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In 1950, the Dingell-Johnson Act established a “user pay, public benefit” system that is the backbone of fisheries conservation funding. By collecting an excise tax on the sale of fishing tackle and marine fuel, Dingell-Johnson has generated more than $12 billion to support fishery conservation and public access.
The current authorization of the Dingell-Johnson Act expires in late 2026. Thankfully, Reps. @repdingell (D-MI) and @reprobwittman (R-VA) introduced the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025. Tell your Representative to join as a cosponsor on this critical legislation. 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎
Today is the final day to make your voice heard!
Striped bass fishing supports more than 100,000 jobs and billions in coastal economic activity. Yet ASMFC is considering closures with no measurable conservation benefit. With mortality already at historic lows, further restrictions are unnecessary and harmful.
Tell ASMFC: keep current management in place. 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎
When in doubt, cast it out. 🎣
🎥 @mo_davisson
Recreational anglers have made countless sacrifices to rebuild striped bass populations. Now, ASMFC is pushing closures with no scientific justification. Unfair. Unnecessary. Bad for business. Bad for our coastal communities.
Take action today! 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎
The striped bass fishery drives $13 billion in economic activity. Closures won’t help the fishery — but they will hurt captains, tackle shops, and small businesses up and down the Atlantic coast.
Speak up before it’s too late! 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎
In a 2022 UMass Amherst Survey, 77% of anglers and guides surveyed experienced shark depredation while fishing from 2017-2022.
Source: SAFMC
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Feds want to close bottom fishing in the South Atlantic.
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.
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.
