Welcome

The Arkansas Chapter of Trout Unlimited is based in the Northwest corner of the state of Arkansas. We are one of three chapters in the state. We hold monthly meetings from September through May. We do not hold meetings during the summer months of June, July, and August. If you are interested in trout fishing and conservation, please join us. Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings.

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Monthly Chapter Meetings

In 2012 the monthly Chapter Meetings will be returning to Monday's

Chapter Meetings - Monday, March 5, 2012

Speaker: Scott Branyan - The Ozark Fly Flinger

Scott Branyan will be giving a presentation on White River Hatches. Scott’s interest in aquatic biology and many seasons on the tailwaters have enabled him to observe and photo document a number of tailwater bugs. His presentation covers some basic insect biology, locating & identifying insects, solving imitative problems, and resources available to anglers.

Everyone is invited and welcome to attend. Monthly meetings are held at Whole Hog Cafe located in Fiesta Square in Fayetteville, AR. Social time 6:15 - 6:30, Dinner 6:30 - 7:00, and Program 7:00 - 8:00, we meet in the back room.

 

Other TU Activities - White River Chapter in Mtn Home

Cabin Fever Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, February 25th, 2012. Successful fund-raising efforts allow this all volunteer chapter to provide programs that focus on TU’s four primary objectives: Protect, Reconnect, Restore, and Sustain cold water fisheries.

Ticket prices are: $50 per couple, $35 for a single ticket, $10 for a child under 15 (accompanied by adult). Your ticket includes two drinks, snack buffet and entertainment. There will be a cash bar through-out the evening. Click for more details. You can call Kurt Sleighter at 870-580-0089 or stop by Dally’s Ozark Fly in Cotter, or Blue Ribbon Fly Shop in Mountain Home to purchase tickets. (cash or check only)

 

Other Activities - Fly Fishing Film Tour

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Tickets for the Fayetteville, AR show of the F3T are officially on sale at McLellan's Fly Shop! The show is scheduled for Tuesday April 10th, at the Razorback Cinema-Malco Theatres, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $12 at McLellan's Fly Shop, or $15 online--either way, it's well worth the price of admission! See more about the F3Tour here. After watching the trailers on the web site, who doesn't want to see some more of that!

"The Kodiak Project" trailer - by LDR Media | Fly Fishing Movie from The Fly Fishing Film Tour on Vimeo.

 

Distinguished Service Award

Ray Smith

One of our own, Ray Smith was recognized at the 2011 TU National Meeting in Bend, OR. Ray Smith’s dedication to TU dates back over 30 years and can be best captured by the words leadership, dedication and respect.  Smith is one of the charter members and past president of Arkansas Chapter #514, the first chapter to be recognized in the state.  He has served on the National Board of Trustees, the NLC, and as chairman of the Arkansas Council.  His dedication to conservation can be seen throughout northwest Arkansas and his counsel has helped expand TU in Arkansas from one chapter to three active chapters with well over 1,000 members. Congratulations and thanks for all your hard work Ray!

 

News Release on Hatchery Funding

Friends of Norfork National Fish Hatchery issued a press release on Federal funding, click here for a copy

 

Conservation Activity - Friends of Norfork National Fish Hatchery

A call has been put out for anyone willing to help with various activities at the Norfork National Fish Hatchery (NNFH). Items vary from clean up on the board walk on Dry Run Creek, assisting with raceway cleaning, to providing hatchery tours to visitors and school groups. If you can help, please contact Joe Salisbury at (870) 321-2455.

 

Trivia question..

Who was awarded the Coy Kaylor Award at the 25th Annual Conservation Banquet .. the 2011 winner was...