Conservation is #1 for Bass Fisherman!

Hey everyone,

I just recieved this from a great friend of mine Craig Butler who is the VP of a Bass Club called the York Bassmasters. There are a great bunch, that have a great time at their meetings discussing everything fishing related especaily Bass. They have guest speakers come to the club to discuss many things including the latest baits,techniques ect. Their latest accomplishment is winning an award presented by BASS the most well know fishing related organizations in the world. But I will let the press release speak for itself. All I would like to add is " way to go " 

For immediate release

February 25, 2008

York Region Ontario,Canada

At the 40^th B.A.S.S. Bassmasters Classic held in South Carolinahe Berkley Conservation Institute presented awards at the Federation Nation banquet on Friday February 22nd, recognizing groups around the world for their work in supporting conservation efforts.

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The York Bassmasters won the Conservation Award for their Bogart Creek Restoration Project completed in conjunction with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.

Ontario Bass Federation President Ken Hamilton accepted the award of $3000 on behalf of the club. “The gentleman from  Berkley, spoke about what they expect from an Organization and a club on what they best define, as an incredible effort on Conservation. When I heard York Bassmasters as the winners I was in shock. I went up to accept the cheque and was asked to say a few words but I was speechless. York Bassmasters, I was very impressed as he told everyone what you all accomplished. I can't begin to tell you all how proud I am of all of you for your work and dedication.”

York Bassmasters President

George Buetter

had this to say “

York Bassmasters Conservation Director Tony Dean who spearheaded the project and submission on behalf of the club was excited. “It goes to show how hard work and the dedication of the club can do a lot for conservation, I am thrilled with the award and it will certainly help us in 2008 to further our conservation efforts”

York Bassmasters is one of 26

Ontario

chapters in the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation which consists of club chapters around the world. The club meets every last Thursday of the month at Bass Pro Shops in

Vaughan

.

For more information on the York Bassmasters visit

www.yorkbassmasters.com

For more information on the

Ontario

Bass Federation Nation visit

http://www.ontariobass.com/

For more information on the Bogart Creek Restoration Project visit

http://www.lsrca.on.ca/BogartCreek/index.htm

For more information on the Berkley Conservation Institute visit

http://www.berkley-fishing.com/about_conservation.php

I can't tell you how proud I am of our club, the guys who volunteered their time to come out,”.

Comments

[Mike Hodgdon]

I am passionate about fishing. I have a very strong desire for the activity. The start of trout season signifies the beginning of the entire fishing season, for me. Can anyone please tell me which country has the greatest salmon fishing in the world?

[Joe Roman]

Great article.....Way to go guys, you do us all proud. Keep up the great work.
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[Bass Fishing Tips]

I couldn't agree more...I wish more groups and organizations would follow suit.