Conserving, restoring and protecting trout and their coldwater streams and rivers
OBTU’s 2025 Annual Fundraising Appeal is Underway.
Visit OBTU’s 2025 Donation Page to review OBTU Conservation & Education spending plans and to donate online or by mail:
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:
Stream Girl 2025 Dates are scheduled:
Button Links to Stream Girl Details—A great opportunity for young ladies aged 11-14.
OBTU is now in its 52nd year.
Summary of Upcoming Events:
NOTE: As in past years, OBTU takes a break from monthly membership meetings during June, July and August. Join us on Wednesday, Sept 17 for the fall season opener.
July 12: Youth Fly Fishing Training Session #3.
July 20-25: Illinois Council Youth Conservation & Fly Fishing Camp based on Michigan’s Au Sable River, the founding place of Trout Unlimited.
Aug 9: Youth Fly Fishing Training Session #4.
Sept 6: Youth Fly Fishing Training Session #5.
Sept 17: OBTU Chapter Meeting. Speaker to be determined.
Sept 27-29: OBTU Chapter fishing outing in the Wisconsin Driftless at Nature Nooks Retreat
Oct 15: OBTU Chapter Meeting. Speaker to be determined.
Nov 6-9: OBTU Chapter Steelhead Fishing Outing with guide Jay Allen on the Muskegon River near Newaygo, Michigan.
Nov 19: OBTU Chapter Meeting. Speaker to be determined.
Dec 10: OBTU Holiday Party at Venuti’s Italian Restaurant & Banquet Hall including a full buffet dinner with a cash bar.
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