Applications open for scholarship honoring former B.A.S.S. Conservation Director, Noreen Clough
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship for Females in Fisheries. In memory of the late Noreen Clough, the long-time U.S. Fish &...
Asian carp: A fishing threat and how to help
AFTCO kicked off our efforts to battle Asian Carp with a $10,000 donation to Lyon County Industrial Development Authority. These funds removed an additional 250,000 pounds of carp through commercial fishing subsides. What...
Recycling resources: Disposing of your fishing line
With fishing line taking more than 600 years to break down in the environment, it is vital that we increase the uptake of recycling of used line and commit to disposing of...
Recycling used fishing line and soft plastics
In May 2013, the Aurora Bassmasters were the first known group in Ontario, Canada, to install used fishing line recycle depots. Eight units were made from PVC pipe and placed...
The 35th Toyota Sharelunker season begins
If you reel in a largemouth bass that’s at least 8 pounds or 24 inches, you can participate simply by entering your Lunker catch information online or on the ShareLunker mobile app during the...
Tin Cup presents Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation with grant
Luke Foli from Tin Cup Whiskey describes his company’s involvement in conservation projects and angling.
Ripple Effect Awards highlight Tennessee River champions
Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful (KTNRB) recently announced the winners in the 2nd annual Tennessee River Ripple Effect Awards presented by Yamaha Rightwaters. This year, the awards were expanded to recognize...
Christmas trees to become fish habitat in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — Give this year’s Christmas tree another life after the yuletide celebrations by donating it to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Habitat for the Holidays program. The...
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...
