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New gear: Simms G3 camo waders
Good anglers consider every variable, particularly when they're stalking wary fish. I know that, when I'm on a spring creek casting carefully to rising trout in cold, clear water, I do my best limit my profile and carefully consider the color of clothing I wear— I usually go with muted earthton es, or, on bright,…
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Alaskans: Ignore the Fake “Facts.” It’s about our communities who depend on fish!
By: TU Alaska staff Opponents of Ballot Measure One have bankrolled a misinformation machine. What’s more, they have painted the measure as an end to all development and jobs in Alaska. It is an attempt to scare Alaskans into voting against their own jobs. The truth is, our salmon habitat creates jobs and we can’t…
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5th Annual TAPS TU VSP Montana Men’s Retreat a Success!
The 5th Annual TU's Veterans Service Partnership and TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, TAPS , Montana Men's Retreat was a success. Held at Parade Rest Guest Ranch, Parade Rest Ranch , on Grayling Creek near West Yellowstone, the event brought together nearly 40 men who have lost loved ones in military service. The TU…
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Public Lands Month photography contest
It's public lands month at Trout Unlimited. It's also photo/video contest time! During the month of September, post a picture or short video on Instagram featuring America’s public lands, use the hashtag #publiclandsmonth and tag @troutunlimited for a chance to win. Winners will be chosen at random each Saturday and we’ll be awarding our exclusive…
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Assessing flood damage in the Driftless Area
The view of West Fork downstream from Highway S bridge at Bloomingdale Road. Duke Welter Now that much of the high water from the recent heavy rains in the Driftless Area has receded, it's possible to assess the damage. Plenty of ink and pixels have been devoted to telling the human story of loss and…
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Out of sight, out of mine
By Randy Scholfield We are bouncing along in four-wheel drive vehicles, high in the Clear Creek watershed west of Denv er, overlooking beautiful forest vistas and steep hillsides laced with snowmelt creeks. We are here with a group of reporters to show them a dark secret hidden in this backcountry. It’s hiding in plain sight.…
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TU and TAPS team up to help survivors grieve
This week, for the fifth consecutive year, TU’s Veterans Service Partnership is partnering with Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors to host the TAPS Montana Men’s Retreat at Parade Rest Ranch located on Grayling Creek near West Yellowstone, Mont. For more than 20 years, TAPS has provided grief counseling and support for families who have lost…
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