Minneapolis, MN -- A stunning array of celebrities from a variety of industries will come together on June 28 & 29, 2006 to raise funds for Wildlife Forever in the Second Annual Celebrity Charity Invitational Bass Tournament.

Building on the success from last year's event, this year's tournament has been expanded to a two-day tournament with over $80,000 in cash and prizes.

Fifty pro anglers will kick off the tournament on day one. For the second day of fishing, each pro will be teamed with a celebrity angler and an amateur angler. The pro angler with the most weight of bass from two days of fishing will be the winner.

Country superstar Tracy Byrd is hosting the tournament. Professional athletes representing 15 National Football League teams will join Mr... Byrd. Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association are also represented. Celebrities from Hollywood and television are also expected to participate.

After the final weigh-in, Tracy Byrd will treat the crowd to a special concert.

The tournament and concert will be held at Lord Fletcher's on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota.

Charitable funds are being raised through corporate sponsorships, participation fees of amateur anglers and through a nominal entry fee to watch the weigh-in and enjoy the concert.

According to Douglas H. Grann, President and CEO of Wildlife Forever, "We are thrilled and delighted to be involved in such a large and broad effort to raise funds for wildlife conservation. We are especial grateful to the many stars who are taking a timeout for wildlife from their busy schedules to help make this event a big success. Funds raised by the tournament will be used for aquatic conservation projects and conservation education for children."

Wildlife Forever is a national nonprofit conservation organization headquartered in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. For 20 years, Wildlife Forever has been working to conserve America's wildlife heritage with conservation projects in all 50 states. Wildlife Forever is a leader in conservation education for kids. Wildlife Forever is the nonprofit affiliate of the North American Hunting Club and the North American Fishing Club.

As of 5/18/06, these celebrities are scheduled to participate.

Ron Schara
Television Personality

Ron Johnson
NFL, Washington Redskins

Karon Riley
NFL, Washington Redskins

Nate Burleson
NFL, Seattle Seahawks

Bobby Engram
NFL, Seattle Seahawks

Jamie Sharper
NFL, Seattle Seahawks

Marlon McCree
NFL, San Diego Chargers

Tyrone Carter
NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers

Ryan Clark
NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers

Thomas Tapeh
NFL, Philadelphia Eagles

Trent Walters
NFL, Philadelphia Eagles

Barrett Green
NFL, New York Giants

Jeremy Shockey
NFL, New York Giants

Michael Bennett
NFL, New Orleans Saints

Lance Johnstone
NFL, Minnesota Vikings

Darren Sharper
NFL, Minnesota Vikings

Jon McGraw
NFL, Detroit Lions

Patrick Chuckwurah
NFL, Denver Broncos

Marion Barber III
NFL, Dallas Cowboys

Rueben Droughns
NFL, Cleveland Browns

Hannibal Navies
NFL, Cincinnati Bengals

Tellis Redmon
NFL, Baltimore Ravens

Jack Brewer
NFL, Arizona Cardinals

Robert Griffith
NFL, Arizona Cardinals

Isaac Keys
NFL, Arizona Cardinals

Robert Tate
NFL, Arizona Cardinals

Marcus Banks
NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves

Jack Morris
MLB, Minnesota Twins Alumni

Tracy Byrd
Country Entertainer