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Public lands are worth defending… and that’s just what Idaho did
In Idaho, support for keeping public lands in public hands isn’t just strong—it’s overwhelming. Recent polling shows roughly 96 percent of Idahoans back the idea that these lands should remain accessible to all of us. That makes sense in a state where more than 60 percent of the landscape—over 32 million acres—is public land. These places are where generations of Idahoans have learned…
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Places worth protecting: George Washington/Jefferson National Forest
The George Washington/Jefferson National Forest is 1.8 million acres of outdoor mecca in Western Virginia, and a Brook trout fishing heaven.
Gnats! Of course there would be gnats. It wasn’t even April, yet here they were; swarming around my head as I sat on my truck’s tailgate lacing up my wading boots before a hike into one of my go-to native brook trout streams. Sometimes you have to take the bad with the good, and fortunately…
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Roadless areas are your secret fishing spot
At Trout Unlimited, we know how critical healthy waters are to the trout and salmon we love and love to fish for. Lucky for us, our 58.5 million acres of roadless areas across the country provide just that; areas with clean headwaters where the lack of roads prevent erosion, sedimentation and contaminants and provide natural water filtration systems creating healthy aquatic ecosystems. Fishing roadless…
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Roadless areas help define the character of America
“There he is.” Stepping over deadfall and keeping a distance, we followed and periodically bugled to a herd of elk. I was leaning with my rifle against a tree when the rag-horn bull separated from the herd in response to Scott’s bugle. Elk hunting in roadless areas is prime thanks to great habitat After I shot the…
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A Grand Canyon National Monument cast and blast: Part 1
The drive to a boat ramp or trailhead to fish or hunt is always filled with hope and a mix of trepidation and excitement. This is particularly true when going to a place for the first time. Topo maps, OnX and intel from friends and family only get you so far. At some point, you must get out there and wade a river and hike the backcountry. For me, this…
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What’s at stake on this Public Lands Day
On this Public Lands Day and National Hunting and Fishing Day, join Trout Unlimited in celebrating our shared public lands and sporting heritage while standing up for the places you fish and hunt. The state of public lands has been at the forefront of many Americans’ minds this summer. The places we go to fish,…
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The ultimate fishing trip hack—Forest Service cabins
If you’re like me, you love to recreate on public lands but hate paying a premium for lodging. Here’s the secret to your next getaway: Forest Service cabins. You can book these cabins, lookout towers and yurts throughout the country at recreation.gov. The best part: these are beautiful, historic properties—in prime locations—available for your next…
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