As an international sportfishing conservation organization, TBF has the honor of working with fishing magazines from around the world. Here is an archive of TBF in print.
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Conservation through Sportfishing
TBF knows that one of the best arguments in favour of fisheries conservation is the profit-motive. Sportfishing can bring huge economic and environmental benefits to communities that embrace it, and political benefits to the governments that enable sustainable exploitation of their nation's resources. For more, read the entire column...
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The state of the bluefin
Bluefin tuna are magnificent animals that, sadly, have been commercially fished to dangerously low levels. Managing these fish to allow continued harvest while enabling the stocks to survive and replenish themselves is a very difficult and complex task. Click here to read the entire column...
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Circle Hooks-- conservation and application
Studies by scientists and leading gamefishing captains have proven the success of circle hooks with some fascinating results. But are they suitable in all situations, and what actually defines a suitable circle hook design? To solve these questions, The Billfish Foundation now asks for your help. Read the entire column here...
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World Fisheries: State of Play
The United Nations paints a gloomy picture of rampant overharvesting and declining fish stocks. Some see a solution by restricting recreational fishing. However, The Billfish Foundation strives to convince governments of a more constructive strategy through responsible use. For more, read the entire column.
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Do a Good Deed, Win a Fishing Trip of a Lifetime
Do a good deed, win a fishing trip of a lifetime. To celebrate its 25th year, The Billfish Foundation is giving new and renewing members the chance to win a dream fishing trip with some of the best captains in the world. Now you can help TBF to strive for a better fishing future, and perhaps end up living the dream sooner than you thought. It’s win, win for you! For ...
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Take Note Australia, Panama Got it Right
Where fish stocks are being unsustainably depleted, action needs to be taken– but there are right and wrong ways to achieve this. As The Billfish Foundation points out, Panama could teach Australian governments a better way to conserve gamefish – and boost the economy at the same time. Read the entire column...
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TBF & Australasia: Past Present and Future
Now in its 25th year, The Billfish Foundation reflects on the contributions that Australian and New Zealand anglers have made to its essential work in preserving billfish stocks, as well as angler access to the fishing grounds. Together with our help, they are now charting the course ahead. Read the entire column here...
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Fishing & Conservation: One in the Same
The Billfish Foundation understands the passion that we feel for gamefishing. While at first, science and conservation may not be the most exciting, when it comes to fisheries and fishing they become the stuff of thought and conversation. That’s why they do everything they can to protect the world’s gamefish stocks for the benefit of future generations. Read ...
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