Category: FYI
BFF Member’s New Book, River Alliance Update, Stream Improvement Project Contribution and More Great Fish Pictures
Scott Seymour is a long-time Badger Fly Fishers member who has written a book titled “Return to Familiar Waters”. The book was just released in February on Amazon.com and is about Scott’s journey to becoming a fly fisher and the streams and rivers he… Continue Reading “BFF Member’s New Book, River Alliance Update, Stream Improvement Project Contribution and More Great Fish Pictures”
MeatEater’s Das Boat Video, Bill Weege, Stream Improvement Project Contribution and Some More Great Fish Pictures
In MeatEater’s second season of Das Boat it recently released the third episode which features smallmouth bass fishing on the Menominee River. In the video Tim Landwehr the owner of Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co. guides MeatEater’s Joe Cermele for a day of fishing… Continue Reading “MeatEater’s Das Boat Video, Bill Weege, Stream Improvement Project Contribution and Some More Great Fish Pictures”
Fundraising Auction of Sport Fishing and Sightseeing Trip to Costa Rica
Do you want to get away from the cold weather in Wisconsin this winter? Here is a fantastic opportunity to do just that! Bill Weege, a longtime Badger Fly Fishers member, has very generously donated a week long February 2020 sport fishing and sightseeing… Continue Reading “Fundraising Auction of Sport Fishing and Sightseeing Trip to Costa Rica”
Alaskan Aleutian Peninsula Adventure
In late June a group of Badger Fly Fishers made up of Bill Engber, Henry Haugley, Jim Bartelt and Richard Glad adventurously headed out to Alaska’s Aleutian Peninsula on its Bristol Bay side near Port Heiden. After taking numerous means of transportation from Madison,… Continue Reading “Alaskan Aleutian Peninsula Adventure”
Menominee River Back Forty Mining Project’s Proposed Tailings Dam
Dick Dragiewicz from the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition has provided additional information about the Menominee River Back Forty Mining Project related to its proposed tailings dam. Al Gedicks and Eric Hansen wrote and had published an opinion article in the Lansing State Journal about… Continue Reading “Menominee River Back Forty Mining Project’s Proposed Tailings Dam”
River Alliance of Wisconsin Update on the Menominee River Back Forty Mining Project
The following is an update from the River Alliance of Wisconsin on the Menominee River Back Forty mining project: Contested Case Hearing, June 4th: The Coalition to Save the Menominee River is challenging the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s decision to grant the wetland permit to Aquila Resources. … Continue Reading “River Alliance of Wisconsin Update on the Menominee River Back Forty Mining Project”
Coalition to Save the Menominee River is Seeking Contributions
The Coalition to Save the Menominee River is seeking contributions to help pay fees and expenses that will be incurred in 2019 to support two lawsuits on the Back Forty Project filed by the Coalition to stop this mining project. Donations need to be… Continue Reading “Coalition to Save the Menominee River is Seeking Contributions”
Badger Fly Fishers’ Membership Approves Donation to Harry and Laura Nohr TU Chapter
At the February 25th monthly meeting the Badger Fly Fishers’ membership overwhelmingly approved the Board of Directors recommended donation to the Harry and Laura Nohr TU Chapter to help support additional work in the Blue River area. The picture above shows Tim Fraley, President… Continue Reading “Badger Fly Fishers’ Membership Approves Donation to Harry and Laura Nohr TU Chapter”
Caddisflies, Mayflies and Stoneflies Worldwide Insect Decline
According to a new study published in the journal Biological Conservation, 40 percent of global insect species are threatened with extinction. The four most affected aquatic insect populations, which the study describes as “imperiled,” are caddisflies, mayflies, stoneflies and dragon and damselflies. Additional information… Continue Reading “Caddisflies, Mayflies and Stoneflies Worldwide Insect Decline”
WI DNR Tick App
The WI DNR has started a new app for your smart phone to track ticks and gather information from people throughout the state. You can download this free app, take surveys and get information about ticks throughout the state. You can find more information… Continue Reading “WI DNR Tick App”
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