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Uttte Forks Conservatory Takes Ownership of the Lane property

The L P Martuch Chapter of Trout Unlimited turned over ownership of the George Lane Property to Little Forks Concurrency in November 2017

This move was made as Trout Unlimited National (TUNA) in 2012 established a policy the Chapters could not own property

After considering various options open to the Chapter negotiations with Little Forks was undertaken for Little Fork to take ownership of the property

Little Forks owns the property and is responsible for managing the upland portions and the Chapter is managing the river corridor

A meeting has taken place with Kristin Thomas with Michigan Trout Unlimited and Robert Baker

and Katherine Schrouder Michigan DNR to come up with a management plan for the river

LEARN TO FLY FISH

The 48th Annual Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School will be held 8 -10 June 2018 at Ranch Rudolph near Traverse City This is the best buy for your money with all the instructors donating their time The school offers three levels of instruction from basic skills through intermediate and advanced and with the Boardman River flowing through the Ranch property we can provide a lot of in-stream time The school starts at noon on Friday and goes until 900pm and the school ends about 200pm on Sunday giving you 2 days of fun and instruction Included are 2 meals Friday 3 meals Saturday and 2 meals Sunday two nights lodging and the school There is also an option to camp at the Ranch and take the school and meals If you dont have gear we have loaner equipment available And this is a free fishing

weekend in Michigan so you dont need a license You can get more info at wwwTUFFSorg

Private foundation supports reintroduction of Arctic grayling in Michigan

Philanthropy continues to have a prominent role in the historic reintroduction of the Arctic grayling to Michigan with the award of a $180000 gift from the Henry E and Consuelo S Wenger Foundation to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources The funds will support a research project as part of Michigans Arctic Grayling Initiative DNR Fisher ies Chief Jim Dexte r share d news of the gift at today s Michigan Natural Resources Commission meeting in Lansing

This initiative is a statewide partnership effort focused on restoring self-sustaining populations of this native fish and was founded by the DNR and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in June 2016 The partnership includes more than 40 organizations

The gift will support critical research that will determine how co-existing populations of brown trout and brook trout may affect reintroduction efforts This work also will provide insight into potential impediments to the Arctic graylings successful reintroduction The funds and the research will be spread over three years

Its very exciting to be able to support research that we hope will directly impact

Michigans ability to reintroduce Arctic grayling said Charles Wilson a member of the Henry E and Consuelo S Wenger Foundations board We cant wait to see what the next three years bring and the valuable knowledge that will be gained through this project

There will be three studies within this project supported by the foundations gift

bull A predation study that will look at the effects of smaller size classes of resident trout (brook and brown trout) on survival of Arctic grayling fry as they enter the stream environment

bull A competition study that will assess behavioral interactions between young resident trout (brook and brown trout) and Arctic grayling in an artificial stream environment and habitat use by Arctic grayling in the absence and presence of these potential predators

bull An imprinting study that will determine if Arctic grayling develop a preference for their home water during the period when fish are reared in a remote stream incubator

Some of the funds will support researchers traveling to Alaska to pick up Arctic grayling eggs which will be used for the studies and to help establish Michigans future broodstock program

We are so honored to have the philanthropic support of several organizations who believe in the mission of Michigans Arctic Grayling Initiative Dexter said We cannot complete this project without the financial and technical support of partners This unique public-private partnership is a hallmark of the Arctic grayling reintroduction that we hope will be considered in future programs involving Michigans invaluable fishery resources

This is the third grant awarded to support the initiative The first came from the Consumers Energy Foundation which provided $117000

weekend in Michigan so you dont need a license You can get more info at wwwTUFFSorg

Private foundation supports reintroduction of Arctic grayling in Michigan

Philanthropy continues to have a prominent role in the historic reintroduction of the Arctic grayling to Michigan with the award of a $180000 gift from the Henry E and Consuelo S Wenger Foundation to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources The funds will support a research project as part of Michigans Arctic Grayling Initiative DNR Fisher ies Chief Jim Dexte r share d news of the gift at today s Michigan Natural Resources Commission meeting in Lansing

This initiative is a statewide partnership effort focused on restoring self-sustaining populations of this native fish and was founded by the DNR and the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians in June 2016 The partnership includes more than 40 organizations

The gift will support critical research that will determine how co-existing populations of brown trout and brook trout may affect reintroduction efforts This work also will provide insight into potential impediments to the Arctic graylings successful reintroduction The funds and the research will be spread over three years

Its very exciting to be able to support research that we hope will directly impact

Michigans ability to reintroduce Arctic grayling said Charles Wilson a member of the Henry E and Consuelo S Wenger Foundations board We cant wait to see what the next three years bring and the valuable knowledge that will be gained through this project

There will be three studies within this project supported by the foundations gift

bull A predation study that will look at the effects of smaller size classes of resident trout (brook and brown trout) on survival of Arctic grayling fry as they enter the stream environment

bull A competition study that will assess behavioral interactions between young resident trout (brook and brown trout) and Arctic grayling in an artificial stream environment and habitat use by Arctic grayling in the absence and presence of these potential predators

bull An imprinting study that will determine if Arctic grayling develop a preference for their home water during the period when fish are reared in a remote stream incubator

Some of the funds will support researchers traveling to Alaska to pick up Arctic grayling eggs which will be used for the studies and to help establish Michigans future broodstock program

