Year: 2025

Trippe’s Tarpon Tournament, aka The 3T, was held April 22-25 in Key West, Florida, and raised $10,000 to support Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s continuing educational outreach focused on best practices for tarpon catch-and-release. The campaign will continue to encourage short fight times, reduced handling (no-touch releases preferred), and reducing shark interactions. This year marked the […]

Waypoint TV, the world’s leading entertainment destination for fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventure programming, has renewed its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) as a Gold Sponsor and will serve as the Presenting Media Partner of BTT’s 8th International Science Symposium. Taking place November 7–8, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the triennial event is […]

Your stories reveal a 60-year history of bonefish in South Florida Bonefishing is more than just a sport—it is a storybook of memories, traditions, healthy competition, and importantly, change. But what happens when the only data we have to understand these changes are just the stories themselves? How do we track the health of the […]

Vilanova Amazon, a leading Brazilian fly-fishing outfitter, has announced its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) as a Silver Partner. Vilanova Amazon operates in the Amazon River watershed, where it specializes in fly-fishing trips for peacock bass from its Camaiu, Aracu, and Xeruini Lodges. With Vilanova Amazon, anglers can experience the untouched waters of […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust is proud to announce the Florida Boat Sweepstakes 2025! From the backcountry to the beaches, the ‘Glades to the Gulf, BTT is taking action today to make sure the world capital of fishing has a bright future! The Florida Boat Sweepstakes 2025 features three ultimate fishing vessels and prize packages ideally […]

Business and conservation leaders Tim O’Brien, Clarke Ohrstrom, and Kris Rockwell have joined the Board of Directors of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT). “Success in our mission depends on the leadership of a great board,” said Jim McDuffie, BTT President and CEO. “We are grateful to Tim, Clarke, and Chris for their commitment to flats […]

Women are making positive impacts on our environment through science, education and advocacy. In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, we spoke with seven inspiring individuals who have made significant contributions to BTT’s Bahamas Mangrove Restoration Project. The theme of International Women’s Day this year is Accelerated Action. Together with our Bahamas Mangrove Alliance […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) looks forward to working with Governor Ron DeSantis and state legislators to continue to build upon the progress we have made for the conservation of our coastal and marine resources. As Florida’s 2025 legislative session begins, BTT is advocating for funding and programs that will improve water quality and fish habitat […]

Black’s Island, an exclusive private island resort in Florida’s St. Joseph Bay, has announced its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) as a Platinum Partner. “Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Black’s Island sits in the heart of some of the best tarpon fishing in the state,” said owner Scott Seymour. “Our vision for the […]

Contender Boats has announced its support for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Bronze Partner! Based in Homestead, Florida, Contender has 40 years experience building carefully engineered and meticulously handcrafted boats with the reputation to outperform and outlast the competition. As a semi-custom builder, Contender crafts boats that excel in tournament fishing, family outings, commercial […]