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Grass critical for productive lakes
We recently saw the news that St. Johns River Water Management District received a permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to “control” 30,000 acres of hydrilla in...
‘Fishdozer’ may aid in invasive carp management
By Randy Zellers for the Arkansas game and Fish Commission CLARENDON, Arkansas — The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Lower Mississippi River Fish and...
Dive in for Giving Tuesday: Support The Ike Foundation’s #StockALake Campaign
Dear Ike Foundation® Supporters, As the season of giving approaches, we invite you to join us in making a splash for a cause close to our hearts – conservation in...
Applications open for 2024 scholarships honoring former B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Noreen Clough
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Noreen Clough Memorial Scholarship for Females in Fisheries. In memory of the late Noreen Clough, the long-time U.S. Fish &...
Yamaha Rightwaters lends support to Tennessee Wildlife Federation Water conservation policy efforts
Nashville, Tenn. — Yamaha Rightwaters continues its support of Tennessee Wildlife Federation (TWF) by donating $10,000 toward ensuring Tennessee’s abundant water resources flourish through conservation policy efforts. TWF is a...
Call to action: Crucial meeting about hydrilla management on Florida’s Lake Apopka; anglers urged to attend
PALATKA, Fla. — The St. Johns River Water Management District has a meeting scheduled for 10 a.m. ET Tuesday at its district headquarters. B.A.S.S. Conservation Director Gene Gilliland says anyone...
How to participate in Florida’s Trophy Bass Tagging Study
by Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission TrophyCatch staff Ever caught a tagged bass? Whether you’re an avid tournament angler, a regular weekend warrior or just an occasional bass fishing...
Unwelcome visitors
by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission staff Invasive species come in all shapes and sizes and vary in types of animals and plants. They can be small, like the emerald...
Virginia B.A.S.S Nation’s Blankenship receives conservationist award
Joan Blankenship has been awarded the John L. Morris Citizen Conservationist Award by the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA). Joan has actively engaged with the Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation,...
Shedd inducted into the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame
AFTCO’s Bill Shedd was inducted into the 2023 IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to fishing conservation and pioneering innovations in fishing tackle and fishing apparel. Bill is the first child...
Two Michigan collegiate anglers win 2023 Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and Shimano have partnered to award the second annual Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships to Central Michigan University angler Alina Krasinski of Mount Pleasant, Mich., and Southwestern Michigan College competitor Delaney Platt...
Aquatic vegetation key to Seminole’s powerhouse reputation
“Big bass and aquatic vegetation — that pretty much sums up Seminole in a nutshell.”
Yamaha Rightwaters broadens reach through new website, social media channels
Kennesaw, GA — Yamaha Rightwaters strengthens the reach of its conservation messages through the launch of a new website (yamaharightwaters.com) in addition to Instagram. Through site updates and social media posts, Yamaha Rightwaters’...
