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Future Fishing Foundation (F3) Names Gintert New Executive Director
By djkimmel on Jul 23, 2011 | In News, Bass Fishing, Fishing
TBF News
July 6, 2011 - Ponca City, Oklahoma - The Future Fisherman Foundation (F3) has recently named industry pacesetter, Mark Gintert, the new Executive Director. Gintert is an avid outdoorsman and angler with an extensive background in the private business sector both in manufacturing and retailing as a past owner of a successful boat dealership. For the last 5 years he’s served as the National Youth Director and the National Conservation Director for The Bass Federation (TBF); Gintert will continue to hold those positions as well. TBF is the oldest and largest organized grass roots fishing organization in the country with three main principles, Fishing, Youth, and Conservation.
Wisconsin Bass Culling Bill Signed by Governor Walker
By djkimmel on May 27, 2011 | In News, Bass Fishing, State Province Fisheries & Wildlife, WI Dept of Natural Resources
FLW Outdoors News
Gov. Walker of Wisconsin signing the bill allowing culling in bass tournaments (SB-62)
Kathy Fennel, President of FLW Outdoors Operations Division reports that,
“The state of Wisconsin made a positive move today that will benefit the fishing industry and the state’s economy with the signing of the bill lifting culling restrictions for bass tournaments. FLW Outdoors fully supports this move. This opens the opportunity to bring a major FLW tournament to Wisconsin. Some of the finest fisheries and fishing enthusiasts are located in Wisconsin. This is a great move for the sport and will also serve as an economic stimulus to the state.”

