The establishment of a U.S. Department of Agriculture plan to improve fish and wildlife habitat and water quality in the Gulf of Mexico watershed drew praise from American sportsmen, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership announced Tuesday.

The 2011 edition of the Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) will be bringing together some of the biggest names in country music with the biggest names in professional bass fishing for the annual three-day fishing and music festival Oct. 28-30 in Conroe and this year it's free!

With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration continuing to struggle in the management of the nation's fisheries, lawmakers today held a committee hearing intended to explore the impact of a looming deadline that will force the agency to set annual catch limits on stocks of fish for which it has no science.

Trout Unlimited (TU) strongly opposes the appropriations bill for Interior, Environment and Related Agencies passed Thursday by a subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Legendary firearms maker Smith & Wesson renewed its major sponsorship of National Hunting and Fishing Day. With the renewed sponsorship NHF Day continues to grow and promote conservation throughout the nation.

A report released by the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership outlines recommendations for restoration of the Gulf of Mexico's fisheries, fish and wildlife habitat, and economy following last year's Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has announced the organization is kicking off year four of its State Fishing License Marketing Program, a nationwide effort to increase fishing license sales. The initiative, which includes direct mail, e-mail outreach, social media and additional marketing strategies, maintains a commitment to increase participation in fishing through license sales, and generate awareness of the connection to state conservation efforts.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation will once again renew its major sponsorship of National Hunting and Fishing Day, the official federal commemoration of hunters, anglers and conservation. NSSF is celebrating its 50th anniversary and has been involved with National Hunting and Fishing Day for 40 years.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council has taken a long-awaited first step toward addressing outdated allocations between the commercial and recreational sectors in the grouper and red snapper fisheries.

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