KBF Official ID Card
Every photo submitted for scoring in a KBF competition must include the Official KBF ID Card showing the correct event-specific code.
Download Official KBF PDFs
Print the identifier before your event. You must have a physical printed copy with you on the water.
What Is the KBF Official ID Card?
The Official KBF ID Card is a small, printed card that every KBF competitor must have in their photo submissions during any KBF sanctioned competition. It serves two purposes:
- Identity verification - confirms the photo was submitted by the registered angler.
- Event verification - confirms the photo was taken during the correct event window using a unique per-event code assigned through the Fishing Chaos app.
The Fishing Chaos app assigns a unique code for each event you enter. Print the ID card, write the event code on it, and keep it with you on the water throughout the competition window. Without the correct ID card in every photo, your submission will be denied.
The ID card is free. Download and print the PDF below before your next event.
ID Card Requirements (Rule 9.E)
Official ID Card Only
Only the official printed KBF ID Card is accepted. Hand-drawn codes, codes written on your hand, or cards from other organizations are not permitted and will result in photo denial.
Placement in Photo
The identifier must be placed above, below, or beside the fish on the measuring board. It may NOT be laid directly on top of the fish unless placed on your hand or arm holding the fish.
Must Be Legible
The identifier and its event-specific code must be clearly readable by a judge. A blurry or obscured identifier will result in automatic photo denial.
Correct Event Code
Each event has a unique identifier code assigned in the Fishing Chaos app. Using the wrong event code (even accidentally) will result in photo denial.
First-Generation Photos
Photos must be originals captured during the event window. Screenshots, photos-of-photos, or edited images are prohibited and result in immediate denial.
No Counterfeit Cards
Using a counterfeit, altered, or unauthorized ID Card constitutes fraud and results in permanent disqualification and revocation of KBF membership.
Complete Photo Submission Checklist
- Official KBF ID Card is visible and legible with the correct event code
- ID Card is placed beside, above, or below the fish - not on top of the fish
- Fish is facing LEFT, dorsal fin UP, tail to the RIGHT
- Fish lip/jaw is in contact with the measuring board fence
- Fish mouth is closed (open mouth = 0.5" penalty or denial)
- Entire fish (mouth to tail) is visible and in frame
- Measuring board is horizontal, fish lying flat
- Your kayak or watercraft is clearly visible in the background
- No hand or fingers inside the gill plate
- Photo is in focus, first-generation, and taken within the event window
Ready to Print?
Download the official KBF ID Card PDF and review the full Competition Rules before your event.
Also Required
These documents must be on file before prizes can be paid out.