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Matt Clifford Selected to Lead Trout Unlimited’s California Program

Clifford, a veteran TU staff member in California, will lead TU’s conservation programs in the state; former state director, Brian Johnson, to focus on water and climate initiatives   Contacts ARLINGTON, VA – Matt Clifford, a staff member in Trout Unlimited’s California program since 2013, has been named the California Director effective March 25th.  Brian Johnson,

Lewis & Clark River Passage Project

Renowned for their size, the Lewis and Clark River is still home to a remnant population of winter steelhead. But two perched and undersized culverts on private timber land blocked upstream and downstream passage for adult and juvenile native winter steelhead and coastal cutthroat trout to and from intact spawning habitat. One culvert was on

Forest Jobs and Recreation Act Testimony

On December 17, Chris Wood, the chief operating officer of Trout Unlimited, spoke before a senate subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in support of Senate Bill 1470, also known as the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act. Wood joined a diverse contingent of Montana residents who helped craft the ground-breaking proposal to conserve land and provide

Idaho Council Releases New Bull Trout Video

5/1/2001 Idaho Council Releases New Bull Trout Video Idaho Council Releases New Bull Trout Video Contact: 5/1/2001 — — Contact: David Scott, Executive Director, Idaho Council, Trout Unlimited: (208) 424-1251 Alan Moore, Western Communications Coordinator, Trout Unlimited: (503) 827-5700 x. 10 May 2, 2001Boise, IdahoTrout Unlimited’s Idaho Council has released “Bringing Back the Bulls,” a

Video spotlight: Middle Fork of the Salmon River

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Time for “an oldie, but a goodie.” Because it’s that time of year here in Idaho. The Middle Fork of the Salmon River has long been known as one of the best backcountry floats in the Lower 48, and for good reason. The dry-fly fishing for native cutthroats is unparalleled. The river is wild and

Fish northwest Montana with Wild Montana Anglers

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Martin City, Mont. Can you point to it on a map? Yeah, when Mark Fuller’s Wild Montana Anglers first joined as a TU Business member, I couldn’t either. It’s north of Kalispell and east of Columbia Falls, on the west slope of the Rockies. And it’s a wonderful place for the fly angler. Mark Fuller

Wild: Bill Templin and the South Fork Kings River

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Bill Templin and wild trout, SF Kings River. By Sam Davidson Almost twenty years ago, a man who had carried on a long term love affair with what must be one of the most underappreciated trout streams in the Sierra Nevada decided he was in a generous mood, and would form a group to share

2024 Western Regional Rendezvous DIY Fishing Guide

Fly-Fishing the Henry’s Fork While there are many spectacular trout fisheries within a short drive from Idaho Falls, it’s hard to argue that the Henry’s Fork isn’t the main attraction. Considered by some to be the best trout stream in the United States, the Henry’s Fork draws anglers from around the world year after year.

Fishing Big Sky Country with Garrett Munson from Montana Fishing Outfitters

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The folks at Montana Fishing Outfitters are the real deal. They’re committed to bringing you a great Montana fishing experience. What’s more, they’re committed to conservation. These guys are long-time members of the TU Team, and absolutely committed to protecting, reconnecting, restoring and sustaining fish and fishing on their home waters.

Michael Clark Named Director of Trout Unlimited's Western Water Project

11/21/2003 Michael Clark Named Director of Trout Unlimited’s Western Water Project Michael Clark Named Director of Trout Unlimited’s Western Water Project Contact: Michael Clark Director, Western Water Project Trout Unlimited 406.581.5748 11/21/2003 — Arlington, Va. — Longtime conservationist Michael Clark has been named as the director of Trout Unlimiteds Western Water Project. Clark, 58, will

Voices from the River: What makes a ‘trophy?’

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by Kirk Deeter I love catching big fish. How can you not? After all, size is the benchmark that is ingrained to matter most to many anglers. My mother doesn’t fish much, but when I call her to say I spent the day fishing, she always asks: “Did you catch any?” Question two… “How big?”

South Fork Eel River coho getting some help

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Construction phase, Jack of Hearts Creek Coho habitat restoration project The rarest species of salmon in California is getting some help in a legendary coastal river system, thanks to Trout Unlimited’s North Coast Coho Project (NCCP) and partners. Recently, the NCCP finished the construction phase of a major fish passage and water quality improvement project

‘A fair curve from a noble plan’

Published in Trout Talk, Boats

Need advice… “gonna build me a boat.” My whole life has been shaped by water. If I’m not on water… on a lake, or an ocean, or especially a river… riding the currents and such, I get downright cranky. I’m still like a baby that needs rocking. I also consider Guy Clark to be among the

Sportsmen cheer protections for Montana's North Fork of the Flathead River

Dec. 12, 2014 Contact: Corey Fisher (406) 546-2979 Chris Schustrom 406-260-1198 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sportsmen cheer protections for Montana’s North Fork of the Flathead River Bill withdraws 362,000 acres from mining, oil and gas drilling MISSOULA–A bill that protects the North Fork of the Flathead River in Montana from hard-rock mining and new oil and