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DESCEND Act Gains Additional Momentum in Congress
This bipartisan legislation can help reduce wasteful discard of hundreds of thousands of red snapper Alexandria, Va. – March 11,…
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It’s Official: Gulf of Mexico States Take the Helm of Private Recreational Red Snapper Seasons
NOAA Fisheries officially establishes state management program Alexandria, VA – February 6, 2020 – Today, the recreational fishing and boating community…
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Sportfishing Industry Association Appoints New Member Relations Manager
Rob Russel joins the American Sportfishing Association toprovide key member support Alexandria, VA – January 29, 2020 – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA)…
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Sportfishing Industry Urges Congress to Support Smart Conservation Policies During Committee Hearing
U.S. House Committee hosted hearing on the Forage Fish Act and DESCEND Act Alexandria, Va. – January 14, 2020 – The American…
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U.S. Senate Passes Key Recreational Fishing Legislation
Numerous sportfishing industry priorities are supported in this bipartisan bill Alexandria, Va. – January 10, 2020 – Yesterday, the U.S. Senate…
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Recreational Fishing Wins Bipartisan Support from U.S. Senate Committee
The National Fish Habitat Through Partnership Act was included in this conservation legislation Alexandria, Va. – December 17, 2019 – Today,…
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U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Fish Habitat Legislation
Bill will establish more consistent federal funding for habitat conservation programs Alexandria, VA – December 11, 2019 – Bipartisan legislation to support…
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Sportfishing Community Successfully Halts Expanding Longlines on the West Coast
Alexandria, Va. – November 22, 2019 – This week, in a win for the sportfishing community, the Pacific Fisheries Management Council…
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U.S. Senators Cassidy and Jones Introduce DESCEND Act Companion
Alexandria, Va. – November 21, 2019 – Today, the recreational fishing and boating community praised the Senate introduction of the DESCEND…
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Bipartisan Effort Drops a Lifeline to Fish Reeled Up from the Deep
Alexandria, Va. – November 18, 2019 – A coalition of recreational fishing and boating organizations is lauding the introduction of the…
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