A Free Membership can be achieved by an angler who catches his/her first muskie by legal means from Ohio waters and reports this muskie catch to the Ohio Division of Wildlife (using the Muskie Angler Log), whether it be harvested or released.  If the reported muskie is less than 42 inches, the angler is eligible for a Free Honorable Mention Membership.  If the reported muskie is 42 inches or longer, then the angler is eligible for a Free Regular Membership.  Anglers must apply for the free membership during the year in which the qualifying fish was caught and reported.  All muskie catches, regardless of fish length, must first be reported in the Muskie Angler Log (MAL). To complete your Free Membership request, you must submit a Free Membership Application directly to the Ohio Huskie Muskie Club, Inc., follow the link below.

Click Here for a Free Membership Application Form.

A Regular Membership is achieved by: 1) paying annual membership dues and 2) having caught a muskie by legal means from Ohio waters, measuring 42 inches or longer in total length, whether it be harvested or released.  The muskie catch must be reported in the Muskie Angler Log (MAL).  Your membership in the club will remain as "Regular" as long as annual membership dues are paid. To complete your Regular Membership request, you must complete and send in a Regular Membership Application and associated fees (see Membership Application for details) directly to the Ohio Huskie Muskie Club, Inc., follow the link below.

The Life Membership is achieved by paying a one-time membership fee of $250. This membership may also be awarded by OHMC's Board of Trustees to an individual who has shown an outstanding dedication to Ohio's muskie fishery. This person must be an example to all other muskie anglers, and make considerable contributions to Ohio muskie fishing to be considered for this prestigious honor! To complete your Life Membership application, you must complete and send in a Life Membership Application and $250 directly to the Ohio Huskie Muskie, Inc., follow the link below.

Click here for Life Membership Application.

All dues paying members receive a copy of our quarterly newsletter to keep you abreast of what is happening around the State. In addition to, informative articles, tournament results, & upcoming events, the newsletter contains helpful hints to assist you in your pursuit of a muskellunge.

Two outings with steak fry's per year, a night bite contest (night fishing tournament), and a banquet every March, along with the Annual Open Contest held in mid July. Also, don't forget to come out and stop by our booth at the Annual Ohio Muskie Show at the Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe in Columbus in Feb..

You have the opportunity to exchange muskie information with fellow anglers, and to meet new fiends who share your interest. The opportunity to exchange ideas theories, tackle, techniques and to gain knowledge about different lakes around the state. Spending time with others who share your enthusiasm for muskie fishing, camping, conservation, and spending time with our families in the great outdoors.

Through trophies, plaques and annual certificates for outstanding catches and achievements. Anglers who report their catches during the season, and qualify for an award, will receive their plaques at the next annual March Awards Banquet. Those not attending the banquet will receive their award by mail. Any trophies earned at our events will also be awarded at the banquet. All certificates can now be printed directly from the (MAL) when the fish is reported.