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We are proud to be a pledgee of the Angling for All Pledge from Brown Folks Fishing!

Biologists with Trout Unlimited, working with state agencies, are using science to increase genetic diversitythrough mixing populations and connecting habitat.

Tag a friend whose pup would make an awesome Cover Dog! This is our weekly randomly-selected roundup of recent Orvis Cover Dog submissions! (From first to last: Louie, Roux, Solo, Tripp, and Zoey). Enter your pup and vote for your favorites at coverdog.orvis.com! #orvisdogs

If you enjoy hiking with your dog and live in an area with seasonal hunting, hitting the trails takes an extra measure of prep and precaution. It is possible to walk your dog safely during hunting season, but doing so requires the understanding that you’re sharing the great outdoors and an awareness of how hunters engage in their sport.

Congratulations, Winnie!

The Intruder is really a style of fly and there are scores of variations. The one we're tying today is on the complicated side, which might not be essential in catching fish--but it is fun to tie and looks good in the water.

Southern Vermont is home to some fabled trout waters and for good reason. #orvisadventures Travel Specialist @sbergervt found this beautiful brown last week after a major rain event on home waters @ereavey @will_swinarton

Two things we really love around here are dogs and wild trout. Filmmaker Ben Kraushaar is back with another great video featuring Anna Ortega and friend, fishing for trout and having fun on a small stream in Wyoming. The slanted light of fall adds a lovely orange tone to the whole production, and it’s clear just how much the dog enjoys these outings. #5050onthewater

In this great video from Jensen Fly Fishing, Amelia explains why she doesn’t like to cast across the current, how she times her cast, and what to do if you don’t connect with the trout the first time.

Have you been intrigued by Spey fishing but aren’t really sure how using a two-handed rod differs from regular fly fishing? The folks at The Ashland Fly Shop in Oregon have launched a series of videos on Beginner Spey tactics that you’ll find really helpful.

Place training is simply teaching your dog to stay in a dedicated spot without being restrained in any way for an indefinite amount of time.

Pete discusses proper tracking, which ensures that the energy of the cast is focused in a straight line, as well as good timing, which helps you maintain a tight loop.

Last year, we introduced a new weekly Ask the Experts Column and asked you to pose some questions for our panel of experts. Our latest question for them to chew on is: What are your top five flies for fall