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Fishing News
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Moving to Save South Atlantic Red Snapper Fishery
Secretary Ross and recreational fishing and boating leaders meet at Maverick Boat Group facility Alexandria, VA – June 1, 2020 –…
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Fishing News
ASA Reveals Plans for ICAST 2020 Online
ICAST Online will virtually connect the sportfishing industry this July 13 – 17 Alexandria, VA – May 29, 2020 – ICAST,…
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Fishing News
Sportfishing Industry Sees Opportunities, Concerns in New Seafood Executive Order
Federal government seeks to expand U.S. aquaculture and commercial fishing May 8, 2020 – Alexandria, Va. – A new Executive Order…
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Fishing News
Numerous Recreational Fishing Policy Priorities Addressed in Water Infrastructure Bill
Sportfishing industry conveys support for draft bill Alexandria, Va. – April 29, 2020 – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) voiced its support for…
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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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Fishing News
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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Industry News
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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Conservation News
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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