The Pat Barnes Missouri River Chapter of Trout UnlimitedWelcome to the Pat Barnes Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Conserving, protecting, and restoring coldwater fisheries in Montana’s Missouri, Little Blackfoot, and Smith River watersheds.
From the President, Spring 2010Don't Take it For Granted Well it is that time again and the fishing is on! It’s time to get into the rivers and experience some of the best trout fishing available in this country. In Montana, some may have a tendency to take for granted what we have out our back door, but I’ve learned this isn’t true for members of the Pat Barnes Missouri River Chapter of Trout Unlimited. PBMRTU members think it over and then work to make things better, or at least maintain what we have. Hard work goes on through volunteer efforts to teach casting and fly tying, restore rivers and streams, support projects that benefit habitat and fisheries, manage our ever important Trout in the Classroom Project, and work with state and regional officials to develop sensible policy. In my tenure as a board member, I’ve witnessed firsthand the level of contributions made daily by board members to manage the organization, develop funds needed to operate, work on organizing various events throughout the year including film festivals, river cleanup, clinics and others, and interface with Montana TU. We all need to keep in mind that our environment is under constant natural and political challenges, and we each need to do our part to help it along. So as you are out there this year staring down that torpedo of a trout and try to get him (or her) to take your fly, remember we are among to luckiest in the world; let’s not take it for granted. And then go right ahead and catch that fish! -- Tony Herbert is a long time Helena resident and conservation-minded fisherman. Board Officers and Chairs: Tony Herbert, President, 406.449.7252 Garrett Fawaz, Vice President, 406.422.4426 Nola Freestone, Treasurer/Banquet Chair, 406.495.2675 Jay Erickson, Past President, 406.459.3750 John Wilson, Conservation Committee Chair, 406.495.1560 Directors:
Newsletters 2010: Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall 2009: Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall 2008: Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall Join/Donate Join TU today! To make a contribution directly to the Pat Barnes Missouri River Chapter of TU to ensure that your generosity goes directly to project, conserve, and restore the fisheries within the Missouri, Little Blackfoot, and Smith Rivers, please send your contribution to: PBMRTU The PBMRTU board thanks you sincerely for caring about these important waters, and your generosity.
Pat Barnes Missouri River Chapter of Trout UnlimitedObjectives: Conduct the business of the Chapter in a manner that furthers the conservation, protection, and restoration of fisheries and fisheries habitat within the reaches of the Missouri, Smith, and Little Blackfoot Rivers and their tributaries. Participate in associated local and statewide projects and initiatives that further the objectives of the Chapter. Board Meetings:
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