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Due to the rise in COVID cases, we have decided to cancel the 2022 WITU Banquet. We hope you see you in 2023!
We are pleased to announce that the 2022 Wisconsin TU Banquet will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2022.As most know, our annual banquet is the State Council's largest fundraiser,... [ READ MORE... ]
event BY mikek.trout ON October 27 - 0 COMMENTS
WITU Talking Trout Series - County Conservation and TU November 3
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Join us for another episode of Talking Trout on Wednesday, November 3 at 8:00 P.M. Central. We'll talk with Matt Krueger, Executive Director of WI Land and Water, about the importance of County Conservation work in Wisconsin.
Link To Register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sdu-... [ READ MORE... ]
blog BY mikek.trout ON October 5 - 0 COMMENTS
Living in the Golden Age of Trout 
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As a trout angler, Wisconsin has been pretty good to me. Trout populations are in good shape and our State has invested heavily in public access on our trout streams. You could say, we’re living in the golden age of trout here in Wisconsin.
Our state provides a variety of opportunities for all... [ READ MORE... ]
blog BY mikek.trout ON October 5 - 0 COMMENTS
Coulee Region Chapter hosts a memorable STREAM Girls Day 
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On Saturday, August 21, girls from across Southern Wisconsin came together at the West Fork of the Kickapoo River to learn about one of their home waters. Nine girls participated in the event, which was led by volunteers from the Coulee Region TU Chapter.
The West Fork Sports Club dried out from... [ READ MORE... ]
event BY mikek.trout ON September 30 - 0 COMMENTS
WITU Talking Trout Series - Driftless Restoration October 6
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Join us for our October edition of Talking Trout. We'll sit down with TU's Driftless Area Restoration Effort (TUDARE) Project Manager Jeff Hastings. Jeff has been working on watershed restoration in the Driftless for most of his career, and he'll share insights into past, present, and future... [ READ MORE... ]
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The Wisconsin State Council will hold our Fall State Council Meeting on Sat. Oct. 2nd in Westby, Wisconsin (just North of Viroqua).
We'll meet at 9:00 am to conduct the business of the Council. Chapters are encouraged to send 1 or 2 representatives to the meeting.
Location:
Borgens Cafe
109 S... [ READ MORE... ]
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Join us for another episode of our online "Talking Trout" series.
We'll be joined by Tracy Hames, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Wetlands Association.
We'll talk about what wetlands are, why they are important on the landscape, and how they positively impact trout streams.
Here's the link... [ READ MORE... ]
blog BY mikek.trout ON July 1 - 0 COMMENTS
Joint Finance Committee extends Stewardship Program, Cuts Easements 
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Joint Finance Committee Extends Stewardship 4 Years, Cuts Easements by $2 million
On Thursday, June 10, the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (“JFC”) voted to extend the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program for four years at $32 million per year. Wisconsin TU commends the Legislators... [ READ MORE... ]
blog BY mikek.trout ON July 1 - 0 COMMENTS
JFC Gives Boost to Future Dam Removal Projects 
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Representative Shannon Zimmerman (R-River Falls)
On Thursday, June 10, Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) approved an increase in the DNR’s Municipal Dam Safety Grant Program from $4 million to $10 million in the next biennium (2-years).
The JFC also voted to increase the maximum grant... [ READ MORE... ]
blog BY mikek.trout ON July 1 - 0 COMMENTS
The TU Fountain of Youth 
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The TU Fountain of Youth
As a father of two young daughters, the next generation is always on my mind. Neither of them show much interest in fly rods or fishing poles at the moment although the youngest surprises me from time to time.
They are both quite content wet wading, chasing minnows,... [ READ MORE... ]
