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
Category: Conservation
The Jim Gariepy Memorial Fly Fishing Tournament
Deerfield River Watershed Trout Unlimited is having its annual Single Fly Event on June 2 and 3. Coincidentally, that will be during the Massachusetts free fishing weekend, so no license is needed. You will only be allowed to use one fly all day Saturday, and, on Sunday, you will use a second non-similar fly all
Metro Boston Wild Trout
I had the opportunity to collaborate with the Neponset River Watershed Association and Greater Boston Trout Unlimited. It is an interesting project to identify and learn more about wild trout streams in the Metropolitan Boston area in an effort to raise awareness for, and protect, these unique resources. Wait, wild trout streams in the metro
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