The Miller-VanWinkle Chapter of Trout Unlimited works to conserve and protect trout watersheds and increase fishing opportunities throughout our area. We are able to do this with the continued efforts provided by our members. If you would like to become a member of our chapter, please click here.

Trout Unlimited was originally founded in Grayling, Michigan in 1959. As America's leading cold water fisheries conservation organization, TU has 125,000 members in 500 chapters nationwide. TU members are dedicated to the conservation, protection, and restoration of trout and salmon and their watersheds.



President’s Corner

With renewed vitality, The Miller VanWinkle Chapter of TU is looking forward to great things in 2009 as we strive to improve trout habitat on our area streams and achieve greater visibility in our local fishing and conservation communities.

The idea for Trout Unlimited was "born" on July 18, 1959 at George Griffith’s cabin on the banks of the Au Sable River when Mr. Griffith assembled fifteen like-minded sportsmen to form our beloved organization. On July 18, 2009, the Michigan Council of Trout Unlimited is holding a party to recognize this historic event. The Michigan Celebration will be held at the DNR Rayburn property on the banks of the Au Sable River, about two miles east of downtown Grayling. There will be food, contests, raffles, displays, games, entertainment, auctions, kid’s activities, fly fishing & fly tying demonstrations, etc. The details are still be worked out, but we expect a really fun, interactive, informative and special event. The event will be free and open to the public. Trout Unlimited members will receive special recognition and other surprises.

The MVWTU Chapter is excited about the upcoming 50th anniversary of Trout Unlimited. The Annual Conference will be held in Traverse City, MI from August 18-22, 2009 with a conservation tour of its birthplace along the banks of the Au Sable River near the 'Holy Waters' in Grayling, MI. If you would like to volunteer or get involved, please visit www.tu.org or www.mctu.org Get Hooked!!

Also, a thank you to Neal Godby, Ethan Winchester, Donn Vidosh, Nils Lindwall, Josh Ross, John Sheets and the DNR for recent work on the Maple River planting seed to restore shoreline habitat near the Sand Trap Area off Brutus Rd. Your time and dedication are very much appreciated and we hope to share more time in the future doing other conservation projects.

And, thank you to all who came out and made another excellent experience for the youth in our community!! The 4th annual MVW TU Childrens Clinic was another great success and we appreciate all the time and effort everyone put in to make it all work. Look forward to seeing some of you on the stream and on near future river projects. Thank-you again!! Hope to see you next year!

  
 

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