The U.S. Senate is expected to vote next week on the Great American Outdoors Act, providing full dedicated funding to the Land and Water Conservation Fund and providing $9.5 billion over five years to help address deferred maintenance needs on public lands. CTU thanks Senators Bennet and Gardner for their support of this important legislation. We also thank our many members who have reached out to their elected officials in support of public lands; your voices have helped build the political momentum that is propelling this legislation. If you haven’t yet done so, consider taking a moment to thank our Senators for their efforts on this bill by clickinghere.
Colorado TU will be hosting a series of "Happy Hour" and "Coffee Talk" sessions this summer to provide a casual space for Colorado leaders to share stories and ideas about a wide variety of important topics. We hope that you will join us for some great discussions with fellow members and continue to build a stronger TU in Colorado!
And the winner of our #COPublicLandsDay Instagram Photo Contest Is... @deedee.shulman
@deedee.shulman told us that the photo was taken on August 11, 2017 at 7:13am on the channel between Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain Reservoir. "My family has a cabin that is 100 years old located in old Grand Lake City. I took the photo early one morning when I was walking my golden retriever, Biscuit. Being a Colorado native, this photo captured a moment of peace and tranquility that is often felt by many who are fortunate to live near and experience Colorado Public Lands."
Tied Runner Up: @caitlinthebus told us that her friend took this picture while fishing on the Yampa River in Steamboat Springs, CO. When asked about why public lands are important to her, she said "I'm so grateful for public land and being able to explore. I feel free in nature and I love it! It was a pretty evening to go fish after getting off work, which I also love to do. I am so glad I live in an area where I can just fish right after work! I love Colorado."
Tied Runner Up:
@Thetravelingtacos told us that they took this photo on on a camping trip to Radium Hot Springs outside of Kremmling. They also let us know that the "photo was the view from our campsite right along the Colorado River. We spent the weekend there fishing, hiking, and just hanging out. It was a perfect get away that needed no planning, reservations, or anything like that - which is my favorite part of Colorado's public lands. They are always open to everyone, and they are so easy to access!"
In lieu of this year’s River Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp, Colorado Trout Unlimited will be hosting a series of five, two hour virtual camp events called TU Teen LIVE. You can catch the live broadcast and recordings on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.
Session One (6/10/20): Introduction to TU Teen LIVE (10 a.m. - 11 a.m.)
Session Three (6/24/20): Native Species Conservation in Colorado (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Session Four (7/1/20): Macroinvertebrates and Fly Selection (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Session Five (7/8/20): Exploring Conservation and Fly Fishing Related Careers (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Now Hiring: CTU Youth Coordinator Full-Time
CTU seeks an energetic, self-starter with strong communications and social skills to manage youth education programs. The successful candidate will work with our 24 local chapters and other education partners to engage young people from elementary school through college-age groups with watershed education, conservation, and angling. Full-time, salaried position. Deadline to apply: June 19, 2020.
Keeping it Close to Home: Pike, Bass and Panfish on the fly
If you’re looking for ways to enjoy some fishing without going too far from home, these warmwater species are a ton of fun. Check out this post from our business partner, Anglers All.
We want to hear about your hopes for the Water Plan update! Please join us for any or all of the Colorado Water Plan Listening Sessions, a series of conversations on the future of water in Colorado. Starting June 3 through June 11.
Hare’s Ears are mayfly nymphs, and the fly is among the most consistent trout producers on virtually any river or stream that hosts mayfly hatches. Tied in fairly common sizes — say, 12 to 16 — these nymphs are excellent searching patterns and work wonders under high-floating indicators in just about any stretch of trout water.
This issues features an article on fishing Trappers Lake, a report on an important legislative victory for instream flows, Spring fishing tips with Landon Mayer, photos and the story from the annual Frostbite Fish-off in Pueblo, and the regular columns.
Anglers All is a valued business partner and generous supporter of Colorado TU. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Davis James, Media Manager for Anglers All, and spend an hour sharing the CTU story with their audience. You can check out the podcast here.
Join Anglers All for their 5th annual Mile High 25, coming up at the end of June. There are still spots open for 2-person teams in this multi-species fly fishing tournament! This is an adventure not to be missed as Mile High 25 teams may travel anywhere in the state of Colorado and fly fish any public water in search of the 25 species. How many species could you catch in 2 days? Learn more at www.MileHigh25.com.
To see if your local shop is offering curbside pickup, open for some safe social distance in-store shopping, or to purchase from their online shops, please visit our map.
Last chance to enter, sales end June 12, 2020 at midnight.
Win a Boulder Boat Works Pro Guide drift boat package valued at $25,333 and support our veterans and conservation!
Up your social distancing game by entering to win a Boulder Boat Works Pro Guide drift boat and trailer - only $40/entry or 3 for $100! Funds raised will be split between Project Healing Waters and Colorado Trout Unlimited. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and outdoor activities. CTU conserves, protects and restores Colorado rivers and their watersheds through advocacy, education and on-the-ground volunteer projects.
Price: 1 for $40 OR 3 for $100
Drawing: June 15, 2020 at 12pm at CTU Office in Denver, CO 80202
Due to COVID-19, many places across Colorado are postponing/canceling events, please double check any events posted on calendars to see when their new dates are and if there are virtual alternatives. Also, please note that things may change and by following CTU, TU and your local chapter on social media or through email is the best way to keep in touch. Thank you!
Colorado Trout Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to conserve, protect, and restore Colorado's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.
Colorado Trout Unlimited 1536 Wynkoop Street Suite 320 | Denver, Colorado 80202 3034402937 | info@coloradotu.org
