Sportsmen’s Act approved by the U.S. House of Representatives
Alexandria, VA –A package of legislative provisions that will benefit recreational fishing and hunting, and have a positive impact on natural resource conservation, today passed the U.S. House of Representatives...
Johnson tackles warmwater bias in Oregon
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Dealing with the bias against bass and other warmwater species is a never-ending challenge for Lonnie Johnson, Oregon B.A.S.S. Nation (OBN) conservation director. “Warmwater anglers are...
Volunteers improve habitat and stock fish in Elephant Butte
ELEPHANT BUTTE, N.M. — Elephant Butte Lake received another big boost toward recovery in August 2015, as New Mexico Game and Fish (NMGF) stocked 40,000 fingerlings with the assistance of...
Jim Howard wants to make it easier for Alabama anglers’ voices to be heard
EUFAULA, Ala. — As someone who saw the federal government from the inside for 31 years, Jim Howard, Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation (ABN) conservation director, recognizes the influence that bass anglers...
Report shows U.S. anglers have $115 billion annual impact
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — As anglers, we know that the real value of recreational fishing is incalculable simply because it is a wholesome, family-friendly activity enjoyed by an estimated 46 million...
Barnucz gives Ontario anglers a voice with regulators
DELHI, Ontario — As the provincial conservation director since 2011, Jason Barnucz has dedicated himself to keeping Ontario a stewardship leader in the B.A.S.S. Nation. “I work hard to promote...
Aaron Martens talks fishing conservation
Aaron Martens feels very strongly about conservation and why releasing big fish is vital to the future of any fishery.
Take Action: Sign the Sportsman’s Act petition
Keep America Fishing is asking for your help. The organization is about to meet with key U.S. senators to fight for the Bipartisan Sportsman’s Act of 2015, and it wants...
85% of male smallmouth bass in recent study are intersex
RESTON, Va. — A recent study by two federal agencies found significant numbers of male bass were intersex in waters of or near National Wildlife Refuges in the Northeast. Eighty-five...
Bass fishing rebounding on the Illinois River
PEORIA, Ill. — Despite habitat losses and an Asian carp invasion, the Illinois River is experiencing a resurgence in bass fishing. After the Illinois River hosted three Bassmaster SuperStars events...
