:
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Water hazards in boating, swimming, and wading in the rivers, including drowning;
Hiking in rugged country;
Injuries from equipment and other participants;
Encounters with wildlife, animals, and insects;
Temperature extremes;
Inclement weather conditions and unavailability of immediate medical attention in the wilderness in case of injury.
I understand the risks, hazards, and dangers of fishing, boating, camping, and swimming and have had the opportunity to discuss
them with Better Fishing Ministries officers. I understand that these activities may require good physical condition and a degree of skill and
knowledge. I believe I have that good physical conditioning and the degree of skill and knowledge necessary for me to engage in these
activities safely. I understand that I have responsibilities. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary. No one is forcing me to
participate and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. I AM VOLUNTARILY USING THE SERVICES OF BETTER FISHING
MINISTRIES WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE INHERENT RISKS, HAZARDS, AND DANGERS INVOLVED AND HEREBY
ASSUME AND ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY, PARALYSIS, OR DEATH.
Lastly, I, for myself, my heirs, successors, executors, and subrogees, herby KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE AND
RELEASE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS BETTER FISHING MINISTRIES, their directors, officers, agents, employees, and
volunteers from and against any and all claims, action, causes of action, liabilities, suits, expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees)
which are related to, arise out of, or are in any way connected with my participation in these activity including , but not limited to,
NEGLIGENCE of any kind or nature, whether foreseen or unforeseen, arising directly or indirectly out of any damage, loss, injury, paralysis,
or whether such damage, loss, injury, paralysis, or death results from negligence of Better Fishing Ministries or from some other cause. I, for
myself, my heirs, my successors, executors, and subrogees, further agree not to sue Better Fishing Ministries as a result of any injury,
paralysis, or death suffered in connection with my use and participation in the activities of Better Fishing Ministries.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ, CLEARLY UNDERSTAND, AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE
AGREEMENT
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Signature
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Print Name
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Mailing Address
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If under eighteen years of age, parent, guardian, or custodian must sign the following indemnification:
INDEMNIFICATION
In consideration for the above minor being permitted by Better Fishing Ministries to participate in the activities of Better Fishing
Ministries which include, without limitation, the use of its services, and equipment, I agree to the following waiver, release, and
indemnification:
The undersigned parent, guardian, or custodian of the above minor, for himself/herself and on behalf of said minor, hereby joins in
the foregoing Waiver and Release and hereby stipulates and agrees to save and hold harmless, indemnify, and forever defend Better
Fishing Ministries, their directors, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from and against any claims, actions, demands,
expenses, liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), and NEGLIGENCE made or brought by said minor or by anyone on
behalf of said minor, as a result of said minor’s participation in the activities of Better Fishing Ministries and his or her use of
property, and facilities of Better Fishing Ministries. I, for myself and on behalf of said minor, further agree not to sue Better Fishing
Ministries as a result of any injury, paralysis or death that said minor suffers in connection with his/her participation in the activities
of Better Fishing Ministries.
The undersigned parent, guardian, or custodian of the above minor, for himself/herself and on behalf of said minor, authorize Better
Fishing Ministries, their directors, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers to consent for urgent and emergent medical care
deemed necessary while participating in the activities of Better Fishing Ministries.
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Print Name of Minor
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Print Name of Parent, Guardian, or
Custodian of Minor
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Custodian of Minor
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Signature of Witness
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Medical insurance information
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Policy Carrier
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