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to the
Arkansas Chapter
of
Trout Unlimited
Thanks to everyone for another successful conservation banquet
TU 50th Anniversary Celebration, August 17-23 in Traverse City, Michigan

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Join the Celebration

2009 marks the 50th anniversary of Trout Unlimited. Founded 50 years ago in 1959, TU was created by a group of Michigan fishermen who wanted to protect their local waters. Throughout 2009, TU chapters and councils will commemorate the 50th anniversary with many celebrations around the country. From local stream clean-ups to banquets and other events, TU volunteers and staff will commemorate 50 years of protecting cold, clean, fishable water.

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“Many men go fishing their whole lives without knowing it’s not fish they are after.”
Henry David Thoreau ~ 1817-1862

TU Updates

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Interested in going to Alaska on a fishing trip in 2009.

We have some discounts at Lake Iliamna available. Click here for more information

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AGFC Proposed Changes to Fishing Regulations for 2010

See the local chapter response here

A current review article on barbed vs. barbless fishing hooks

While the public meeting period is complete, there is still time to send in comments. Please send written comments before the AGFC Commission meeting on July 22, 2009 to the

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

c/o 2010 Fishing Regulations

2 Natural Resources Drive

Little Rock, AR 72205

Comments can also be sent by email to: information@agfc.state.ar.us or individual AGFC contacts are listed here

More info on the proposed changes can be found here unfortunately the original, more detailed proposal from AGFC has been removed form their web page

Of concern to coldwater fisheries is proposed changes #7, 8, and 9.

#7 Allow use of artificial lures with barbed hooking points and treble hooks in special regulation areas on the Bull Shoals and Norfork Tailwaters.

#8 Expansion of Norfork Tailwater Catch-and-Release (C&R) Area.

#9 Removal of the Sylamore Catch-and-Release (C&R) Area

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Latest edition of the Trouter

our chapter newsletter is now available here

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Reel Recovery

Reel Recovery - Is holding a retreat in Arkansas on October 23-25 this year.

Please contact Ken Richards or call 479-531-5741 for more info

Retreat in October

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Fall Rim Shoals Outing

September 26-28 ________________

Next Chapter Meeting is Monday , September 14, 2009

We do not hold regular meetings during the summer months, sign up for news items over the summer via email

As usual, we meet at Whole Hog Cafe in Fayetteville.

All are welcome

Social time 6:16 - 6:30

Dinner 6:30 - 7:00

Program 7:00 - 8:00

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Remember to respect the natural wonder that we all live in.

Thanks to our

2009 Banquet Donors

McLellan's Fly shop

ADG

Blakeman’s Jewelry
Roadside Rustics
McLellan’s Fly Shop
David Ruimveld
Ken Richards
Kerri Russell
Jeff Williams/AG&F
Dave Whitlock
Lindsey’s Resort
Little Red Fly Shop
Bill Thorne
Meeks
Richard Cross
Scott Branyan
Rim Shoals Resort
Derek DeYoung
Bruce Ritter
Bill Elder
Marc Poulos
River Ridge Inn
Southtown Sporting Goods
Scott’s Lawn Service
Tim Johnson
Davy Wotton
PJ’s Resort
Michigan TU (Robert Fox/Dick Smith)
Scott Alaniz
Carol Richards
Cabela’s
David Knowles
Off The Press
Arkansas Marketing and Specialties
Gary Olerud
Teresa Van Winkle
Bill Tenison
Lewis & Clark
David Hunt
Coleman Outdoor
3M-Scientific Angler
Marsha Vaughn
Whole Hog Café
TU National
Ed & Patricia Scott
Bob Matlock
Dr. Kelley McElroy/The Eye Center
Spring Street Grill
Happy Bays Car Wash -Springdale
Richards Meat Market
Karan Freeman
Bordino’s
Carnall Hall
Sam Vaughn
Larry Tabor
Clay Henry
Dennis McCarty
Bruce Darr
Stone Mill Bakery
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Sam’s Club
Bob Laswell and Associates
The Pack Rat
Wenonah Canoes
Fujifilm, Inc.
John Armstrong
Charlie Barnes
Trent Ragger
Larry Argus
Ray Smith
Mitch Singleton

Our Mission
To conserve, protect and restore North America's cold water fisheries and their watersheds.
Chapter 514
PO Box 4588, Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Last Updated 06/25/2009