The SMALLMOUTH SLAM, first launched jointly by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Smallmouth Alliance (MSA) on June 1, 2022, has made quite a splash with anglers across the state of Missouri.

 

Here's How the Smallmouth Slam Works:

Missouri’s Smallmouth Slam has been divided into three levels of accomplishment.​

 

Bronze Level

• Catch a smallmouth bass from 6 of the 12 Special Management Areas.

• Award: certificate and bronze pin.

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Silver Level

• Catch a smallmouth bass from 9 of the 12 Special Management Areas.

• Award: certificate, silver pin.

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Gold Level

• Catch a smallmouth bass from all 12 Special Management Areas.

• Award: certificate, gold pin, medallion.​​

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The Alliance maintains the SLAM database for the MDC and notifies them when a lucky fisherman has reached an award level. MSA also provides funding for the awards. 

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Visit the SLAM page on the MDC

website for a list of qualifying rivers and more details. 

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Learn more about Special Management Areas

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