Carp Derby at MNWR draws a good crowd News August 9, 2017August 9, 20171 Hailey Vinson was a winner in the 3-9 age category. (Submitted photo) Fifty-four participants tried their luck in this year’s Carp Derby held Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge (MNWR). There were 34 carp caught, weighing a total of 213.5 pounds. The biggest fish caught was a 10-pounder. Winners of the “Most Fish Caught” contest were as follows: Ages 3-9 — Owen Kaino and Hailey Vinson; Ages 10-13 — Morgan Lynn; Adults — Frank Mesa; Ages 65 and older — Gerhard Gareis. Along with the fishing derby, there were also other activities for the participants including fish painting, button making, carp bait station, carp tasting, and a birding activity. The activities were run by High Desert Partnership, MNWR volunteers, and Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. An air boat, fish nets, and electrofishing gear and watercraft were also on display.