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As you make plans to fish this season or in the future, Montana Trout Unlimited invites you to please patronize the guides, outfitters, and business donors who have made a difference to us and the Read more…
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The Smith River is more valuable than copper
“In issuing this permit, we believe state regulators are dismissing the concerns of business owners, landowners and most of us who care about the Smith. Folks who would be directly impacted by the damage this Read more…
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Conservation groups challenge Smith River mine permit
On June 4, 2020 Montana Trout Unlimited, Montana Environmental Information Center, Trout Unlimited, Earthworks, and American Rivers filed a lawsuit in state district court challenging the mine operating permit approved by the Montana Department of Environmental Read more…
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Spring 2020 Trout Line
Read our latest issue below, or download a PDF version here for your reading device. To request a print copy by mail, please email us at info@montanatu.org. We will resume mailing for the Summer 2020 Read more…
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Montana Trout Unlimited 2019 Annual Report
Our last year was one of our best ever, and we have high hopes for the future. Read our 2019 Annual Report to find out how we conserve, protect, and restore Montana’s coldwater fisheries.
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The Story of Rainbow #0068
A Guest Blog by Jon Hanson, Fish Biologist, NorthWestern Energy An impressive migration was documented again this week by Patrick Uthe and Craig Podner (FWP Missoula). We had a 21 inch rainbow trout (3.5 lbs) Read more…
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River Life Home Education Program for Parents and Kids – Lesson 1
At Montana Trout Unlimited, we know how important the next generation of river stewards is to the future of conservation and sound angling ethics. That’s why for many years we’ve offered the Youth Fly Fishing Read more…
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Our Work Continues: A Special Message from David Brooks
Dear MTU Members and Friends, Like so many of you, I’ve turned to video calls to keep in touch with my family, friends, coworkers, and partners in MTU’s mission. In addition to sharing COVID-19 news Read more…
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Fishing and Staying Safe with COVID-19
This is a difficult time for all of us, but at least here in Montana, we are fortunate that we can still get out on the water for an escape. While many are choosing to Read more…
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Montana DEQ permits high-risk mine in the Smith River watershed despite flawed environmental analysis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2019 CONTACT: David Brooks, Montana Trout Unlimited, 406-543-0054, david@montanatu.org Scott Bosse, American Rivers, 406-570-0455, sbosse@americanrivers.org Montana Department of Environmental Quality permits high risk mine in the Smith River watershed despite Read more…