The North Dakota Sportfishing Congress Executive Committee has canceled its Annual Banquet and Fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at the Bismarck AMVETS due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of being able to hold social gatherings.

Refunds for the banquet/fundraiser and $5 raffle will be made in the next couple of weeks. This cancellation is being made in order to comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory.

Rich Brueckner, president of the NDSFC, noted that social distancing is one of the preventive measures now being undertaken and that NDSFC feels it is prudent to follow the CDC guidelines in order to keep attendees safe and healthy. About 200 people usually attend the fundraiser.