Johnny Morris, “fishing buddy to the stars,” welcomed celebrities and sports pals to a “National Hunting and Fishing Day” bash in Springfield, Missouri scored by a “fireside” concert ...

I take comfort in the fact that Bass Pro founder Johnny Morris does everything in a first-class manner. ... The amusement park operated from 1968-93.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris announced the purchase of the former Dogpatch USA theme park property in Newton County, Ark.

The good news for the Ozarks is that Johnny Morris has bought the property formerly known as Dogpatch Amusement Park, located just an hour or so south of Springfield in northern Arkansas.

Conservation is Johnny Morris’ other passion and he’s used his profits to build several nature-based attractions in the Ozarks near Branson under the umbrella of the Johnny Morris Foundation.