Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership announces fiscal year 2022 large grant availability
The Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership (RFHP) and the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) announced that applications for the large grant program to enhance reservoir fisheries habitat is now open. Changes to the program will...
The war on bass continues
In the Pacific Northwest, bass anglers can relate to comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who often lamented, “I don’t get no respect.” For years, fisheries managers and officials in Oregon and Washington...
HOF board focuses on conservation mission
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame will once again provide financial support to clubs, high school and college fishing teams affiliated with The Bass Federation and B.A.S.S...
Yamaha Rightwaters powers redfish study at University of Florida
KENNESAW, Ga.– Yamaha Rightwaters is teaming up with Skeeter Boats to provide a SX2250 center console boat with a 250-horsepower Yamaha V MAX SHO® outboard to the University of Florida. Scientists...
Back to a warm Classic
Earlier this year, B.A.S.S. officials announced that the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, originally scheduled for March 19-21, will be held instead on June 11-13. The...
Sportfishing industry puts support behind bipartisan mine restoration bills
Alexandria, Va. – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) today announced its support for two bipartisan bills to help restore land and water surrounding abandoned mines that would otherwise threaten fisheries and nearby communities. The Surface...
B.A.S.S. Conservation Director named to National Fish Habitat Partnership Board
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Gene Gilliland, B.A.S.S. Conservation Director, has accepted a seat on the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) Board. Chartered by Congress in 2006, NFHP coordinates 20 regionally-based Fish Habitat Partnerships, each working...
Why we fish: Legacy
“A legacy is not about what you did while you were there it is what happens when you are gone.” Darrell Waltrip It is profound, and it is simple, it...
AFTCO continues support of Nation conservation grant program
A long-time fixture in the saltwater world, AFTCO, is making a splash in the freshwater market now with innovative and functional fishing apparel. But one thing that has not changed...
Wreaths repurposed for fish habitat
For the last two years, retired veterans’ wreaths have been collected by B.A.S.S. Nation of West Virginia and turned into fish habitat in Tygart Lake. The wreaths provide shelter from...
