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$1.5 Billion in Annual Economic Output Generated From Recreational Angling That Involves Atlantic Menhaden as Bait
Atlantic menhaden, often called the "most important fish in the sea," are essential forage for marine predators and a key…
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ASA and CCA Respond to Court Decision Blocking South Atlantic Red Snapper Pilot Programs
ASA and CCA are disappointed by a court injunction blocking 2026 South Atlantic red snapper EFP pilot programs just before…
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ASA and CCA Intervene in South Atlantic Red Snapper Lawsuit to Defend Recreational Fishing Access
ASA and CCA moved to intervene in a lawsuit challenging NOAA-approved 2026 South Atlantic red snapper EFPs. The pilot program…
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American Sportfishing Association Applauds Secretarial Order to Expand Fishing Access and Remove Unnecessary Barriers
The American Sportfishing Association supports Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s order to expand hunting and fishing access, remove unnecessary restrictions, and…
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Policy Brief Details Animal Rights Group’s Efforts to Ban Live Bait
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), backed by recreational fishing partners, released a policy brief addressing efforts by the animal rights…
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ASA Testifies Before Congress on Marine Mammal Predation in the Pacific Northwest
ASA’s Pacific Fisheries Policy Director Larry Phillips told a House subcommittee that sea lion predation is harming salmon and steelhead…
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Marine Fisheries Board Declines to Make Science-Based Reduction to Atlantic Menhaden Catch Limit
Despite evidence showing Atlantic menhaden stocks dropped by a third, the board cut 2026 catch limits by only 20%, far…
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Attendees Hone in on Angling and Invasive Species Education as the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Hosts Annual Congressional Fishing Competition
70 attended CSF’s Congressional Fishing Competition at National Harbor. Anglers targeted invasive blue catfish, blending recreation, education, and conservation awareness.
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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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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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