The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is studying whether or not to raise the minimum size for trout that anglers can keep. Most stocked trout, like this rainbow, average 10 to 11-inches long. The minimum size to creel is 7-inches long. A change in the regulation may help young wild trout grow to a larger…
HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 17) — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has awarded $187,625 in grant funding to support 15 education projects in 11 counties that foster interest in fishing and boating in Pennsylvania through the R3 (recruitment, retention, and reactivation) Education Grant Program. Two statewide projects were also awarded. The R3 grants are awarded…
Alexandria, VA (July 11, 2023) – Following a record increase in participation in 2020, Americans continue to find enjoyment, companionship, and peace of mind on the water, according to data from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2023 Special Report on Fishing. In 2022, 54.5 million Americans ages six and over went fishing, an…
We’re Hiring! – Conservation Communications Coordinator Position Summary: The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited (PATU) is seeking a reliable and energetic person with strong communication and social skills to facilitate and improve our internal and external communications and help recruit, retain, and reactivate members across Pennsylvania. This full-time position includes lead responsibility for managing PATU’s…
In time for Rivers Month, Kettle Creek in Leidy Township has better fishing access thanks to local partners and a DCNR grant. The Kettle Creek Watershed Association, Clinton County Conservation District, and Trout Unlimited teamed up to restore habitat and create an accessible parking area for fishing along Kettle Creek. Work included stream restoration, an…
HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 17) – During a special meeting held today, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Board of Commissioners gave final approval to a list of proposed fishing license fee adjustments for the 2024 license year. Under the proposal, the price of the most common fishing licenses and permits, a Resident Annual Fishing License,…
The Western Pocono Chapter of Trout Unlimited is sponsoring the First Annual White Haven Trout Festival on Saturday, June 3 at the White Haven Library and adjacent Rail Yard Park from noon until 6:00 PM. Admission is free and there will be lots of exhibits, speakers, food and music available for those who attend. Click…
The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited (PATU) is pleased to announce that nearly $18,000 has been awarded to educators across Pennsylvania through the Trout in the Classroom (TIC) Grant Program. Funding will be used to purchase equipment and supplies to maintain existing Trout in the Classroom tanks and set up new ones, pay for transportation…
The Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited (PATU) is pleased to announce that eleven grants totaling $120,000 have been awarded to conservation organizations across Pennsylvania through the Coldwater Heritage Partnership’s Coldwater Conservation Grant Program. These funds will be used to perform stream assessments and develop conservation plans in three watersheds and complete on-the-ground projects, such as…
We are pleased to announce that for the duration of the Spring season we are offering additional discounts on your online purchases of all PATU merchandise. Whether it’s PATU-logoed T-shirts, sweatshirts or hats, fly rods, custom-tied leaders, books, “Back the Brookie” license plates, or “Catch & Release” license plate frames, you will automatically receive a…
PA Fish and Boat Commission’s R 3 Grant round is open!! Please check in with your organizations and see what you can come up with (e.g. fishing equipment for future programming; pilot fishing programs, etc).Please help spread the word through your organization, contacts, and/or partner organizations!! GRANT details: – PFBC is reaching out to let you…
Purchase a T-Shirt and Help Bring Trout and Coldwater Conservation to Students across the State! PATU is pleased to announce that after a two-year hiatus, the annual Trout in the Classroom T-Shirt Fundraiser is back! You can place your order directly online through the PA TIC T-Shirt Fundraiser Webpage. T-shirts will be on sale from…
Interested in being a more effective advocate on issues at affect the places you love to live, fish, explore, and enjoy? The Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited is hosting professional advocacy staff from Trout Unlimited and other organizations on Saturday, March 11 for an introduction to grassroot tactics and tools you can use to conserve and protect your favorite…
Pennsylvania is home to 16,000 miles of wild trout streams. Thanks to the PA Fish and Boat Commission, 32 new Wild Trout waters and 18 Class A Wild Trout streams have been proposed for upgraded designation. With your help, we can secure protections for these additional streams from development and pollution. The public is invited to participate by filing comments…
Northeast TU chapter members and community members are invited to attend a free advocacy 101 training session on March 11th being held in Tobyhanna, PA. Please feel free to share the link below far and wide so we can try to fill our available seats for this informative and empowering training. https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Conservation-Advocacy-101-Workshop-And-Chapter-72529?fbclid=IwAR2bSLZaXvRFJwqSp0sqOMQ3S0SXnETQvpisDrcC_4oLkhFAgcdnRsusOQY Emily Baldauff / Mid…
The Trout Unlimited staff based in Lock Haven, PA is looking for energetic, intelligent, and motivated individuals to join our staff for seasonal employment in 2023. The job will assist activities that support native trout and aquatic resource conservation. We are looking to fill 3-4 summer internship positions with a start date of May 22,…
The PATU Women, Diversity, and Inclusion (WDI) Committee would like to announce that registration is now open for the 4th Annual PATU Women’s Leadership Retreat. The retreat will be held Friday, May 19 – Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the Godspeed Hostel in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. This year’s theme is W3: Watersheds, Wellness, and Wading…
The Penn’s Woods West and Forbes Trail chapters of Trout Unlimited were pleased to partner in bringing the STREAM Girls program back to western Pennsylvania after a several year hiatus due to the pandemic. STREAM Girls is an outdoor watershed experience for middle school aged girls that employs STEM-based education (science, technology, engineering, math), recreation…
Forbes Trail likes to include personal and behind the scenes stories from time to time about our members in our newsletters. Sometimes the account of how a member becomes involved in TU, and how that involvement influences their life and that of their family, is a fascinating story in itself. Angie Schultheis, lives in Latrobe…