RBFF

The foundation said the board members add a breadth of experience from the fishing and boating industries as well as state government agency work.

RBFF discusses the link between recreational boating and fishing and participation in conservation efforts

Dave Chanda will head the organization as president and CEO after serving in a vice president role for the last four years.

At last week’s Partners Outdoors symposium, RBFF’s Stephanie Vatalaro shared information that can help the marine industry get to know its new audiences.

RBFF, NMMA and MRAA will launch the second year of their boating and fishing campaign during June’s National Fishing and Boating Week.

Key findings from a Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation study show how new boaters and anglers are coming to the sport in record numbers.

Reflecting the influx of new participants, a joint RBFF, NMMA and MRAA survey is aimed at prioritizing retention efforts.

The boating and fishing industry worked together to leverage the health benefits of both activities during the pandemic.

Five other members were also appointed.

The effort has delivered almost $14 million back to states.

The Wall Street Journal highlights RBFF’s 60 in 60 effort, while criticizing the lack of diversity in the sport.

“We want to show people considering fishing that you don’t have to look like a stereotypical angler,” said an RBFF spokesperson.

Study shows that the partnership is capturing key audience segments.

The federal agency wants to expand projects that would allow more access to boaters and anglers.

Though fewer Hispanics are fishing, those who do tend to be passionate about the sport.

Glenn Hughes says member engagement will propel sportfishing into the future

Fishing TV, a video-on-demand platform for fishing content, is holding an inaugural World Fishing Day on June 23 in a bid to unite the angling community, bring new people into the sport, and highlight the positive influence angling has on people’s lives.

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.

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.