Dorsal spine aging research shows promise in largemouth conservation
by Craig Springer, USFWS – Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration There are “lumpers” and there are “splitters.” Some fisheries scientists think that largemouth bass and Florida bass should be split...
Lake Fork hosts B.A.S.S. Nation Clean-Up Challenge
QUITMAN, Texas— Just hours before Semifinal Saturday kicked off at the Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, volunteers from 13 high schools spread out along the shores of Lake Fork to...
The TrophyCatch Eyeball Challenge
by John Cimbaro As I stood there smiling and posing for the camera, I had no idea that the snook I was holding before me in my own two hands...
House passes America’s Conservation Enhancement Act
Alexandria, Va. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed without objection America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act, a historic package of bills to benefit fish and wildlife conservation throughout the nation. With...
A lesson well learned
I completed the northern swing with two really good finishes and one that was fairly good. In addition to rising up the Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings, I also...
Bass Fishing Hall of Fame awards conservation grants
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Taking a step beyond honoring the greats in the sport of bass fishing, the Board of Directors of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame announces the Hall...
California bill to protect 30% of lands and waters shelved for 2020
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The recreational fishing and boating community is celebrating the recent decision by the California Senate Appropriations Committee to hold Assembly Bill 3030 for the remainder of session....
Daily Limit: Don’t let that deal go down
That great online deal you scored might have meant you weren’t doing your part to support fishing. Taxes from tackle sales and money from fishing license sales are dedicated to...
Yamaha Rightwaters powers Keep Tennessee River Beautiful work boat
KENNESAW, Ga. — Yamaha Rightwaters joined forces with Anderson Marine to re-power Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful’s (KTNRB) 25-foot aluminum work boat with a V MAX SHO 90 outboard. The...
Shimano Varsity Program scholarships awarded to 10 students
LADSON, S.C. — With colleges gearing up to start their fall semester, 10 students can now plan on financial assistance from Shimano, in conjunction with B.A.S.S. Conservation, to assist with tuition...
