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.
Sea Levels Rising At Fastest Rate In 2,100 Years: Study
Sea level has been rising significantly over the past century of global warming, according to a study that offers the most detailed look yet at the changes in ocean levels during the last 2,100 years.
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.
Conservation | Hunting related | Legislation | MI Department of Natural Resources | Wildlife Management
Bill would allow younger children to hunt in Michigan
Children under 10 would be allowed to hunt as long as they’re with an adult mentor through legislation that has passed the Michigan House.
B.A.S.S. Conservation | Conservation | Fisheries Management | Legislation | Species related | WI Department of Natural Resources
New Law Allows Culling In Wisconsin
Wisconsin has joined the rest of the United States in permitting the practice of “culling” bass. Gov. Scott Walker signed the Wisconsin “culling bill” into law during ceremonies at the Golden Mast Inn Restaurant
Conservation | Fisheries Management | Legislation | TBF Conservation | WI Department of Natural Resources
TBF Top Officials Make Trip to Wisconsin State Capitol on AB35
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 a very important hearing was held in the Wisconsin State Capitol that impacts the sport of competitive bass fishing. Several different sportsmen’s groups attended to testify concerning Assembly Bill AB35.
Camo At The Capitol
On March 1, Michigan United Conservation Clubs will host a sportsmen’s rally at the Capitol in Lansing. MUCC will lead hundreds of sportsmen and women in a political action event at the capitol in Lansing
B.A.S.S. Conservation | Conservation | Land Management | Planning | US Federal Government | Wetlands
BASS Urges Congress to Restore Louisiana Coast
The letter, authored by the National Wildlife Federation’s Vanishing Paradise campaign and Ducks Unlimited, was signed at Bassmaster Classic Media Day, the day before the start of bass fishing’s world championship.
Noreen Clough Returns As B.A.S.S. Conservation Director
Noreen Clough, a highly respected and experienced leader in conservation and natural resource organizations, has been named B.A.S.S. conservation director, the organization announced today.
B.A.S.S. Conservation | Conservation | Environment | Land Management | National Wildlife Federation | Wetlands
B.A.S.S. Backs Wildlife Federations Coastal Restoration Efforts
The 2011 Bassmaster Classic, to be held Feb. 18-20 in New Orleans, will showcase more than 50 of the world’s best bass anglers. It will also draw attention to important efforts to revitalize what the National Wildlife Federation calls a “Vanishing Paradise.”
Marine Weather | News | NOAA | weather
NOAA Improves Marine and Weather Forecast Models for the Great Lakes
NOAA is now using enhanced weather and marine forecast models for the Great Lakes that will extend forecasts from 36 hours to 60 hours into the future to better serve commercial and recreational mariners
Has overfishing ended? Top US scientist says yes
For the first time in at least a century, U.S. fishermen won’t take too much of any species from the sea, one of the nation’s top fishery scientists says.
NOAA-led Research Team Takes Measure of the Variability of the Atmosphere’s Self-Cleaning Capacity
An international, NOAA-led research team took a significant step forward in understanding the atmosphere’s ability to cleanse itself of air pollutants and some other gases, except carbon dioxide.
Massive Fish Kill in the Chesapeake Bay; Is American Wildlife Cursed?
Maybe it’s time to start storing those emergency food rations. Hundreds of thousands of small fish have died in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay.
Sportfishing Industry Applauds Legislation Preventing Ban on Fishing Tackle
The sportfishing community thanks Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) for introducing S.3850, legislation which seeks to prevent an overarching federal ban on lead in recreational fishing tackle
Sportfishing Industry Applauds EPA’s Decision to Reject Lead Ban Petition
The sportfishing community commends the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson for its decision to reject a sweeping petition to ban lead in all fishing tackle.