47th annual Musky Marathon
to kick off on all Vilas waters

Continuing a long tradition, the 47th annual Vilas County Musky Marathon is scheduled to start on all Vilas County waters May 29 (May 15 on the boundary waters) and will run through Nov. 30.

There is no fee to register a muskie in the marathon.

Having grown from its start in 1964 as a shoulder season promotion, the 2010 Musky Marathon will provide anglers of all ages and abilities the opportunity to participate by offering seven divisions, including four released divisions — men’s, women’s, youths (age 15 and younger) and guides; and three kept divisions — men’s, women’s and youths (age 15 and younger).

“The Vilas County Musky Marathon is a fun way to recognize an angler’s encounter with one of our North Woods ‘monsters.’ When a legal muskie is registered, the angler receives a certificate and pin,” said Janet Christianson of the Vilas County Tourism and Publicity Department.

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