Show-Me Muskie Project
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking conservation-minded muskie anglers who are willing to participate in an evaluation of the effectiveness of Missouri's muskellunge management program. We seek a wide cross-section of muskie anglers at all levels of skill and experience. Missouri's Muskellunge Plan sets muskie angler catch rate objectives which can be documented most efficiently by anglers themselves. If you choose to participate, here's how the program will work:
Your part is easy! Volunteers will receive a supply of "Show-Me Muskie Trip Record" forms. (See downloadable sample) and can make photocopies if additional forms are needed. Only essential information is requested, so the form should require less than one minute to complete, after each trip.
You will be asked to maintain a file of completed Trip Record forms for each day of muskie fishing. Even if you do not see or catch a fish, it will be very important that you complete and file a Trip Record form for each trip.
Twice annually, you will be prompted by mail to return your Trip Record forms to MDC's Muskellunge Program Coordinator in a postage-paid envelope. You will also receive a supply of blank forms which should be completed and kept in your file during the next recording period. All individual information sent to the Muskellunge Program Coordinator will be considered confidential. However, you will receive group results in a semi-annual letter, along with other information updating you on Missouri’s progress in culturing and managing muskies.
To indicate your interest in participating in this important angler/agency management partnership, complete this downloadable form and mail to:
Mike Anderson, Muskie Program Coordinator
Missouri Department of Conservation
3500 S. Baltimore
Kirksville, MO 63501
660-785-2424, ext 235
Mike.E.Anderson@mdc.mo.gov
