Michigan Recreation Passport Proposal Could Eliminate Motor Vehicle Permits

Legislation that could eliminate the need for state park and boating access site motor vehicle permits in Michigan appears stalled. Michigan is trying to adopt a program – the Recreation Passport Proposal – that has worked very well in other states such as a very successful Montana program. Find out more at Citizens for Michigan State Parks on the Recreation Passport Proposal. GreatLakesBass.com supports user pay systems, but there is no doubt our state lands owned by everyone need more help. Please consider supporting the bills.

B.A.S.S. Backs Wildlife Federations Coastal Restoration Efforts

Byeditor January 12, 2011August 7, 2023

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.”

Closures | Conservation | Planning | US Federal Government

Bluefin tuna tops CITES conference agenda in Doha

Byeditor March 13, 2010August 5, 2023

A contentious battle between Asia and the West over the fate of the Atlantic bluefin tuna prized by sushi lovers overshadowed a United Nations conference that opened Saturday in the Gulf state of Qatar.

Conservation | FLW Conservation | US Federal Government

FLW Outdoors Foundation, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Partner To Advance Conservation, Education

Byeditor August 11, 2011

FLW Outdoors today announced that the newly formed FLW Outdoors Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization designed to connect America’s youth to their natural resources, promote education, conservation and an active lifestyle

Conservation | Invasive Species | Legislation | US Federal Government

Army Corps Will Accelerate Efforts to Stop Carp

Byeditor May 10, 2012August 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and Congressman Dave Camp, sponsors of legislation to speed up the creation of a plan to protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp, today welcomed the Army Corps of Engineers announcement to accelerate its efforts to block the damaging invasive species.

Conservation | Fisheries Management | MI Department of Natural Resources

Michigan: Conversations, Coffee with DNR Fisheries

Byeditor March 21, 2017August 5, 2023

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced public forums again will be held throughout the state this year (2017), inviting the public to discuss local and statewide fisheries management activities and concerns.

Conservation | Environment | Legislation | US Federal Government

Sportfishing Industry Applauds EPA’s Decision to Reject Lead Ban Petition

Byeditor November 5, 2010

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.