The National Fish Habitat Board is seeking nominations for Awards in the following Categories:
-Exceptional Vision in support of Fish Habitat Conservation
-Extraordinary Action in support of Fish Habitat Conservation
-Scientific Achievement in support of Fish Habitat Conservation
-Outreach and Educational Achievement in support of Fish Habitat Conservation

NOAA Fisheries has asked the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) to remind our members and the saltwater angling community that the new federal registry of saltwater anglers has been implemented in an effort to improve statistical data collection in the recreational sector.

The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) briefed members of Congress yesterday on two simultaneous disasters impacting recreational fishing caused by the effects of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the total closure of substantial ocean fisheries by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

BASS, the worldwide authority on bass fishing, today announced that Bass Pro Shops, the world's leading supplier of outdoor gear, will build on the marketing alliance formed last year by assuming title sponsorship of the Bassmaster Opens in 2010-2011. With the agreement, final-day weigh-ins of select Bassmaster Open events will be held at Bass Pro Shops stores.

BASS, the worldwide authority on bass fishing, today announced that Nitro Boats will serve as a supporting sponsor of Bassmaster Elite Series and Bassmaster Opens events in 2010-11.

The President's FY 2011 budget request of $1.6 billion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will focus funding on the agency's highest priority conservation initiatives, while containing costs through management efficiencies and other savings to address government fiscal realities.

A federal-level task force appears determined to develop a rushed policy that will ultimately govern anglers' use of public waters, including the likely expansion of no-fishing zones into the Great Lakes. Any such recommendations will be met head-on by BASS and several other sportfishing advocacy groups.

BASS announced today its revised 2010 Bassmaster Elite Series regular-season schedule. Following the adjustments made in 2009, BASS altered the 2010 season schedule to reflect the new format, which will consist of eight regular-season Elite Series events, followed by the Bassmaster Elite Series postseason.

BASS, the worldwide authority on bass fishing, and Bass Pro Shops, the #1 Outdoor Retailer in America*, have formed a joint marketing alliance, BASS announced today. The relationship will allow each industry-leading company to integrate both brands across their respective platforms to further reach and educate outdoors enthusiasts on initiatives facing natural resources and to grow participation.

American Bass Anglers (ABA) and the Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) have teamed up to further the sport of bass fishing among union members while promoting the conservation of our Nation's natural resources. American Bass Anglers will offer USA members the opportunity to participate in specially designated ABA activities and services. USA members will be able to track their point standings and compete against their union brothers and sisters within their designated trade association in the same manner that ABA Competition Team members presently track their standings.