Search results for “great lakes”

Shop local with a TU Business member

Published in Community

We have somewhere over 400 great TU Business members. Check them out. Buy some gear. Book a trip. Buy a gift card. You’ll be glad you did, and so will the fish.

STREAM Kids family event, a model program

Published in Youth, Community, Fishing

Each year since 2016, Trout Unlimited offers a family-friendly outdoor event at our Annual Meeting. It’s a nice change of scenery from the all-indoor conference center presentations. Don’t get me wrong, I love the hospitality suite and NLC sessions as much as the next guy, but there’s something about getting your boots wet in a…

Are you keeping more secrets these days?

Published in Trout Talk, Featured

I think I’ve come full circle on the whole “secret fishing spot” argument. I’ve written three guidebooks over the years, with the intent of helping anglers enjoy the public lands resources here in Idaho and in nearby Yellowstone National Park. I also made a little money for the work, and I feel like I earned…

Voices from the River: Precious time

Published in Voices from the river

By Chris Hunt I’ve never been much of a public speaker. It’s just not my thing. But when my sister-in-law asked me to speak at my brother’s funeral … well, you don’t say ‘no’ to that. In truth, I sobbed my way through the eulogy—Brice was my little brother, and while I could handle the…

Sportsmen Commend Introduction of House Clean Water Bill

News for Immediate Release Contact: Katie McKalip, 406-240-9262, kmckalip@trcp.org Dawn Merritt, IWLA, 301-548-0150, ext. 220, dmerritt@iwla.org Erin Mooney, TU, 703-284-9408, emooney@tu.orgAileo Weinmann, NWF, 202-797-6801, weinmanna@nwf.org Sportsmen Commend Introduction of House Clean Water Bill New legislation would restore Clean Water Act protections, conserve fish and wildlife habitat and hunting and fishing opportunities WASHINGTON The nation’s leading…

Conservation Portfolio Analysis aids brook trout efforts in NE

Published in Uncategorized

By Keith Curley Brook trout are often looked at through the lens of decline, and with good reason – brook trout have been lost from many of their historical habitats. The Northeast, however, continues to be blessed with an abundance of brook trout habitat. According to TU’s Conservation Portfolio, Range-wide Assessment, and Focal Area assessment…

Hunters & Anglers Celebrate Temporary Oil and Gas Withdrawal in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains

The Sportsmen for the Rubies Coalition encourages strong collaboration as the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service seeks public input December 30, 2024  CONTACT: Zoe Bommarito, National Advocacy Communications Director, Trout Unlimited, zoe.bommarito@tu.org | 517-604-1844 (Elko, NV)—Today, Nevada hunters and anglers celebrate the Bureau of Land Management’s announcement of a two-year oil and gas…

TU’s free Mother’s Day promotion has expired

Thank you for your interest in joining Trout Unlimited! Our special Mother’s Day offer of a free membership has ended, but you can still become part of our great conservation community by joining online at the special introductory rate of just $20 or calling (800) 834-2419.

Reflecting on the Summer | TU Teens of Gallipolis

Published in Uncategorized

by Shannon Mayes Our summer started off with a bang on some brook trout streams in WV. The fish were mostly small, but plentiful. WV brook trout are absolutely beautiful fish! On June 27th eight students, four boys and four girls, along with four chaperones and myself left Gallipolis, Ohio to travel 9 hours, crossing…

Giving thanks

Published in Conservation

Seven years ago, I asked Marcia Woolman, the first woman to win the Ray Mortenson Award, the highest honor Trout Unlimited gives to a volunteer, what was most important for volunteers. Her response? “Chris, just say thank you.” Today, I begin every day thinking about Marcia’s counsel. How do you properly thank over 400 chapters…

Pescador on the Fly

Published in Uncategorized

One of the best things about my job – and there are a lot of best things – is working with young companies. These are businesses, often run by young entrepreneurs, who haven’t been on the fly fishing scene for very long. Don’t get me wrong, I love all our TU Business members. I love…