Muskies Inc. Chapter 69 | New York State

Muskies Inc. Chapter 69 (New York) is dedicated to advancing conservation through youth outreach, improving fisheries, and promoting scientific research.

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;
• Disseminate muskellunge information and, as an insubstantial part of our activities,
• Promote a high-quality muskellunge sport fishery.

Muskies, Inc. has expanded to over 5,000 Members and 50 independent local chapters throughout the country. We have become a national voice of the protection of the Muskie species. Muskies, Inc. is widely recognized as the first organized group of anglers to espouse the “Catch And Release” practice now embraced by many conservation minded groups throughout North America. Today Muskies, Inc. focuses on three critical areas: Youth, Fisheries, and Research.

FISHERIES – Our chapter works to conserve, protect and restore New York’s Muskie fisheries. Areas of concern include habitat preservation, water quality, water management policies,  and the development/maintaining of self-sustaining fish populations.

RESEARCH – Our chapter supports Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) projects and activities that involve improving Muskie fisheries.

YOUTH – Our chapter seeks to provide quality programs and activities to educate our young members and, where possible, youth in general to ensure the future of the fishery and continuation of sound conservation practices.