Learning to streamer fish is intimidating. Piles of big, flashy, expensive flies at the front of every fly shop tempt you as you grab a few nymphs and dries. Bathroom walls covered with grip'n grins with massive browns make you want to try it - but which fly would you pick? What size line would you use? How would you cast one of these monstrosities? The answer is...most flies will work, but some will be better depending on the day. I'm far from an expert but the hundreds of streamer fish I ...

Fire killed trees near the Fuller Lakes Trail in spring of 2021. The Fuller Lakes Trail in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is a gem on the Kenai Peninsula, but damage from fire and insects has left many trees alongside the trail dead. Wind and heavy snow has caused many of these trees to fall near or across the trail, making difficult hiking conditions.  The trail is inside the Mystery Creek Unit of the Kenai Wilderness Area, which restricts motorized use and can make trail repair and ...

It’s always shocking when you find some wonderful piece of public land that’s been sitting under your nose for years. Many New Mexican’s are likely to find themselves in this condition if they have not yet taken the time to appreciate our state’s eastern grasslands. In the northeast, in particular, a gently rolling landscape covered only in short grass prairie – and dotted with pronghorn and cattle – is interrupted by the Canadian River Canyon creating a dynamic and beautiful landscape. ...

The California Natural Resources Agency recently released the draft "Pathways to 30x30" document and has solicited public comment. (From the Pathways to 30 by 30 draft) "In October 2020, Governor Newsom issued the Nature-Based Solutions Executive Order N-82- 20, advancing biodiversity conservation as an administration priority and elevating the role of nature in the fight against climate change. As part of this Executive Order, California committed to the goal of conserving 30% of our lands ...

The 2022 West Virginia legislative session is at the halfway mark.  We’ve been following the action to ensure that we can speak up for our chapter’s interests where needed. We have identified a few issues of concern during this legislative session and would like to bring them to your attention.    Managing Off-Highway Vehicle Use (OHV) on Public Lands A series of bills have been introduced for a comprehensive motorized recreation program on our public lands under the guise of “wildlife ...