rodeo rules

RULES OF THE ROAD-EO

The 2023 shooting event, which begins at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 24th and ends at the last weigh-in at Venice Marina (237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, Louisiana 70091) on Saturday, Feb. 25th at 6:00 p.m., will recognize those that bring in the largest nutria killed, most nutria per boat and nutria toss. Other events include a nutria cornhole tournament and nutria basketball shot.

TEAM RULES

  • There is no limit to the number of team members per boat. 

  • All nutria must be shot from the team boat to compete for most nutria.

  • Each hunter must be registered.

  • Each boat is a separate team.

RODEO RULES

  • All prize winners will be required to pass a polygraph test.

  • Hunters will be required to follow all Louisiana hunting rules and regulations.

  • Hunters competing for most nutria must get a trapper’s license ($32) to shoot more than five a day.

PRIZES

  • Best team name

  • Best team costume

  • Most nutria per boat $2000 (1st place), $500 (2nd place), $200 (3rd place)

  • Largest nutria $1000 (1st place), $500 (2nd place), $200 (3rd place)

  • Nutria toss (men's and women's categories) $200 (1st place) $100 (2nd place) prize (3rd place)

TIMELINE

  • ONLINE ENTRY for early registration NOW OPEN ($35 fee) until January 9th, 2023

    (Limited Registrations Available, First Come First Serve, Register Online Early)

  • Friday, Feb. 24 – registration continues ($45 fee); event begins at 8 a.m.

    (Late Registration If Space Is Available)

  • Saturday, Feb. 25 – event continues; last weigh-in at 6 p.m.; nutria toss at 6:30 p.m.