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Frequently Asked Questions

KBF Membership

When does my KBF Membership expire?

Is there a KBF Lifetime Membership?

What is the difference between KBF Membership and KBF BONUS BUCKS?

Can I give a KBF Membership as a gift?

Does KBF have a Membership level or program for students?

Everyone in my family kayak fishes. Is there a family membership?

Is there a KBF Military Discount?

Does KBF conduct tournaments outside the United States?

How do I save money with KBF Member Discounts?

KBF Tournaments FAQ

What water is in-bounds or eligible for KBF competition?

Where can one launch for KBF competition?

What's the difference between a Challenge and Tournament?

What code goes on my KBF Official ID Card?

Do I have to make it to Captains Meetings to compete in KBF TRAIL Series Tournaments?

Can two competitors share a tandem kayak or canoe?

When prefishing, can one fish with or get intel from a professional fishing guide?

What if I accidentally upload a photo twice?

Can fish caught from water spanning state borders be submitted in Challenges for either state or region?

Are electric motors allowed in KBF-sanctioned tournaments?

May I wade and fish in a KBF tournament?

Can I use "mothershipping" in a KBF-sanctioned tournament?

What fish species can be submitted for scoring?

Do fish have to comply with local length limits and slot restrictions in order to photo and submit for scoring?

Is there a minimum length for fish submitted in a KBF Event?

In a tournament, how do I submit a new fish if it's bigger than one I caught earlier?

What can I do if I cull a fish, and then the one I culled for is denied?

If I disagree with a judge's score or ruling, what should I do?

Can I submit the same photo in more than one Tournament or Challenge?

Why do you let competitors enter the same fish photo in two different tournaments?

What happens in case of a tie?

If I break a fish off and retrieve it by hand, can I submit it?

Can I count a fish that grabs a lure hanging in the water from one of my rods lying on the deck?

If I fish on a reciprocal license border lake, can I submit fish caught anywhere on that lake?

I work nights, so everyone fishing night events have an unfair advantage over me!

Pete and I tied, and I submitted my fish first, so how come he's ranked above me?

Scoring & Photo Standards

What rule infractions result in a deduction in length?

Why is length deducted for a fish having its mouth open?

What if the mouth on my bass won't close?

What rule infractions result in denial or disqualification of a photo?

Can I cover the fish with my hand or an identification card?

Why do we have to lay the fish on the measuring board facing left?

Why can't I count a fish twice in the same event if I catch it again later?

What does KBF do when an identifier in a photo is damaged, partially covered, or the lighting makes it hard to read?

Why does KBF use the Ketch measuring board?

What life jacket or PFD (personal flotation device) is permitted in KBF competition?

How can a paddler compete against anglers with pedal drives or electric motors?

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