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Pebble ‘Impact Statement’ lacking true impact
We are officially half way through the Army Corps of Engineers’ 90-day public comment period on the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Pebble Mine and it is clear that Alaskans are not impressed. Over the past several weeks I have witnessed firsthand the monumental opposition to the proposed Pebble Mine and truthful outrage…
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Shocking the Eagle
Call me Kristoff, like the animated ice harvester of Arendelle best known for “riding across the fjord like a valiant, pungent reindeer king” to save the blustery day in the famous final scene of the fictitious film, “Frozen.” The real-world “fjord” on this frosty 24-degree morning in the rustic but comparably quaint hamlet of Minturn, Colo., is actually…
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Hope in the heart of the city
It was humid and drizzly—the warmest day of the year so far, but nothing could contain the excitement of these kids. “Are you excited to go fishing,” I asked a young boy named, Derrick. His smile was all the answer needed. More than 40 inner city kids met this past weekend at the Winans Meadow…
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In the Heart of the Rockies
Climate change is a reality for sportsmen and women in the West. In fact, they may have noticed its intricacies more than most--spending time outside on a seasonal basis is a sure-fire way to notice trends and changes. https://vimeo.com/328338288 And they're raising the alarm. The film above by Conservation Hawks, a non-profit that communicates the…
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Yellowstone to update anglers on native trout plan
The Yellowstone River flows through the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Yellowstone National Park. If you live near Yellowstone National Park and want to learn more about the park's fishing opportunities, and its ongoing efforts to restore native trout and grayling in park waters, you'll soon have a chance to meet directly with Park…
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When I go gear
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] TU's Corey Fisher with a beast from one of Oregon's fabled steelhead waters, the Umpqua. His casting rod sat in its holder mounted to the side of the boat. At the end of 35 feet of 12-pound monofilament, his metallic pink Mag-Lip plug wiggled back and forth near…
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“Fish or Die” series highlights adventures of fishing the world
Crocodiles, cobras and the drug cartel are not common visitors to fishing camps — unless you are Thad Robison and other members of the “Fish or Die” team. Chris Owens, Brian Jill, Jay Johnson and Robison have explored the planet looking for unique fish, remote country and epic adventures in front of cameras for 15…