THE RELEASE

NOVEMBER 2017
Website:
www.stcloudmuskies.com

Established in 1982

Meeting Date: NOVEMBER 21, 2017

7:30 p.m.
WAITE PARK AMERICAN LEGION
Speaker:

Time on the Water . . . . . . Bruce A. Kitowski, President

The end of the year is upon us. I personally enjoy the cooler temps and I love snow. You can call me
crazy but I would never want to live anywhere else than right here. I enjoy the four seasons more and more as I
get older. Sure winter is cold, but it really makes spring feel so good.
Last month our guest speaker was Jeff Halverson (Conservation Officer). As always he put on a
wonderful seminar/open forum. He kept us in stitches all night. Jeff informed us that this was going to be his
last speaking engagement because he is retiring very soon. We would like to wish him all good fortunes
through his relaxing period. You have deserved it and will be missed by all (well maybe not all). Jeff has
represented the Department of Natural Resources as well or better than anyone I know, and we are better off for
having him look out for the things we love.
December is when we hold elections and I am happy to say that a number of people have stepped up and
accepted nominations for a number of positions. The one job that no one has been nominated for is the
newsletter editor. I hope that someone would be able to take on this position. If you are interested please
contact me at 320-290-7101. Thanks again for all the people that want to be involved.
One last noteTackle Industries has New Member discounts. Please check this out on their website.
Whether you are hunting or fishing this month please be safe and respectful of others and may all your personal
bests come true!
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The Web:.
Check out the chapters Facebook page for happenings in the Chapter. Feel free to share your catch and release
pictures for all to see. Those pictures inspire us to get out there and see what is around the next bend!! Each
member that has a Facebook account can simply select SHARE and we can inform many, many more people
about the Club. So, please take the time to do that and share the Club with others and encourage membership.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
In October, we had no new members or any dropped members. Up for renewal in November weve got
Sveinar Larsen, Clifford C Peterson, Paul Amberg, Stephanie Amberg, Elysa Amberg, Lauren Amberg,
Nicholas Amberg, and Nathan Rose. The easiest way to renew your membership is online. The website
(muskiesinc.org) should prompt you for renewal once your membership expires.

Spread the word and encourage anyone interested in muskie fishing/management to join our chapter, it
would be great to see our chapter grow.

CONTEST REPORT. . . . . .By Nate Rose

In October, we had 11 fish registered with Bryan Thompson catching the lunker of the month at 48,
congrats! In total he caught 3 fish which was the most of anyone. Eric Poissant, Troy Schmitz, and Thomas
Ardolf also added 2 fish each this month as well. Jared Huisinga logged his first fish of the year as well. Nice
work!
Hopefully we can land some giants with the season drawing to an end. Good luck and stay safe!

Contest Standing October 31, 2017

CURRENT STANDINGS
Division Name # of Fish Points Largest
MensMasters Bryan J Thompson 6 107 48.00
Eric W Poissant 5 94 47.50
Mens Brad St George 9 164 47.00
Thomas Ardolf 9 146 48.50
Troy A. Schmitz 6 74 47.00
Bruce A Kitowski 5 68 45.00
Nathan Rose 4 62 44.50
Tom Agnew 4 61 45.00
Eric Kohn 3 57 52.00
Scott Wold 3 35 41.00
Ken Schmitt 3 34 39.00
Steve Bautch 2 33 42.50
Justin Sharer 2 22 39.00
Jared Huisinga 1 17 42.50
Chris Paye 1 15 41.00

LUNKER OF THE MONTH

Month Name Length Lake
May Scott Wold 39.00 Redstone
June Eric Kohn 52.00 Mississippi River
July Thomas Ardolf 48.50 Mille Lacs
August Eric W Poissant 44.00 Miltona
September Brad St George 46.00 Shamineau
October Bryan J Thompson 48.00 Minnetonka
 NEWSLETTER EDITORS
Ken and Norine Schmitt
1208 8th Street South
Waite Park, MN 56387
E-Mail to KENORSCHMITT@GMAIL.COM
WEB E-MAIL: info@stcloudmuskies.com

Monthly Lure Give Away and Member of the Month By: Sven Larsen
Thank you all for the support of the Lure Raffle. We use these funds to help take care of some of the
administration costs of the chapter. For Member of the Month, remember, all you have to do is show up to be
eligible. Have a safe and fun fall! Remember to bring a few bucks and take your chance at the lure raffle.
Sven
Corey Nazer 715-456-5531
www.NazeBaits.com
POLITICAL RESEARCH DIRECTOR REPORT . . . . . . By Aaron Meyer
They're at it again! The people who want to keep us off of "their" lakes have pushed another step in that
direction.

The folks that have been attacking the muskie program in Ottertail County just won't give up. The Ottertail
County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution telling the DNR to stop stocking muskies in all
Ottertail County lakes for at least five years. This would affect Pelican Lake, West Battle Lake, and Beers Lake.
There is also serious concern that if this goes any further, Big Detroit Lake in Becker County as well
as Miltona and Lobster Lakes in Douglas County could also be attacked.

State law supersedes county ordinance, so the DNR plans to continue with their planned stocking programs.
However, each step where the muskie haters gain traction brings us one step closer to Legislation that could
force the DNR to comply. In fact, Senator Ingebrigtsen, who is a constant problem, has already stated he plans
to do something to stop the muskie programs. Senator Ingebrigtsen's district covers Pelican and West Battle
Lakes, and much of Ottertail County.

I don't have much more info than that, or a specific plan to deal with this yet. However, if you know anyone
who lives in Ottertail County, or have any connection to businesses in the area that benefit from muskie angling,
please alert them. Businesses such as resorts, hotels, motels, and bait shops could lose significant business if
this moves forward. Tell them to contact their City Councils, County Commissioners, and Legislators. We need
them to know how important muskies are to local residents and businesses!

Stay alert for more on this issue

Aaron
MN Muskie and Pike Alliance Co-Chair
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the State of Minnesota since 1987. I have spent several years
fishing the Professional Musky and Walleye Tournament Trails.
I am always excited to share my knowledge and techniques with
my customers. I welcome novice fisherman, encourage youth
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I did some Leech Lake musky fishing

with Amelia Santaniello and Angela Davis of WCCO.

Just got back from a fall trolling trip. Was a

tough bite for us with some challenging
weather, but managed this big fish. Elysa made
the trip with this fish! Funny story about this is
that last year I was snagged and ended up
catching a headlock in the snag. She was using PAUL AMBERG AND ELYSA AMBERG
the found lure and caught this fish!
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