By Topf Wells
Dan Oele, our superb DNR Fish Biologist for Dane, Green, and Rock Counties, has had a pretty darn wonderful July. He and his wonderful wife Jessica welcomed their daughter, Harper, into this world in early July. Harper, Jessica, and Dan are doing well. Not quite as important but pretty darn cool is Dan securing another easement on local trout water. The Severson easement on Sawmill Creek on Hay Hollow Road is now open for fishing. The DNR signs signifying the exact location and boundaries of the easement will be up shortly. Dan also has furnished a map of the easement. Read More
Cinnamon Fur Ant
Last Updated: July 26, 2021 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
The next time you’re near a trout stream, look closely among the ground cover and leaf litter. You’ll be astonished by the number and variety of ants. Read More
Landowner Outreach Produces Another Easement!
Last Updated: July 26, 2021 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
By Topf Wells
Dan Oele, our superb DNR Fish Biologist for Dane, Green, and Rock Counties, has had a pretty darn wonderful July. He and his wonderful wife Jessica welcomed their daughter, Harper, into this world in early July. Harper, Jessica, and Dan are doing well. Not quite as important but pretty darn cool is Dan securing another easement on local trout water. The Severson easement on Sawmill Creek on Hay Hollow Road is now open for fishing. The DNR signs signifying the exact location and boundaries of the easement will be up shortly. Dan also has furnished a map of the easement. Read More
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New Members – July 2021
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Last Updated: July 26, 2021 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Teen Essay Contest to Inspire & Win Gear!
This summer, Trout Unlimited wants to hear from any young person ages 12-18 why public spaces and lands are important to them. Judges will choose three winners from two categories: 8th grade to 10th grade & 11th and 12th grade. Entrants get the chance to win a new Temple Fork Outfitters AXIOM II flyrod and reel plus their winning essay will be published in Trout Magazine. There are also prizes for second and third place winners. The deadline to submit is September 1, 2021. Visit www.tu.org/teen-essays for the essay prompt, contest rules and more.
Posted: July 26, 2021 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Mark Your Calendars – TUDARE Bus Tour Coming to Madison Area
Details are still fairly slight, but mark October 12 on your calendar for the TUDARE bus tour of restoration sites on nearby streams. It’s always an informative and interesting ride, and we’ll share more news as we have it. (This is the same date as our October meeting, but the two will not overlap.)
Newscasts – May 2021
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This issue has lots of great information, including:
Marabou Muddler
Posted: May 20, 2021 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
by Rusty Dunn
The Pyramids of Giza. The Colosseum of Rome. The Taj Mahal of India. All are among the world’s great cultural monuments. They are landmarks of human achievement. If you’d like to visit a landmark of fly fishing achievement, just walk in the door at 209 West Park Street, Livingston, Montana and look around. You’ll be in Dan Bailey’s Fly Shop, where the “Wall of Fame” is an awe-inspiring monument to the culture of western trout fishing. The wall chroncles prosperous times in the mid-20th century when it was OK – even encouraged – to whack a four pound trout solely for the purpose of public admiration. Dan Bailey’s Wall of Fame is a shrine to western fly fishing, a required stop on pilgrimages to trout country, and a vivid reminder of “the good old days”. Read More
Posted: May 19, 2021 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Pecatonica River Workday – Saturday, May 22
Saturday, May 22, 2021
Kessnick’s Easement on the East Branch Pecatonica River
Iowa County Rd K, 1 mile south of Barneveld
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Who’s got workdays? We’ve got workdays!
Last Updated: July 27, 2021 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Event reports and photos – many thanks to all who turned out
Read more and view pictures of three tremendous events. From tree planting to chain sawing to a unique tug-of-war … see how SWTU and its members are making a difference! Read More
More Stream Restoration Thanks to State TU’s Friends Grant Program
Last Updated: May 19, 2021 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
By Topf Wells
Stop the presses! As the newsletter was in its final stage, the State Council’s Friends Grant program informed SWTU that we are receiving the $2,000 grant request for a major restoration on Hefty Creek in Green County this summer. With our cash match and a very generous member donation for a stream restoration project, SWTU will contribute $14,000 to the DNR’s project. This means that a very large, three phase restoration will – weather permitting – be completed this year. Read More
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