FWC approves new freshwater bass conservation measures
At its meeting Thursday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved sweeping changes to streamline bass regulations and increase effectiveness.
Oppose Great Lakes Fish Farming
Proposals have been made to allow large-scale commercial fish farming in the Great Lakes. There are now legislative bills introduced for this. Now is the time for you to voice your opinion to your legislators.
MDNR public fisheries forums in March, April and May
The Department of Natural Resources has announced it will again this spring offer public forums throughout Michigan, inviting the public to discuss local and statewide fisheries management activities and concerns.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | MI Department of Natural Resources | Species related
Michigan Bass Season Decision Delayed Until April 9th
Legislation was reintroduced in this new session that would give fisheries order authority back to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) early allowing the seven Commissioners to vote on the bass season a month early at the March 19th meeting.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | MI Department of Natural Resources | Species related
Public opinion needed on proposed bass season regulations
In order to get public input on proposed regulations to expand Michigan’s bass fishing seasons, the Department of Natural Resources has announced an online survey and public meetings throughout the state in July.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Species related
Public Meetings Coming on Michigan Bass Season Change in July
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) is preparing public meeting schedules and locations for comment on proposed changes to the Michigan bass season.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Species related
Bass Season Resolution now MUCC Policy
Sunday, June 22, 2014 the Michigan United Conservation Clubs state convention delegates voted greater than the needed two-thirds majority to adopt the Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation bass season proposal resolution as official policy.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs
House Natural Resources Committee Passes SB 869
Michigan’s House Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously 9-0 to pass Senate Bill 869 out of committee with a favorable recommendation at today’s hearing.
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Hunting related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Wildlife Management
Anglers Support Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management
Michigan is at the center of one of the largest fights in the country over hunting rights and the future of the North American Model of Conservation. Radical animal rights groups led by the Humane Society of the United States have launched two referendums
Closures | Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Species related
MDNR Says Earlier Bass Season Good For Michigan
At the March 20, 2014 Michigan Senate Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Committee hearing on Senate Bill 869, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Legislative Liaison Trevor VanDyke stated the MDNR fully supports eliminating the existing bass season limits from state law because recent science
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Hunting related | Legislation | Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Wildlife Management
Save your fishing and hunting rights now
Michigan is at the center of one of the largest fights in the country over hunting rights and the future of the North American Model of Conservation. Radical animal rights groups led by the Humane Society of the United States have launched two referendums
Camo at the Capitol 2013
Join me at the second Camo at the Capitol rally on April 18 to let your elected Michigan legislators know that conserving our natural resources and protecting the rights to hunt, fish, trap and bear arms matter to you!
B.A.S.S. and Recycled Fish form Conservation Partnership
If there’s one thing that bass anglers love, it’s catching a big bass. The only thing better is catching two. Catching more and bigger fish requires healthy waters, and a new relationship between B.A.S.S. and Recycled Fish will help accomplish that.
Youth Conservation Day August 13, 2011 at D & R Sports
The Southwestern Michigan Long Beards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation presents its 18th Youth Conservation Day Saturday, August 13th at D & R Sports Center.
Clough to accept award for B.A.S.S.
“Giving back is the best gift you’ll ever receive,” are words Garry Mason lives by. Mason, founder and CEO of the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame
Sportsmen Alliance for Marcellus Conservation: Fishermen, Hunters Take On Fracking
Fishermen are gearing up and hunters are taking aim – for Marcellus Shale gas drilling. A new coalition of outdoors groups is emerging as a potent force in the debate over natural gas drilling.
Conservation | Environment | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | Global Warming | Pollution | Species related
Shocking Report Warns Of Mass Extinction From Current Rate Of Marine Distress
If the current actions contributing to a multifaceted degradation of the world’s oceans aren’t curbed, a mass extinction unlike anything human history has ever seen is coming, an expert panel of scientists warns in an alarming new report.
Closures | Conservation | Fisheries Management | Fishing related | NY State Dept of Environmental Conservation | Species related
Bass Anglers We Need Your HELP for New York Bass Season
The NYS DEC is considering possible regulation changes to increase catch and release bass fishing opportunities. As you should know it has been an extremely long process to get to where we are with the current regulations.