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Saturday, February 23 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Busse Muskie

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In 2007, Muskellunge were introduced to the Main Pool of Busse Reservoir in order to provide the common angler with the opportunity to fish for a top predatory game fish in a local Forest Preserve fishing lake. Come learn with us as we dive into this unique urban setting of Muskie management, exploring the challenges and triumphs of population surveys, stocking, telemetry, and salvage operations.

Presenters
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Michael Feldmann

Fisheries Technician, Forest Preserves of Cook County
Hello! My Name is Mike Feldmann. I’m the Fisheries Technician for the Forest Preserves of Cook County. I have been with the Preserves for almost 5 years. I received my bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from Northeastern Illinois University.  Before working with the Forest... Read More →
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Steve Silic

Chief Fisheries Biologist, Forest Preserves of Cook County
Steve Silic graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology in 2002, and a Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology in 2006. He has been with the Forest Preserves of Cook County since 2000, working at various FPCC Nature Centers, and... Read More →


Saturday February 23, 2019 1:30pm - 2:00pm CST
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