Nonprofits launch clean water, habitat protection campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two South Carolina nonprofits are teaming up to help promote and protect some of the state’s most famous waterways. Outdoor enthusiasts have the opportunity to get some...
Gov. Edwards announces three large-scale coastal restoration projects in Southeast Louisiana
BATON ROUGE – Gov. John Bel Edwards today announced three large scale coastal restoration projects are now under construction to restore more than 2,900 acres of beach, dune, marsh and...
B.A.S.S. and Wildlife Forever recognize May 15 as National Clean Drain Dry Day
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As fishing and boating seasons ramp up across the country, Wildlife Forever, B.A.S.S. and leading conservation groups have proclaimed Saturday, May 15, 2021 as National Clean Drain Dry Day. Supporting organizations have signed a Conservation...
Opens angler organizes James River clean up
Yamaha Rightwaters works with Chesapeake invasive species program
Starting in April and running through October, the Coastal Coservation Association (CCA) Maryland and Yamaha Rightwaters began year two of The Great Chesapeake Invasives Count. This information-gathering program lets angers observe as...
Tin Cup Whiskey presents conservation grant
Radio: Nania, Shedd and Davis
Listen to the latest episode of Bassmaster Radio featuring Joey Nania, Casey Shedd (AFTCO) and Jake Davis.
Florida’s never-ending grass saga
When the wind suddenly picked up on Lake Okeechobee, anglers feared the worst from herbicide spray boats that had arrived earlier. As evidence of what they thought was irresponsible behavior,...
Recreational fishing industry renews pledge to help anglers keep fish and waterways clean and healthy
Alexandria, VA – April 29, 2021 – Americans are more conscious than ever about properly disposing of and recycling non-reusable plastic. The recreational fishing industry wants anglers everywhere to apply this...
Recreational fishing and boating groups back Forage Fish Bill to promote robust sportfish populations
Alexandria, VA – April 29, 2021 – Today, the recreational fishing and boating community applauded the introduction of the Forage Fish Conservation Act by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Roy Blunt...