Sportfishing
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ASA’s 2023 Sportfishing Summit
The last day for early discounted registration and hotel reservations
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Sportfishing Industry Supports Legislation Protecting the Use of Traditional Tackle
On April 18, 2023, U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) introduced the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act (S. 1185).
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Sportfishing Brings High Dollars
American Sportfishing Association's (ASA) Southeast Fisheries Policy Director Martha Guyas testified on the importance of sound fisheries policy before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries last week.
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A Successful 2022 for the Sportfishing Industry
With the new Congress (finally!) underway and agencies, state legislatures and other sportfishing stakeholders returning from the holidays, all of us at the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) are excited to undertake the policies and issues that will advance the sportfishing industry, conserve public land and waters and ensure fish populations remain healthy in 2023.
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American Sportfishing Association held its inaugural online auction
Anglers across the country bid on the latest gear
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Freshwater Sportfishing Regulations
New freshwater sport fishing regulations which take effect on March 1, 2021
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Sportfishing industry resumes work to phase out destructive gear in California
Bipartisan Lawmakers Remain Committed to Modernizing the California Drift Gillnet Fishery
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Senate Drops California Sportfishing License Reform for 2020
California anglers have every reason to be disappointed ...
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Ultra-refined ChatterBait® JackHammer™ StealthBlade™ impresses at sportfishing tradeshow
. Among a multitude of new lures, the exceptional new Z-Man bladed jig garnered the winning votes cast by media and tackle buyers in ICAST’s New Product Showcase.
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Pacific halibut sportfishing season to Open
The spring all-depth Pacific halibut sportfishing season in Oregon’s Central Coast Subarea (Cape Falcon, just north of Garibaldi to Humbug Mountain, just south of Port Orford) will open
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New Award Announced by Sportfishing Industry
Sportfishing Industry Announces New Award for Writers Who Inspire Recreational Fishing Participation St. Croix Rods is the inaugural sponsor of the 2019 awards
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California Sportfishing Regs 2019 - 2020
The 2019-2020 California Supplement Sport Fishing Regulations are now available for download. These contain the in-season changes to the freshwater and ocean sport fishing regulations for the current season.
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Sportfishing Industry Highlights Efforts for Increasing Fishing Participation
ASA focused on what the industry can do to support state natural resource agencies
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Open Sportfishing at California Wildlife Refuge for the First Time | Zinke Proposes Expansion of Fishing, Hunting in 30 Wildlife Refuges
Continuing his efforts to increase access to public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today announced a proposal to open more than 248,000 acres to new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities at 30 national wildlife refuges.
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American Sportfishing Association Adds Advocacy Section to Website
We added a new section to the ASA website to help you advocate for recreational fishing. The new platform provides you with a quick, effortless way to speak out on key issues. Since recreational fishing generates more than $115 billion in economic output and more than 828,000 jobs, you can count on the politicians who represent us to pay close attention when we make our voices heard.
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American Sportfishing Association names Glenn Hughes ASA President
The American Sportfishing Association's (ASA) board of directors is pleased to announce that Glenn Hughes, ASA's Vice President for Industry Relations, has been hired to take on the role of President beginning April 1, 2018. The announcement was made during the board of directors meeting which convened today at the 2017 Sportfishing Summit, the association's annual business meeting, being held October 10-13, at the Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater Beach, Fla.
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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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Sportfishing Industry Praises Committee Passage of HELP for Wildlife Act
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) today expressed support for the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works’ (EPW) passage of S. 1514, the Hunting Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation Act, or HELP for Wildlife Act. The bipartisan bill, which includes a range of provisions designed to improve the management of fish, wildlife, habitat, and outdoor recreation, passed by a 14-7 margin.
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ICAST 2017 Largest, Plans for 2018 Announced
ICAST 2017 hosted the largest gathering of the domestic and international sportfishing trade Orange County Convention Center – – From exhibitors to buyers to media, representatives from the domestic and international recreational fishing and boating community converged on the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla., July 11-14, for the 60th International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST. Produced by the American Sportfishing Association "Inherently, this show is about showcasing the gear, apparel and accessories that help to make a day on the water both exciting and rewarding. And we're planning on doing things even bigger and better in 2018 when the show returns to Orlando from July 10-13."
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American Sportfishing Association Elects Board of Directors Members for 2017
Alexandria, VA – June 28, 2017 – Four members of the American Sportfishing Association(ASA) were elected to fill two regional seats and two At-Large seats on the board of directors. Their terms begin October 1, 2017, and they will serve three-year terms. Last October, the membership voted to amend the by-laws and now ASA’s board members may serve two, three-year consecutive terms instead of three, two-year terms.
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