U.S. Senate committee advances conservation bill
The American Sportfishing Association and other organizations laud the bipartisan legislation.
American Sportfishing Association
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.