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River Wire Blog

March 2011

Our next adventure - off to Argentina
March 11, 2011
The Trout Shop
36 hours and counting.  Huge trout and golden river tigers are only a few siestas away.  Don't worry.  The shop will be open while we're gone.  We'll send a few reminders that Argentina is worth visiting as Chocolate Lab Expeditions and Fly Fishing Patagonia fish us... Read more
 
What's the next step for HB 309?
March 10, 2011
The Trout Shop
Don't let your guard down. There's still some open windows for HB 309. The committee members can request amendments to the bill now, up until the committee takes executive action. That's when the committee votes to pass the bill out to the full Senate, or to table the bill, effectively... Read more
 
HB 309 Didn't Gain Any Momentum
March 9, 2011
The Trout Shop
Big turn out in opposition to HB 309 makes the news. We counted 11 supporters for HB309.  There were too many opponents to the bill to count - at least 250.  Both sides had extra time to rally there troops.  Let's hope that the committee has heard us loud and clear and squashes... Read more
 
Thank You From Montana Trout Unlimited
March 9, 2011
From the Streets.....
The tiny clique of proponents for House Bill 309 had a very miserable day yesterday....... All:   Thanks for coming over to Helena yesterday. And thanks for all the grassroots efforts to help defeat HB 309. The tiny clique of proponents for this bill had a very miserable day yesterday.... Read more
 
Spring products have arrived.
March 6, 2011
The Trout Shop
Check out the new 2011 products at http://www.thetroutshop.com/estore/category/3914 Read more
 
Closed until Noon on Monday
March 6, 2011
The Trout Shop
We will be closed to attend a funeral on Monday.  We'll open as soon as the funeral is over.  Thank you for understanding. Read more
 
Take from the public and give to the private.
March 6, 2011
The Trout Shop
Jeffrey Welborn wants to take from you and give to his private cronies. HB309 hacks away at your stream access rights.  HB458 gives more recreation rights to his private supporters.  Let your representative know where you stand. Show your support for Stream... Read more
 
The Devils in the Details. Here's the Details HB309
March 6, 2011
The Trout Shop
We don't know the sponsor Jeffrey Welborn personally, but do know that he's not our kind of guy.   Protect your stream access rights.  Don't let sneaky politicians deprive you of your recreational dreams. 2011 Montana Legislature Additional Bill... Read more
 
Dear Governor Schweitzer..... We are walking like Egyptians against HB 309.
March 3, 2011
From the Streets.....
Show your support for Stream Access When: Tuesday March 8th at 2:00 Where: Room 303 of the Montana State Capitol Building. Testify in front of the Senate Agriculture Commmittee and let them know that you OPPOSE HB 309! For more details e-mail michael@montanatu.org or call... Read more