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Fishing News
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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New California Executive Order Recognizes the Compatibility of Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
State agencies and stakeholders will work jointly to identify strategies for enhancing conservation efforts Alexandria, VA – October 8, 2020 –…
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U.S. House Passes Descending Device Bill to Conserve Gulf Reef Fish
Alexandria, VA. – October 1, 2020 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed without objection H.R. 5126, the Direct Enhancement…
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Sportfishing Industry Celebrates House Passage of America’s Conservation Enhancement Act
Landmark conservation bill now moves to the President for his signature Alexandria, VA. – October 1, 2020 – The U.S. House…
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Groundbreaking Great Red Snapper Count Study Releases Preliminary Findings
Study indicates significantly more red snapper in the Gulf than previously estimated Alexandria, VA – October 2, 2020 – Yesterday, Congress was briefed…
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Conservation News
U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes America’s Conservation Enhancement Act
Bipartisan package of conservation provisions heads to the House of Representatives Alexandria, VA – September 17, 2020 – Late yesterday, the U.S.…
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