Announcements

A Good Turn

The following item was forwarded to me by friends in Trout Unlimited
-- Bob Kren, VP Communications

Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials today urged anglers to consider buying $2 youth fishing licenses as a way to help the department draw down more federal funding. The youth fishing license is a voluntary license purchase. Youths 17 and older are required to purchase a regular fishing license, but anglers under the age of 17 are not required to purchase a license.

"The $2 voluntary youth fishing license is a great investment for anglers in our state because for every license we sell, we get back $8.18 in federal funding under the Dingell-Johnson Act," said DNR Director Rebecca Humphries. "Also, purchasing a license for a youth angler helps teach children the importance of supporting conservation."

For every fishing license sold in Michigan, the DNR receives $8.18 from the Dingell-Johnson Act, also known as the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act. Passed by Congress in 1950, the program is funded by revenues collected from the manufacturers of fishing rods, reels, creels, lures, flies and artificial baits, who pay an excise tax on these items to the U.S. Treasury. The funds are then distributed to the state fish and wildlife agencies based the number of licensed anglers and the amount of land and water area in the state.

The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural resources for current and future generations.

Great Lakes, Great Times, Great Outdoors

FFF Membership Incentives

Read more about the reduced rates being offered to Affiliate Club Members and Charter Club Members here.

The Federation of Fly Fishers has extended its special FFF membership incentive for FFF Affiliate clubs. From January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008, the Affiliate Club can sign up current club members with FFF for one year for $15.00.
The one year memberships include regular, youth and senior memberships. Special rates are also offered for family and three year memberships as detailed in this pdf. In addition, the Federation of Fly Fishers has announced an almost identical special FFF membership incentive for FFF Chart er and 100% clubs during the same time period. Charter and 100% Affiliate Cubs can sign up new members of FFF for one year for $10.00. Details are available in the following pdf.

National Fly Fishing Expo, March 28-30, 2008

The NFFE will be held in Lakeland, FL, on the above dates. Further information may be found by using the following links:

View NFFE Ad
View NFFE Press Release

Dick and Judy Walle to do only two "On-Stream Seminars" this summer

Dick and Judy continue the tradition of doing soft hackled fly, on-stream seminars. Each is one day; morning in the classroom and afternoon on the AuSable River, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Gates AuSable Lodge, East of Grayling, MI. June 8 (Sunday) and June 9 (Monday), limited to 6 persons per day. Contact Dick for information: 419.536.2469 or rwalle@aol.com.

Michigan Fisheries Division Update

Please follow the link at the end of this item to view a report made at the June meeting of the GLC's Board. The Michigan DNR's Kurt Newman told of news relating to the spread of viral hemorrhagic septicemia, and proposed hunting and fishing license changes. View Report.

Ohio Council Formed

On January 1, 2007, the Ohio Sub-Council of the GLC became a separate Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers. The GLC will now be comprised of Clubs in Michigan and Indiana, and one in Thunder Bay ONT. The Michigan and Indiana Clubs want to congratulate our friends in Ohio, and we look forward to seeing you at our events, and at yours. The Ohio Council's web address is www.ohiofff.org.

2008 GLC Fly Fishing School & Conclave