Access

The new department in the Granite State is seen as a positive for the national outdoor recreation industry.

The Maine Small Craft Celebration aimed to get people interested in boating, as well as priming the next generation for careers in the marine industry.

A coalition of recreational boating and fishing groups say the new appointments will balance recreational fishing needs with commercial needs and conservation.

“Recreation Not Red Tape Act” gains support from outdoor groups.

Public comments are due by Sunday.

A successful trial program last year led to the NOAA Fisheries’ decision.

A Colorado launch ramp with aquatic invasive species inspection points has figured a clever way to let boaters stay after hours—one-way exit ramp with spikes.

Since its inception in 2000, the BIG program has awarded $215 million to projects.

The limited season provides strong economic impact in South Atlantic states.

Secretarial order will help prevent the sale of public lands that are important to recreation.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council met in Georgia to discuss ways to improve access without compromising conservation.

Standley Lake will be closed because of concerns over zebra mussels.

Month-long summer season established.

Group says Natural Resources Management Act would improve fishing access.

Advocates tout the bill’s passage, but say the real work has just begun.

Two days after taking office, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will spend $2.5 billion on more aggressive policies for water-quality management in the Sunshine state.

Gulf fishery management council is considering allowing states more flexibility to set recreational snapper season.

The House passed the bill on Wednesday. Now it awaits the president’s signature.

Audio alert system helps Pauline Dowell achieve on-water independence.

NMMA says passage of the bipartisan bill is a “major victory.”

2018 program included campaigns in 19 states.