Monday, December 15, 2014 | 01:19 pm Only the Second Increase Sought in 25 Years; New User Groups Asked to Contribute NASHVILLE — For only the second time in 25 years, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking to adjust the way hunting and fishing licenses and fees are structured in order to… Continue Reading »
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The temperature was not quite 50 degrees Saturday morning April 5, 2014, but the air was calm and the sun was shining during our daylighting project on Sawmill Branch in the Cherokee National Forest. At 9:30 that morning, twelve Cherokee Chapter TU members met with three US Forest Service staff to remove vegetation and low… Continue Reading »
We have a chance to win prizes and more if you would be so kind as to log onto the TU blog link below and vote for the Origins Story posted about our Cherokee Chapter. Please send to friends and family; we need as many votes as possible!!!! http://www.tu.org/connect/groups/origin-stories#.Ux8mb0r1nj8.gmail This is also a reminder… Continue Reading »
Fly Tying Classes are available for the public at 6 PM every Thursday at the Greeneville HS Science Room unless the city school is closed for that day. For more information, contact Bob Ross at 423-620-0790.
December 13th, 2013 10:40 pm by RICK WAGNER Bart Carter of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency talks to Roosevelt students about the importance of clean streams for the trout raised by the class. Photo by David Grace. KINGSPORT — The South Fork of the Holston River will have about 20 future inhabitants thanks to a city elementary… Continue Reading »
Trout Unlimited – Cherokee Charter #577 Meeting Minutes October 21, 2013 Present: see sign-in sheet (Guests: Mike and Katie Sheffield, Rob Pugh, Rachel Higginbotham, Andy) Next meeting: November 18, 2013 at 6:00pm Ryan’s Steakhouse I. Discussions and Announcements: A.Cherokee members Jerry and Allen met with Unicoi County Mayor. He and his recreation director will be… Continue Reading »
We kick off our second year of the Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program with seven (7) programs in the East Tennessee area, thanks to our donors: TN Council of Trout Unlimited (especially TU license plate grant), Appalachian Power, Carters Ford Chapter DAR, City of Kingsport Stormwater Utility Program Citizens Bank, Kiwanis of Kingsport, Lowe’s… Continue Reading »
Trout Unlimited – Cherokee Charter #577 Meeting Minutes September 16, 2013 Present: see sign-in sheet (no guests) Next meeting: October 21, 2013 at 6:00pm Ryan’s Steakhouse I. Nominations and Election of Officers: Nominations of Officers were announced as follows: President:Jerry Whitted VP:Mark Procopio Secretary:Lori Paris Treasurer:William (Butch) Clendenon Board Chair:Allen Robbins Webmaster:Steve Ayers 1yr Directors:Rick… Continue Reading »
Next meeting: September 16, 2013 at 6:00pm Ryan’s Steakhouse (Election of Officers/Directors) I. Discussions and Announcements A. On July 26th several Cherokee Chapter volunteers entertained 25 children at the Johnson City Parks and Recreation with Fly tying, antique fishing equipment and presentation on fly fishing. A letter of appreciation was received. B. Four (4) Cherokee… Continue Reading »
Washington, Jul 22 – The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2014 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation includes funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Forest Service, and various independent and related agencies. In total, the bill includes… Continue Reading »
