Mission

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

MRVTU Chapter 075 is a 501-3(c) non-profit charitable organization.

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Hi Fellow MRVTU members.

2022/2023 was quite a year with the Chapter involved in a number of activities. We once again had a full complement of speakers including Scott Biron, Master Fly Tier, Joe Destasio and Gabe Winant from TU NH talking about Brennan Dam removal and other trout habitat activities in NH, Dave Perry, talked about his experiences fishing for NH Wild Trout, and many other speakers as well.

We Hosted our first annual Fly Fishing Swap Meet, with plans to repeat a much improved version in January 2024. George Rollend and I held a fly tying class at the Henniker Elementary School. It was a blast for us, the students and Ms. Richardson. Shout out to Stone River for donating all the tying materials. We were pleasantly surprised at the participation and interest in fly tying. This class also participates in the Trout in the Classroom program. Financially we can report the Chapter is in excellent health, thanks to the efforts of John McMaster, Ted Norris and the support of the Board.  We’re also talking about another group fishing expedition TBD location and date and more speakers that we hope you all find interesting. If you have someone you think the membership would enjoy pass them along and we will try to schedule them.

Bob Bluhm, President


Fly Tying at Weare Middle School science night

What a great evening. Interested students, parents and teachers all took turns trying to tie the Wooly Bugger. Thanks to George Rollend and Bob Bluhm volunteering for their efforts. See pics below.

 

 


REMINDER:  MARCH 12, MEETING WILL FEATURE PAUL DOSCHER

PRESENTING: TU land conservation grant program and then do the spring creeks show

Paul Doscher is a long time TU volunteer, having served on the board of the Basil Woods Chapter and NH council for many years.  He current is serving his second term as a Grassroots National Trustee.  Before retirement he was the vice president for land conservation at the Society for the Protection of NH Forests.  He has travelled extensively, and one of his favorite fishing destinations is the spring creeks of the Yellowstone valley near Livingston, Montana.  He’s made the trip in the early spring a half dozen times, to fish for large browns and rainbows with tiny flies.  Paul and his wife Deb live on their Christmas Tree farm in Weare.

 


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.


Have you ever wondered what impact MRVTU has in our community ? Attached are two thank you notes from our friends at Casting for Recovery.  Also Check out the Posts to see a thank you note from the students at Next Charter School in Derry, NH as the Chapter purchased a tank for their Trout in the Classroom program.

 

 


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In Memoriam:

Ronald M. Sowa
Past President, MRVTU

(1949-2018)

 

 

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

NH Wildlife Federation – Preserve, Protect, & Conserve Wildlife Habitat and Resources