Conservation Times – Show us the proof

Recreational anglers continue to get a bad rap. In a day and age when animal rights groups, like PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), have launched massive anti-fishing campaigns, misinterpretation of questionable research serves only to fan the embers.

National news roundup

Environment protection agency is proposing to protect fish and other aqautic wildlife

Do it better

In this article, you can read how Ray Scott proudly promotes the desire of the BASS community members to be together and experience a sense of community.

The Classic Champ’s chaotic year

Kevin VanDam thought he knew what to expect after winning the BASS Masters Classic. He'd qualified for the Classic 11 years in a row, and he was well-acquainted with previous champions, like Denny Brauer and Davy Hite, who related their experiences after winning.

Beyond ‘The Bachelor’

His friends talked him into going on The Bachelor, but Byron Velvick just wanted to get back on the water.

Conservation Times – Enough talk

If you're an avid angler, chances are you have visited one of the 500 major reservoirs in this country. According to a 2001 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey, 85 percent of the nation's anglers fish on lakes, reservoirs or ponds, excluding the Great Lakes. For those of you that frequent impounded waters, it should come as no surprise that catch rates of bass are not what they used to be on many of these reservoirs.

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