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…
November 2019 – Notes from the President
Greetings from your Doc Fritchey chapter president — Russ Collins. This semi-regular column is my way of letting our members know what conservation work I am pursuing on behalf of…
Photo: Josh Miller
Clueless Caddis Dry Dropper
Josh Miller ties his Clueless Caddis Dry Dropper fly for Euro Nymphing.
Sage X Rod Donated to Annual Banquet
Planning for the annual banquet is underway and this year's event is already shaping up to be a great celebration. We've begun securing donations and raffle prizes – one of…
Photo: © Jason Gillman from Pixabay
Fly Tying Classes Return this Winter
Ever want to try fly-tying as a hobby? It has great appeal to fishermen, the hobbyist, the artist, and biologist. It brings out creativity, artistic flair, interest in entomology, and…
Photo: © Kelsey Miller
Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp to Accept Early Applications
Do you know a young angler interested in fly fishing and waterways conservation? If so, the Cumberland Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited will soon be accepting early applications for its…
DFTU Testifies on the Waters of Pennsylvania
On October 21st, I had the honor of representing both the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited and Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited as part of two panels testifying before the…
2020 Officers & Board of Directors Nominations
Please be sure to mark your calendar to attend our Doc Fritchey Chapter Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 24 – 7:00 PM at the Giant Food Community Center at…
2019 Viozzi Scholarship Awarded to Lebanon County Student
The 2019 Dr. Francis J. Viozzi Memorial Scholarship for Environmental Studies was awarded to Erin Krieger, a young woman who graduated from Northern Lebanon High School and plans to attend…
2019 Women’s Introduction to Fly Fishing Event Recap
Fortunately, unlike last year, we were treated to a gorgeous day for the 21 women who showed up to learn about the basics of fly fishing. Four stations were set…