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2023 TU Southeastern Regional Rendezvous

March 15, 2023
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Eighteen GA TU members attended the TU Southeastern Regional Rendezvous in Asheville, NC, on March 11th  – 13th.   It was a great gathering full of interesting and informative presentations and terrific food!  We had many generous […]

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Young of the Year Award 2023

February 22, 2023
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Each year the Georgia Council of Trout Unlimited (GATU) recognizes one young man or woman whose actions best promote the mission of Trout Unlimited. This prestigious award is presented at the Rabun Rendezvous, the Rabun […]

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2023 Atlanta Fly Fishing Show

February 20, 2023
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The 2023 Atlanta Fly Fishing Show was a resounding success. Since this event began several years ago, the Georgia Council of Trout Unlimited has manned a booth and spread the TU message: “bringing together diverse […]

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The health of the rivers of the Coosa Valley

October 13, 2022
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By PAUL DIPRIMA – Rome News-Tribune Rome, Georgia, might have never been founded if it were not for the fact that the Etowah and the Oostanaula rivers join together to form the Coosa River. The […]

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Georgia hatcheries, in Summerville and beyond

September 16, 2022
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Georgia hatcheries, in Summerville and beyond By Paul Diprima Mankind relies heavily on fish for sustenance in many parts of the world and it is a major part of the world’s diet. Before Europeans arrived […]

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5 Rivers club at UGA takes home the silver trout award

July 25, 2022
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The 5 Rivers club at UGA has been a staple in the TU college community for several years. This club represents the key values of the 5 Rivers program: education, conservation, community, engagement, and leadership. […]

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The Good, the Bad and the Beaver, by Paul Diprima

July 22, 2022
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This article first appeared in the Rome News Tribune Beavers are the largest rodents native to North America and have been around over seven million years in North America and even longer in Europe. Beavers […]

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WRD news and updates

March 24, 2022
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Here are some news updates regarding the findings of Whirling Disease at trout hatcheries. 2022 Trout Fishing Outlook; Stocking Trucks Hitting the Road GDNR Trout Whirling Disease To Affect Spring Stockings GON

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2022 Dream Trip winners

March 23, 2022
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GA Council of Trout Unlimited is pleased to announce this year’s winners. Proceeds benefit Georgia TU cold water conservation, Georgia Trout Camp, and other Georgia TU Council-supported activities. Dream Trip Winners Details PDF

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Embrace a Stream – Crayfish Creek in the news

March 16, 2022
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Two new stories out about the stream restoration on the Chattahoochee River tributary called Crayfish Creek. Atlanta Journal-Constitution news story Trout Unlimited Trout magazine story Read more information about Crayfish Creek’s joint project with The […]

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