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Wrestling Invasives Along Whitford Creek

By Topf Wells  |  Workday Report 1: November 4, 2023 No complaints about weather for this work day. Temps started in the high 30s and climbed to the low 50s, clear skies and no wind. Our effort matched… Read More

Who Had the Better Day: SWTU or the Badgers?

By Topf Wells  |  Workday Report: December 2, 2023 Maybe the Badgers – beating #3 ranked Marquette is pretty good. Our last work day was pretty great, too, for lots of reasons: Turnout. On a day that started… Read More

An Amazing Learning Opportunity for Youths 12-14

Check out this structured three-session program designed to introduce 12–14-year-old youths to the art of fly fishing. Each session will include a balanced combination of casting practice and educational components, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the basics within… Read More

Join our Fox Valley Friends for their Cabin Fever Day

It’s always a great event and you can see the details in this image or visit https://foxvalleytu.org/.  

Fly-Fishing Alpine Lakes: How to Catch the ‘Dumbest’ Trout in the World

Dale Osthoff will share fishing stories, photos and tips at our Tuesday, November 14, Chapter Meeting Dale Osthoff is a guide and fly tyer with twenty years of fly-fishing experience. Based out of Madison, he specializes in active… Read More

SWTU Fly-tying Courses – 2024

Free of charge – Registration opens soon Trout Unlimited invites you to learn fly tying or im­prove your tying skills this winter. Experienced SWTU instructors will teach both beginning and intermediate level fly-tying courses in Fitchburg starting Wednesday… Read More

Women’s Fly Fishing Clinics: Registration now open

Please register now or share this with someone who may be interested. These fill up and we want our members to have an opportunity to take part in these groundbreaking clinics. (Check out the great story and pictures… Read More

A Big Day on Big Spring: Stream Team Report 1

By Topf Wells The DNR firm of Justin, Lloyd & Jarret convened with the Nohr Chapter and SWTU to begin the ecological transformation of Big Spring from the bridge at the big spring to the one at Pine… Read More

A Darn Near Perfect Workday: Stream Team Report 2

By Topf Wells SWTU members and allies worked together clearing and brush bundling along Hefty Creek. The creek’s brown trout and anglers will be happy with the result.

Dane County Offering Women’s Chainsaw Workshops

For the first time, Dane County is offering Women’s Chainsaw Workshops in November and December 2023. They will be hosting 3 rounds of 2-day courses for level 1 & 2 certifications. This course is free of charge and… Read More