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.
B.A.S.S. supports important House bill HR 2834
B.A.S.S. joined key conservation organizations in signing a Sept. 7 letter in support of a bill that would protect hunting, fishing and recreational shooting rights in national forests and on public lands administered by the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.
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.
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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.
Commission proposes limited commercial whale hunts
Japan cautiously welcomed an International Whaling Commission proposal that would effectively allow commercial whaling for the first time in 25 years
Japan leading charge against bluefin ban
Opposition grew Wednesday against a proposal to ban the export of Atlantic bluefin tuna, with several Arab countries joining Japan in arguing it would hurt poor fishing nations and wasn’t scientifically justified.
Bluefin tuna tops CITES conference agenda in Doha
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.
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.
Public Input Sought in Management Plan for Highland Recreation Area
The Department of Natural Resources will hold a public workshop to seek input on the proposed management plan for Highland State Recreation Area in Oakland County.