Trout Unlimited Archives

Why this blogger is not renewing his Trout Unlimited membership

November 1, 2019

Why should someone who has devoted a fair portion of his life to coldwater conservation for the past 44 years be “forgiven” for fishing with lures? Most TU members don’t understand this concept. To them, it is all about what they view as a “greater calling” — fly-fishing. And this blogger has had enough.

Trout Unlimited chapter hosts women’s conservation and fly-fishing day

June 18, 2019

Tyler Frantz

Event held on Clarks Creek in Dauphin County.

School of fish: Ohio school kids embrace Trout in the Classroom program

May 13, 2019

Associated Press

“They are getting a solid education and understanding of how these fish go through their early life cycle, how important the aquatic environment is to the survival of the trout, and the overall biology of trout habitat.”

Yellowstone biologists finally making headway against invasive lake trout

April 15, 2019

Associated Press

Twenty-four years of gillnetting operations are starting to turn the tide with a reduction of lake trout numbers.

Wisconsin conservation groups join forces on wetland protection

December 4, 2018

Tim Eisele

Six state conservation groups create new group called Sportsmen for Wetlands.

Study: Recreation on U.S. land generates billions for western states

October 3, 2018

Associated Press

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — A new study from several wildlife-related groups has found that recreation on U.S. land administered by the Bureau of Land Management land contributes billions of dollars to western states’ economies. The study by Southwick Associates was done on behalf of The Pew Charitable Trusts, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Wildlife Management Institute, Trout Unlimited, Archery Trade Association…

What happens to fish when streams flood?

July 26, 2018

Tyler Frantz

On the heels of catching a huge trout, blogger ponders flooding.

Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited to restore wild trout stream in Lebanon County

June 14, 2018

Tyler Frantz

Not only will the trout benefit, but also the watershed in its entirety, including the anglers who call it home.

Scientists hope bug experiment fattens Colorado River fish

May 2, 2018

Associated Press

The hope is that a monthslong experiment to release low, steady flows of water from Glen Canyon Dam will give the eggs that bugs lay just below the water’s surface a better chance at survival, giving fish better opportunities to feed, bulk up.

Vermont group looks to lower brook trout catch limit

April 18, 2018

Associated Press

Vermont chapter of Trout Unlimited wants the state to reduce the fish’s catch limit from 12 a day to six.

Wisconsin conservation groups join forces to raise awareness of legislation that could threaten state wetlands

February 13, 2018

Tim Eisele

Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, the Conservation Congress, Wisconsin Trappers Association, Wisconsin Waterfowl Association, and Pheasants Forever issued a joint press alert.

Pennsylvania outdoorsmen are among state’s most generous citizens

January 23, 2018

Tyler Frantz

I had a unique request from a friend at church last week. A middle-aged woman came to me explaining that she and her husband wanted to donate their holiday bonuses to charity, as they regularly do. This year, however, they wanted to support causes that reflected the interests of their two adult children. For their daughter, who works with children…

New TU short film casts light on Pennsylvania’s wild trout streams

November 8, 2017

Tyler Frantz

Trout Unlimited hopes “86,000 Miles of Streams” will raise awareness and encourage action in support of coldwater conservation amid ongoing natural resource developments.

Museum exhibit tells of Trout Unlimited founding in Michigan

October 2, 2017

Associated Press

Describes how Trout Unlimited’s efforts on the Au Sable River inspired public-private teamwork around the world to protect rivers and fish populations.

Anglers, hunters, conservationists: Speak up NOW for clean water

August 4, 2017

Rob Drieslein

U.S. citizens have until August 28 to comment on Trump administration’s efforts to repeal Clean Water Rule.

In rural Minnesota, taking the buffer conversation into the field (video)

May 5, 2017

Brian Peterson

Outdoors advocates, conservationists, a landowner and a politician gather in a rural setting, voice concerns over Minnesota Legislature’s recent handling of buffers.

Banquet season a chance for sportsmen and women to support the cause

April 7, 2017

Dan Ladd

Often organized by a handful of dedicated volunteers, these banquets raise money not only for the organization itself, but often to support funding for local programs and projects.