Events

Paige

Bay Area Dinner

Join us for a wonderful evening with dinner and wine to celebrate the beautiful Henry’s Fork. This event is in honor of the river and this community’s role in the river’s health. As a part of this dedicated community, your support is essential. Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm Where: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar – 180 El Camino Real, Suite 2, Palo Alto, CA Sponsorship Levels $10,000 | River Guardian Includes a 7’ #3/4 line OR 7’9” #4/5 line Sweetgrass Bamboo Fly Rod with inscription “Henry’s Fork Guardian” AND Hardy Perfect Fly Reel, table for 10 guests, host bar, and recognition as an event sponsor. PLUS receive a Life Membership and never pay dues again! $5,000 | Life Member Rod and Reel Package Includes 2 dinner tickets and recognition as an event sponsor. PLUS receive a Life Member hat and pin and never pay dues again! $2,500 | Donation Includes 2 dinner tickets and recognition as an event sponsor. PLUS receive membership in the Green Drake Society for one year. $200 | Event Ticket Includes plated dinner. To register, complete the form below. *To purchase multiple events tickets, select Other and enter the correct amount

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Paige

South Fork Initiative – Year End Appeal

           Protect the South Fork of the Snake                                    Help build a smarter, stronger future for this river Our Approach: Smart River Conservation™ The South Fork Initiative uses HFF’s proven, science-based framework to: Track flows & temperatures Forecast water availability Restore priority tributaries Engage the community in stewardship Built on 40 years of science. Designed for this river’s future. Your Impact Donors have made it possible to: • Add three in-river monitoring stations • Launch a climate & snowmelt study • Restore Rainey & Third Creek • Educate hundreds about the river’s future Real results. Real momentum. Powered by supporters. Why Give Now If we want a stronger South Fork next season, the work begins this winter. Your gift fuels the early science and conservation needed for next year and beyond.

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Jamie Powell

Giving Tuesday: South Fork Initiative

If you’ve spent any time on this river, you’ve seen it—wild trout rising in riffles, cold water flowing off the canyon walls, the unmistakable feeling that this river matters. But like rivers across the West, the South Fork is experiencing change. This is why the South Fork Initiative exists. Not to react after problems appear—but to build the systems, relationships, and science needed to get ahead of them. Because of donor support, we have three water-quality sondes and a real-time data website, begun a climate and snowmelt study to forecast future water availability, restored tributaries like Rainey and Third Creek, and engaged hundreds in education and community outreach. As we enter the year-end giving season—and approach Giving Tuesday—we invite you to stand with the South Fork. This campaign fuels next year’s momentum, ensuring we can put even more science, collaboration, and restoration into action.   GIVING TUESDAY GIVING LEVELS AND INCENTIVES $50 – Loon Outdoors Nocturnal Headlamp $100 – Custom HFF YETI Shot Glasses $250 – Custom HFF YETI Pitcher $500 – North Fork Nets Wading Net $1,250 – All Incentives Listed Above $2,500 – Green Drake – Scott Centric Rod 4-7wt (freshwater) OR Scott Sector 6-12wt (saltwater) OR Hatch Iconic Fly

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Paige

THE DNA OF A RIVER

The DNA of A River                                    This fall, your gift helps HFF use new science to understand changing hatches, protect the Henry’s Fork, and guide the next generation of river conservation. The Henry’s Fork has always been read by careful observers. Anglers watch the water for rising forms. Scientists track temperature, turbidity, and flow. Field crews study the life beneath the surface. But today, some of the river’s most important questions are harder to see. Aquatic insects may be abundant on the river bottom, while the hatches anglers experience tell a more complicated story. Are insects emerging earlier? At night? In different places? More sporadically? Are warming temperatures changing the rhythm of the river? HFF is working to find out. This year, HFF and The Salmonfly Project are pioneering a new application of eDNA on the Henry’s Fork: using environmental DNA alongside traditional insect monitoring and emergence traps to better understand PMD hatch timing. Environmental DNA, or eDNA, allows scientists to detect tiny traces of genetic material left behind in the water by insects, fish, and other organisms. In a single water sample, the

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Paige

Giving Tuesday

If you’ve fished the Henry’s Fork lately, you’ve seen it⏤low flows, cloudy water, shifting hatches. The Henry’s Fork remains a world-class trout fishery, but it’s feeling the strain. Thanks to anglers like you, HFF’s Smart River ConservationTM is meeting these challenges head-on: improving winter flows that add 500 more trout to Box Canyon each year, conserving 24,000 acre-feet of water to keep the river cool, and delivering the real-time science that powers the Daily Water Report you trust. But as the river changes, so much our work–and your support makes it possible. This Giving Tuesday, December 2, your gift will go twice as far⏤HFF’s Board of Directors is matching all gifts up to $29,000. Together, we can keep the Henry’s Fork resilient, fishable, and thriving for seasons to come. 🎣 Mark you calendar and get ready to give back!     GIVING TUESDAY GIVING LEVELS AND INCENTIVES $50 – Loon Outdoors Nocturnal Headlamp  $100 – Custom HFF YETI Shot Glasses $250 – Custom HFF YETI Pitcher $500 – North Fork Nets Wading Net $1,250 – All Incentives Listed Above $2,500 – Green Drake – Scott Centric Rod 4-7wt (freshwater) OR Scott Sector 6-12wt (saltwater) OR Hatch Iconic Fly Reel (3-11+)

