April Membership Meeting will Feature Special Guest Greg Hoover
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the Doc Fritchey chapter will offer a webinar entitled “Cicadas – Brood X, the Methuselah of the Insect World,” by special guest speaker Greg Hoover.…
February Annual Meeting will Feature Special Guest Henry Ramsay
For our upcoming 2021 Annual Membership meeting, the Doc Fritchey Chapter will host special guest Henry Ramsay. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 7:00 pm…
January Membership Meeting will Feature Special Guest Rick Nyles
For our upcoming January General Membership meeting, the Doc Fritchey Chapter will host special guest Rick Nyles of Sky Blue Outfitters. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 26,…
Sunday Hunting Changes Plans for Diversion Wells
With the passage of Senate Bill 147 last year, hunters will now have the opportunity to engage in big-game hunting on three Sundays – all on consecutive weeks – in…
Doc Fritchey T-Shirts Now Available
If you've read our last few chapter newsletters, you know that we now have a good supply of Doc Fritchey T-Shirts available. The intent was to sell these T-shirts at…
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Secretary Bob Pennell Recognized
DFTU president Russ Collins presents Bob Pennell with a plaque recognizing his innumerable contributions to the chapter.
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Diversion Well Workday Scheduled for September 27th
Our quarterly print newsletter that just went out lists the annual workday on the Chapter’s Diversion Wells as Saturday, September 26, 2020. That date is no longer correct. After we…
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Clarks Valley Highway Cleanup Scheduled for September 20th
The DFTU annual cleanup on Clark's Creek is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2020.
National Volunteer Appreciation Week
This week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. We would like to thank all our volunteers who help us with our freshwater conservation and public outreach efforts.
DFTU Sponsors Local Student for 2020 Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp
Central Dauphin freshman Mason Liartis was accepted to attend the 2020 Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp. Early applications for the 2020 Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp…
Large woody debris is seen here helping to stabilize a streambank. Photo: Danielle Rhea
Benefits of Large Woody Debris in Streams
by: Danielle Rhea, Water Resources Educator, Penn State Extension Large wood provides multiple benefits in stream systems such as stabilized streambanks, improved floodplain connectivity, and more diverse aquatic habitat. Large…
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Clueless Caddis Dry Dropper
Josh Miller ties his Clueless Caddis Dry Dropper fly for Euro Nymphing.