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Principal Findings of Trout Unlimited's Review of the Proposed Plum Creek Native Fish Habitat Conservation Plan

3/17/2000 Principal Findings of Trout Unlimited’s Review of the Proposed Plum Creek Native Fish Habitat Conservation Plan Principal Findings of Trout Unlimited’s Review of the Proposed Plum Creek Native Fish Habitat Conservation Plan Contact: 3/17/2000 — — For more information, contact: Bruce Farling, executive director, Montana Trout Unlimited – 406/543-0054 Greg Munther, consulting fisheries biologist…

Take a child fishing and make a difference

Published in Voices from the river, Community, Fishing, Youth

By Mike Enos  The bobber began to twitch and then it submerged twice just before taking off in an arc across the glassy surface of the lake.    Just as her line, seemingly possessed by a supernatural force, started to move, the quiet was pierced by my 8-year old granddaughter’s high-pitched squeal of excitement.    Avery, whose attention had…

The Fly Fishing Show – Atlanta, GA

Published in Uncategorized

If you live in the Atlanta area and you love fly fishing, you really need to come on down to The Fly Fishing Show at the Infinite Energy Center. You’ll see a host of TU Businesses represented. You can try out the gear, check out some great fly fishing destinations and hang out with people…

Outdoor-inspired activities for families at home, from TU to you

Published in Community, Youth

Editor’s Note: In the spirit of conservation and community, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, and Trout Unlimited are joining together during these tough times to share youth-related resources and materials. We hope that many young anglers and hunters and their families are all still finding time and space to get outdoors and…

Cutthroat trout research project engages local elementary students in their home watershed

10/20/2008 Cutthroat trout research project engages local elementary students in their home watershed October 20th, 2008 Contact: Nelli Williams, Trout Unlimited Wyoming Coordinator 307-332-7700 x12 or nwilliams@tu.org WY Game and Fish Department, Lander Office 307.332.2688 CUTTHROAT TROUT RESEARCH PROJECT ENGAGES LOCAL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN THEIR HOME WATERSHED Dubois, Wyoming — This fall, Trout Unlimited, Wyoming…

Video Puts Words into Motion for Headwaters Program

Published in Uncategorized, Headwaters

Sometimes it is downright difficult to put something into words. Try as you might, you can’t take a personal experience and capture it in sentences or paragraphs. Language up and fails you, neglecting to convey, translate or relate. Such was my challenge as director of TU’s Headwaters Youth Program. Summer after summer, I’ve attended TU’s…

Women angling for conservation

Published in Community, Conservation, Fishing

A beautiful stretch of river in northern New Mexico. A group of women recently gathered in the forests of northern New Mexico to fish and explore conservation issues while thoroughly enjoying each other’s company. With abundant water and afternoon thunderstorms, the waters of the Rio de los Piños ran a bit turbid, but that didn’t…

Protecting Bristol Bay… This One is Personal

Published in Uncategorized, Conservation, Science, TROUT Magazine

By Chris Wood Last month’s release of the draft “environmental impact statement” to permit industrial-scale mining in Bristol Bay, Alaska, made me recall the first time I set eyes on that remarkable landscape nearly 12 years ago. Trout Unlimited was looking to expand our presence in Alaska, so I consulted Tim Bristol, a long-time Alaska…

Sportsmen applaud Inspector General report of Environmental Protection Agency conduct during Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment

Photo by Robert Glenn Ketchum January 13, 2016 Contact: Nelli Williams, Alaska Program Director, Trout Unlimited (907) 230-7121 or nwilliams@tu.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sportsmen applaud Inspector General report of Environmental Protection Agency conduct during Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment Report confirms fair and unbiased conduct by the U.S. EPA ANCHORAGE, AK Sportsmen and Bristol Bay business…

Snorkeling in frigid water, jumping jacks and a successful restoration project

Published in Restoration

Snorkeling is a relatively easy and cost-effective way to survey streams for trout populations estimates. This summer, TU’s Jacob Fetterman conducted his first surveys on a stretch of Camden Creek, a tributary to the Battenkill River, prior to a habitat restoration project. He will survey the same stretch next to estimate the impacts of the project.

Native Odyssey: Utah’s cutthroat slam

Published in Uncategorized, Travel

Bonneville cutthroat trout Editor’s note: TU’s Costa Five Rivers Native Odyssey team visited Utah recently on its trip across America. During our time in Utah, we sought four species of native cutthroat trout. Luckily for us, Utah has just the thing. The Utah Cutthroat Slam is a challenge that costs only $20 and is an…

Trout Unlimited Honors Louis Bacon and Trinchera Ranch with Conservation Achievement Award

Contact: Nick Gann, Rocky Mountain Communications Director, nick.gann@tu.org Trout Unlimited is proud to honor Louis Bacon and Trinchera Ranch as the recipients of the 2025 Western Division American Fisheries Society (WDAFS) Conservation Achievement Award. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to an organization that has made significant, lasting contributions to fisheries conservation across 13 Western U.S. states. Located…

The Whitewater

Published in Conservation, Advocacy, Fishing, Video spotlight

It’s that time of year again… the annual Fly Fishing Film Tour is likely coming to a theater near you, and the films’ trailers are out and about for general consumption. Here’s one, as an angler and a conservationist, that ought to capture your attention. From Off the Grid Studios, “The Whitewater” captures the passion…

Tip – Small Stream Fishing

Published in Fishing, Trout Talk, Trout Tips
A man casts into a small stream with many stones

If you haven’t already, now is the time to hit small creeks for great end-of-summer fishing. They don’t hold the biggest fish, but the fish are generally plentiful and beautiful. Plus, the waters are often cooler than bigger rivers, which is a quality to adhere to when temperatures rise.   Tom Rosenbauer, of Orvis fame, tells…

New England Fly Company

New England Fly Company was founded on a shared conviction: that fly fishing, at its best, is an expression of deep respect for wild fish, for the waters they inhabit, and for the craft that connects us to both. We believe that fly fishing is more than recreation. It’s stewardship. It’s observation. It’s lifelong learning.…

Council Strategic Planning

TU Council Strategic Planning Resources and Templates Strategic planning is a vital tool for TU councils in order to make a meaningful impact on watersheds and communities in your state. Strategic planning will helps your council to:– Clarify your council’s purpose and long-term goals.– Identify clear, achievable short-term goals and objectives.– Allocate resources effectively.– Align state and…