Trout Unlimited membership is the conservation equivalent of belonging to a professional association—an investment in the resource that sustains your business and your community.
Trout Unlimited Business Members are among TU’s most critical partners in building local community around our conservation mission. Together, we care for and recover coldwater fisheries, connect more people to the outdoors, and help ensure future generations can experience healthy rivers and wild fish.
Whether you’re a fly shop, outfitter, guide service, lodge, agency partner or local business, becoming a TU Business Member demonstrates a commitment to conservation, community, and the future of our angling tradition
These businesses put their money where their mouth is and give back to the resources that they love and depend on.
Why Become a Business Member?
Support Meaningful Conservation Work
Our TU Business partners spread our conservation to their angling communities — they are truly our representatives on the water. In return, we feature them in our quarterly magazine, list them here on our website and, give them free Trout Unlimited gift memberships to share with customers, clients and partners who stand behind our vision for communities across America to engage in the work of repairing and renewing the rivers, streams and other waters on which we all depend. Your membership directly supports Trout Unlimited’s work to restore rivers and streams, reconnect fish habitat, improve water quality, and protect public lands and waters across the country.
Connect Your Business to Conservation
Today’s consumers want to support businesses that invest in authentic causes and community impact. TU Business Membership aligns your business with the nationally recognized Trout Unlimited brand while highlighting your commitment to local conservation work, community connection, and the rivers and fisheries that matter most in your region. . TU Business Members gain opportunities to engage with local chapters, events, volunteer projects, and conservation storytelling efforts nationwide.
Build Community Connections
Our TU Business partners spread our conservation to their angling communities they are truly our representatives on the water. In return, we feature them in our quarterly magazine, list them here on our website and, give them free Trout Unlimited trial memberships to share with customers, clients and partners who stand behind our vision for communities across America to engage in the work of repairing and renewing the rivers, streams and other waters on which we all depend.
Membership Benefits
$79 TU Guide Membership
Designed for individual guides and outdoor professionals who want to support conservation and connect with the TU community.
Includes:
- Official TU Guide Member designation
- Official TU Guide hat & stickers
- Listing in the TU Guide Directory
- Use of TU Guide Member logo
- Invitations to local TU chapter events and engagement opportunities
- Opportunities to participate in conservation and youth education initiatives
- Connection to a nationwide network of conservation-minded guides and outdoor professionals
$395 TU Business Membership
Built for independent guide services, outfitters, fly shops, lodges, partner organizations, agencies and other community-minded outdoor businesses looking for deeper visibility, engagement, and conservation partnership opportunities.
Includes:
- Recognition on Trout Unlimited platforms and materials including online and in TROUT Magazine
- TU Business hats & stickers
- A TU Business Metal sign for your storefront
- Trial membership giveaways for your customers
- Opportunities for conservation & advocacy campaign letter sign-ons
- Access and invitations to local and national TU events
- Discounted marketing opportunities through TROUT media
- Conservation partnership activation through local TU chapters
- Employee engagement and volunteer opportunities
- Opportunities to support youth and community programming
- Use of official TU Business Member branding assets
If you have any questions about your TU Business Membership or are interested in becoming a TU Business Member, please contact Maggie Heumann at maggie.heumann@tu.org.
Interested in Advertising in TROUT Magazine as a TU Business? Reach out to Nick Halle at nick.halle@tu.org.
Interested in other opportunities for your business to support Trout Unlimited through corporate giving? Contact Garritt Slatcoff garritt.slatcoff@tu.org