ASA President discusses ICAST and future of sportfishing
Glenn Hughes says member engagement will propel sportfishing into the future
Fishing
VIDEO: Gulf red snapper season longest in years
The recreational red snapper season will start June 11 in Gulf state and federal waters and remain open through July 20, closing July 21.
FLW, Walmart and Take Me Fishing kick off National Fishing and Boating Week
Fishing League Worldwide has teamed with Walmart, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, Jack Link’s, Pringles and Zip Firestarters for National Fishing and Boating Week June 2-10.
Setting the hook
Lou Martinez isn’t giving up fishing from his kayak, but he realized last summer that kayak angling didn’t always afford him the experience he wanted.
Fishing participation grows for second year
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation announced that participation in fishing increased for the second consecutive year in 2017, with first-time participation growing more than 20 percent.
2018 Lionfish Challenge open for registration
Anglers and divers in Florida can sign up for the 2018 Lionfish Challenge and enter to win up to $5,000 while helping to rid the state’s waters of non-native lionfish.
VIDEO: Women are focus of new angler recruitment campaign
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation rolled out a new campaign designed to draw more women into the recreation, launching a video and new landing page today.
Modern Fish Act passage a top priority for fishing groups in D.C. next week
The Center for Sportfishing Policy is welcoming six new members as it heads to its annual “Center Focus on Washington,” during which recreational anglers and boaters participate in discussions with key policymakers during a three-day meeting on Capitol Hill.
Betty Bauman
If you’re a woman in the marine industry, particularly one who likes to fish, chances are you know who Betty Bauman is.