Using human dimensions in aquatic plant management
Aquatic plant management is a hot topic across the country. From Florida to North Carolina, from Texas to Minnesota, controlling invasive plants is a subject where bass anglers often find...
TX B.A.S.S. Nation asking anglers to voice Conroe opinions
Lake Conroe has seen its share of ups and downs since it was impounded in the 1970s. Initially the bass fishing was outstanding, which helped to start careers in the...
AFTCO and B.A.S.S. Nation conservation grants
AFTCO has a long-standing history of supporting conservation efforts by donating 10 percent of company profits every year since 1973 through it’s 10% Pledge. Historically the efforts were focused on...
NC conservation director receives American Fisheries Society award
The North Carolina Chapter of the American Fisheries Society presents the Fred A. Harris Fisheries Conservation Award to recognize non-Chapter members who have distinguished themselves by service or commitment to...
High school and college anglers eligible for Shimano scholarship
Ladson, S.C. – A key initiative to its ‘Varsity Program’ focusing on high school and college age anglers, Shimano will again award more than $20,000 to both graduating high school...
WV Nation helps Corps place fish habitat
Northwest war on bass update
EUGENE, Ore. – Angler advocate groups are keeping close watch on bills proposed in the Northwest that could have catastrophic consequences for bass fisheries and bass fishermen. That comes as...
What is going on at Kingsley Lake?
STARKE, Fla. – Biologists are winding up an investigation into why one of Florida’s least known fisheries is such a prolific producer of big bass. During the past six years,...
Sen. Kennedy secures funding to protect the Louisiana coast
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $3.5 million in the FY2019 agriculture appropriations bill to eradicate pests that are destroying Roseau...
Sportfishing industry applauds passage of federal funding bill
Alexandria, Va. – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) expressed its strong support for the passage of the 2019 Consolidated Appropriations Act which provides funding for the remainder of fiscal year 2019 for nine...