5280 Bass Hunters conservation awareness.
Please click here to view our Conservation program.

The membership of the 5280 Basshunters is committed to the proper stewardship of our resources. It is the responsibility of the membership to;

Practice proper fish handling and release techniques and to instruct others in these techniques.

Promote a better understanding of science based fishery conservation through education.

Report to the proper authorities poaching, illegal dumping and other activities that may be harmful to the aquatic habitat and fishery resources.

5280 Basshunters supports all applicable state agencies including the CDOW and Colorado State Parks in all fishery conservation efforts.

Spread The Message Not The Mussels
If you are a boater, angler, or aquatic recreational user, then you can benefit from our short, on-line educational training designed to teach you four simple steps that you can follow to Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! This training will only take a few minutes and at the end you will get a certificate that you can show authorities to demonstrate that you are doing your part.
On-line training starts here.