Rick Eagleson
Inducted 2021
Rick is a resident of Fargo is a founding member of the Fargo Moorhead Chapter of Muskies Inc. He has been an active member since the chapter’s founding in 1972 and has served as chapter treasurer during his entire tenure. Rick is a dedicated member and has spearheaded the FM Muskies Inc Angler’s Night Fundraiser and has been instrumental in 40+ years of hosting successful fundraisers. The event provides the ability for the chapter to donate to youth organizations, North Dakota Game & Fish, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and various other entities. Rick was awarded the FM Muskies Inc Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.
Rick is also a founding member of the North Dakota Sportfishing Congress and served on the executive board as treasurer from 1998 until 2019. He is a dedicated member in all activities of the Congress, and has been instrumental in the success of the Sportfishing Congress’s annual fundraising event. This fundraiser provides the necessary funding to support the organization’s efforts in lobbying for legislation beneficial to sportfishing in North Dakota.
Rick has always unselfishly shared his fishing knowledge and expertise with others, with a focus on youth fishing and education. He has volunteered countless hours to unselfishly support sportfishing and the fishery resource in North Dakota. Rick’s leadership efforts, his advocacy for the future of sport fishing, and his volunteering of his time, knowledge, and talents have been invaluable to supporting and improving sportfishing in North Dakota.
Inducted 2021
Rick is a resident of Fargo is a founding member of the Fargo Moorhead Chapter of Muskies Inc. He has been an active member since the chapter’s founding in 1972 and has served as chapter treasurer during his entire tenure. Rick is a dedicated member and has spearheaded the FM Muskies Inc Angler’s Night Fundraiser and has been instrumental in 40+ years of hosting successful fundraisers. The event provides the ability for the chapter to donate to youth organizations, North Dakota Game & Fish, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and various other entities. Rick was awarded the FM Muskies Inc Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.
Rick is also a founding member of the North Dakota Sportfishing Congress and served on the executive board as treasurer from 1998 until 2019. He is a dedicated member in all activities of the Congress, and has been instrumental in the success of the Sportfishing Congress’s annual fundraising event. This fundraiser provides the necessary funding to support the organization’s efforts in lobbying for legislation beneficial to sportfishing in North Dakota.
Rick has always unselfishly shared his fishing knowledge and expertise with others, with a focus on youth fishing and education. He has volunteered countless hours to unselfishly support sportfishing and the fishery resource in North Dakota. Rick’s leadership efforts, his advocacy for the future of sport fishing, and his volunteering of his time, knowledge, and talents have been invaluable to supporting and improving sportfishing in North Dakota.