Sea Levels Rising At Fastest Rate In 2,100 Years: Study
By editor on Jun 23, 2011 | In Conservation, Environment, Planning, Global Warming | Send feedback »
From Huffington Post
WASHINGTON -- 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. The researchers found that since the late 19th century – as the world became industrialized – sea level has risen more than 2 millimeters per year, on average. That's a bit less than one-tenth of an inch, but it adds up over time.
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Shocking Report Warns Of Mass Extinction From Current Rate Of Marine Distress
By editor on Jun 22, 2011 | In Conservation, Environment, Species related, Pollution, Global Warming, Fisheries Management, Fishing | Send feedback »
From Huffington Post
State Of The Ocean
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.
Bass Anglers We Need Your HELP for New York Bass Season
By editor on Jun 21, 2011 | In Closures, Species related, Fisheries Management, Fishing, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation | Send feedback »
Courtesy of Barb Elliott, Salt City Bassmasters
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. And by all accounts bass anglers have thoroughly enjoyed the increased opportunities and bass populations have been sustainable.
Bill would allow younger children to hunt in Michigan
By editor on May 27, 2011 | In Legislation, MI Dept of Natural Resources, Wildlife Management, Hunting | Send feedback »
Detroit Free Press
LANSING — 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.
The measure adopted Tuesday by an 85-23 vote next goes to the Senate, which has passed similar legislation. Read complete story on Detroit Free Press.
New Law Allows Culling In Wisconsin
By editor on May 27, 2011 | In Legislation, Species related, Fisheries Management, B.A.S.S. Conservation, Wi Dept of Natural Resources | Send feedback »
B.A.S.S. News
OKAUCHEE, Wis. — 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, located on the shores of Okauchee Lake, one of Wisconsin’s most popular bass tournament lakes.
TBF Top Officials Make Trip to Wisconsin State Capitol on AB35
By editor on Apr 5, 2011 | In Legislation, Fisheries Management, Wi Dept of Natural Resources | Send feedback »
TBF News
Bill to Allow Culling in State of Wisconsin
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. This bill, as written, would permit culling in Bass tournaments in the state of Wisconsin. As all of us anglers know, this is a significant part of competitive bass fishing and tournament bass anglers are largely the only ones following the law due to tournament rules which require them to do so.
Camo At The Capitol
By editor on Feb 28, 2011 | In Conservation, Legislation, Michigan United Conservation Clubs | Send feedback »
CONSERVE. PROTECT. DEFEND. JOIN US!
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 to meet with their respective members of the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives to advocate for policies that promote the conservation, enhancement and wise use of Michigan’s natural resources and protection of our outdoors heritage.
BASS Urges Congress to Restore Louisiana Coast
By editor on Feb 25, 2011 | In Conservation, Land Management, Planning, US Federal Government, B.A.S.S. Conservation, National Wildlife Federation, Wetlands | Send feedback »
B.A.S.S. News
B.A.S.S. Joins National Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited and more than 350 other Businesses and Organizations in Urging Congress to Restore Louisiana’s Coast
NEW ORLEANS – B.A.S.S. LLC, the “Worldwide Leader in Bass Fishing,” today added its name to a growing list of businesses and sportsmen’s organizations nationwide to sign a letter to Congress urging it to dedicate the resources and implement policies needed to restore Louisiana’s imperiled coastal wetlands.