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Support TU’s youth programs through GRTU 100 for 100 Challenge
TU's youth outreach has never been more crucial as kids are stuck inside, suffering from Zoom fatigue and screen-bound for hours on end
To sustain Trout Unlimited's conservation legacy it is vital we pass the baton to people like Andrew Dang. Andrew is a former Youth Leadership Council member and TU teen leader. He received the Youth Leadership Award at the 2019 TU Annual Meeting. We asked Andrew about his origins with conservation and TU. "My love for conservation grew from my…
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One less barrier to access
As the trees from the trail opened to a view of the water, I checked out the anglers already standing in the river. Against all common sense, I immediately assumed they knew more than me. I assumed they were slightly annoyed that I had come to crowd their spot. As I walked upstream to avoid getting too close, I peeked at their gear. Little by little,…
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Donate $10 through Orvis Giveback Days and help Embrace A Stream make fishing better
What does it take to plant 22,685 trees, restore nearly 60 miles of trout stream and reconnect 166 miles through dam and culvert removals? It takes you, Orvis... and just $10. From now through Sept. 24, through the Orvis Giveback Days, when you give $10 to TU's Embrace A Stream grant program you'll get a…
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Sept. 11: National Day of Service and Remembrance
Each year since 2009, Sept. 11 has marked a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance. On this day Americans across the country volunteer in their local communities in tribute to those lost and injured in the September 11, 2001 attacks, first responders, and the many of us who have since risen in service.…
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How to catch four cutthroat trout subspecies in one day
An angler uses one fly, drives 600 miles and completes the Utah Cutthroat Slam before the sun sets By Jeff Bringhurst Downtown Salt Lake City was quiet at 4:30 a.m. as we stood in front of a camera explaining our plan. The sun was just starting to illuminate the peaks of the Wastach Mountains. It…
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New face coverings designed to keep anglers safe during outbreak
Trout Unlimited this week unveiled its new double-lined face coverings designed to be worn by anglers who fish with and alongside others as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the nation. The coverings resemble cut-down face gaiters often worn for sun protection, and while they may certainly provide some ultraviolet relief, the face coverings are primarily designed to reduce…
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Trout Unlimited survey: Anglers worried about effects of climate change on trout
Increasing number of members supports steps to address climate impacts Nearly nine in 10 Trout Unlimited members acknowledge that climate change is happening, and three in four are worried about global warming, according to the third in a series of surveys conducted by TU's Climate Change Workgroup. The latest survey shows a steady uptick, with…