To conserve, protect and restore North America’s cold water fisheries and their watersheds, and to promote angling in a sportsmanlike manner.

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When you join TU, you are joining a national organization of 152,000 individuals in 450 local chapters. Every new TU member is put on the mailing list of, and becomes a member of, the chapter with the closest zip code to his or her home address. KVCTU has about 550 members. Our chapter’s mission statement is

To conserve, protect and restore North America’s cold water fisheries and their watersheds, and to promote angling in a sportsmanlike manner.

Although trout and their environs are special to us and are at the heart of our organization, many of our members enjoy the pursuit of other species as well. Also, most of us are fly fishers, but TU takes no position on fishing methods, and all conservation minded fisher persons are welcome. Similarly, many of us practice catch-and-release, but that is a personal preference and that also is not a TU mandate. Some members are able to become actively involved in the club’s projects, while others primarily enjoy the camaraderie of kindred spirits at our meetings and outings.

Please browse through the website to learn more about our history, what we do, and how you can become involved!



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KVCTU holds general chapter meetings'  the third Thursday of the Month annually from September through April.  General chapter meeting include a happy hour for members to converse and share stories along with the main event for the evening.  Dinner may be included for a small additional fee.  We do ask that all patrons register in advance if planning to eat dinner to make sure there is plenty to go around.  Other events include conservation projects, education classes, outings, and the annual banquet.

KVCTU Board Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month, September through April. An additional meeting is usually held midsummer. All members are welcome to attend board meetings. Because locations vary, if you would like to attend a board meeting please contact send us a message below for the time and place. Board meetings are held the second Thursday of the month.

 Please go to www.tu.org/events to see a list of all upcoming TU events and locations.

Past Events

TitleDateLocation
Fly Fishing 10105 Aug 202334270 Co Rd 652, Mattawan, Michigan 49071, USA
Wa Wa Sum07 Jul 2023377 Wa Wa Sum, Grayling, MI 49738, USA
MI TU Youth Conservation and Trout Camp18 Jun 2023Conservation Dr, Roscommon, MI 48653, USA
Scalin' Up for Summer 202310 Jun 20237335 Garden Lane, Portage, MI, USA
KVCTU Spring Outing12 May 2023918 Seaman Rd, Wellston, MI 49689, USA
KVCTU General Chapter Meeting20 Apr 2023535 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI 49004, USA
Rice Creek Work Day15 Apr 2023301 West Pearl Street, Marshall, MI, USA
KVCTU Annual Conservation Banquet16 Mar 2023535 S Riverview Dr, Parchment, MI, USA
KVCTU IF4 Film Tour04 Mar 20238302 Portage Road, Portage, Michigan, USA
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Emily Tugetske

President

Jim Bour

Vice President

Connie Morse

Secretary

Char Hammond

Treasurer

Paul Tulgetske

Past President

Pete Huever

Stream Projects

Jon Chizmadia

Education

Paul Hammond

Memberships

Jerry Reed

Funds Management

Pete Mathews

Board Member

Tom Morse Jr.

Board Member

Bill Comai

Board Member

$25

Donation Amount

  • Kalamazoo Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited
  • 7138 Leawood Portage, MI 49024

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