I spoke with some that help organize the Chamber Tourney here in Devils lake and I would surmise that some of the same reasons for cancelling would ring true:
1) Weigh in with the distancing mandated by the State would be difficult
2) Current economic climate many of the donating businesses are facing make it hard for Tourney organizers to ask for donations of either $$ or product
3) Donors have an expectation of being mentioned throughout the tourney, whether it be at the rules meetings or weigh-ins. Limited face to face participation make those mentions fall on not only deaf ears, but ears that arent even present
4) Some of the State restrictions would make it less of the event that many are accustomed to. To put it on with less than what is expected would be a let down (yes, not having it is also a let down)
5) Many anglers are also feeling some financial burdens. Some entrants were planning on either dropping out or considering their entry a donation.
6) other reasons I am sure were not discussed with me.
I may not agree. I may be disappointed. But, it is just a tourney and there will be more.