Canada’s anti-fishing bill
OTTAWA, Canada – Imagine going to jail for catching, keeping, and eating a few fish. That’s what Keep Canada Fishing (KCF) is warning could happen in that country if a...
Bass are more fun than trout, right? Then, vote!
March Madness has long been known as the time millions of people set their basketball brackets. But in the outdoors world, we now have Critter Madness. Same idea, but instead...
11-pounder breaks Delaware largemouth record
MILTON, Del. — For the second time in less than four years, little Wagamons Pond has yielded a largemouth bass state record for Delaware. This time, A.J. Klein made the...
Building conservation partnerships in Virginia
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...
