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Skills: The basics of catch and release fishing
Keeping a fish in the water is one of the simpliest ways to better its chances of surviving. Brett Prettyman photo. By Brett Prettyman Catch and release fishing does not always end with another angler experiencing the thrill of landing a fish you let go with good intentions. Some fish will perish after being caught…
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No traction for mining bill in Montana
The Montana House of Representatives took the side of the hard rock mining industry when they voted to table a common-sense bill, HB 593, recently. HB 593, introduced by Representative Nate McConnell (D-Missoula), would have required an independent audit of mining companies every 3 years. These audits would make sure the mining companies are following…
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Voices from the River: Dolly Alley
By Eric Booton It’s called Dolly Alley for a reason and we NEVER skip it. You’re not guaranteed to hook up, there are no guarantees in fishing, but if we are headed to the Kenai, you can guarantee that we are stopping at Dolly Alley. Among the rivers and streams that we frequent as anglers,…
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Video spotlight: Fly Fishing in Killer Whale Territory
The coastal rainforest of British Columbia is one of the most primal fly fishing destinations on earth. Featuring massive, glacial rivers, rocky coastlines, old-growth forests and abundant wildlife, this corner of North America is simply astounding. And it's captured quite nicely in the video below. This place is a bit south of Alaska's Tongass National…
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Great TU VSP Events in DC!
Our Trout Unlimited Veterans Service Partnership Advisory Committee gathered at the TU headquarters on Saturday to help move forward the work of bringing the full weight of TU’s 155,000 members and 400+ local chapters to deploy across the nation engaging and supporting local military and veteran families through angling and community. We are so grateful…
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Voices From the River: Shinrin-Yoku
Garza's Creek, a tributary to the Carmel River. By Sam Davidson I’ve always been more of a shower guy. I like the feel of running water. I will stew in a hot spring or steam bath once every few years. But clamber into an in-home bathtub for a soak? Maybe three times since I was…
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Utah asks Congress to support federal wildfire funding
Fighting fires is expensive and the U.S. Forest Service is responsible for the bulk of funding the growing number of fire events each year. Photo courtesy U.S. Forest Service By Andy Rasmussen Wildfires do more than consume forests and turn rivers black. Fighting fires is dangerous and expensive—amazingly expensive. Wildfire suppression eats up a significantly…