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Editors note: This week, hundreds of Montanans stood up for the Smith River. If you want to join the fight, go to smithriverwatch.org and click on “Get Information.” We will keep you up to date on the process and how you can help. Thanks for your support. *** I would like to remind the DEQ…
New national monument would permanently protect the region from uranium mining and conserve important fish and wildlife habitat
Salmon in the Snake River Basin must navigate eight major dams between the Pacific Ocean and Idaho.
Outfitters and retailers of fishing equipment announce their supportfor permanently protecting the water, habitat, and sporting valuesof the Sáttítla region in Northern California. ContactsSam Davidson, Policy Director, California Public Lands, Trout Unlimitedsam.davidson@tu.org; (831) 235-2542Redgie Collins, Director of Law and Policy, California Troutrcollins@caltrout.org; (415) 748-8755Joel Weltzien, California Chapter Coordinator, Backcountry Hunters & Anglersweltzien@backcountryhunters.org; (406) 925-3771 REDDING,…
By Abelino Fernandez Leger In fall of 2020, I worked with Trout Unlimited and Defenders of Wildlife and River Source — a small company specializing in watershed restoration, education and research in New Mexico — on a beaver habitat assessment survey in northern New Mexico. The project goal was to find rivers where beavers could be relocatedand where beavers could do the work…
By Chris Wood The Little Cacapon is a small river in West Virginia with a few awesome swimming holes. The river is part of the headwaters of the Potomac River which flows through the nation’s capitol. My family and I gather frogs, look for crawfish, rough-house, catch bluegill and rockbass, and generally enjoy each other’s…
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding supports projects in Washington State, California, Michigan, and Wisconsin
When asked if Oregon’s Clackamas River is his home water, Trout Unlimited’s Terry Turner chuckles and answers, “Well, it is certainly one of them.”
Wading while fly fishing is one of the more visceral experiences the craft offers. There’s something very primal about feeling cold trout water working its way around your legs—I’ve always felt that is makes me part of the river rather than just a visitor. But wading safely is important, and Orvis’ Tom Rosenbauer, in the…
Our friends over at Down River Equipment have you covered. They’ve compiled a comprehensive list of western rivers with links to not only the permitting websites but also with an associated application success graph.
Red’s Fly Shop is a complete outfitter, shipping products all over the world from their unique riverside location in the Yakima River Canyon. The history of Red’s dates back to 1932 when it was known as “The Lattice Inn”. Although reports are somewhat unsubstantiated, it is whispered that the Lattice Inn was not for the…
In the high deserts of Wyoming, habitat restoration work spans generations; providing kids an opportunity to get dirty and explore different career paths while building beaver dam analogs (BDA) on Muddy Creek. An important coldwater producer to the Colorado River Basin, Muddy Creek hosts native Colorado River cutthroat trout. Over-grazing, down cut banks, and drought…
April, particularly in the West, is a bona-fide shoulder month. Higher up, it’s still winter. In the valleys, spring is springing and water is rising. It’s a tough month for trout fishing, given the transition happening between winter and spring and all the trappings that come with it, both good and bad. Video of Trouts…
Bristol Bay The clear, cold rivers of the Bristol Bay region in southwest Alaska support some of the strongest remaining salmon runs in North America. These waters entice anglers, tourists and other outdoor enthusiasts from around the globe to view rare and majestic wildlife, marvel at an untouched landscape, and chase trophy rainbow trout and salmon. The region is under imminent threat…
Editor’s note: The TU Costa Five Rivers Native Odyssey team spent the summer traveling across America in search of native trout. This installment: Idaho. Public Land: Sawtooth National Forest The Sawtooth National Forest encompasses 2,110,408 acres largely in Idaho, but also partially in Utah. It is comprised of multiple terrain types including sagebrush steppe, spruce-fir…
04/15/2008 Orvis and Trout Unlimited to Work on Restoration Project in the Gallatin National Forest 04/15/2008 Contacts: Clint Sestrich: (406) 823-6985, Travis Morris: (406) 599-3356 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Orvis and Trout Unlimited to Work on Restoration Project in the Gallatin National Forest The Madison Gallatin Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU), Orvis and volunteers from the…
Contact: Nick Gann, Rocky Mountain Communications Director, Trout Unlimited – nick.gann@tu.org Trout Unlimited media resources: https://tu.org/about/media CHEYENNE, WY – Earlier today, Trout Unlimited (TU) launched a new film, “Lifeblood,” celebrating the collective work and partnerships needed to revitalize Muddy Creek, an important tributary of the Colorado River Basin located south of Rawlins, Wyoming. For decades,…
Casey working a hickory shad “Would you pick Larry Bird or Magic? Who is better Michael or LeBron? Would you take Russell Westbrook or Steph Curry?” For two hours, every few minutes, the questions came. Casey is 13, and a big kid. He hit a dinger in each of his last three baseball games. We…
Flowing from Manchester, Vt., to the Hudson River near Schuylerville, N.Y., the Battenkill is a historic river. It is a significant contributor to the surrounding economy – drawing fly-fishers, paddlers, and outdoor explorers from near and far. Additionally, several successful agricultural operations that enjoy the fruits of a highly productive and functioning watershed. To ensure the long-term stability of this amazing resource and economic driver,…