We are so honored to have the philanthropic support of several organizations who believe in the mission of Michigans Arctic Grayling Initiative Dexter said We cannot complete this project without the financial and technical support of partners This unique public-private partnership is a hallmark of the Arctic grayling reintroduction that we hope will be considered in future programs involving Michigans invaluable fishery resources

This is the third grant awarded to support the initiative The first came from the Consumers Energy Foundation which provided $117000

to support identifying prime northern Michigan streams for this work The second was a $10000 grant from Rotary Charities of Traverse City to facilitate a fund development strategy

For more information or to contribute to the reintroduction of Michigans Arctic Grayling Initiative visit migraylingorg or call Todd Grischke assistant chief of the DNR Fisheries Division at 517-284-5830

Michigan TU Board Members

I was contacted by a Michigan author working on a book about trout fishing in Michigan The author in particular is trying to provide some accurate and up to date information about insect hatches in different parts of the state and was hopeful that perhaps you and or your chapter board members might be willing to share some information with him about the rivers you fish and know well Below is an email from him - to you explaining and inviting that kind of feedback and support if you or someone you know is willing to provide it If you are interested please follow up with him directly concerning it His email isJonOsbornII OZZY0908hotmailcom

Thank you for your consideration of this request

Bryan

Banquet April 13 2018

The LPM Chapter of TU will hold its 44th Annual Banquet on April 13th 2018

We would welcome any suggestions you have for major prizes for this banquet This is a chance for you to have input on these major prizes and have them be of interest to you

Just send me a reply

Thanks for your help George Membership Chair

Adams Fly Print

We have some prints of the Adams Fly by Beth Ward Donahue that celebrate TIJs 50th Anniversary Costs ate $12000 and S16000 (remarked) Contact Ross Rosenbrock 989-662-6533 rrosenbrockliyccolTI Check out our website

State Council WWINmichigantuorg

Executive Director Bryan Burroughs bryanbunoughsollchijlltlntuorg

Aquatic Biologist - Kristin Thomas

Chairman - Tom Quail- tqllailmichigantuor~

Vice Chairman - Greg Walz

Past Chairman John Walters jwaltersmichigantu rg

Secretary - Mike Lagowski

Treasurer - Rob Smith - l$mid1michi~nrunrg

National Council Rep Rob Smith rsmid1mtchiganruorg

L P Martuch BOD Meetings

January 2 2017 at Scientific Anglers

LP Martuch - Board of Directors

Brad Befus (2018) 866-587-6747shybefusbscientificanglerscom

Will Halphen (2018) (989-708-1749)shywhalphengmailcom

Harley Holsinger (2019) (989-667-0581)shyharieyolivecom - BOD

Josh Jenkins (2018) 989-495-7151 shyjenkinsjscientificanglerscom

George Killat (2018) (989-835-3793)shytugeorgekcharternet - Membership

Thomas Monto (2019) 989-430-8327shyt8montoaolc m

Mark Rapanos (2018) 989-20-0198 shymarkrapanosgmailcom - BOD

Ross Rosenbrock (2018) 989-513-7691 rrosenbrocklivecom

John VanDalen (2018) 989-631-6873 Ivdfishgmailcom

John Winchester (2018) 989-631-0122 jgwinchattnet shyTreasurerHatch Book

Steve Wilkowski (2019) 989-495-7151 swilkowski2000yahoocom - President SIC

Committee Chainnen

Bill HoUer 989-284-6566 ivhollercharrenninet shyProjectsProperty

John Van Dalen 989-631-6873 ivJli-hCZugmaiLcom - Special Events

Interesting web sites

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httph20us~gov Hydrology data for all rivers in the US

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Fly patterns articles and

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wwstcelheadsitecom Steelhead information

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vwlssuedu Lake Superior State University Fish cam at the power plant at tile Soo

wwwtrail t troutcom iebsite for trout fishing

On Line Fishing Log mydailyfishinglogcom

Guide to fly fishing waters of the US shywwwkyndoutdoorscom

American Museum of Fly Fishing WJoW amff com

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We will publish more sites as they become known If you know of interesting sites let me k110w at t8m ntoaolcom

Membership

Trout Unlimited has a membership program going Our Chap ter can greatly benefit by having you sign up a new member Log onto Wy tuorglinrro and you can get aspecial introductory rate of 1750 Be sure to enter code 250

so our Chapter will receive credit for the membership ll-us would make a great gift for your fishing buddy For membership problems contact George Killat

Disclaimer statement

The Lcon I -artuch Chapter of Trout Unlimited (LP7JCI is not responsible for the content of the articles submitted and published in the J N DIN NImiddot~j middot even though all newsletters articles and adlutisements arc ap[)(oved by the editor only for relevance Technical data i ti)r informational purposes only No rcsponibility i accepted by thc LPMCTU for reults obtained by pefons using such data and aU liability for any consequential injuries or damage is wsclaimed Information rcgarding specific dates and locations for even t hould be Ierifled prior to monetary or travel commitment Reference to an specific commercial manufacturer or otherwise docs not contitute recommendation or favonng by the LP~lCjU Board of Dircctor its membefhip ed itor nor the publisher The Jrticlcs publihcd do not necessarily reflect the views of th publishcr edi tor o r the JP[ Chapter of Trout n limitcd