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Welcome to the Brainerd Lakes Chapter of Muskies, Inc. |
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News & Notes
Long Range Management Plan The Minnesota DNR has finalized its Long Range Management Plan for Muskies and Northern Pike through 2020. A lot of time and effort was put into this by a lot of people. This is a very well laid out plan that sets the ground work for the future of our fisheries. Minnesota Muskie Alliance (MMA) Here's a copy of the newsletter (5/1/08) from the most recent MMA meeting. Also from that meeting is a summary of the Muskie Production Meeting. This covers a stocking summary for the state from 2007 as well as a look ahead to what will be happening in 2008. Kids Fishing Clinic On May 31st, 2008, there will be a Kids Fishing Clinic at Lum Park in Brainerd. The Brainerd Lakes Chapter is proud to be a sponsor of this great event. We will be on hand with a station to provide muskie information and to help young kids gain an interest in fishing. This event is free for kids from 5 to 16 years old. There will be some exciting surprises for some very lucky kids at the end of this event! Fish Community Responses to the Introduction of Muskellunge in Minnesota Lakes The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has completed a study titled Fish Community Responses to the Introduction of Muskellunge in Minnesota Lakes that shows how different fish species were effected in 41 different Minnesota lakes before and after muskellunge were stocked. This is a very educational piece on what kind of effects muskies can have on other species. Muskie Angler Survey A very interesting Muskie Angler Survey was recently taken during the 2006 fishing season. This survey reveals a number of interesting facts about the thoughts and beliefs of both muskie anglers and non-muskie anglers about muskies and muskie fishing. 2008 Brainerd Lakes Chapter Banquet The Brainerd Lakes Chapter held its annual banquet on February 9th, 2008. We would like to thank everyone for the generous donations. This year's banquet was a huge success and it would not have been possible if not for all of you. Pictures from the 2008 BLC Banquet can be found here. Upper Mississippi Gets More Muskies
The BLC was contacted at the beginning of November about purchasing muskies for stocking purposes. We had to make a very quick decision and as of Tuesday, November 6th, some 80 12" to 16" muskies were deposited into the Upper Mississippi River near French Rapids. Over the past year or so, the Upper Mississippi from the Potlach Dam to Aitkin has received an estimated 2,500 to 2,800 12" to 24" muskies and 100,000 muskie fry, courtesy of the BLC and the DNR. Most of the muskies were released in the French Rapids area. It shows the commitment that the BLC and the DNR have to improving the muskie fishery in the Brainerd Lakes area. 2008 Gil Hamm Chapter Challunge The 2008 Gil Hamm Chapter Challunge will be held from September 24th to the 26th and will be headquartered out of Break on the Lake Resort on Cass Lake. Check out all the details here. Muskellunge Education A very educational brochure titled What Do Muskies Really Eat? is available for distribution to anyone and everyone. Fellow Muskies, Inc. member Brad Waldera of the Fargo-Moorhead Chapter put this brochure together to help educate the public on the many misconceptions that are out there regarding muskies and how they affect our fisheries.
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