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Fish unintentionally caught and killed in the Gulf as bycatch by industrial menhaden operations.
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Since taking office, the Trump Administration is taking many actions on tariffs that impact the sportfishing industry, ASA is monitoring, weighing in with the Administration & Congress.
Efforts are underway to prevent the use of lead tackle for fishing despite scant evidence that using lead has a harmful impact on wildlife populations.
Striped bass are one of the most important fisheries on the Atlantic coast. In fact, striped bass are the most caught saltwater fish in terms of pounds by recreational anglers.
Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation—known as R3—is a nationwide movement to grow and sustain participation in recreational fishing.
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ASA, with support from recreational fishing community partners, released a new policy brief detailing efforts by an international animal rights organization to restrict the use and sale of live bait in US waters.
Last week, ASA’s Inland Fisheries Policy Director, Connor Bevan, joined representatives from the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and the National Aquaculture Association at the National Association of Sportsmen’s Caucuses Summit to discuss this anti-fishing campaign and its proposed restrictions with state legislators.
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Shark encounters are rising, and anglers are feeling it.
Lost fish. Lost gear. Safety risks. 🦈
The SHARKED Act brings together fisheries managers and shark experts to identify strategies to mitigate the problem, including research, education and policy changes.
Tell your Senators to support the SHARKED Act today! 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎
🎥 @reelguides - Blackfin tuna SHARKED next to the boat
This April, don’t miss ASA’s brand new Keep America Fishing Fly-In in Washington, DC. 🇺🇸
Join us to:
▪️Connect directly with legislators
▪️Engage with top Administration officials
▪️Get the latest insight on the sportfishing policies shaping our future
▪️Explore DC’s most notable attractions
▪️Take part in hands-on advocacy training for first-time attendees
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Earlier today, ASA’s Pacific Fisheries Policy Director, Larry Phillips, testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries. Mr. Phillips emphasized the recreational fishing industry’s concerns with the detrimental impacts sea lions are having on salmon and steelhead populations in the Pacific Northwest.
“For decades, federal, state, and tribal partners – as well as anglers – have invested heavily in salmon recovery through habitat restoration, hatchery modernization, harvest reform, and hydropower mitigation,” said Phillips. “One major factor continues to erode those gains: pinniped predation on salmon and steelhead.”
Learn More: 🔗link in story.
📸Photo: ASA’ Larry Phillips pictured with The Honorable Ken Choke, Chairman, Nisqually Indian Tribe, Olympia, WA; Ms. Aja DeCoteau, Executive Director, Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Portland, OR, and Mr. Ed Johnstone, Chairman, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, Olympia, WA.
As we give thanks, we recognize the powerful economic footprint of our industry: $230.5 billion contributed annually, supporting 1.1 million jobs nationwide and contributing $2 billion to conservation, restoration, and access. We are grateful for our 800+ members whose dedication helps our sportfishing community thrive. Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving.
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