Conserving, restoring and protecting trout and their coldwater streams and rivers
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:
Show Season is Here:
Chicagoland Fishing Expo at Schaumburg Convention Center: Visit Illinois Council of TU booth Jan 22-25. Link: https://chicagoland.sportshows.com/
Tinley Park Fishing, Travel and Outdoor Expo at Tinley Park Convention Center: Visit the OBTU Booth Feb 13-15. Link: https://tinleyfishexpo.com/
OBTU is now in its 52nd year.
Summary of Upcoming Events:
Jan 21: OBTU Chapter Meeting. This is the annual meeting including Board Member elections. Speaker: Jake Lemon, TU Eastern Angler Science Coordinator to speak about: “TU Coaster Brook Trout Initiative”.
Jan 22-25: Chicagoland Fishing Expo at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Stop by & visit the IL Council of Trout Unlimited Booth
Feb 13-15: Tinley Park Fishing Expo at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Stop by & visit the OBTU booth.
Feb 18: OBTU Chapter Meeting. Speaker: Jake Marthaler, SE Michigan Multi-species Fly Fishing Guide.
Feb 25-26: Driftless Symposium, La Cross, WI.
March: Date TBD. Train-the-Trainers-Day. Orientation for those interested in volunteering for OBTU Youth & Adult Education programs during 2026.
Mar 18: OBTU Chapter Meeting. Speaker TBD
Mar 22: Earth Awareness Fair at the Frankfort, IL Library. OBTU will host a table at the Fair.
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