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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Indiana Bass Federation will be helping DNR again this year with their “Youth Catch & Release Fishin’ Clinic” held at the   Indiana State Fair DNR pond. This year we will be handling the Sunday morning shift, August 5th 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. I need 22 volunteers to help …

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Indiana Asian Carp Update

The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee (ACRCC) has announced results of eDNA samples taken earlier this year in the Chicago waterway system. Samples from Lake Calumet and the Little Calumet River in Illinois included 17 positives for silver carp but zero positives for bighead carp. As a result, the Monitoring …

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KOKOMO BASS ANGLERS 2012 BUDDY TOURNAMENT

The Kokomo Bass Anglers are hosting their 2012 Buddy Tournament / Membership Drive. If you or someone you know is 18 years old or older, likes to bass fish and would like to fish in a tournament setting for free, give us a call to be paired up with one …

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Summary Of The New Black Bass Regulation

For black bass (includes smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass) taken on a river or stream, a person will be able to keep only those that are under 12 inches and over 15 inches in length, with a daily aggregate bag limit of 5, and no more than 2 can be …

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Volunteers Needed for Youth and DNR events

Volunteers are needed for all events and boats are needed for almost all of the events. State Team members can use the events to meet the requirements of their contract. Please let Ed Hazel (317-856-8111) or Mark Shane (317-293-0332) know if you can help with these events. Youth Trail (boats …

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Dream becomes reality for Boyd

4/16/12 – Allen Boyd is living the dream this year, literally, and he’s holding his own against the big boys in the process. The Indiana angler is two tournaments (two Majors) into his rookie season on the FLW Tour, thanks to his victory at last year’s TBF National Championship, and …

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Black Bass Rule Change

The Commission gave final adoption to the rule version below. However, the rule is not yet effective. The Attorney General has 45 days in which to review as to legality; the Governor has up to 30 days in which to approve; and subsequently, the rule is forwarded (if approved) to …

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Rex Cornell of Layayette, IN Wins Ranger Boat Raffle!

The winner was REX CORNELL of Lafayette IN. He purchased his ticket on the first Sunday of the Boat Show. He stated he buys 5 tickets each year and has for about 6 years. He was excited when we called. He is not a boat owner and does not fish …

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Indiana Bass Federation Club of the Year Awards Program

The IBF will make an annual award to IBF member clubs in the areas of Youth, Conservation, and Community Service. It addition it will also award one IBF member club the distinction of Club of the Year which shows the most overall positive influence on youth, conservation, and community service …

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