Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 200, a bill aimed at improving federal marine fisheries management. NOW IS THE TIME Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 200, a bill aimed at improving federal marine fisheries management. For over a year, we’ve been singing the praises of the Modern Fish Act. The good news is that H.R. 200 includes the language from that important legislation. Your Representative will be casting…
Read MoreReminder: DNR invites public to serve on council to help boost hunter, angler numbers Efforts to increase the number of hunters and anglers in Minnesota will gain new focus with advice from a 15-member council that the Department of Natural Resources is establishing to zero in on hunter and angler recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3). Citizens can nominate themselves through Friday, June 22, to serve on the 10 open seats of the council, for two year terms, with meetings scheduled…
Read MoreSenate Appropriations Bills Address Numerous Sportfishing Industry Priorities Industry’s voice is being heard on Capitol Hill Alexandria, VA – June 15, 2018 – The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations recently passed two bills that will provide funding in fiscal year 2019 for federal agencies with key roles in fisheries management and conservation. These measures address many priorities for the nation’s recreational fishing industry, which supports 828,000 jobs and has a $115 billion annual economic impact. On June 14, 2018, the…
Read More25th Annual 2018 Skeeter Owner’s Tournament Draws Number of Attendees KILGORE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The annual Skeeter Owner’s Bass Tournament held in Lake Fork, Texas recently concluded with a steady attendance of 2,295 anglers and 1,181 Skeeter boats from around the country. This annual family event continues to grow in popularity and has truly become an iconic event for both the Yamaha and Skeeter brands. The winner of this year’s event, Mr. Charles Doss from Fort Worth, Texas took home the…
Read MoreDon’t Throw Old Lures in the Water – Pitch It By FLW Pro Angler Cody Kelley I think that most people would agree that the only thing better than catching a big ole bass, is catching a few more! The sport of bass fishing continues to grow extremely quickly both on the competitive and recreational side of the aisle. You have probably noticed how many different YouTube videos, Facebook posts, and Instagram pictures there are of folks with some BIG…
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