Madison-Gallatin Trout Unlimited

TROUTFEST 2012 Banquet & Fundraiser

mgtu — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:19:50 +0000

NEW this year! Purchase banquet tickets at TicketRiver.com

Purchasing your tickets at TicketRiver.com will automatically enter you into a drawing for a Waterworks Guru Reel.

(Winning ticket will be announced at beginning of the Live Auction)

By going to TicketRiver.com (www.ticketriver.com/event/2679-mgtu-banquet-&-fundraiser) you can purchase your banquet ticket(s) plus other banquet items and put it all on your credit card. Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover Cards are accepted. You are then able to print out a receipt of your purchase(s), guaranteeing that you have reserved a seat(s) to the banquet. A packet with your ticket(s), purchases and other information will be waiting for you at Will Call the evening of the banquet.

You don’t have access to a computer or need to pay with a check? NO WORRIES! Email MGTU at mgtroutunlimited@gmail.com and request a “Banquet Purchase Form.” Complete the form and mail it along with payment to: MGTU, PO Box 52, Bozeman MT 59771.

Don’t forget that this is MGTU’s largest fundraiser and social event of the year and each year the banquet sells out. There are only 280 seats available, so go to TicketRiver.com now to purchase your ticket(s). Don’t miss out on this fun fill event.

If you are unable to attend, MGTU would appreciate any donation you are able to give. For donations using a credit card please click on the TicketRiver.com link above or go to the Memberships Page at www.mgtu.org.

QUESTIONS? Contact ~ Travis Morris @ 406-219-7691 or mgtroutunlimited@gmail.com

James Prosek Lecture January 26th.

mgtu — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:29:30 +0000

Acclaimed nature artist and angler James Prosek to deliver lecture at Museum of the Rockies, January 26

Celebrated natural-history and fishing artist James Prosek will speak at the Hager Auditorium, Museum of the Rockies, on Thursday, January 26. The Lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. and will be followed by a reception and book signing. There is no charge for admission to these events. The lecture, entitled “Fly-fishing the 41st Parallel and Other Travels in Search of Native Trout of the World,” will range widely through Prosek’s remarkable adventures in fishing and natural-history painting, and will be of interest to artists, anglers, and nature enthusiasts of all kinds.

Prosek, a Yale graduate, is a curatorial affiliate of the Peabody Museum of Natural History at Yale, and a member of the board of the Yale Institute for Biospheric Studies. An avid sportsman and conservationist, he made his authorial debut at nineteen years of age with the best-selling Trout: an Illustrated History (1996), and followed it with a series of popular and critically acclaimed books for adults and children.

Besides his many books, Prosek has written for The New York Times and National Geographic Magazine. In 2003, his documentary film on the world of Izaak Walton won a Peabody Award, and in 2004 he and Yvon Chouinard of the Patagonia Clothing Company co-founded a conservation initiative called World Trout. Prosek is currently working on a book of paintings of Atlantic fishes and a project about naming nature. For more on his work, see www.jamesprosek.com.

The lecture is the latest in the Montana State University Library’s Trout and Salmonid Lecture Series, part of the library’s initiative to develop a world-class technical and popular collection of published works and other documentary resources, and to foster research in the history, science, and management of trout and other salmonids. The collection now includes more than 10,000 individual works, and serves as a research resource for many scholars and others. For more information on the Trout and Salmonid Collection, see www.lib.montana.edu/trout.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Trout Fest Banquet

mgtu — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:38:25 +0000

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! TROUT FEST is coming to you live February 18th @ the GranTree Inn. This year is particularly special because we are celebrating 40 YEARS of TROUT FEST, MGTU’s banquet and sole fundraising event.

Tickets for the event will go on sale starting in January. More information on tickets and where to purchase them will be made available soon. In the mean time, SAVE THE DATE on your iPad, iPhone or good ol’ fashion paper calendar and get ready to have a fun filled night and help fund future projects.

If you have any questions or are interested in donating to the banquet please email us at mgtroutunlimited@gmail.com.

