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ICAST Invites Anglers
New industry award lets fishing fans weigh-in on the best of the new products. Alexandria, VA – August 8, 2022 – With the advent of social media, anglers around the globe now know about the... Website
Recreational Fishing Wins Bipartisan Support
The National Fish Habitat Through Partnership Act Was Included In This Conservation Legislation Alexandria, Va. – December 17, 2019 – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public... Full story
WAKE ZONE: OP/ED - Sportfishing Industry Angered
New U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service policy on lead fishing tackle blindsides recreational fishing community. On the day before President Obama left office, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued an... Full story
Sportfishing Industry Angered by Last-Minute U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services' Director's Order
January 23, 2017 – Alexandria, VA – On the day before President Obama left office, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued an edict to phase out the use of traditional fishing tackle on the hund... Full story
Senate Passes Outdoor REC Act Which Goes for Presidential Signing
Alexandria, VA – December 1, 2016 - On November 28, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4665, the Outdoor REC Act, which would instruct the Department of Commerce and federal land management agencies to... Full story
President Obama Signs Outdoor REC Act into Law
Alexandria, VA – December 9, 2016 – In a significant step forward for the outdoor recreation industry and the sportfishing community, yesterday, President Obama signed into law the Outdoor... Full story
Congress Approves Major Water Projects Bill
Alexandria, VA – December 12, 2016 – Over the weekend, the U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive maritime infrastructure bill that drew a mixed reaction from the recreational fishing industry. By a... Full story
Recreational Fishing Organizations Respond to Pacific Bluefin Tuna Petition
Alexandria, VA – December 13, 2016 – Several regional and national recreational fishing organizations submitted official comments to NOAA Fisheries opposing listing Pacific bluefin tuna as... Full story