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Spawning salmon approve of Michigan fish passage improvement project
By Chad Kotke I am a fairly new employee to Trout Unlimited but my heart has been with TU since my childhood. My father wrote articles for the original Trout Magazine and he even still sports his original TU coffee mug, which he received as...
STREAM Girls builds confidence in STEM and the outdoors despite COVID
Using a combination of videos, contactless equipment drop-off programs, mentor groups, and new methods for administering the program, STREAM Girls continues, safely.
Pebble Mine stopped
Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers denied the key permit for the proposed Pebble Mine and announced that it found the proposed Pebble mine would cause significant degradation to the Bristol Bay region
Nature’s wonders bring thanks
Finding things to be thankful for this week — especially this year — can be a challenge. But if we look deep enough, we can find them. I chose to look in nature. The brightest green lichen on dark volcanic rocks pop against the drab fall...
Hiking the CDT: Characters on the trail
Crash and Kiltsman stayed with us for the first day out of town. The year before they had done the Appalachian Trail and they kept telling us it was harder than this trail. Not so much in terms of length but in terms of elevation gain and loss. Kiltsman got his name for the Scottish kilt he wears, no matter the weather.
Horses, the High Uintas, native cutthroat trout and wildfire
Prolonged horseback trips into remote wilderness areas was actually part of the job description when I started working for Trout Unlimited.
‘To thine own self be true’
As the author of three fly fishing guidebooks, I’ve taken my share of heat for “hotspotting” trout-fishing destinations
Faces of Restoration: Aqua Terra Restoration helps remove Rattlesnake Dam
Thanks to Arlin Grimes and his Aqua Terra Restoration business, the Rattlesnake Dam near Missoula, Mont., is now down
Shop local with a TU Business member
We have somewhere over 400 great TU Business members. Check them out. Buy some gear. Book a trip. Buy a gift card. You’ll be glad you did, and so will the fish.
TU restores important ‘pocket’ wetlands in Michigan
Trout Unlimited recently wrapped up a multi-year project to create and restore critical wetlands in the Rogue River watershed in southern Michigan. This fall, two more “pocket” wetlands were restored, making a total of four wetland restoration projects...
Douglas SKY G a solid fast-action fly rod
I. Like. This. Rod. A Lot. Douglas does not sell direct to customers, so we suggest you check one of their rods out at your local TU Business member fly shop.
Fly fishing Oregon and beyond with Chris Daughters from The Caddis Fly Shop
The Caddis Fly Angling Shop in Eugene, OR has been around for over 40 years, long enough to see its influence expand from a great regional shop to a real force on the fly fishing scene.
Lesson from the guide: cover the water
I’m a “freelance” fly fisher by trade. Even on new water, I tend to look for what appears to be familiar. Long, deep runs. Structure. Riffles. Tailouts. Rising fish. And when I see the latter, I become somewhat laser-focused. Rising fish are feeding fish, and...
Fly shops, guides and outfitters on #ResponsibleRecreation
Editor’s note: As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on everyday life, TU is shining some important light on our partners in the fly-fishing industry in hopes of sharing with our members and supporters the efforts everyone is taking to adapt and...
Think Tank: Chilling in the Cross River and still finding bugs
Regardless of how you see them, these harmless creatures have an important role in the riparian ecosystem. They break down leaves in streams to start the food chain, are food for trout, and can even indicate clean water.
Instagram Live with Chris Daughters from Caddis Fly Angling Shop
Join me on Instagram Live on Friday November 20 at 1 PM PST @troutunlimited when I talk with Chris @caddisflyshop about fishing, growing a great business, conservation and more!
Colorado’s fishpond finds bright spots through #ResponsibleRecreation
Like all non-essential businesses, fishpond had to change the way it operated during the early days of the pandemic. Employees worked from home and the brand worked with fly shops to postpone scheduled ship dates and waived standard fees. There were scary times, at...
Killer instincts? Not yet!
The NYC and Watersheds TIC virtual trout tank fry have lost their yolk and are swimming up to the surface of the tank. These important clues tell us that they are ready for food. Trout in the Classroom fry eat fish food called meal and crumbles. They are made from...
Instagram Live with Garrison and Corinne Doctor from RepYourWater
Join me on Instagram Live on today, Wednesday November 18 at 2 PM MST @troutunlimited when I talk with Garrison and Corinne @repyourwater about fishing, growing a great business, conservation and more!
Our failure to remember affects salmon and steelhead conservation
The problem is, our short-term memory has real consequences for conservation as we continually reduce our expectations and drop the bar far too low.
Battenkill Home Rivers Initiative hits the ground running
By Jacob Fetterman In the first official year of Trout Unlimited’s Battenkill Home Rivers Initiative, we are thrilled to have completed two restoration projects and one reconnection project within the watershed. The projects to...
TU applauds new Klamath River agreement
After decades of leadership by the tribes and strong support from conservation and fishing groups, dam removal on the Klamath is moving forward
How to stay safe while fishing in the winter
This time of the year is a great time to be out chasing trout. Winter doesn’t have to get in the way of that
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