“Fighting for Public Lands and Public Access”
Over 40 years of public service and involvement in Trout Unlimited, Dan Wisniewski has consistently led efforts to preserve and protect special places and the public’s access to them. Those efforts had impact at the local level in both northern Wisconsin and in Dane County, as well as at across the state of Wisconsin and even in national issues involving our organization.
For this service, WI TU will honor Dan in February with a Lifetime Achievement Award. (the second of these to ever be given out) Read More
Fly Tying Courses – 2020: Last chance to register!
Last Updated: January 19, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Trout Unlimited invites you to learn fly tying or improve your fly tying skills this winter. Experienced SWTU instructors will teach both beginning level and intermediate level fly tying courses in Fitchburg beginning January 15, 2020. Classes consist of instructor-led demonstrations and hands-on tutorials. The courses are completely free of charge, and all materials needed in class are provided. You need only supply the tools and thread, a list of which is available at https://www.swtu.org/learn/flytying/flytying-classes/. Read More
Help out Project Green Teen
Last Updated: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Giving some great kids a special taste of the outdoors
Each year, SWTU is proud to partner with the Project Green Teen program at Madison’s Shabazz High School to introduce them to our sport and a special slice of the great outdoors. Mark your calendar for these events and consider spending some time at your vice this winter spinning up some flies for these kids. Read More
Posted: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Wisconsin Trout Unlimited Banquet to honor two from SWTU
Saturday, February 1, 2020 in Oshkosh
Dan Wisniewski and Mary Ann Doll, current SWTU Vice President, will be honored by our state council in February. You can attend and help celebrate these two amazing people! Get your tickets ($35) online or by contacting Amy Klusmeier at president@swtu.org. Also check out the event’s Facebook page. Read More
Posted: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Dan Wisniewski to receive WI TU Lifetime Achievement Award
“Fighting for Public Lands and Public Access”
For this service, WI TU will honor Dan in February with a Lifetime Achievement Award. (the second of these to ever be given out) Read More
Posted: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Attend the Badger Fly Fishers Spring Opener on Saturday, February 8
This is one of SWTU’s most important partner organizations, and their big all-day event is Saturday, February 8, 2019, at American Family Insurance – the same place as our Icebreaker.
Bob Clouser (!) will be their guest speaker and they also have great activities, prizes, vendors, etc. Learn more at their website and please plan to attend.
Last Updated: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Flies needed for Youth and Women’s Programs
‘‘Tis the season for tying”. Our chapter ties flies for both the PGT Youth Program and the Women’s clinics. Please give your donations to Dave Fowler dkfowler82@gmail.com (608) 513-0681. The flies don’t need to be fancy … your expertise in offering both groups a beginners set of flies (they all get a fly box too!) is greatly appreciated!
Posted: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Make a difference and some new friends – step up for SWTU
Our volunteers make a huge difference for our members, our resource and our community. We are looking for people to step up and serve as:
We’ll have elections in April for the last three items. If questions or interested, reach out to Amy Klusmeier at president@swtu.org
Posted: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Learn what your Board’s been up to
Minutes from SWTU Board of Director meetings are now available for viewing in this Google Drive. They’ll keep being added after they’re approved. If you have questions on what you read in them, reach out to one of the Board members listed on the last page of each newsletter.
Posted: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
Tenkara fishing instructor needed in Stoughton
The Stoughton Recreation Department offers a youth class on Tenkara fishing – they have equipment, location and a means to promote it … but no instructor. Likely a four week, 1 hour class and could be flexible to fit the instructor’s schedule. Classes are for kids aged 10 to 14 and they typically have 4 to 6 participants. If you’d like to help them out, contact Tony King, Recreation Supervisor – City of Stoughton, at tking@ci.stoughton.wi.us or 608-646-0432.
Last Updated: January 2, 2020 by Drew Kasel Leave a Comment
New Members – January 2020
We’re pleased to announce the addition of the following new members to our ranks! Read More
Recent Posts
Categories
Partners