Volunteers Needed

Veterans Outdoor Recreation Summit - Oct 2-3, 2026

Volunteers Needed — October 2–3, 2026

The Trout Unlimited Utah Council has been invited by Trout Unlimited National to support the
Veterans Outdoor Recreation Summit (VORS), taking place October 1–3, 2026, in the Park City area.

The Veterans Outdoor Recreation Summit brings together veterans and organizations involved in outdoor recreation and wellness.
The summit includes educational sessions, an exhibitor expo, networking opportunities, and a full day devoted to outdoor activities.

For Trout Unlimited and High Country Fly Fishers, this is an opportunity to introduce veterans to
fly fishing and the Trout Unlimited community.

We have two volunteer opportunities:

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Friday, October 2 — Exhibitor Expo

1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Grand Hyatt Deer Valley — East Village

Trout Unlimited will participate in the VORS Exhibitor Expo Friday afternoon. We'll talk with summit participants about fly fishing,
Trout Unlimited, and opportunities to become involved with our local chapters.

We need two fly tyers and one additional volunteer to help talk with attendees and sign up people interested in
Trout Unlimited and local club memberships.

Volunteers are also invited to attend the networking event following the Expo at the hotel.

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Saturday, October 3 — Veterans Fly Casting Clinic

9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Deer Valley Ponds

Saturday is the summit's Outdoor Activity Day, and we're going fishing!

We will host approximately 15 veterans at the Deer Valley ponds for a hands-on introduction to fly casting.

We need 8–10 or more volunteers to work individually or in small groups with participants and help teach
the fundamentals of casting.

High Country Fly Fishers will provide the equipment and supplies:

Rods • Flies • Waivers • Refreshments

You just need to show up ready to help.

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Share Your Passion for Fly Fishing

This is a great opportunity to share something we enjoy with veterans who may be experiencing fly fishing for the first time.

You don't need to be a professional instructor. If you're comfortable with a fly rod and willing to spend a couple of hours
helping someone learn, we'd love to have you participate.

It's also an opportunity to introduce people to Trout Unlimited, High Country Fly Fishers, and the conservation and community
work our organizations provide.

Want to Volunteer or Have Questions?

Please contact Larry Finch:

Email:
finch_bird@yahoo.com

Phone:
435-640-4213

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Learn more about the Veterans Outdoor Recreation Summit:

Veterans Outdoor Recreation Summit — Official Agenda

Utah DWR  - Annual Jordanelle Curtain Net - Oct 6-8, 2026

Volunteers Needed. This is a great way to learn about the Jordanelle stillwater fishery. Jordanelle Curtain Net Sign up Help - Oct 6-8

From: Tyler Robinson
Date: September 14, 2026 at 2:46:44 PM MDT
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: Jordanelle Curtain Net Sign up Help - Oct 6-8

Hello everyone,
If you or any of your members would like to join us for our curtain net sampling at Jordanelle, please add your (or their) name to any blank white cells on the sign-up sheet linked below. Any help during the day is greatly appreciated, even if you are only available for a partial shift. We have spots available on the boat to help pull the nets as well as spot on shore to help process fish. If you help on the boat, you can also help process fish on the shore. Any hands that day help things go smoothly and quickly!

Sign-Up Sheet: (Copy & paste this link into your browser) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lXGtCnjuL0kGnsoycQavwByxFBf3utEFdsjKCQHZA3I/edit?usp=sharing

Note: Please ensure you fill in your name only on the 2026 sheet.

Please reach out if you have any questions. I will provide an update as the day gets closer. As well as an official volunteer sign-up link, which is required by DWR to volunteer at these types of events.

Thanks,

Tyler Robinson
Blue Ribbon Sportfish Biologist

385-482-8586 | tjrobinson@utah.gov

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