For Minnesota's sportsmen and women the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment is the single most important conservation effort our state has ever seen. One that we may never see again. This is your once-in-a-lifetime as a Minnesota hunter and angler to ensure our waters, woods and wildlife are here for generations to enjoy. Find out how the amendment is the right thing for Minnesota outdoor lovers, click here.
"Muskie Mania 2008" Grand Prize Winners Pick Out Vehicles
Grand Prize winner Aaron Templin and his fishing partner, Joseph Anderson picked up their newly won vehicles from Lupient Buick/Pontiac/GMC in Golden Valley. Out of 112 contestants to caught a 40" muskie in this years tournament Aaron's name was drawn for the grand prize.
FINAL RESULTS for "Muskie Mania 2008"
One hundred fifty-six (156) muskies were caught and released by 112 contestants in the 41st Annual Frank Schneider, Jr. Memorial Muskie Tournament, themed Muskie Mania 2008. [more...]
Minnesota DNR Releases Long-Range Muskie-Northern Management Plan
The Department of Natural Resources recently announced the finalization and adoption of its Long Range Plan for Muskellunge and Large Northern Pike through 2020. The plan sets the stage for working with stakeholders to improve angling opportunities in Minnesota.
Managing recreational fisheries is an evolving and dynamic process, based on
the best available science, and public perceptions and desires. Finding the right
balance among public interests is part of that challenge. While the plan lays out
some broad goals and directions, there is much work yet to do, including continued
monitoring and evaluation of our fisheries, communicating with interested stakeholders,
and seeking public input for future management actions. As the DNR
moves ahead to implement the strategies and actions in long range plan, they are
firmly committed to involve the public in the decision making process.
With the plan complete, the DNR decided to move ahead with the proposal to stock muskellunge in Pokegama Lake but not Gull Lake; they will instead look for other opportunities in the Brainerd area. It is anticipated that stocking will take place in Pokegama this fall. While both lakes have the physical and biological characteristics to support a “trophy” muskellunge fishery, there was significant strong public opposition to the Gull Lake proposal.
CHAPTER SUMMER FISHING LEAGUE - FINAL NIGHT
The final league night will be October 11 on Minnetonka.
Contact Jody Dahms at jdahms@aquali.com or 952-356-6047 if you need to arrange boat space or need more details.
October 14 General Meeting
John Hoyer of Skie Patrol Guide Service, guide on Minnetonka and recently placed 3rd in the Minnesota Muskie Tournament Trail Cass/Leech Lake Tournament will be our guest speaker.
The general meeting starts at 7pm on Tuesday October 14. [map]
Stocking & Rearing Raffle Drawing Winners
Tuesday night was the annual drawing for the Stocking & Rearing Fund Raffle.
