Conserving, restoring and protecting trout and their coldwater streams and rivers
Aaron Snell & Ron Barge to Speak at Feb 19 OBTU meeting. Aaron will address conservation efforts on Michigan’s Coldwater River area and Ron will discuss the fishing opportunities.
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:
Train-the-Trainers Day Is Coming:
When: Saturday March 8
Where: Camp Sagawau Visitor Center classroom in Lemont
What’s Happening: Annual OBTU Youth Training preparation session held at the Camp Sagawau Visitor’s Center classroom in Lemont. It’s an opportunity to hear about 2025 plans & how best to get involved in your favorite programs:
-Trout in the Classroom
-Youth Fly Fishing Training Days
-Stream Girls, and
-Illinois Council Youth Camp
Stay tuned for details. About 20 to 30 OBTU members typically participate making it a great way to connect with colleagues.
OBTU is now in its 52nd year.
Summary of Upcoming Events:
Jan 23-26: IL Council of TU booth at the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel and Outdoor Expo at the Schaumburg Convention Center.
Feb 19: OBTU Chapter Meeting. Jay Allen, Head Guide and Owner, Muskegon River Inn
Mar 8: OBTU “Train-the-trainers” Day.
Mar 9: OBTU Table at the Earth Awareness Fair at the Frankfort Library.
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 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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