A bighead carp has been found in Illinois’ Lake Calumet, about six miles north of an electric barrier set up to stop the invasive fish from entering the Great Lakes. More on woodtv.com >> The group StopAsianCarp.com is a good avenue for voicing your concerns. You can find them at www.stopasiancarp.com and on Facebook. ACTION:...
Author: Dave DeJonge (Dave DeJonge)
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DNRE to Hold Statewide Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Trout Regulations
The Department of Natural Resource and Environment is planning a series of statewide public meetings on proposed changes to trout fishing regulations to give anglers a chance to provide input on the draft plan. A copy of the draft plan is available online to review here. A year ago, the DNRE’s Fisheries Division presented a...
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Asian Carp update from Michigan TU
The following note comes from the Michigan TU Conservation Committee … “Here is some important information for TU members and chapters regarding efforts to prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River basin. As you may have heard in the news recently, the US Supreme Court dismissed the last...
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SWMTU looks to turn barren stretch of Coldwater River into trout haven
From Sunday’s Grand Rapids Press Victor Skinner | The Grand Rapids Press FREEPORT — The Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited chapter plans to transform a featureless 2,500-foot stretch of Coldwater River into ideal trout habitat using recent grants. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Sustain Our Great Lakes program awarded the chapter $40,750, and another...
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Time to get your new fishing license
A friendly reminder that Michigan fishing licenses expire today. If you are fishing tomorrow, you’ll need a new license. Get one online here: http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/welcome.asp
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2010 banquet a big success
SWMTU thanks all those who supported the 2010 banquet, through their attendance, efforts or donations. Without their support, the Chapter’s efforts to conserve cold water resources in Michigan wouldn’t be possible. Photos You can see some photos from the banquet here. Award winners M. C. Bud Kanouse Award – Glen Blackwood Cornelius M. Schrems Award...
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Volunteers needed for Project Healing Waters
Project Healing Waters is a national organization dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and veterans through fly fishing and fly tying education and outings. Project Healing Waters would like to establish this program in the Grand Rapids area, through one or more of the Veterans Affairs facilities. Nationally...
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February seminar to feature Dick Walle
Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited is excited to host renowned fisherman and fly tier Dick Walle. Join us at Watermark Country Club to see Dick present soft hackle tying and fishing techniques. Dick has been fly fishing since age five and has tied at major expositions throughout the Midwest. He is a member of several conservation groups and a...
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MDNRE wants your comments on CAFOs
Tom Quail, the MCTU Conservation Chair, sent out a message last week and we think it’s worth passing along because it is so timely and so close to home. The MDNRE is taking your public comments until February 16 on CAFO discharge permits. Your messages will help safeguard coldwater fisheries from large-scale animal waste producing...
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Asian carp townhall meeting Feb 22
More details to come … Townhall Meeting with Rep. Vern Ehlers Feb 22nd, 10:00-11:00 – Gerald Ford Museum Auditorium, Grand Rapids