Helping Habitat : Bill C-68
I have been invited to write a regular column on conservation issues related to Muskies and their Habitat. So my territory overlaps well with the range of Muskies in Canada. A bit about me first, I work for Ducks Unlimited Canada as the Director of Regional Operations for Eastern Canada. This means I oversee DUC’s […]
Muskies 101
The ability of future generations to enjoy species of fish like the muskellunge is based in part, on catch and release fishing today. The quality of the fishery depends on how carefully anglers release their fish. Over the years, a series of generally accepted handling procedures and suggestions have been developed by the catch and […]
Ducks Unlimited Launches New Invasive Species Resource
Our partner Ducks Unlimited Canada just released a great new resource for learning about invasive species that threaten many of our favourite musky waters. to learn more, make sure to check out the link! http://www.ducks.ca/invasive-species/ Invasive species are changing the land and water we love. They overwhelm habitat, choking out natural wildlife and vegetation. They […]
Brewer Park Pond Restoration Project (2014 – 2016)
The landlocked Brewer Park Pond and former artificial swimming hole have undergone a facelift, a transfusion and a rejuvenation to become a naturally-functioning habitat for all kinds of wildlife in Ottawa and importantly become, once again, a part of the Rideau River itself. Using an ecosystem approach, the partners in this project intend to increase […]
Jock River Embayment Creation Project (2014 – 2016)
In October 2014, the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RCVA) constructed a fish habitat embayment at the Richmond conservation Area, located in Ottawa, Ontario. This project was done in partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Shell Fueling Change, Muskies Canada Ottawa Chaper, National Defence Fish and Game Club, Community Foundation of Ottawa, Fendock and the Ottawa […]
Lake Simcoe Muskie Restoration Project Wins Top Conservation Award (2010)
The Spring Fishing and Boat Show and its partners established a new award in 2010 for the top fishing conservation project of the year. The inaugural winner was Muskie Canada’s Lake Simcoe Muskie Restoration Project. This multi-year project is to reintroduce muskellunge into Lake Simcoe after an absence of about 30 years. The project is […]
Project Noble Beast Muskie Catch and Release Study (2009 – 2011)
In the early eighties, the one and only study on the impacts of catch and release angling on muskellunge, concluded there was up to a 30% mortality rate of angled fish, likely due to the stress of the experience. Thirty years and numerous changes in tackle, fish handling techniques and angler knowledge, there was a […]
Muskie Sunday at the 2018 Spring Fishing & Boat Show
A full line-up of guest speakers to inform the public of muskellunge fishing techniques, projects and various other aspects related to the muskellunge fishery.
Muskies Canada Partners with Wounded Warriors Canada
Muskies Canada is proud to announce a new partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada to host a “Fishing in the Kawarthas” weekend at Scotsman Point Cottage Resort on Buckhorn Lake. Fishing in the Kawarthas will provide ill and injured Veterans and their families with an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while fishing for muskellunge in the company of […]
Muskies Canada Partners with Wounded Warriors Canada
Muskies Canada is proud to announce a new partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada to host a “Fishing in the Kawarthas” weekend at Scotsman Point Cottage Resort on Buckhorn Lake. Fishing in the Kawarthas will provide ill and injured Veterans and their families with an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while fishing for muskellunge in the […]