The thrill of catching a tarpon, permit and bonefish equates to big money in the Florida Keys, but there are no major research facilities in Monroe County specifically studying these species. Bonefish Tarpon Trust, the University of Miami, Florida Institute of Technology, and the Wildlife Foundation of Florida want to partner to bring such a facility […]
BTT is asking all Florida Keys guides and anglers for their help. As part of the Florida Keys Initiative, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust wants to develop a better understanding of the dynamics, both past and present, of the bonefish fishery in the Florida Keys. BTT understands that guides and anglers are on the front lines […]
The Palometa Club is an exclusive fly fishing lodge located in Punta Allen, Mexico on the northeastern edge of the famed shallow saltwater flats of Ascension Bay. In only six seasons, the Palometa Club has built a reputation as the perhaps the most respected fishing lodge in the Caribbean. While we have become recognized as […]
BTT, Belize River Lodge and Frontiers Travel are pleased to announce the 2014 Belize River Lodge Bonefish and Permit Tagging Challenge to be held March 26 – April 2, 2014. Participation in this event blends research and fishing, there is plenty of quality time fishing and great memories helping and participating in conservation – all while staying at one of the […]
Join BTT and Frontiers Travel June 14-20th, 2014 at Belcampo Lodge in Belize for Belcampo’s first annual BTT tagging event. Don’t miss out, these trips fill up fast! Details below. Belcampo Belize is announcing a very special opportunity to team up with Frontiers Travel, Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, and Belcampo Lodge to take part in […]
You may have seen another video about bonefish spawning, and this one contains more great footage and an in-depth look at BTT’s bonefish work in the Bahamas. Please share and encourage others to join and support BTT’s work to protect and restore bonefish, tarpon and permit fisheries and habitats around the globe. We can’t do […]
Fascinating article by Bill Horn about the decline of the Keys bonefish. Reprinted with permission from the Angling Report, The Newsletter For Anglers Who Travel. Visit www.anglingreport.com to learn more. You can also pick up Bill Horn’s book in the BTT store. November 2013 -11- Volume 26, Number 11 Don Causey Note: Unless you live […]
New Study Has Implications for Conservation MELBOURNE, FLA.—Bonefish, also called gray ghosts, are among the most elusive and highly prized fishes sought by recreational anglers in the Florida Keys, Bahamas and similar tropical habitats around the world. Bonefish support a fishery worth hundreds of millions of dollars annually, but this fishery is threatened in many […]
SAVE THE DATE…FOR THE ANNUAL BTT BIG APPLE DINNER Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 at the Union Club 6 pm Cocktails and Silent Auction 7 pm Dinner 8 pm Live Auction and Festivities For details on table sponsorship, please contact Bob Halstead at bob@bonefishtarpontrust.org Don’t miss out on what’s sure to be another great event. Hope […]
by Zack Jud Last month, Bonefish and Tarpon Trust’s Bahamas Initiative waded into the fabled waters of South Andros. While a handful of bonefish had previously been tagged by guides in South Andros, this was the first large-scale tagging effort on the island. As most anglers probably know, catching a tagged bonefish (or any tagged […]
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