Public water access endangered in South Carolina
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — Thousands of acres of South Carolina coastal waters could be cut off to public access after a private foundation filed a lawsuit against the state to confirm...
Biologists make a shocking discovery
One of my great joys in my former career as a fishery biologist was when I could watch anglers picking apart a likely shoreline. Cast after cast, thoroughly covering the...
Numerous recreational fishing policy priorities addressed in water infrastructure bill
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) voiced its support for a draft water infrastructure bill that authorizes a wide range of projects and studies to improve the conservation and management of...
Revisiting a forgotten fishing hole
I shut off the outboard and lowered the trolling motor into the water. I eased down the shoreline looking at the stumps and patches of water willow. I pitched a...
Shimano continues Varsity Program scholarship support
LADSON, S.C. – Now in its fourth year, Shimano continues a key initiative to its ‘Varsity Program’ with a scholarship program to students pursuing careers in fisheries, conservation and natural...
Daily Limit: Michigan anglers protest order
Anglers, some hauling boats, were among the thousands protesting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s restrictive stay-at-home order, which includes prohibiting the use of motorized boats. Wednesday’s Operation Gridlock, organized by the...
Should we lose sleep over bed fishing?
A question that always comes up in the spring is the issue of “bed” fishing — targeting spawning bass by sight fishing for them on their nests. Should we be...
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B.A.S.S. Conservation honors three with its highest award
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In an unprecedented move, B.A.S.S. Conservation honored three with its highest award March 6-8, at the Conservation Summit held during the 50th Academy Sports and Outdoors Bassmaster...
B.A.S.S. convenes summit to discuss national conservation issues
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Better collaborative effort between involved anglers and state agencies should be the number one goal going forward to address issues related to conserving and enhancing fisheries. That...