Madison River Clean Up 2011

mgtu — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:41:42 +0000

MGTU Banquet Prints Still Available

mgtu — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:08:47 +0000

Since 2003 MGTU has been producing banquet posters to help celebrate the Annual Trout Fest Banquet (our only fund raising event). These posters are signed and numbered by the various artists that were commissioned for that years banquet. Proceeds from the sale of banquet posters go to help MGTU fund many of the restoration, education,and conservation projects in the Madison and Gallatin valleys. Here is your opportunity to help and get a beautiful piece of history at the same time.

MGTU still has posters from 2005 – 2011 available for sale, individual or as matched numbered sets. This offer is limited to stock on-hand and is on a first-come first-serve basis. If you are interested please email us at mgtroutunlimited@gmail.com

2011 Trout Fest Banquet

mgtu — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:42:35 +0000

We are proud to announce Paul Schullery will be this years inductee into the Legends of the Headwaters Hall of Fame! Past Legend Bud Lilly will be his presenter!

Banquet ticket RSVP forms are available at Bozeman area fly shops or by contacting Mike Haugh @ 406-600-7824 or email mikeha1@bridgeband.com

A special thanks to Kelly Dangerfield and Native Fish Apparel for the original artwork for the banquet and reproduction prints!

Cottonwood Camp Ft. Smith, MT – 3 nights lodging and 2 day boat rental

Dr. Slick Co. Belgrade, MT – Dr. Slick Gift Set

Montana Fly Co. Columbia Falls, MT – Fly boxes, flies, tools, materials, and hooks

Pekin Run Fishing Co. Bozeman, MT – Simms Headwaters Mesh Vest Size Large

Donna Allison Bozeman, MT – The Big Bobber

Shirley Cleary Helena, MT – Original Painting Image Size is 5″ x 21″

Don Heyden Bozeman, MT – Iris Rhizomes and 3 dozen flies

Brant Oswald Livingston, MT – 1/2 day guided trip on a spring creek for 1 or 2 anglers

Clay Originals Big Timber, MT – Hand painted bowl

J & K Recreation Bozeman, MT – 5 Ski passes to Deer Valley Resort, Utah

Beartooth Fly Fishing Cameron, MT – Beartooth Custom Rod

Big Sky Carvers Manhattan, MT - Humongus Bear

Bridger Bowl Ski Area Bozeman, MT - 2011-2012 Adult Season Pass

Cosmic Pizza Bozeman, MT - Gift Certificate

Cross Currents Helena, MT - 1 Night Stay in Craig, MT with Fins and Feathers trip

D.C.S. Photo Bozeman, MT - 2 Books

Fins and Feathers Bozeman, MT - Orvis Double Rod Case and a trip for 1-2 anglers for 2 days on the Missouri River with Toby Swank

Gallatin River Lodge Bozeman, MT - 2 Packages – Overnight stay + Dinner with wine + breakfast; Gift Certificate, Hat, Shirt

Greater Yellowstone Flyfishers Bozeman, MT - Large Package - Will sell 2 decks of cards in the middle of the live auction, winner takes entire package

Denver Bryan Bozeman, MT - 2 Beautiful Trout Photos

Jacklin’s Fly Shop West Yellowstone, MT - 2 hour casting lessons with Bob, booklet, DVD, and hand tied flies by Bob

Johnny Carino’s Bozeman, MT - Gift Certificate

Kenyon Noble Lumber Bozeman, MT - 4 Piece Camping Set

Mainstreet Overeasy Bozeman, MT - Gift Certificate

Montana AleWorks Bozeman, MT - Gift Certificate

Montana Spirits and Wine Bozeman, MT - Tequila Package

Montana Whitewater Bozeman, MT - 2 Adult Zipline Tour Classic Tickets

Native Fish Apparel Bozeman, MT - 4 T-Shirts featuring this years original artwork

