New Michigan Muskellunge Regulations

Post by **Will Schultz** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:20 am

After years of working through management plans and the regulation review process, Michigan has taken the steps needed to maximize the resources we have and to ensure the future of muskellunge angling in Michigan. Through the work of Michigan Muskie Alliance and the Michigan Warmwater Resources Steering Committee Michigan has just signed new regulations for 2013. The new regulations eliminates the current limit of one 42” or larger muskellunge per day and as of April 1, 2013 the regulation will be one fish 42” or greater per license year with tag. There is no charge for the tag and it is obtained upon request when purchasing a license.

Below: Keith Creagh, MI-DNR Director with Jim Dexter, Fisheries Chief just after signing the new muskellunge regulations.!

DeanV · Post by **DeanV** » Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:35 am

In light of new regulations, it might be a good idea to have the last sentence of the MI DNR page on muskies changed:

Northern pike, bass, sunfish and yellow perch as well as some aquatic insects prey upon muskie young and severely reduce their numbers. Those that survive to adulthood probably need only fear bears, large birds of prey and people. People indeed, can be a serious enemy - the extreme desirability of this fish, coupled with its habit of spawning in shallows with little caution, sometimes leads to poaching. Beyond the challenge and thrill of landing a Great Lakes muskie, you will be sure to find its flesh tasty.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-15 ... --,00.html

LonLB · Post by **LonLB** » Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:00 am

DeanV wrote:In light of new regulations, it might be a good idea to have the last sentence of the MI DNR page on muskies changed:

Northern pike, bass, sunfish and yellow perch as well as some aquatic insects prey upon muskie young and severely reduce their numbers. Those that survive to adulthood probably need only fear bears, large birds of prey and people. People indeed, can be a serious enemy - the extreme desirability of this fish, coupled with its habit of spawning in shallows with little caution, sometimes leads to poaching. Beyond the challenge and thrill of landing a Great Lakes muskie, you will be sure to find its flesh tasty.
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-15 ... --,00.html

Wow.

Post by **Will Schultz** » Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:26 am

Tried to get them to change that years ago when they first built that page. It would probably be easier if it wasn't true. My angle was that it probably isn't a good idea to encourage people to eat an apex predator particularly one that could have ten or more years of toxins...

Adam Minnick · Post by **Adam Minnick** » Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:45 am

That's crazy!!!! Hahah. WT*?