85% of male smallmouth bass in recent study are intersex
RESTON, Va. — A recent study by two federal agencies found significant numbers of male bass were intersex in waters of or near National Wildlife Refuges in the Northeast. Eighty-five...
Bass fishing rebounding on the Illinois River
PEORIA, Ill. — Despite habitat losses and an Asian carp invasion, the Illinois River is experiencing a resurgence in bass fishing. After the Illinois River hosted three Bassmaster SuperStars events...
EPA’s social media campaign considered illegal
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just suffered its second setback in its attempt to implement stricter rules for protecting waters and wetlands under the federal Clean Water...
Scientists announce likely causes for smallmouth decline in Susquehanna
A recent study says the two most likely causes for the population decline of smallmouth bass in the Susquehanna River are endocrine-disrupting compounds and herbicides; and pathogens and parasites.
Q&A: Grass and bass on Guntersville
Before the pros compete on Guntersville this week, Dr. Brett Hartis answers angler questions about aquatic plant management and how it affects one of the nation’s most popular fishing destinations.
Anglers concerned about spraying on BASSfest waters
The day after BASSfest on the Tennessee River, concerned anglers reported seeing boats spraying herbicides on Chickamauga and Nickajack reservoirs.
Alabama Power, B.A.S.S. sign stewardship agreement
Today at Regions Field, Alabama Power and B.A.S.S. signed a conservation partnership agreement at the Media Day of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by Diet Mountain Dew and GoPro.
B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Fund started
B.A.S.S. announced today the launch of a new B.A.S.S. Nation Conservation Fund in the FishAmerica Foundation at the American Sportfishing Association and will be seeking proposals in early July.
Vermont club adds Christmas trees as habitat
Members of the Rutland B.A.S.S. Club placed 75 Christmas trees in Lake St. Catherine to add much needed habitat.