Mailing address:
New Mexico Muskies Inc.
P.O. Box 65575
Albuquerque, NM 87193
Contact: Matt Pelletier (505)-264-2999
NMMI Officer and Support Contact List:
President: Matt Pelletier- matt@fishenchantment.com
Vice Pres/MUSKIE mag Reporter: Jared Blaschke- jbfshn@comcast.net
Secretary: Joe Gavigan- jgavigan4802@msn.com
Treasurer: Leah Baca- leddablue@gmail.com
Assistant Treasurer: Justin Moore- dawnemoore@comcast.net
Research Director/Lunge Log Chairman: Chris Nordquist- cdnordquist@comcast.net
Youth Director: Nominee- Eric
Romero- fish_bone_3@yahoo.com
Membership Director: Dave Munson- cdmunson@comcast.net
Research Commmitte-Board 1: Matt Fordice- mordekoth_mcf@yahoo.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join NMMI?
NMMI is Chapter 59 of Muskies Inc.
International. In order to join our chapter you need to complete an
application and mail it in, with payment, to MI International. Be sure
to indicate you want to join chapter 59 (us). You can
also join online through the MI national website. www.muskiesinc.org
NMMI has a
link to the application in the "Why join Muskies Inc?" page on this
site. Your application will be processed with in 30 days.Once you apply
contact the Chapter so we can get the info updated on our end faster
which gets you on our email list right away.
When and were are the NMMI meetings?
The club meets at Sportsman's Warehouse on the third Tuesday of the month. (see Calendar of Events page for dates and map)
Do I have to be a Member to show up to the meetings and outings?
No, you do not. You are more than welcome to join us at our general meetings and events to see if we are offering what you are looking for. We want members who want to be there. You will not encounter any hard sells or be ignored if you're not a member.
Why is Musky spelt both Muskie and Musky?
Muskie is mostly a Minnesota spelling and Musky is the Wisconsin version. Depending on where you began fishing for muskies, that will be the way you spell it. Muskies Magazine was first published in Minnesota, where Muskies Inc. was founded. On the other hand, Musky Hunter Magazine was founded and is published in Wisconsin. The Musky is the official State Fish of Wisconsin. So, either spelling is correct. In both cases, the plural form is spelled Muskies with an ie.
What is a Tiger Muskie?
Tiger Muskies are long, slender fish with vertical "tiger" stripes. They are a cross between two non-native, predatory species: a male northern pike and female muskellunge. As hybrids they are sterile and thus grow relatively fast.
How many New Mexico lakes are currently stocked with muskies?
Two, Bluewater Lake State Park, and Quemado Lake.
How long do Muskies live and how big do they get?
The answer varies depending on whether you're talking about Pure bred Muskies or sterile Tiger Muskies, and where they live. And who you ask. But under ideal conditions Pure bred Muskies can grow up to 72 inches and in some cases live more than 20 years. 50-60 inches and 15-20 years is probably typical if they aren't stressed. Tiger Muskies will grow to between 40-50 inches and live 8-10 years under good conditions. In both cases females generally grow faster and live longer than males. Our lakes are the furthest Muskie lakes on the southern hemisphere to be stocked with tigers, so the growth rates are still unpredictable.
Who is Hugh C. Becker?
Visit the following link to learn more about Hugh C. Becker and the legacy his Foundation is passing on: http://www.twincitiesmuskiesinc.org/hughbecker/?n2s_url=2010-hugh-c.-becker-fund-grants-announced-4.html
