Gulf Coast Meetings to Set Angler Conservation Priorities

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and its marine sportfishing partners will hold an innovative series of workshops across Gulf of Mexico states this spring to identify opportunities to restore and enhance recreational fishing through recovery efforts associated with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Gulf Recreational Fishing Restoration Workshops are a [...]

American Sportfishing Association Elects Members for Board of Directors

“The experience and perspectives that these members bring to the board of directors is unmatched and will serve the industry well,” said ASA President and CEO Mike Nussman. “I thank them for their commitment and look forward to working with them to advance the association and the sportfishing industry.”

Sportfishing Industry Lauds Legislation to Prevent Federal Ban on Lead Fishing Tackle

The Hunting, Fishing and Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act will end attempts to overregulate the fishing tackle industry Alexandria, VA – April 27, 2011 – The sportfishing industry champions bipartisan legislation that would halt efforts to federally ban traditional fishing tackle and ammunition. The chairs of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus – Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) [...]

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