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Bully for the Forest
Last week, the Forest Service proposed a new policy that is protective of old growth forests on our publicly owned 191 million acres of national forests. This is welcome news as old growth forests are important for their role in storing carbon and providing healthy habitat for fish and wildlife (among many other things). Importantly,…
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Tip – Getting started in Fly Fishing
We hope you were nice this year and got all you dreamed of this holiday season. And by that, we of course mean, fly fishing gear. If you did and you're new to the sport, check out this video to get you started. It is a great video for anyone of any age who is…
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Faith, Hope and Love Sustains TU
Perhaps the most widely used biblical passage at weddings is 1 Corinthians 13. Even if you are not particularly religious, I bet you know it. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud...” The short chapter concludes, “And now these three remain: faith, hope and…
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Monarch Park Ponds Restoration: A Collaborative Effort for Sustainable Fishing Access
Near the top of Monarch Pass, which rises to 11,312 feet, are the Monarch Park Ponds nestled among this picturesque landscape. During the summer of 2023, a restoration project quietly unfolded as a testament to the power of collaboration. This ambitious endeavor was not just about restoring lost fishing access, but also about rejuvenating an…
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Volunteers Help Girl Scout Troop Earn First STREAM Girls Badges in New York State
The TU STREAM Girls program expands traditional elements of STEM education to include Recreation and the Arts. Some of the first NY STREAM Girls from Troop 61011 in Honeoye Falls, NY (Dan Hucko photo) In July, thirteen girls from Girl Scout Troop 61011 in Honeoye Falls became the first New York state recipients of the…
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The True Cast – Make Time for a Moment of Trout Fishing Zen
I want you to close your eyes, breathe deeply, relax and envision something. (After you’re through reading this, of course, but here’s the basic screenplay for the movie you’re about to play in your mind…) It’s a gorgeous day, and you’re soaking it all in. The birds are chirping; there’s a thin layer of clouds…
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Tip – Fix Leaky Waders
Now that fishing season is over or at least not as busy, (or maybe you're looking for a break from holiday festivities) it’s a great time to fix those leaking or weeping waders. Even if you don’t have a full leak or big hole in your waders, you might have noticed a wet feeling along…