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2 bears in the river
Jamie Powell

South Fork Gala Auction

  Here are the amazing auction items up for bid at the 2025 South Fork Gala!   Auction items include local guided fishing days, adventures in Alaska, British Columbia, and Colorado, and a luxury stay in Mexico. You can attend in person or contact Kam to bid remotely:  kamberlee@henrysfork.org | 208-652-3567   View the Full Auction Catalog to learn more about each item.     LEARN MORE

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Paige

SFI Boat Raffle

This is your opportunity to walk away with your own 2026 Let’em Run Drifter, valued at $16,000. The 2026 Let ‘Em Run Drifter isn’t just another drift boat — it’s a next-level fishing machine built for anglers who demand the absolute best. Constructed using advanced sandwich technology (a foam core layered between fiberglass), this boat is one of the lightest, strongest, and most durable options on the market. At just 150 lbs(hull weight) it delivers unmatched strength-to-weight performance, making transportation and rowing effortless. Every detail of the Drifter is engineered with serious fishing in mind — from a sleek, snag-free design that minimizes line catching, to a hull built for maximum stability and responsive handling. Walk-around decks offer freedom of movement, while cleverly integrated, dry-storage compartments keep your gear organized and protected. Whether you’re rowing to your favorite stretch or switching quickly from dry fly to streamer, this boat makes it smooth, fast, and easy. No compromises. Just pure performance. Features– Cored body construction- Straight rod storage- Fully molded knee braces- Built-in dry storage- 3 point adjustable oar lock- Integrated anchor system- Straight rod lockable storage- Foam added to leg locks for comfort- Foam added to rod holders to protect

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New construction home
Paige

South Fork Initiative Gala

Join us for the 2027 South Fork Gala, on Friday, July 16, 2027. This year’s event will offer a relaxed and festive atmosphere with heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a premium silent auction, and a live auction⎯all shared in great company and in support of the river we all love. MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON! Donation of an Auction Item Please contact us at russell@henrysfork.org or 208.652.3567 with your auction item information or to inquire about the event.  

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Empty boat on the river
Paige

Hyde Drift Boat Raffle

This is your opportunity to walk away with your own custom designed, fully outfitted Hyde drift boat, up to $13,000. From the Hyde Outdoors website “The Hyde Drift Boat research and development team continue to set the bar in the industry for craftsmanship, design and value. We have earned our reputation by producing the most durable and innovative drift boat products in the world.” All Hyde Drift Boats feature a lifetime warranty. *Boat pictured is for reference only.    Tickets are $250 OR buy 4 get one free AND only 100 tickets will be sold!  Drawing will be held at our annual Henry’s Fork Days event on Saturday, June 20, 2026.  GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY

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Jamie Powell

HFF’s Annual Membership Meeting

Join us under the big tent on the banks of the river to talk all things Henry’s Fork—the state of the river, an update on HFF’s recent work, plus what’s ahead on the horizon. How has the river changed and what is HFF doing to conserve this beautiful place we all love?   Fisherman’s Access – Last Chance, Idaho 4:00 – 5:30 PM 15 Minute Presentation Panel with HFF Science Team Members   No RSVP needed. We hope to see you there!   Photo credit: Charlie Lansche | LastChanceGallery.com

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Henry's Fork Days Online Silent Auction
Paige

Henry’s Fork Days Online Silent Auction

Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the Henry’s Fork Foundation or simply love incredible gear, adventures, and experiences, our online silent auction is for you! Hosted on BetterUnite, this virtual auction features guided fishing trips on world-class waters, outdoor gear and fly fishing essentials, gift certificates to your favorite shops and restaurants, and more! This auction is open to the public and there is no fee to join. Every winning bid helps protect the Henry’s Fork and support science-based conservation of the watershed. Opens: June 6th at 10am MDT                 Closes: June 13 at 10 pm MDT Bidding open to everyone – no ticket, membership, or fee required! REGISTER HERE

