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Stop the Ban on Soft Baits in Maine!

On January 17, a bill was introduced in the state of Maine that would prohibit the use of all “rubber” lures. The legislation seeks to ban “rubber” baits but does not define the term. Even so, the intent of the legislation is clear – to ban the soft baits that Maine anglers use every day. The bill …

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Vote Today for Your Favorite Boating Safety or Clean Water Grant Project

“The Stakes are Higher”BoatUS Foundation Grants Now $10,000 Each ANNAPOLIS, Md., February 20, 2013 – The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is looking to the public to help it select the winning projects in the competitive 2013 Grassroots Grants Program, which provides local non-profit groups up to $10,000 to help educate boaters …

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Help TBF/SAF Win Grassroots Grant Funding by Voting Online for our Project!

Calling all Federation Members nationwide! WE NEED YOUR VOTE The Boat US Foundation has a Grassroots Grant program underway that will award funding for specific projects across the United States. We have submitted a grant under this program to assist us with the continued education of our anglers through an Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness and …

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Call to Action in Tennessee – Corps of Engineers to Close Six Tennessee Tailwater Fisheries

January 9, 2013 Dear Friends, Some of the best fishing waters in Tennessee are about to be removed from public access. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently confirmed plans to ban boat access below several dams, including Old Hickory, Cheatham, J. Percy Priest, Cordell Hull, Center Hill, and Dale Hollow. District Commander Lt. Col. …

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