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Monthly meetings are held at the American Legion in Nisswa at 7:00 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month

March 2023 BLC Newsletter

April 11th Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker George Selke​
George Selke, from the Twin Cities Chapter and the MMPA joins us for April. George brings a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the history of Muskies Inc. He will provide some insight on the Hugh Becker Foundation and how that benefits fisheries across Minnesota and the entire country. Among other things, George will also provide a bit of a history lesson on Gil Hamm, one of the original founders of Muskies Inc. This will provide some great background for one of our big summer events, as the BLC will be hosting the Gil Hamm Chapter Challunge on Lake Vermilion this coming August.
​7pm - American Legion, Nisswa


Open to the public and FREE to attend


BLC Latest News
We will post here links, new info or Chapter news to keep you up to date   


BLC Members Cleaning Up Accesses 
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It's that time of year! We encourage everyone to visit a public access and do a little clean up. As anglers and users of the accesses, it is our responsibility to help make sure our accesses debris free. See trash.. pick it up. The Kath family did just that the other day. Thank you and keep up the good work!
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BLC commits a financial contribution to the 2021 Radiothon To End Child Abuse in the Tri-County area. A great cause that the Chapter is proud to donate to every year. 
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​2023 Calendar of Events
January
10 - Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker - Hays Baldwin

February
14 - Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker - Electronics Breakdown w/ Jeremy Smith
25 - Musky Road Rules - Nisswa American Legion

March
10 to 12 - Minnesota Muskie Expo - State Fairgrounds
14 - Monthly Meeting - Lure Swap
25 - 19th Annual BLC Sportsman's Banquet

April
11 - Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker - George Selke

May
9 - Monthly Meeting - TBD - Membership Drive
13 - Minnesota Fishing Opener

June
3 - Minnesota Muskie Opener
13 - Monthly Meeting - TBD
17 - MHOTY Outing - Lobster Lake (Alternate lake - Cedar)
20 - MHOTY Outing - Lake Shamineau

July
11 - Monthly Meeting - TBD
15 - MHOTY Outing - Virtual - Any MN muskie water - Sponsor Outing (eligible fish must be caught on a lure made by one of our sponsors)

August
1 -MHOTY Outing - Lake Alexander (Topwater Challunge)
8 - Monthly Meeting - TBD
13 - MHOTY Outing - Woman Lake
22 to 25 - Gil Hamm Chapter Challunge

September
12 - Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker - Phil Bauerly
16 - MHOTY Outing - Leech Lake
24-30 - Fall Outing - Lake Vermilion - Muskego Point Resort

October
7 to 8 - Jeff Young Memorial Muskie Shootout
10 - Monthly Meeting - TBD
14 - MHOTY Outing - Lake Alexander or Shamineau
28 - MHOTY Outing - Lake Roosevelt

November
14 - Monthly Meeting - TBD

December
12 - Monthly Meeting - TBD
2022 Calendar of Events
January
11 - Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker - Chris Meitzner

February
6 - Tip Up Outing - Rice Lake - 9 am to 2 pm
8 - Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker - Ryan McMahon

March
4-6 - Minnesota Muskie Expo - State Fairgrounds
8 - Monthly Meeting - Lure Swap

April
2 - 18th Annual Sportsman's Banquet
12 - Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker - Mike Kramer (Kramer Bros Tackle)

May
10 - Monthly Meeting - Lure Making - Membership Drive
14 - Fishing Opener
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June
4 - Muskie Opener
14 - Monthly Meeting - Lake Breakdown Discussion
25 - MHOTY Outing - Lake Plantagenet - 7am to 2pm
28 - MHOTY Outing - Lake Alexander - 5pm to 9:30pm - Sponsor's Outing

July
12 - Monthly Meeting - Marc Bacigalupi - DNR
16 - MHOTY Outing - Lake Miltona - 7am to 2pm
31 - BLC Youth Event - Lum Park (picture slideshow here)

August
9 - Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker - Chase Gibson
14 - MHOTY Outing - Wabedo/Little Boy - 7am to 2pm
​17-19 - Gil Hamm Chapter Challunge - Leech Lake - Horseshoe Bay Lodge
27 - Memorial Challenge - Mantrap Lake - 7am to 5pm

September
6 - MHOTY Outing - Lake Shamineau - 5pm to 9pm
13 - Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker - Bob Weeks - Agency Bay Lodge
17 - MHOTY Outing - Leech Lake - 7am to 3pm
24-30 - Fall Outing - Lake Vermilion - Muskego Point Resort

October
1-2 - Muskie Shootout - Leech Lake
11 - Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker Gregg Thomas
22 - MHOTY Outing - Rice Lake/Upper Mississippi - 9am to 3pm
29 - MHOTY Outing - Roosevelt Lake - 9am to 3pm

November
8 - Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker - Jace Loge

December
13 - Monthly Meeting - Christmas Party/Chapter Elections and Guest Speaker - Austin Wiggerman
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PURPOSE STATEMENT
We exist to further the purposes of Muskies, Inc. which are to:
  • Support selected conservation practices based on scientific merit as carried out by authorized Federal and state agencies;
  • Promote muskellunge research, establishment of hatcheries and introduction of the species into suitable waters;
  • Support the abatement of water pollution;
  • Provide a library facility for scientific and popular muskellunge literature, and to maintain records of habits, growth and range of the species; and
  • Disseminate muskellunge information and, as an insubstantial part of our activities,
  • Promote a high-quality muskellunge sport fishery.​

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Our Chapter supports many Youth events and organizations every year. Here's just some of the events/groups we have volunteered our time and/or supported financially. Click on our Youth page for more info on these great programs! Remember.... Take a Kid Fishing!

Brainerd Lakes Chapter Youth Night
Brainerd Warrior Fishing Team
Brainerd Parks and Rec Youth Fishing Clinic
Lakeshore Conservation Outdoor Youth Expo
Baxter Elementary School Fishing Clinic
MN High School Muskie Championship
4H Shooting Sports
Fisheries & RESEARCH
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Every year our Chapter invests time and money in our fisheries and research projects. From assisting in purchasing needed hatchery equipment to research PIT tags to trap netting to gain more information on growth and populations. From the hatchery to the lake - we are there doing our part to maintain and improve our great fisheries. Click on our Fisheries/Research page for more details.
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The Brainerd Lakes Chapter is proud to once again support Musky Mission Complete! Several of our members volunteered their services and guided the Veterans that participated in this years' event. A very rewarding experience for everyone involved. We support and salute our Veterans and will continue to do so in the future. 

The Brainerd Lakes Chapter of Muskies Inc is an active, service-oriented 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. You can offer your support of the chapter by making a tax-deductible contribution below. You can select to have your monies earmarked for a specific cause or have it go to our general fund. We offer our sincere thank you for your generosity!​

If you have a PayPal account, you can donate through the below PayPal Giving Fund page and PayPal will cover all fees.
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2022 Brainerd Lakes Chapter - Muskies, Inc.
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