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Hallowed Waters
Paige

Idaho Gives

Environmental dna (edna) study For the Future of the Henry’s Fork Fisheries Beneath the surface of the Henry’s Fork, there’s a story unfolding that we’re only beginning to understand. This year, through Idaho Gives, the Henry’s Fork Foundation is launching a new environmental DNA (eDNA) study focused on mountain whitefish and PMD hatches—two key signals of the river’s health. By collecting tiny traces of genetic material from the water, our team can track fish movement, better understand hatch timing and abundance, and begin to see how this ecosystem is changing over time. It’s a powerful new tool, grounded in real fieldwork—sampling across the watershed, processing data, and building long-term insight that will guide how we protect this river. Your support makes this work possible, and with a $16,000 matching gift from our Board of Directors, every donation during Idaho Gives will go twice as far.  For instructions on how to make a donation via Venmo, click here. DOUBLE YOUR DONATION The Henry’s Fork Foundation’s generous board members have offered to match up to $15,000 of donations made during the Idaho Gives season!   PLUS, as a way of saying thank you, your donation of $50 or more will get your

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hands placing rainbow trout back in the water
Paige

Science and Technology Raffle

Congratulations to our winners! Grand Prize:  David & Holly from Utah 2nd Prize winner:  Robert & Sara from Texas 3rd Prize winner:  Tod & Ann from Colorado 4th Place winner:  Patty from Idaho 5th Place winner:  Timothy & Emalee from Washington   SUPPORT THE DIRTT ACTION FUND The Henry’s Fork has always been more than a river. It’s a shared place, a shared responsibility, and a community that shows up when it matters. For more than 40 years, that commitment has driven science, partnerships, and steady progress. Today, it’s carrying us into the next phase of that work: DIRTT—Developing Infrastructure to Reduce Temperature and Turbidity. Years of research, assessment, and evaluation have brought us to this moment. Designs are advancing, partners are engaged, and meaningful solutions are coming into focus. Now, the work shifts from understanding the problem to action. The DIRTT Action Fund is how that action happens. This fund allows us to move decisively—to advance infrastructure when windows open, demonstrate readiness to partners, and turn proven science into real improvements for water quality and fish habitat. This is how a strong community turns knowledge into action—and action into a healthier, more resilient Henry’s Fork. Because amazing days on

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lshelley

SFLY music night at South Fork Lodge

Join us this Saturday, Sep 5,2026 at the South Fork Lodge Fly Shop for SFLY music nights and enjoy live music, food and drinks from 5:00 – 8:00pm. Purchase a custom YETI pint and support the South Fork Initiative, all proceeds will go towards conservation efforts on the South Fork of the Snake River. 

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Eric Isaacson

Henry’s Fork Days

For generations, the Henry’s Fork has shaped the lives of those who spend time along its banks—a place where friendships deepen, families gather, and quiet moments offer renewal. Few places hold the history, beauty, and sense of connection found along the Henry’s Fork, especially in Harriman State Park. On Saturday, June 19, 2027, join hundreds of fellow supporters under the big tent for an evening of community, conservation, and celebration. Fisherman’s Access – Last Chance, Idaho MORE INFORMATION TO COME! The evening will include a full buffet-style dinner and open bar, a premium silent auction, an engaging live auction, HFF awards, and time with fellow supporters who care deeply about this river. Donation of an Auction Item Please contact us at russell@henrysfork.org or 208.652.3567 with your auction item information or to inquire about the event.

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Salt Lake City in Autum
Eric Isaacson

Boise Reception

Every year, we work hard as a collaborative team to conserve the cherished Henry’s Fork and its watershed. We invite you now to come together for the annual Boise Reception at the Barber Park Education and Events Center and join us in celebration of another incredible year of conservation. This event is in honor of both the river and this community’s role in the river’s health. It is also one of our most significant fundraising events of the year. Boise Reception Sponsorship Levels $90 | Event Ticket Includes host bar. $400 | Event Ticket Includes tickets for you and 3 guests, host bar, a set of HFF Yeti shot glasses, and recognition as an event sponsor. $1,000 | Donation Includes tickets for you and 5 guests, host bar, a North Fork Nets wading net, and recognition as an event sponsor. $2,500 | Donation Includes tickets for you and 9 guests, host bar, recognition as an event sponsor, and a new Scott Centric Rod – 4-7wt. (freshwater) OR Scott Sector Rod – 6-12 wt. (saltwater) OR Hatch Iconic Fly Reel (3-11+) Grey/Black. PLUS receive a one-year membership into the Green Drake Society. $5,000 | Life Member Rod and Reel Package Includes

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Salt lake city
Eric Isaacson

Salt Lake Reception

To celebrate our efforts and another incredible year of conservation, you are invited to join us for our annual Salt Lake Reception. This event is in honor of the river and this community’s role in the river’s health. It is one of our most significant fundraising events of the year. As a part of this dedicated community, your support is essential. Date: Friday, March 19, 2027 Time: TBD Where: TBD, Salt Lake City, UT MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON! Donation of an Auction Item Please contact us at russell@henrysfork.org or 208.652.3567 with your auction item information or to inquire about the event.

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