The Tarpon Acoustic Tagging Project is a collaborative, five-year program designed to broaden our understanding of tarpon movement and habitat uses. The results will help shape future conservation measures, including the protection of critical habitats and improvements to fishing regulations. The project is generously sponsored by Maverick Boat Group. Tarpon Acoustic Tagging is addressing the […]
Angling Trust calls for reform of farming to boost productivity of fisheries. A draft report prepared for Environment Secretary Michael Gove by the Angling Trust, WWF and the Rivers Trust was picked up by BBC Radio 4’s Today programme in advance of a high profile launch in the House of Commons on April 24th. The […]
Is there anything more exhilarating than scrambling to recover line that’s buzzing off your reel, then landing a well-deserved bonefish? Believe it or not, there is: landing that bonefish and finding it has been tagged. Not only are you having the time of your life; you’re contributing to BTT’s ongoing bonefish research. Take it from […]
We write to share our grave concern about the proposed opening of US offshore waters to oil drilling. We fear that such activities will negatively impact economically important recreational fisheries throughout the southeastern and Gulf of Mexico coasts. Bonefish & Tarpon Trust is a member-supported, science-based, non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of economically important […]
EA announces proposed new byelaws to protect salmon The Environment Agency has announced a formal consultation about byelaws which include stopping salmon being taken from the majority of England’s net fisheries by 2019 and 100% mandatory catch and release by anglers on “At Risk” rivers. The Angling Trust is campaigning for a voluntary approach to […]
Cash to be used to discover why salmon numbers are dwindling. Proceeds raised from sale of limited edition Cascapedia reels. A limited edition fishing reel, the first of which was presented to HRH The Prince of Wales, has helped raise more than £70,000 for the conservation of the Atlantic Salmon. Hardy Alnwick produced a limited […]
Scientists, anglers, guides and many of the industry’s leading companies came together to collaborate on the conservation of bonefish, tarpon and permit at the sixth Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s International Science Symposium and Flats Expo. The weekend culminated with an Awards Banquet, hosted by tarpon fishing legend Andy Mill, and honoured BTT founders, Tom Davidson […]
The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust is continuing to search for anglers, guides and others with knowledge of Florida Keys fishing history to help identify locations where bonefish once spawned. This information may help researchers find locations where bonefish spawning still occurs today. It’s possible that bonefish spawn in the general area where commercial kingfishing occurs. […]
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust is pleased to partner with Nautilus Reels to host the Nautilus Reels Micro-Film Contest, open to professional and amateur filmmakers. They encourage anglers of all ages and experience levels to submit their best micro-films telling stories from the world of fishing and conservation. The top videos, selected by BTT and Nautilus […]
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust is pleased to partner with Nautilus Reels to host the Nautilus Reels Micro-Film Contest, open to professional and amateur filmmakers. They encourage anglers of all ages and experience levels to submit their best micro-films telling stories from the world of fishing and conservation. The top videos, selected by BTT and Nautilus […]