Author Archives: ssherard
Rio Grande del Norte: The Kid’s River
By Garrett VeneKlasen Yesterday, Senator Udall and the staff of Senator Heinrich and Congressman Lujan held a public ceremony at the Taos County Courthouse to officially commemorate the designation of … Continue reading
Embracing an icon: Rio Grande del Norte monument designation
Rio Grande del Norte from Our Sporting Heritage on Vimeo. By Garrett VeneKlasen As you head north out of Santa Fe on US-285 there is a prominent overpass spanning the highway. Stamped deep in its massive upper concrete support beam, … Continue reading
Hello, Sally Jewell. We are sportsmen. And we know balance.
As Sally Jewell sat for her confirmation hearing as the Secretary of the Interior this morning, there seemed to be a general tenor underlining all questions and answers, a tenor that applies directly to anglers and hunters. Balance – the … Continue reading
TU member named one of Field and Stream’s Conservation Heros
TU’s Dave Sweet was recently selected as a Field and Stream Hero of Conservation and featured in the February issue of the magazine. Dave’s TU accomplishments read like a laundry list as long as a two-handed fly rod. Most recently, … Continue reading
Anglers speak up for Rio Grande del Norte
Nick Streit, owner of Taos Fly Shop, has long been an outspoken advocate for wild things and wild places. And lately, that effort has been re-doubled. Check it out: My wife gave me a Stimulator for Valentine’s Day this year. No … Continue reading
Sportsmen Support Protections for Colorado’s San Juan Mountains
The equation has never been complicated – open spaces mean healthier fish and game, which means more hunters and anglers. More hunters and anglers means more dollars for communities, especially rural ones. In Colorado, hunting and angling generates over $2.1 … Continue reading
What would you compromise for your fishing?
What are you willing to compromise to keep your fishing the way it is? We posted here a few weeks ago about a changing climate. “Sooner or later, anyone who enjoys trout fishing has to wonder: “What if the summers do … Continue reading
The impact of the Idaho Roadless Rule in two acts
We got word yesterday that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Idaho Roadless Rule – a wonky rule that most people don’t even know about let alone understand. It was a big victory for conservation, without a doubt. … Continue reading
Hats off to the Hoback
In the spirit of new beginnings, we’d like to pass along a bit of good news on this second day of the new year. The Trust for Public Lands announced today it had reached it’s fundraising goal of $8.75 million … Continue reading
Something to wash away the cynicism
By Garrett VeneKlasen I haven’t had much faith in humanity lately. I don’t think many of us have. The tragedies of late haven’t helped my faith in my fellow man. And as the father of a beautiful six-year-old girl, … Continue reading
