Congress needs to act on climate change to protect fishing, outdoor economy
As I drove down to the river access, I couldn’t help but notice the expanse of sun-bleached stones signifying lower-than-usual flows.
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Why this trout angler likes wind farms
By Paul Doscher I’ll admit it. I was what some call an environmentalist (I prefer conservationist) before I was a TU member. Of course, I had angling in my history, but that was back when my father would wake me up at 5 a.m. on summer mornings so we could go out and catch our…
Why this trout angler likes wind farms
By Paul Doscher I’ll admit it. I was what some call an environmentalist (I prefer conservationist) before I was a TU member. Of course, I had angling in my history, but that was back when my father would wake me up at 5 a.m. on summer mornings so we could go out and catch our…
Gear test: Solve the mystery bird call with Song Sleuth
Identifying that mystery bird call is only a recording away with a new app. Courtesy photo. By Brett Prettyman There are few things that can distract me while fishing. I tend to tune everything out except the sounds of the water and wildlife. Watching certain species of birds flying erratically over the river has tipped…
Panfish … for the pan
Across the country, the panfish bite is on. Or it’s about to be on, depending on where you live. And don’t be shy. Take your limit. Especially of the small ones. Panfish, like bluegill, bream, pumpkinseed and almost all varieties of sunfish are prone to overpopulating and stunting in a lot of lakes and ponds.…
A 133-mile river cleanup? That’s the longtime goal for “Sweep the South Branch”
Stream cleanups are a great way for Trout Unlimited to engage with communities. Every year TU members and supporters connect on hundreds of rivers for events that make streams healthier and prettier. Most of the events last a few hours and produce plenty of trash, from tires to plastic grocery bags to those ubiquitous single-use plastic drink bottles. When TU staffer Jeff Kresch…
Arizona Trout Unlimited Members On Front-Lines Of Endangered Trout Reintroduction
9/29/1999 Arizona Trout Unlimited Members On Front-Lines Of Endangered Trout Reintroduction Arizona Trout Unlimited Members On Front-Lines Of Endangered Trout Reintroduction Local Members Donate $2,000 for Airlift of Fish Contact: 9/29/1999 — — Arizona’s once prolific Gila (He-la) trout will return to their former home on Wednesday thanks to the leadership, financial assistance and manpower…
Champion of native trout conservation, groundbreaking leader honored by Trout Unlimited
July 26, 2022 Contacts: Mark Taylor, Trout Unlimited Eastern Communications Director, 540-353-3556, mark.taylor@tu.org Beverly Smith, Trout Unlimited VP of Volunteer Operations, beverly.smith@tu.org Jeff Yates, Trout Unlimited Director of Volunteer Operations, jyates@tu.org PORTLAND, Maine — A groundbreaking stream champion from New Jersey and a longtime native trout defender from Arizona have been awarded Trout Unlimited’s highest…
Mapping Alaska’s Steelhead Habitat
A visual update on our work to secure protections for steelhead in southeast Alaska.
Instagram Live with Dan Gigone from Sweetwater Fly Shop in Livingston, Mont.
The Yellowstone – longest undammed river in America. The very heart of the West. And you can fish it! Join me tomorrow at 2 PM MDT on Instagram Live @troutunlimited when we talk with Dan Gigone from Sweetwater Fly Shop in Livingston, MT.
Voices from the River: Go East, Young Man
Fish like this stout wild Pennsylvania brown trout have helped TU staffer Chad Chorney’s transition from the West to the East. By R. Chad Chorney “What? You’re moving from Idaho to Pennsylvania? Why would you ever do that?” I can’t tell you how many times I received that reaction from friends and colleagues when I…
Guess the runoff, win a prize (sort of)
Oh brother… the Snake River has apparently R-U-N-N-O-F-F. Well, most of us won’t complain if we have to play the waiting game one way or another. Guess the date that the river clears enough to fish with a dry fly, and you win… a cutthroat trout! Some folks are saying Aug. 1 is the reasonable…
TU and National Parks Conservation Association call for modernizing oil and gas leasing
Millions of Americans are spending more time exploring the waters we fish, the national parks we enjoy and wild places near and far. The benefits of these activities are numerous and they breathe life into the many local economies that depend on booming outdoor recreation — this year more so than ever. At the same…
Deer stew, fishing, and giving thanks
By Shannon Mayes This Fall was quite busy for the TU Teens of Gallipolis. Our new members join in early October, and we now have 41 students participating in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. This year, we are learning about conservation and basic casting skills. Students have started projects featuring different aspects of fly fishing…
Southline Industries USA’s commitment to Bristol Bay
Southline Industries USA is helping you restock your “No Pebble mine” apparel while giving back to our efforts to permanently protect Bristol Bay. 50% of proceeds from apparel is being donated to Trout Unlimited’s Save Bristol Bay efforts.
Video of the Week – A River’s Reckoning
Watch A River’s Reckoning to see how the Bruchez family, along with so many agricultural producers across the West, are demonstrating that healthy rivers and working lands can go hand in hand.
Sportsmen Prepare to Defend Hunting and Fishing Opportunities from Sweeping National Monuments Review
News for Immediate ReleaseApril 26, 2017Contact: Katie McKalip, BHA, 406-240-9262, mckalip@backcountryhunters.orgJudith Kohler, NWF, 720-315-0855, kohler@nwf.orgBrett Prettyman, TU, 801-209-5320, bprettyman@tu.orgBen Bulis, AFFTA, 406-580-6887, ben@affta.com Sportsmen Prepare to Defend Hunting and Fishing Opportunitiesfrom Sweeping National Monuments Review Executive order directing review of dozens of monuments could threaten sportsmen’s access and fish and wildlife habitat WASHINGTON National fishing…
Bipartisan Win for Abandoned Mine Cleanup
Good Samaritan legislation advances key Senate committee with unanimous consent
Great Lakes guide to stopping aquatic hitchhikers
By following a few simple steps, anglers can do their part to slow the spread of invasives We know anglers are inundated with information about preventing the spread of things that threaten our freshwater resources. In the Great Lakes, we are distressed by the risk posed by New Zealand Mud Snails (NZMS) and Didymo (recently…
Lahontan cutthroat a poster child for modeling extinction risk
Researchers work to gather data on Lahontan cutthroat trout. Jason Barnes/Trout Unlimited Determining the conservation needs of at-risk wildlife species is complicated business. Federal and state wildlife agencies—and their partners — need to assess the unique characteristics of different populations to understand the conservation needs of a given species. They typically ask questions like: “Which…