Application Period Opens for Pacific Salmon Commission Grants

Image: Pacific Salmon Commission. Applications for four grant fund programs offered through the Pacific Salmon Commission are being accepted for projects to enhance wild salmon stocks and their habitat, with deadlines ranging from Sept. 6 through Nov. 1. The call for proposals for the Southern Endowment Fund, for southern British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and Idaho’s […]

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Day 4 – Revitalized and Beautiful: Leverick Bay to Bitter End

Unveiling Leverick Bay and Bitter End Yacht Club We awoke to a picturesque morning in Leverick Bay, where tranquility set the tone for a day of exploration and delightful experiences. Today we discovered the remarkable post-hurricane transformation, and indulged in the luxurious offerings of this captivating destination. We’ll explore Saba Rock and Bitter End Yacht […]

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Suzuki Marine Makes Run to the Capitol Using New EcoFuel

The 26-foot Sea Pro center console covered 940 miles on a new sustainable fuel offered by VP Racing. Courtesy Suzuki/Ron Ballanti Editor’s Note: Boating Contributing Editor, Capt. John Page Williams joined Team Suzuki for a leg of this trip, running right into Washington, DC. A naturalist, licensed captain and award-winning journalist, Williams is working on […]

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Building Oyster Reefs in Florida’s Panhandle

Anglers such as Sam Ravenal have already noticed redfish near the Pensacola East Bay oyster habitat restoration sites Sam Ravenal Disaster struck the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, with enormous consequences. As a result of errors caused by shortcuts, miscalculations and questionable procedures, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, located 41 miles off the […]

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Winnebago Industries extends National Park Foundation partnership

Winnebago Industries has announced that the company will extend their partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF) through 2025. The partnership will support the National Park Foundation’s conservation efforts. For the next three years, the partnership will focus on expanding outdoor exploration programs such as Park Ventures and Junior Ranger Angler in parks across the country. This work will […]

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2023 Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WEST MICHIGAN TOURIST ASSOCIATION The West Michigan Tourist Association has announced the release of its 2023 Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour, a free resource that details the over 100 lighthouses that dot the shores of Lake Michigan as well as the Circle Tour driving route around the lake. The […]

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Sea Tow collaborates with Onyx/Absolute Outdoor

The Sea Tow Foundation has received an annual grant funding from the Sport Fish Restoration & Boating Trust Fund, as administered by the US Coast Guard to support their Life Jacket Loaner Program. This year, the foundation purchased more than 5,600 life jackets from Onyx/Absolute Outdoor.  Every year, the Sea Tow Foundation opens a new […]

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Explained: Florida Bay and Everglades Restoration

Species such as redfish used to be a top sight-fishing target in Florida Bay. These days, they’re tough to spot in cloudy water on the flats. Anglers have a better shot of blind-casting under mangrove overhangs to hookup. Courtesy Columbia Sportswear Some call it the birthplace of skinny water sight fishing. Others just know it […]

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Triple Threat Throwdown 2023

The Triple Threat Throwdown is an exclusive raffle opportunity for Triple Threat Club Members.  One lucky angler will win an SS127 series kayak from Bonafide fully loaded with an accessory package from YakAttack.  The entry period will run from January 1, 2023, and close September 5, 2023, midnight EDT. Anglers must qualify for a recognition between January 1, […]

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Major League Fishing Pros, Experts and Local Celebrities Rally for Fish Habitat Restoration at Lake Claiborne

MONROE-WEST MONROE, La. (April 29, 2023) – Bass Pro Tour anglers Dakota Ebare, Gary Klein and Kevin VanDam spent their off day from the Major League Fishing General Tires Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops Tuesday building MossBack Fish Habitat artificial structure on Louisiana’s Lake Claiborne as part of the Minn Kota Habitat Restoration Project supported by Humminbird. The anglers joined District […]

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NOAA Recommends Millions to Fund West Coast Habitat Restoration Projects

Image: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Federal officials are recommending over $265 million in funding for new projects nationwide, including salmon habitat in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington state, to help strengthen climate resilience of coast ecosystems and communities. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said in an April 21 announcement that the […]

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