For generations, Alaska has been known as “the last frontier.” For anglers, it might be better known as the Salmon Frontier. Alaska is, simply put, the best of what’s left. It’s home to the largest salmon runs left in America and, in some cases, the world. Here, anglers share the rivers and streams with mighty
Notes from a first-year instructor and student at the Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy
By Meghan Barker While I spend the majority of my work time in front of a “Save Bristol Bay” booth, or talking with supportive Trout Unlimited members and leaders about the proposed Pebble Mine, the first Monday in June brought a different start to my work week. I loaded up my car with a tote of
House passes bill to cease Corps funding for Pebble permit
The House of Representatives took dramatic and much-needed action Wednesday, and voted 233-201 in support of a measure that, if passed by both chambers of Congress, would prohibit continued investment by the Army Corps of Engineers in processing the permit application for the proposed Pebble Mine in southwest Alaska. TU members and supporters were essential
Nearly 50 sport-fishing and tourism businesses ask Congress to defund Pebble review
On Monday, June 17, nearly 50 sport-fishing and recreation businesses from the Bristol Bay region submitted a letter to members of Congress urging them to vote ‘yes’ on the House Energy and Water Appropriations bill amendment that would defund the Army Corps of Engineers’ review of Pebble’s key permit application. Click here to tell your
Saying ‘no’ to Pebble: This one’s different
What makes Pebble different? Size, type and location.
Alaska: Get your cast on
Welcome casting champion, Maxine McCormick to the 49th state this summer.
Alaska service members can apply for fly-fishing trip
From August 13th to 16th we will host 12 veteran or active-duty members of our armed forces on a trip with Denali Fly Fishing Guides, a TU-endorsed business, in Cantwell, Alaska, to chase Arctic grayling and all their iridescent beauty.