Trout Unlimited is a national organization dedicated to protecting and improving cold water fishing resources. Our local chapter is a key building block and our local members volunteer their time, money and energy to improving cold-water fishing resources in New Hampshire. Almost all members love fly fishing, and related activities, such as fly tying.

MERRIMACK RIVER VALLEY TU CHAPTER

The monthly meetings of the 2021– 2022 Merrimack River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited are beginning October 12, 2021 and will run through May 2022.The Board of Directors has been working throughout the summer months to arrange interesting and varied monthly presentations on different subjects pertaining to fly fishing and cold water fisheries conservation. We’re also working on the MRVTU Newsletter. Stay tuned to this website with future meeting information and trout fishing info for our members. We have lined up a great list of presentations. 

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MRVTU Chapter will resume meetings at Sweeney Post for 2021 starting October 12.

We’re combining a ZOOM meeting and a physical meeting at Sweeney Post.

You will be receiving an email on how to attend.   So keep and eye out for that email.

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Special Guest Speaker for 2021 December Social is:

Judy Tumosa

judy.l.tumosa@wildlife.nh.gov

NH Fish and Game, Watershed Education Specialist

NHFG has offered the Trout in the Classroom program since 2006. Judy will share the history of the program, provide an update about what is currently happening here in NH, recognize the many partners who make it work, and highlight the students’ experiences with raising trout eggs in their own tanks.

Judy Tumosa has worked for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department for 16 years as their Watershed Education Specialist. The watershed program works with schools and community members to help them study and manage their watersheds to keep them healthy for fish and wildlife. She has been a wildlife and aquatic specialist and environmental educator for many years, working for USDA, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, the Trust for NH Lands as well as co-owning a forestry and wildlife consultant firm with her husband.  She has played around in aquatic systems for many years and loves sharing the mystery of what’s just below the surface with anyone who is interested. She especially enjoys sharing the skill of fishing and exploring the aquatic world with two grandchildren.

Tuesday, December 14 will be our annual December Social for our membership and their guests. Please contact Bob Bluhm at  bbbluhmmm1953@gmail.com  to reserve your place. Guests are welcome. Dinner is $10 each payable at the door.  Dinner begins at 6:30 pm.

Come early and enter the raffle for a MRVTU shirt and hat, Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.  The door prizes are your choice of a fishing book from the MRVTU library.

ATTENTION:  Angus Boezeman special leader formula and Essential Knots are available at the News & Events tab

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Please see the list of vendors, guides and non-profit organizations that need your support during these unusual times. Check out the list on the FLY FISH NH SHOW 2020 tab.

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Have you ever wondered what impact MRVTU has in our community ? Attached are two thank you notes from our friends at Casting for Recovery.

MRV TU Shirts and hats available.

Go to SHOP tab to select. Long Sleeve was $26 NOW $22, Short Sleeve was $24 NOW $18,

Hat was $26 NOW $18, FREE SHIPPING

When selecting shirts please note the

1. Size

2. Long sleeve or Short Sleeve

3. Quantity

Hats are “one size fits all”. Specify Quantity

Merrimack River Valley Chapter is a proud affiliate supporter of the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation