American Sportfishing Association
ASA Names New Board Members
The American Sportfishing Association filled two at-large seats and two regional seats on its board of directors.
Fresh Catch
ICAST, the largest sportfishing trade show in the world, returns with registrations for exhibitors and attendees on the rebound
ASA Appoints Public Affairs Manager
John Chambers will help strengthen communications efforts and increase engagement in the newly created position with the American Sportfishing Association.
ASA Elects 2022 Board Members
The American Sportfishing Association filled two at-large seats and two regional seats for three-year terms.
Hunting and Fishing Coalition Forms to Influence 30 by 30 Initiatives
States including California and South Carolina have proposed legislation that would place 30 percent of lands and waters under protected status by 2030.
California Governor Signs Conservation Executive Order
Recreational fishing interests support the measure.
U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes America’s Conservation Enhancement Act
The bipartisan package will now head to the House.
Sportfishing Stakeholders see Opportunity and Concern in New Seafood Executive Order
Federal government seeks to expand U.S. aquaculture and commercial fishing
Sportfishing Stakeholders see Opportunity and Concern in New Seafood Executive Order
Federal government seeks to expand U.S. aquaculture and commercial fishing
Recreational anglers criticize Maryland striper management
Critics say measures will restrict recreational access to the striped bass fishery.
Virginia strengthens menhaden conservation
The small fish are a critical food source for several species of game fish.
Gulf of Mexico states will manage red snapper management
NOAA Fisheries officially established the state management program after two successful trial years.
U.S. Senate committee advances conservation bill
The American Sportfishing Association and other organizations laud the bipartisan legislation.
U.S. House passes bipartisan fish legislation
The bill will establish more consistent federal funding for habitat conservation programs, advocates say.
Senate introduces bipartisan companion bill to Descend Act
Sportfishing community lauds bipartisan effort to conserve Gulf reef fish.
FishAmerica Foundation awards four habitat-improvement grants
Grassroots projects will focus on water quality and aquatic habitat.
Sportfishing industry testifies before Congress on economic impact of recreational fishing
Advocates say the growing industry needs adequate infrastructure.
American Sportfishing Association recognizes industry and conservation leaders
The honors were handed out during the Sportfishing Summit held earlier this month.
2019 Sportfishing Summit brings industry leaders together
Forty industry members attended for the first time.
House committee passes bipartisan fish habitat legislation
The National Fish Habitat Through Partnership Act would authorize a public-private partnership to conserve and restore fish habitats.
ASA wants to be heard on topic of wind farms
Association is focusing on access, mitigation, management and economic impacts on fisheries.
Fight against Atlantic menhaden certification moves to next round
Sportfishing industry calls this week’s hearings a “significant step” in protecting the forage fish.
Group wants fishing equipment excluded from next round of tariffs
The American Sportfishing Association told the U.S. Trade Commission that a reduction in sales would harm conservation.
American Sportfishing Association elects board members
Two at-large seats and two regional seats were filled.