This invitation is a request from Matt Diebel via Dan Oele for help with a fishing clinic in memory and honor of Luke, his son. Matt has been a hydrologist with the DNR and Dane County with specialties… Read More
By Topf Wells Years ago when I started a serious exercise program the expert at UW Sports Medicine told me, if you’re sweating a lot while you work out, that’s a sign you’re in good health. The SWTU… Read More
By Topf Wells Carol Murphy would have enjoyed the work day in her honor (of course, one of Carol’s numerous good points was that she enjoyed all the work days). We worked hard, accomplished much, had fun, and… Read More
Last year saw the return of the Meicher Madness Auction – one of SWTU’s most fun and profitable events that got held up by COVID for a few years. After raising more than $4,000 least year, we’re doing… Read More
Last year, we were excited to share news of trout in the Upper Yahara and our partnership to support DeForest’s larger effort to protect, improve and provide better access to the Upper Yahara. The DNR surveyed the Upper… Read More
All sawyers at our Workdays need to at least complete Level 1 Chainsaw Training. It’s a requirement for doing chainsaw work in any park and helps to ensure a vital level of expertise and safety. This fall, Dane… Read More
By Dyan Lesnik Vets on the Fly activities are free for all Vets and their family members. All equipment is provided so just show up for their events for socialization and fishing fun. Learn more at their Facebook… Read More
By Topf Wells Are Trout in Black Earth Creek? Of course they are, although sometimes I wonder with my lack of success. See for yourself on Tuesday, July 29, at about 2 PM at Zander Park in Cross… Read More
Last year saw the return of the Meicher Madness Auction – one of SWTU’s most fun and profitable events that got held up by COVID for a few years. After raising more than $4,000 least year, we’re doing… Read More
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Posted: October 7, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Luke’s Learn to Fish Clinic – Sunday, October 12
This invitation is a request from Matt Diebel via Dan Oele for help with a fishing clinic in memory and honor of Luke, his son. Matt has been a hydrologist with the DNR and Dane County with specialties… Read More
SWTU Members Are In Good Health
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Posted: October 7, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells Years ago when I started a serious exercise program the expert at UW Sports Medicine told me, if you’re sweating a lot while you work out, that’s a sign you’re in good health. The SWTU… Read More
A TU Halloween Maze
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Posted: October 7, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Topf Wells Carol Murphy would have enjoyed the work day in her honor (of course, one of Carol’s numerous good points was that she enjoyed all the work days). We worked hard, accomplished much, had fun, and… Read More
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Last Updated: September 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Meicher Madness Auction at the September 9 Membership Meeting
Last year saw the return of the Meicher Madness Auction – one of SWTU’s most fun and profitable events that got held up by COVID for a few years. After raising more than $4,000 least year, we’re doing… Read More
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Posted: September 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
DeForest Riverfest – Fun and learning along the Upper Yahara
Last year, we were excited to share news of trout in the Upper Yahara and our partnership to support DeForest’s larger effort to protect, improve and provide better access to the Upper Yahara. The DNR surveyed the Upper… Read More
Stream Team Workdays: Tentative Dates for Fall 2025
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Last Updated: September 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
By Jim Hess, Conservation Chair
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Posted: September 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Chainsaw Training Classes – Fall 2025
All sawyers at our Workdays need to at least complete Level 1 Chainsaw Training. It’s a requirement for doing chainsaw work in any park and helps to ensure a vital level of expertise and safety. This fall, Dane… Read More
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Posted: August 31, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Vets on the Fly Activities
By Dyan Lesnik Vets on the Fly activities are free for all Vets and their family members. All equipment is provided so just show up for their events for socialization and fishing fun. Learn more at their Facebook… Read More
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Posted: July 2, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Fishy Summer Fun!
By Topf Wells Are Trout in Black Earth Creek? Of course they are, although sometimes I wonder with my lack of success. See for yourself on Tuesday, July 29, at about 2 PM at Zander Park in Cross… Read More
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Posted: June 30, 2025 by Drew Kasel
Meicher Madness Auction again set for September 9 Membership Meeting
Last year saw the return of the Meicher Madness Auction – one of SWTU’s most fun and profitable events that got held up by COVID for a few years. After raising more than $4,000 least year, we’re doing… Read More
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