The Deerfield River Trout Spawning Study, Part 1

The Deerfield River Watershed Trout Unlimited Chapter (DRWTU) recently conducted a scientific and volunteer-based survey that found spawning brown trout in the main stem of the upper Deerfield River. This means that there could indeed be wild brown trout in the river.  This invaluable resource is being taken for granted by some, but others are doing

BHA: Western Mass Pint Night Edition

If you care about stream access or headwaters protection, you probably first think of Trout Unlimited.  Rightfully so; they have been doing great conservation work for decades. But, another great organization (also focusing on conservation) you may not have heard of is Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Having worked on and recreated in public lands for