Americana Outdoors News
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Learn “Secrets of the Pros” Wednesday Nights Only on World Fishing Network

DENVER – The best saltwater and freshwater anglers share their secrets each Wednesday night on World Fishing Network during “Secrets of the Pros” presented by Bass Pro Shops beginning at 8 p.m. ET. Bass Pro Shops' Fisherman's Handbook…
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BoatUS Foundation Grants for Boating Safety, Clean Waters

Grassroots Grants applications accepted year-round ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Would you like to help boaters be safe and keep waters clean in your local area? Begun over 25 years ago and one of the longest-running boating community grant programs,…
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Yamaha Rightwaters Sustainability Initiative

KENNESAW, Ga.-- Yamaha Marine officially launched Yamaha Rightwaters on World Oceans Day last Saturday with a public service project that targeted the Georgia coast and collected 2.3 tons of debris. The local effort is just the beginning of…
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Johnny Morris, BPS and Cabela’s Provide 55,000 Rod and Reels to Get Kids Outside

Largest donation ever kicks off Gone Fishing with free in-store events and community partnerships introducing more kids and families to fishing SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny…
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Smith & Wesson Donates $20,000 to HAVA

Pictured left to right: Tom Taylor, HAVA Chairman; Lane Tobiassen, President of Smith & Wesson. Funding supports hunting, shooting activities for disabled veterans, wounded active duty personnelSPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson…
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Hoyer, Robinson Win Cabela’s National Walleye Tour Event at Marinette, Wisconsin

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – John Hoyer, of Orono, Minnesota, weighed a combined total of 80.33 pounds to win the National Walleye Tour Presented by Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops event at Marinette, Wisconsin, May 31. The angler won an upgraded…
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McKendree University wins BPS School of Year Award

SAN ANTONIO, TX - Consistency, determination, skill, and a little bit of luck. These are all different elements that are required for a school to be crowned Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. This year-long race…
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Bethel University Anglers Qualify for Ranger Cup University Team of the Year Challenge

Teammates Floyd, McNeil will face qualifiers from FLW College Fishing National Championship https://youtu.be/x7Talu1EaCU FLIPPIN, Ark. – Bethel University anglers Cole Floyd and Carter McNeil qualified for the 2019 Ranger Cup…
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World Fishing Network’s “Bass Pro Shops Fisherman’s Handbook”

DENVER – Wade Middleton brings viewers on a weekly journey to help them find the best ways to catch bigger and better fish in Bass Pro Shops Fisherman’s Handbook on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on World…
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BoatUS Releases Annual List of the Top 10 Boat Names

SPRINGFIELD, Va., – Each year, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) tallies the most popular boat names. The tradition dates back a quarter century, with the list derived from adding up requests for boat name designs…
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Bethel University’s Floyd & McNeil Repeat as Champions

Bethel University's Floyd & McNeil Repeat as Champions FLORENCE, AL - "First feeling, man it's awesome. To do it one time is a big deal, but to do it twice is even bigger," said Carter McNeil of Bethel University. For the first…
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President Trump Officially Recognizes National Safe Boating Week

President Trump recently released a proclamation declaring this week “National Safe Boating Week.” With the growing sense of excitement for the upcoming holiday weekend, NMMA shares the president’s request for safe boating practices. President…
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Team Haas/Morelli Wins IFA Redfish Tour Event at Crystal River, Florida

Anglers take home more than $29,000 in winnings NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Shane Haas and Nick Morelli, both of Clearwater, Florida, weighed a two-fish limit that totaled 13.28 pounds to win the first regular-season event for the Florida…
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Engle Wins IFA Kayak Fishing Tour Event at Crystal River, Florida

Kayak angler takes home $1,400 in winnings NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Derek Engle, of Spring Hill, Florida, measured a combined limit of 49.75 inches to win the first regular-season event for the 2019 Florida West Division of the IFA Kayak…
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Fischer Takes Top Honors at Hobie® Bass Open Series on Kentucky Lake

Oceanside, CA – The third event in Hobie’s new elite-level kayak tournament trail, the Hobie Bass Open Series (B.O.S.), on Kentucky Lake, this past Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, was a success on many levels. Sponsored by…