Conserving, restoring and protecting trout and their coldwater streams and rivers
OBTU Fishing Outing based in Viroqua, Wisconsin will take place April 11-13. Book your own lodging and travel on your own schedule. Join OBTU for group dinner. If desired, collaborate on fishing plans with others. Register your plan to attend with Ken Krueger : [email protected].
Link to Calendar for Details!
2023 SILVER TROUT AWARD RECIPIENT
Chris Wood, TU Chief Executive Officer, presented the Silver Trout Award to OBTU at the National Meeting recognizing OBTU as among the highest performing of TU’s approximately 400 chapters:
Wet Bug Lessons in OBTU Trout-in-the-Classroom Schools are coming: April 7-11.
OBTU brings live aquatic bugs into the classroom for close examination and study by the students. This event is very popular among the students and their teachers. It is also a highly rewarding experience for OBTU volunteers. Its a blast!
If you are interested in volunteering to assist with mentoring of students, please contact Marvin Strauch: [email protected]
OBTU is now in its 52nd year.
Summary of Upcoming Events:
Mar 19: OBTU Chapter Meeting. Aaron Snell, owner of Streamside Ecological Services, and a member of the Schrems West Michigan Chapter, will speak regarding ongoing activities and progress on the Michigan’s Coldwater River where OBTU has participated in conservation efforts for many years. Ron Barge will speak on Coldwater River fishing opportunities.
Apr 5: DuPage River “Adopt-a-Stream” cleanup at Pioneer Park, Naperville
Apr 7-11: Wet Bug Classes in OBTU Trout-in-the Classroom Schools
Apr 11-13: Wisconsin Driftless Fishing Outing, Viroqua Wisconsin
Apr 12: Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup, Viroqua Wisconsin
Apr 16: OBTU Chapter Meeting. Dale Bowman, Outdoors Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times Speaker to speak.
Apr 17: Kane County Fly Tying, St. Charles, IL
Apr 24: Kane County Fly Tying, St. Charles, IL
Apr 26 SEWTU Workday, Tichigan Creek, WI
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