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Industry backs bipartisan Red Snapper Act
The recreational fishing and boating community applauded the introduction of the Red Snapper Act.
IBEX details show lineup
The IBEX industry breakfast will feature keynote speaker Jim Craig on Sept. 19.
Fisheries bill clears Senate committee
Important legislation that supports recreational boating and fishing industry conservation principles moved forward Wednesday in the Senate.
NMMA sets Oct. 6 as Manufacturing Day
The National Marine Manufacturers Association announced Manufacturing Day on Oct. 6.
VIDEO: Interior Department adds outdoor recreation committee
Interior secretary Ryan Zinke announced an advisory committee to expand recreational opportunities on public lands.
Industry leaders discuss fisheries policy in D.C.
Recreational fishing proponents met with members of Congress on Wednesday.
Outdoors roundtable meets with Interior Secretary
The meeting was followed by a showcase of American-made outdoor recreation equipment.
NMMA: Recreational marine spending topped $36 billion in 2016
The NMMA said the data show that total recreational marine expenditures reached a high of $36 billion in 2016.
Leaders meet with Congressional Boating Caucus
Boating industry leaders held briefings last week on Capitol Hill in conjunction with the Congressional Boating Caucus.
IBEX details 2017 conference education program
The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference released details about its 2017 education program.
NMMA reports increase in powerboat registrations
New powerboat registrations in May were up 5.8 percent year over year for a rolling 12-month period.
ICAST opens today in Florida
The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, begins with events today.
Interior department offers funding for boating grants
U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Friday announced $14.7 million in 2017-18 federal funding for grants.
NMMA supports outboard-weights table changes
The NMMA said it provided comments to the Coast Guard supporting the interim rule.
NMMA: EPA is keeping ethanol levels too high
The NMMA faulted the EPA for setting the volume of conventional biofuels.
Discover Boating introduces range of new bloggers
Discover Boating is collaborating with more than 20 bloggers and influencers to share their boating stories.
Industry supports new fishery council appointments
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced the 2017 Regional Fishery Management Council appointments on Wednesday.
IBEX show will offer specialized pavilions
The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference will offer specialized pavilion areas featuring specific products and services.
House passes technical-education funding bill
The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, H.R. 2353. is a bipartisan bill.
IBEX sets entry deadline for Innovation Awards
The deadline to enter products for the 2017 IBEX Innovation Awards is Aug. 4.
Deal, Pfeiffer among ABC award recipients
The Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award was presented to Maverick Boats president Scott Deal, the first time the award has been bestowed at the American Boating Congress.