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Protecting the Methow River from mining moves forward
A bill that would protect lands in Okanogan County from mining is moving forward after a markup in today’s Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. The Methow Headwater Protections Act of 2017, S. 566, comes on the heels of a 20 year mineral withdrawal, cementing protections for an area known for it’s agriculture and…
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Bill to honor WWII Veteran and steelhead advocates advances
Sportsmen and women stand behind protections for North Umpqua Washington D.C. -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee marked up a bill that would protect more than 100,000 acres of habitat important to North Umpqua steelhead in Oregon. The Frank and Jeanne Moore Wild Steelhead Bill, S. 513, honors World War II Veteran, Frank…
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Short casts: Guides huddle in Montana, big bucks and bass
Unless you’re a mayfly nymph (living under a rock, get it?) you have heard some that we’ve had some action on environmental issues come out of Washington DC in recent weeks. These actions have, shall we say, led to some lively discussions. Arguing can be counter-productive, but discussion is usually a good thing. And that’s…
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The Clean Power Plan and your fishing
Order will impact hunting and fishing heritage for generations to come An executive order signed by President Trump yesterday will likely have far-reaching consequences for hunters and anglers as temperatures warm. The series of directives which went far beyond revoking the Clean Power Plan are designed to evaluate and in many cases, do away with…
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Short Casts: What did I catch and should I eat it?
A pacu found dead at a community fishing pond in southern Utah. Courtesy Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Fishing is all about surprises. Sometimes the surprise is not the fact the trip ended up without so much as a sniff at your fly or the big one that did not get away, but rather what…
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TU Business Spotlight: Lillard Fly Fishing Expeditions
Not long ago, I read that the average American kid spends about seven hours a day in front of a screen of some type, but only about seven minutes a day outside. As a parent and a grandparent, those numbers sent a chill through me. If kids aren’t outside, how can we expect them to…
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Short casts: Opening day, beer, growlers and conservation funding
Major League Baseball’s first pitches will start flying in less than a week. In generations past, another spring opener generated even more excitement among certain folks. The annual trout season opener was a major event. Trout openers have gradually faded away. Some states still have them -- such as Missouri, pictured above -- but many…
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