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American Sportfishing                         January/February 2009 The Official Publication of the American Sportfishing Association

ICAST 2009—“Where Sportfishing Means Business” Need a reason to exhibit at or attend ICAST? We have plenty. Make plans now to attend the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, July 15–17, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. Exhibitor registration is now open. Attendee registration will open March 2. Read more… Bush creates legacy of marine protected areas In one of his final acts as president, Bush creates the world’s largest marine protected area. Read more… Jim Range Sportfishing industry mourns the loss of a great friend In memory of James D. Range, consummate angler and hunter. Read more… Also in this issue… The Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund reauthorization—Read more… Encouraging people to fish—An ASA history—Read more… NOAA establishes South Atlantic MPAs—Read more… Regular Features Government Affairs Policy Watch Learn about ASA’s efforts to ensure that sportfishing interests are represented when policy decisions are made—Read more… Currents Read the latest information from NOAA, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other agencies that impact the sportfishing industry—Read more… Focus on the Foundations Sportfishing has a national impact on conservation and fishing participation—Read more… Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation Update The foundation works to get more people out on the water to fish and boat—Read more… New Members The American Sportfishing Association thanks its members for their support. We welcome these new members or members who reinstated their membership in November and December 2008 and January 2009. Read more…

Mike Nussman ASA President and CEO In January the sportfishing industry and conservation community lost a dear friend and leader in Jim Range. He may not have been widely known outside of the policymaking arena, but he had more of an impact on preserving our nation’s natural resources than anyone I know. Although he only lived 63 years, anglers and hunters everywhere owe him a debt of gratitude. Read more… ICAST 2009 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. July 15–17, 2009 2009 Sportfishing Summit Rancho Bernardo Inn San Diego, Calif. October 27–29, 2009 2009 Consumer Show Schedule ASA/Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition Show Tour Toyota World Fishing & Outdoor Exposition Rockland Community College Field House Suffern, N.Y. March 5–8, 2009 The Toyota Saltwater Fishing Exposition Garden State Exhibit Center Somerset, N.J. March 20–22, 2009 ASA/Fred Hall’s Fishing Tackle, Boat and Travel Show Tour Fred Hall’s Fishing Tackle & Boat Show Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, Calif. March 4–8, 2009 Fred Hall’s Fishing Tackle & Boat Show Del Mar Fairgrounds San Diego, Calif. March 25–29, 2009