With the increased catch of muskellunge from Ohio waters, interest among fishermen grew and the Ohio Division of Wildlife needed to obtain information on the muskellunge catch and harvest. So in 1961, Merrille C. Gilfillan formed the Ohio Huskie Muskie Club, Inc. to officially record all the muskies caught each year. The club has proven to be an excellent vehicle for obtaining information that is valuable in evaluating fish management activities and planning for the future.
Who is the Ohio Huskie Muskie Club, Inc?
The Ohio Huskie Muskie Club, Inc. are you, your family, your friends
and neighbors and any other avid muskie fishermen.
What is the Ohio Huskie Muskie Club, Inc.?
The Ohio Huskie Muskie Club, Inc. is a non-profit sport fishing
club dedicated to promoting better muskie fishing in the state of Ohio,
by providing the Division of Wildlife with biological information on catch
and harvest throughout the state. By educating and promoting anglers on
Muskie fishing through out the state
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Ohio Huskie Muskie Club, Inc. Membership
Honorable Mention Membership: can be achieved in two different ways. First by paying your annual dues or second, by catching a muskellunge by legal means from Ohio waters measuring at least 30 inches in total length, whether it be harvested or released. (no weight requirement) A scale sample shall be provided in accordance with the procedure provided on the scale sample form.
Life Membership: individual life membership is achieved by a person who pays a one-time lifetime membership fee of $250.00.
Applicants must register during the year in which the qualifying fish
was taken. Regular and Honorable Mention entries must include a scale sample
taken in accordance with the procedure described and the scale application
form. It is equally important to submit applications and scale samples
for all muskellunge less than 30 inches long that are caught and released.
Application forms can be obtained at most marinas and bait dealers in Ohio
water areas that have a muskellunge fishery. These forms can also be obtained
by writing the Ohio Division of Wildlife, 925-A Lima Ave., Findlay, Ohio
45840
Benefits of Huskie Muskie Membership
Quarterly Newsletter!
All dues paying members receive a copy of our quarterly newsletter
to keep you abreast of what is happening around the State. In addition
to, informative articles, tournament results, & upcoming events, the
newsletter contains helpful hints to assist you in your pursuit of a muskellunge.
Activities!
Two outings with steak frys per year, a banquet in Columbus every March
and the Annual Open Contest held the first weekend of August every year,
with door prizes awarded at each event.
Information/Friendship!
You have the opportunity to exchange muskie information with fellow
anglers. The opportunity to meet new fiends who share your interest. The
opportunity to exchange ideas theories, tackle, techniques and to gain
knowledge on your favorite hobby.
Recognition!
Through trophies, plaques and annual certificates, for outstanding
catches and achievements. Anglers who catch and register a Regular or Honorable
muskellunge during the season, will receive their certificates or plaques
at the next annual March Awards Banquet in Columbus, Ohio. Those not attending
the banquet will receive theirs by mail.
Membership Application
Please accept my application for membership into The Ohio Huskie Muskie
Club, Inc. I understand my annual dues are $12.00 per person or $20.00
for a family membership a year. Family membership is considered husband/wife
and all children 16 years and under. Please list all family members at
time of application. If I wish to continue to receive Clubs benefits and
Club mailings, my dues are to be paid annually.
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Mail to: Ohio Huskie Muskie Club, Inc. \ 5170 Deer Road S.W. \ Bowerston, Ohio 44695
For more information about the O.H.M.C. you can write to:
Don Weaver (President)
5170 Deer Rd. S.W.
Bowerston, Ohio 44695
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