Policy
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Restore the Delta is a rare combination of good outreach and solid policy work
Can you imagine what will happen to the future for our children and grandchildren whose economic and environmental well-being will be tied to a collapsed Bay-Delta estuary?
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New CDFW Policy Recognizes Ecological Value of Beavers in California
The policy also outlines a process to mitigate beaver depredation conflict, prioritizes the use of nonlethal deterrents whenever possible and ensures that lethal removal of depredation beavers is done in a humane manner.
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Weekly ASA Policy Watch
Rep. Wittman Introduces Sportsmen’s Access Bill Sportfishing advocate, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) introduced the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act (H.R. 615) which would prohibit federal agencies from banning traditional lead tackle on public lands and waters. Last Congress, this legislation was introduced in response to a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rule that would ban traditional tackle on some National Wildlife Refuges. No scientific evidence supported the service’s action which set a concerning precedent that federal land managers don’t need to base management decisions on science. The re-introduction of this bill reaffirms the importance of regional and locally led science-based management. Learn more about this legislation on ASA’s website.
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Potential new Delta Fisheries Management Policy on Stripers
The California Fish and Game Commission invites stakeholders to participate in a meeting to discuss a potential new Delta Fisheries Management Policy and the Commission's existing Striped Bass Policy.
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California Science on the Water Policy
The timing from the State Board couldn’t be worse. MID and TID are in the process of relicensing the Don Pedro Project – a reservoir, dam and powerhouse crucial to the region.
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Prohibition from B.A.S.S. to spur change to ridiculous water-access policy
The Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, the largest professional fishing organization in the world, announced Thursday it would prohibit competitors at a major tournament on the Sabine River in 2018 from fishing Louisiana waters because virtually everything along our state's coast and off its rivers is private
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BASS prohibition to provike change to water-access policy
Although this tract of tidal water is marked as private, Louisiana landowners are not required to post their property. Anglers like Bobby Gros have no idea whether they're crossing unseen boundaries from public to private water.
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Sportfishing industry applauds key funding and policy provisions
Federal Funding Bill Includes Important Advances for Marine Fisheries Sportfishing industry applauds key funding and policy provisions
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Fishing Groups Call on White House for Ethanol Policy Changes
In a letter sent today to the Trump administration and Congress, a coalition of recreational boating and sportfishing interests urged action to fix America's broken ethanol policy. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) on behalf of the nation's 12 million recreational boat owners, 46 million recreational anglers and 35,000 recreational boating businesses respectively expressed concern with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
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Sportfishing Industry Leaders Bring Policy Priorities to Washington D.C.
During its spring meeting, the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) Government Affairs Committee discussed a variety of pressing policy issues that impact the recreational fishing industry. Over the course of the two-day meeting held March 14-15, the committee held briefings with three federal agencies, hosted a panel of key Congressional staff and met with more than two dozen Congressional offices.
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No Cash Policy at CDFW License Counters
Starting January 1, 2017 the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will no longer accept cash at CDFW’s License and Revenue Branch and regional license counters. Individuals who want to make payments at CDFW’s License and Revenue Branch or a regional license counter can use checks, money orders, or any debit/credit card with the Visa or Mastercard logo.
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Recreational Fishing Industry Brings Policy Priorities to Capitol Hill
Alexandria, VA – – During the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) annual spring Government Affairs Committee meeting, recreational fishing industry leaders met with Members of Congress, federal agencies and the Obama Administration to advocate for one of the nation’s most popular outdoor sports. The meeting, held in conjunction with the American Boating Congress, was held May 10-11, in Washington, D.C.
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