Charlie and I attended the 5Rivers UGA meeting last Wednesday where Conner Reynolds (UCCTU President), Danny Jackson (Oconee River President) and Jay Shelton (5Rivers UGA Faculty Sponsor) gave us an overview of what they would like to accomplish with this project. UCCTU, ORTU, and 5RIVERS UGA are our leaders – BUT THIS IS OUR EMBRACE-A-STREAM […]
Category: Announcements
Donate to Help Support the Georgia TU Project on the Chattahoochee River
1 week, November 4th-10th. For every $1 you donate, Orvis and Trout Unlimited will match that at 50%. Go Here: Support the Local TU Project on the Chattahoochee River Regardless if you float, fish, or recreate on the Chattahoochee, it’s where Metro Atlanta gets 75% of it’s drinking water. This is your opportunity to give […]
Breithaupt Elected Chairman of Georgia Council
Dr. Kathy Breithaupt was recently elected chairman of the Georgia Council of Trout Unlimited. The Georgia Council is the umbrella organization for all 12 TU chapters in Georgia. The Council supports all the chapters with their 4,000 members and coordinates efforts to meet TU’s mission of protecting and restoring cold, clean water in Georgia and […]
Riggs Named to Outdoor Trust
Carl Riggs has been named to the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. If the amendment is ratified, the board will be responsible for accepting, reviewing, evaluating and making recommendations on applications from state agencies, local governments, nonprofit and other entities for conservation funding projects from the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust […]
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act
This fall, Georgians have a historic opportunity to pass the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Amendment and protect our waters and lands by constitutionally dedicating a portion of the existing sales tax on outdoor sporting goods without raising any taxes or creating new fees. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2CGoZ87
Rules for 2019 Dream Fly Fishing Trip
One winner will be drawn for the Grand Prize. Several other tickets will be drawn for the runners-up prizes, which include custom-made rods, fishing trips and flies. The ticket price is $10, and proceeds will go to the Georgia Council of Trout Unlimited to fund Council projects. Get details at 2019 Dream Vacation Rules
Third Annual Blue Ridge Trout Festival
The Blue Ridge Trout Festival & Outdoor Adventures returns Saturday, April 28, 2018. The event combines trout fishing and outdoor recreation in the historic district of Georgia’s Blue Ridge. Enjoy adventure outfitters, local fishing guides, conservation information, lodging services, home decor and gifts, fly making, art, outdoor clothing and fishing gear, and a Food Truck […]
Dream Trip Winner Announced
Congratulations to Mack Martin, who won the 2017 Dream Trip! Martin will enjoy five days hosted fishing and six nights lodging in July in Idaho. Proceeds from the raffle benefit Trout Unlimited Cold Water Conservation and Trout Camp. Click the link to view the full list of raffle winners and their prizes. Award List
Hoot on the Hooch Rescheduled
The Georgia Foothills Chapter of Trout Unlimited has moved its annual fundraiser, Hoot on the Hooch, up one week to March 11. The Drawing for the Dream Trip will still be held during Hoot on the Hooch. For more information, check out the chapter website.
Dream Trip – Fly Fishing for Two
Don’t forget to buy a ticket for the 2017 Dream Trip! The grand prize includes five days hosted fishing and six nights lodging in Idaho July 23-29, 2017. The winner also receives $500 in travel expenses. John McGarity is the host. Tickets are $10, and proceeds from ticket sales benefit Trout Unlimited’s Cold Water Conservation […]