Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation takes legislators fishing
Groups congratulate the U.S. House of Representatives for passing Water Resources Development Act
Alexandria, Va. – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and Keep Florida Fishing® congratulate the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by an overwhelming 399-25 vote. The bipartisan bill would authorize $5...
Indiana DNR adds ‘fish houses’ to Sullivan Lake
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division is getting into habitat enhancement in a big way with projects like the one in this video at Sullivan Lake. The DNR...
Largemouth Bass Reovirus identified in Wisconsin’s Pine Lake
MADISON, Wis. — While investigating the cause of a die-off of largemouth bass in Wisconsin’s Pine Lake during 2015, researchers recently identified a new virus that seems to be specific...
Ziehmer joins Bass Pro as conservation director
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bob Ziehmer has been named senior director of conservation for Bass Pro Shops and lead director of the Johnny Morris Foundation. Ziehmer brings more than 25 years...
Senators discuss recreational fishing at Kenai Classic roundtable
Soldotna, Alaska, August 25, 2016 – The fourth Annual Kenai Classic Roundtable on National Recreational Fishing brought together leaders from all segments of the recreational fishing community. The panelists gathered...
Proposal to eradicate California bass withdrawn
Great news from the American Sportfishing Association as the proposal that would declare bass as invasive species in the California Delta was withdrawn. B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Gene Gilliland had this...
12 1/2-pounder breaks Washington state record
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed that a Snohomish County angler has set a new state record for the biggest largemouth bass caught in...
North Carolina launches “fishing trail”
HIGH POINT, N. C. — North Carolina B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Director Bill Frazier came up with a concept to help fishing enthusiasts learn more about bass fishing and increase their success...