History

Trout Unlimited is a national conservation organization dedicated to conserve, protect, and restore North American cold water fisheries and their watersheds.  Northwest Arkansas Chapter 514, received its national charter on June 28, 1986.

The Founding Charter Members Are:
  • John G. Hehr,   Professor, Univ. Of Arkansas - Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • Wm Robert Still, Esq.  Attorney At Law - Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • Richard Claridad,   Sporting Outfitters - Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • R. R. (Randy) Rhine,   Univ. Of Arkansas - Fayetteville, Arkansas.
  • Marvin T. Schmidt, Retired Chemist - Rogers, Arkansas.
  • William D. Cantrell - Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Margaret S. Hehr - Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Kathryn Tippet  - Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Joseph P. Fulton, Professor, Univ. Of Arkansas - Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Art Portner, Hofbrau Steak House -Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Ray Smith, Esq.  Attorney At Law - Fayetteville, Arkansas
Past Presidents – Northwest Arkansas Chapter Trout Unlimited
  • John Hehr
  • Bob Still
  • Bob I. Mayes
  • Harley Lewis
  • Karan Freeman
  • Bruce Darr
  • Ray Smith
  • Bill Thorne
  • Bruce Ritter
  • Kerri Russell
  • Jim Stockland
  • Steve Hailey
  • John Sturgis
  • Michael Wingo
  • Brian Kick
  • Jesse Bishop