named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Banquet
Yearly event with buffet dinner, open bar, awards, raffles, and door prizes to celebrate members and achievements.
Catch & Release Newsletter
Monthly publication with fishing reports, how-to articles, proper release techniques, member submissions, and conservation updates.
Christmas Party
Potluck dinner held in December for members and their families, free of charge.
Conservation Committee
Volunteer group focused on habitat protection, research collaboration, and promoting sustainable fishing practices.
Monthly Meetings
Held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Eldredge Club in Tonawanda, NY, featuring guest speakers from conservation organizations, government agencies, and expert anglers.
Musky Tournaments
Seasonal catch-and-release fishing tournaments open exclusively to members, followed by cookouts.
Summer Picnic
Annual family-friendly gathering at Stiglmeier Park in Cheektowaga, NY, with food and beverages provided by the club.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Conservation-Focused Outdoor Sports Education 2 activities
- Education on muskellunge conservation and angling practicesProvides ongoing educational programs on muskellunge angling and conservation, including proper catch-and-release techniques, species identification, and stewardship, delivered through meetings, newsletters, and outreach materials.
- Organization of musky fishing tournaments and awardsOrganizes multiple musky fishing cash tournaments each season and recognizes top catches through an annual Top-Ten awards program to promote catch-and-release practices and angler engagement.
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Lake and River Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for muskellunge fishery protectionWorks to protect, preserve, and enhance the Muskellunge fishery in the Niagara River, Lake Erie, and Buffalo Harbor through targeted advocacy efforts.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Community-building events for musky anglersHosts monthly membership meetings, an annual banquet, summer picnic, and Christmas party to foster camaraderie among members, featuring guest speakers, raffles, meals, and social activities.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publication of fishing newsletters and data reportsProduces and distributes a monthly Catch & Release Newsletter containing fishing reports, how-to articles, member-submitted photos, and conservation content, and maintains archives of release reports and research data accessible to members.
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Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 1 activity
- Research on muskellunge populations and behaviorConducts long-term research initiatives including muskie tagging studies, Angler Diary Studies since 1995, fin-clipping for genetic testing in collaboration with NYSDEC, and collection of release data in the Niagara River, Buffalo Harbor, and Lake Erie to support scientific understanding of muskellunge populations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$211%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$4K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$52K
Cash—
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Net assets$52K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 7
- ADAM KAZMARK — DIRECTOR
- ANTHONY SCIME — DIRECTOR
- CARRIE KEANE — DIRECTOR
- FRANK STACHOWIAK — DIRECTOR
- JOE WILCZEWSKI — DIRECTOR
- JOHN JAROSZ — DIRECTOR
- MIKE FORTUNATE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper Partner — Lists Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper as a conservation partner organization with shared environmental goals
- GLATOS Partner — Collaborates on musky research and tracking initiatives.
- GLATOS Partner — Collaborates on musky research initiatives, as indicated by the inclusion of GLATOS research resources.
- Jay Nannen Funder — NMA member who sponsors the association's website
- Jay Nannen Funder — Sponsors the Niagara Musky Association website.
- Jay Nannen Funder — Sponsors the association's website as a member contribution.
- Jay Nannen Funder — Sponsors the organization's website as a member
- Jay Nannen Network — Member who sponsors the organization's website.
- Jay Nannen Partner — NMA member who sponsors the website
- Jay Nannen Partner — Sponsors the Niagara Musky Association website
- Jay Nannen Partner — Sponsors the organization's website
- Joe Dolan Partner — Board member scheduled to present at the next meeting
- John Jarosz Partner — Board member who welcomes new members
- John Pensyl Partner — Board member who comments on fishing reports
- NYSDEC Government — Collaborates with NYSDEC through guest presentations at monthly meetings and shared data via the DEC Angler Diary Study reports.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Partner — Collaborates with NYSDEC on muskie tagging studies, habitat protection, and fishery monitoring.
- Ning Government — Hosts the organization's website on the Ning platform
- Scott McKee Government — Creator and administrator of the Niagara Musky Association website.
- Scott McKee Government — Creator and last updater of the Niagara Musky Association website
- Scott McKee Government — Site creator and content contributor for the Niagara Musky Association
- Scott McKee Network — Individual member and site contributor who created and maintains content for the organization's website.
- Scott McKee Partner — Board member and site creator for The Niagara Musky Association
- Scott McKee Partner — Creator and administrator of the organization's website
- Scott McKee Partner — Member who created and maintains the organization's website and requests fishing-related images for the newsletter.
- USFWS Government — Engages with USFWS through guest presentations at monthly meetings.
- WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE Network — Recognizes affiliation with the global WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE through partnership with Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper
- jojo wilczewski Partner — Board member who participates in fishing reports and discussions
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Catch-and-Release Stewardshipmethodology: catch-and-release stewardshipBy promoting catch-and-release angling with best practices—such as minimizing air exposure and physical trauma—the organization increases post-release survival of muskellunge, because proper handling directly improves fish survival rates and sustains trophy populations.
- Education-Conservation-Research Integrationmethodology: education-conservation-research integrationBy integrating education, conservation, and research, the organization fosters informed angler behavior and collective action that enhances muskellunge populations and ecosystem health, because knowledge empowers stewardship and improves compliance with sustainable practices.
- Open-Knowledge Angler Networkmethodology: open-knowledge angler networkBy fostering open sharing of fishing knowledge among members, the organization improves collective stewardship and lowers barriers to responsible angling, because peer-to-peer learning increases adoption of conservation practices and strengthens community accountability.