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DARE to Make a Difference at our April 9 Chapter meeting

Peter Jonas, the newest member of TU DARE’s staff, will speak at our Tuesday, April 9, meeting to let us know what DARE is up to and how we can help. DARE stands for Drifltess Area Restoration Effort… Read More

Taste the Great Destinations

Serving up a mouthwatering presentation at our Tuesday, March 12 Meeting (this is rescheduled from the January meeting canceled due to snow) Ben Lubchansky will be presenting tips and tricks (and trips!) to bring gourmet elements to your… Read More

The Wyoming Cutthroat Slam – You Can Do It!

John Lyons shares photos, stories and tips at our Tuesday, February 13, Chapter Meeting John Lyons will talk about his July 2023 fly fishing trip to Wyoming where he and a fishing buddy pursued the “Wyoming Cutthroat Slam”… Read More

January 9, 2024, Chapter Meeting Canceled Due to Weather

Like the schools and many other organizations, we are putting safety first and cancelling our Tuesday, January 9, 2024 chapter meeting. We look forward to seeing everyone for our next meeting on Tuesday, February 13. Thank you and… Read More

Taste the Great Destinations

Ben Lubchansky

Serving up a mouthwatering presentation at our Tuesday, January 9 Meeting Ben Lubchansky will be presenting tips and tricks (and trips!) to bring gourmet elements to your destination angling and adventure trips. From planning and packing to improvising… Read More

Warm Thoughts and Big Fish at our December Meeting

Kyle Zempel shares a southern adventure on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Kyle Zempel, owner and chief guide of Black Earth Angling and a strong supporter of SWTU, will speak at our December 12 meeting. He will have just… Read More

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

What can you do to help native brook trout? Plenty!

Learn all about a “fishy” volunteer opportunity at our Tuesday, October 10, Chapter Meeting Melancthon Creek is one of the most important brook trout streams in our part of the Driftless Area. The Brookies have genetics that are… Read More

A Very Special Award and Guest

Our Tuesday, September 12, Chapter Meeting The summer Newscasts teased some big news to share at our September meeting. We can share now that the DNR is honoring SWTU with its External Partner Award. The external partner award… Read More

Have a great summer – See you this fall!

We’ll see you at our Tuesday, September 12, Chapter Meeting By Topf Wells Put September 12 on your calendar when we resume our meetings at Schwoegler’s Lanes.  We’ll have some surprising and excellent news about SWTU! At our… Read More