Outback Steakhouse Bozeman, MT - Gift Certificate

Powder Horn Sportsman’s Shop Bozeman, MT - Shirt

Residence Inn by Marriott Bozeman, MT - 2 Nights Lodging

Simms Fishing Products Bozeman, MT - Large Package – High Roller Raffle

Sir Scott’s Oasis Manhattan, MT - 2 Gift Certificates

The Mint Bar and Cafe Belgrade, MT - Multiple Gift Certificates

The Rivers Edge Bozeman, MT - Large Women’s Package – High Roller Raffle

Vino Per Tutti Bozeman, MT - Bottle of Wine and Wine Club Membership

Wingate by Wyndham Bozeman, MT - 2 Nights Lodging

Carlos Miera Belgrade, MT - 2 Day Handyman Service

Jon Yousko Bozeman, MT - 4 Coffee Mugs, 4 Camo Cups, 2 Wheatley Fly Boxes, 1 Guide Wallet, 4 Beer Steins, 1 Simms Golf Bag, 1 Headwaters Day Pack

Seven Sushi Sake Bozeman, MT - Gift Certificate

Canyon River Spa Bozeman, MT - Pedicure and Nail Polish

EPS Eureka, MT - Coaster Set, Cutting Board, Trivet

Sola Cafe Bozeman, MT - Refillable Mug and Gift Card

Julie Gavin - Fly Tying Desk, Book, Bob Jacklin DVD, Renzetti Vise

Bud Lilly Legend - Fly Rod made by Tom Morgan (more details next week!)

Also, a thanks goes out to Bayern Brewery, Dahl Funeral Chapel, Stockman Bank, Dennis Grundman and the folks at TicketPrinting.com for their generous contributions.

If you wish to donate an item, please contact Mike Haugh at 600-7824 or mikeha1@bridgeband.com.

January Rod-A-Month Winner

mgtu — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:31:19 +0000

Congratulations to Rick Baccus who won the January Rod-A-Month raffle. The final drawing will be held February 19th. Good luck to all those who have purchased tickets.

February’s drawing is the final raffle drawing. We hope that you had as much fun as we did putting it on. We are considering doing it again and we love to here some input from you on how we can make it better.

Thank you to all those you participated. Your contributions help in many ways to conserve, protect and restore are water sheds their fisheries.

December Rod-A-Month Winner

mgtu — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 17:06:59 +0000

Congratulations to Steve Johnson who won the Echo Switch rod for the December Rod-A-Month raffle. The next drawing will be held January 13th. Good luck to all those who have purchased tickets.

If you would like to purchase a raffle ticket its not to late! There are still 2 of 12 drawings left! Please send and email requesting raffle tickets to mgtoutunlimited@gmail.com or go to www.mgtu.org home page and click on the donate button at the bottom of the page. Enter the total amount equivalent to how many tickets you would like to purchase and fill out the form. We will then contact you that we received your purchase. Tickets are $20 each. Good luck and thank you for your support.

November Rod-A-Month Winner

mgtu — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:59:47 +0000

Congratulations to Jim Drummond who won the G.Loomis Streamdance rod for the November Rod-A-Month raffle. The next drawing will be held December 9th. Good luck to all those who have purchased tickets.

If you would like to purchase a raffle ticket its not to late! There are still 3 of 12 drawings left! Please send and email requesting raffle tickets to mgtoutunlimited@gmail.com or go to www.mgtu.org home page and click on the donate button at the bottom of the page. Enter the total amount equivalent to how many tickets you would like to purchase and fill out the form. We will then contact you that we received your purchase. Tickets are $20 each. Good luck and thank you for your support.

October Rod-A-Month Raffle Winner

mgtu — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:19:56 +0000

Congratulations to Dick Monroe who won the TFO Spey Rod for the October Rod-A-Month raffle. The next drawing will be held November 10th. Good luck to all those who have purchased tickets.

If you would like to purchase a raffle ticket its not to late! There are still 4 of 12 drawings left and the ODDS are still GOOD! Please send and email requesting raffle tickets to mgtoutunlimited@gmail.com or go to www.mgtu.org home page and click on the donate button at the bottom of the page. Enter the total amount equivalent to how many tickets you would like to purchase and fill out the form. We will then contact you that we received your purchase. Tickets are $20 each. Good luck and thank you for your support.