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Fishing News
Sportfishing Industry Calls on Congress to Support Conservation and Access
ASA President Glenn Hughes testifies before Senate subcommittee Over the past year, there has been a significant increase in participation…
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Senate Commerce Committee Approves Important Sportfishing Bills
Sportfishing industry priorities advance as infrastructure debate continues The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee held an executive session that included consideration…
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Sportfishing Industry Association Appoints New Inland Fisheries Policy Manager
ASA’s newest hire brings a solid background in association and policy advocacy efforts The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is pleased to announce…
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New “30 by 30” Report Reflects Sportfishing Industry’s Priorities
Recognizing the importance of recreational fishing to the nation is critical to the initiative’s success Today, several federal agencies released…
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Recreational Fishing Industry Renews Its Pledge to Help Anglers Keep Our Fish and Waterways Clean and Healthy
Conservation-focused techniques help retain and recycle soft plastic baits Americans are more conscious than ever about properly disposing of and recycling…
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Sportfishing Industry Puts Support Behind Bipartisan Mine Restoration Bills
Water and land resources restoration will help support healthy fisheries The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) today announced its support for two bipartisan…
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Remain Committed to Modernizing the California Drift Gillnet Fishery
Sportfishing industry resumes work to phase out destructive gear in California Alexandria, VA –February 9, 2021 – Yesterday, Sens. Diane Feinstein…
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Unprecedented Federal Investment for Salmon Recovery Proposed by Idaho Congressman
Representative Simpson rolls out multi-billion-dollar proposal to revolutionize the Snake River Alexandria, VA – February 8, 2021 – On February 6,…
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Getting Back to Business at ICAST 2021
This July, the world’s largest sportfishing trade show is headedback to Orlando Alexandria, VA – January 27, 2021 – This year…
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Conservation News
More Atlantic Menhaden Will Help Rebuild the Iconic Striped Bass Fishery
Managers vote to reduce Atlantic menhaden quota by 10% Alexandria, VA – October 21, 2020 – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) supports yesterday’s vote…
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