Challenge Chapter Trout Unlimited

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Challenge Chapter Trout Unlimited

The Challenge Chapter of Trout Unlimited is a non-profit, fund raising organization whose mission is to engage in stream and watershed restoration efforts at the grass roots level. We support the State and National TU organizations in their educational and legislative activities. Our restoration efforts are focused on both distant waters, such as the AuSable River, and local waters, like the Paint Creek. These critical resources continue to recover and thrive with our love and care.

As our 2015 season unfolds, come join us at one of our Meetings at the E.L. Johnson Center @ 3325 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. Check out our meeting schedule @ http://www.challengechapter.org/index.php/chapter-activities/calendar-of-events
You can also join us as a guest or a member at one of our 2015 Chapter Outings, in May, June August or September.... for dates and locations , click here

New River Guide: A Steelheader’s Guide to Michigan’s western lower penninsula streams

"The sound of a screaming drag and the sight of a 10 lb. (or bigger) fish jumping 3 feet out of the water are visions and dreams that every fisherman has while spending time on the water. Steelhead can typically be found in many rivers in the state from early September until late April the following spring. Chinook Salmon begin their spawning migration every fall sometime in the middle of August with the peak of salmon fishing season typically happening around the 1st or 2nd week of October. Coho or Silver Salmon are usually a couple of weeks behind the schedule of the Chinook."

For more details, and sample pages, click here.

Fuller's Lodge Project

"Hard days work!!" June 14th 2014 was the Saturday set aside to build the much needed stairs at Fullers NBOC. Judy Fuller (Owner NBOC) had approached us, offering to pay for all materials if the Challenge Chapter would supply the labor. Judy said that several folks had fallen (me included) and she wanted to make it safe for fisherman (actually anyone) heading for the river. It took us all day but at approx 9 PM the last of the gravel had been raked into the steps and everyone headed for the Fuller Porch for a much needed rest and a cold glass of something!