Wreaths repurposed for fish habitat
For the last two years, retired veterans’ wreaths have been collected by B.A.S.S. Nation of West Virginia and turned into fish habitat in Tygart Lake. The wreaths provide shelter from...
Boat, fishing tackle manufacturers form S.C. Boating and Fishing Alliance
More than 30 South Carolina-based boating and fishing related companies have formed the South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance (SCBFA) to protect and grow the state’s burgeoning boating and fishing...
St. Johns: No fishing in manatee zones
The St. Johns River provides one of the more unique challenges the Bassmaster Elite Series anglers face throughout the year: manatee zones. Manatees have been a protected species under federal...
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...
