Many go fishing all their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.
It is through education, that we instill the desire to be conservationists. By teaching our members the art of fly fishing, members learn the value of our cold water fisheries and the importance of protecting, reconnecting and restoring through conservation efforts.
Outings are an opportunity to spend time and build camaraderie with others who enjoy Flyfishing. Whether you are a beginner or accomplished Flyfisher the outings provide an opportunity to learn new skills or share your knowledge. We hope you will join us on an outing.
EDUCATION
It is through education, that we instill the desire to be conservationists. By teaching our members the art of fly fishing, members learn the value of our cold water fisheries and the importance of protecting, reconnecting and restoring through conservation efforts.
YOUTH EDUCATION
Each year Hemingway TU provides various opportunities to educate youth in the Wood River Valley. Last year we worked with approximately 130 kids.
Students spend the day at the Hayspur Fish Hatchery where they are given a tour of the hatchery, learn about trout, are taken on a bird walk and taught how to identify birds, play a game that teaches about ecology/ conservation and are taught how to catch and release fish with fly rods. We partner with Idaho Fish and Game who lead the hatchery tours and stock the pond with rainbow trout, to ensure many bent rods and smiling faces.
For more information or to be part of this great effort please please contact:
Bob Knoebel Chairman, Youth Education
Trout Unlimited, Hemingway Chapter
Flyrodbob@aol.com
208-720-0005
PAST YOUTH EDUCATION EVENTS
ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hemingway TU members play an important role in teaching kids to fish and to appreciate our environment. Volunteers helped to SUSTAIN the sport we love by sharing our skills. We will spend the day with 80 fourth-graders from the Alturas Elementary School many who are first-time anglers! The day included fishing, birding , games and a tour of the hatchery (thanks Jamie Mitchell and your staff at Hayspur!). These enthusiastic kids had a great day as they caught a trout and then released it to watch it swim away. Volunteers always experience a reward for their efforts when they see the smiles on the faces of these kids.
YMCA
IN 2018 we had another very successful event fishing with YMCA students. There were lots of large fish caught on flies and released, resulting in big smiles on the faces of these ambitious anglers. Owls, yellow warblers, Northern harriers and red winged black birds, were just a few of the bird sightings the accompanied a fun and educational tour of the fish hatchery by the IDFG crew.
HIGHER GROUND YOUTH
This was our final youth education/fishing outing for the year. It was a thrill for these youngsters to be able to catch and release Rainbow Trout, see birds and play some games that helped them learn about the environment and go through a tour of the trout hatchery. Come out and volunteer to take some kids fishing. It is always a lot of fun for both the kids and the volunteers. Contact Bob Knoebel, Chairman, Youth Education, 720-0005 to volunteer.