Photo courtesy Colorado Parks and Wildlife. By Garrett Hanks Extinction, as the saying goes, is forever. Reincarnation? Let’s just say the jury is still out. But the case for rebirth grew significantly stronger over the summer when Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed the rediscovery of a native trout species long considered extinct. Thanks to a…
by Chris Wood | October 15, 2018 | Conservation
By Chris Wood Montana wisely chose to stop stocking trout in 1974. Alaska’s sheer size and quality habitat make it the most desired destination-fishery for very large native rainbow trout and salmon and steelhead. Passing separat e ballot initiatives in each state will ensure that both states remain iconic. In Montana, I-186 would allow the…
by Mark Taylor | September 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Above: Asian carp threaten the economically vital fisheries of the Great Lakes. Below: Filter-feeding carp could devastate Great Lakes steelhead and salmon, and the opportunities to fish for them. By Taylor Ridderbusch A recently completed survey shows that an overwhelming number of Great Lakes residents support immediate action to build structural protections to keep Asian…
by Jenny Weis | September 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Anglers demonstrate support for Ballot Measure 1 while fishing the Kenai River. Photo courtesy of Eric Booton By Eric Booton “I came from one of your possible futures: California. Not too long ago, our king salmon runs were bigger than yours, our salmon were bigger than yours, and there still are some,” Hank Shaw, author…
Recognizing Trout Unlimited’s amazing chapters, volunteers and partners is one of the most important parts of our organization’s annual meeting. This year in Redding, California, two chapters, five volunteers and four partners were singled out for their contributions to Trout Unlimited efforts across the nation. TU’s national conservation awards have been a part of our…
Protecting, reconnecting, restoring and sustaining our coldwater resources The best conservation results come from partnerships between landowners, agencies, non-profits, municipalities and other stakeholders. Conservation through collaboration Trout Unlimited believes in an inclusive, collaborative approach to coldwater conservation that integrates the needs and expertise of all stakeholders. We actively seek to build durable partnerships to leverage…
by Mark Taylor | September 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ crews are currently working in Wabeno to improve trout fishing adjacent to the town park and elementary school. The goal is to make the trout fishing better, especially adjacent to the town park’s barrier free fishing platforms built by the Friends of Wabeno. This project is a collaboration between the…