This year has brought immense changes around the world, but The Billfish Foundation's dedication to conserving billfish and enhancing recreational fishing opportunities…
Read moreThe most important data received through TBF’s Tag & Release Program is recapture data. A recapture occurs when a tagged billfish is…
Read moreThe Billfish Foundation is a proud beneficiary of tournaments that support billfish conservation either by limiting billfish catches to all release, setting…
Read moreAll non-longline swordfish fisheries are required to use handgear – handline, harpoon, commercial rod and reel, green-stick and bandit gear. Handgear takes…
Read moreRepresentatives from The Billfish Foundation attended a recent meeting with NOAA in which a swordfish retention expansion was discussed in the Caribbean.…
Read moreNOAA Fisheries is doubling the number of swordfish allowed to be harvested by commercial fisheries. These expanded retention limits apply to vessels…
Read moreFor years, members of the sportfishing community have felt that scientists and fisheries managers should consult those on the water and in…
Read moreListed below are the top 5 captains and anglers in each category for The Billfish Foundation's Tag & Release Competition as of…
Read moreThe Northern Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Trophy Fishery will officially close as of 11:30pm on May 21, 2020. It will remain…
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