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Florida Fishing News

American Sportfishing Association Testifies on Fisheries Data Modernization

ASA testified before the House Natural Resources on the importance of accurate data in marine fisheries management. Current program may be overestimating recreational fishing effort for fisheries by 30-40% 6/27/2024

American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) sees the 2022 International Fly Tackle Dealer Show (IFTD) as a Major Success

Despite multiple postponements and an ongoing global pandemic AFFTA pulls off a successful trade show at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah. 4/7/2022

Sportfishing Leaders Go To Washington

During the committee sessions, some of the issues discussed included legislative priorities such as the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), federal excise tax issues, import duty relief and conservation initiatives around the country. 4/4/2022

Sportfishing Industry Lends Support for Aquatic Invasive Species Control Legislation

New bill would expand authorities for federal agencies to slow the spread of aquatic invasive species 10/26/2021

American Sportfishing Association Partners with Wildlife Forever to Fight Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

The “Clean Drain Dry” initiative educates anglers and boaters on how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species 10/25/2021

Sportfishing Industry Celebrates House Passage of America’s Conservation Enhancement Act

The U.S. House of Representatives passed without objection America’s Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act, a historic package of bills to benefit fish and wildlife conservation throughout the nation. With the U.S. Senate unanimously passing the ACE Act on September 16, it now moves to President Trump who can sign it into law. 10/1/2020

U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes America’s Conservation Enhancement Act

“The ACE Act would be a massive win for outdoor enthusiasts throughout the country,” said Mike Leonard, vice president of Government Affairs at the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) 9/17/2020

Landmark Win for our Great Outdoors

On August 4th, the President signed into law the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), which previously passed both the House and Senate with strong bipartisan support. The most significant national conservation legislation passed in a generation, the GAOA permanently secures funding for public lands and outdoor recreation under the Land and Water Conservation Fund 8/4/2020

Recreational Fishing Wins Bipartisan Support from U.S. Senate Committee

The National Fish Habitat Through Partnership Act was included in this conservation legislation 12/17/2019

U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Fish Habitat Legislation

Bill will establish more consistent federal funding for habitat conservation programs 12/11/2019

FishAmerica Foundation Awards Four Habitat Improvement Grants

The grassroots projects will improve water quality and aquatic habitat 11/12/2019

Are State Lands Really Public?

School trust lands were intended to make money for the state, but exactly how they should do that is up for debate 10/3/2019

Highlight of recent trip to Montana was hooking five species of fish in one river

Montana. Big Sky Country. Fabled trout waters. 9/1/2019

Rick Bramwell column: Persistence pays off with fishing expedition

Persistence pays off with fishing expedition 7/19/2019

Designer helps spread gospel of tenkara fishing

Designer helps spread gospel of tenkara fishing 5/29/2019

SAFE BOATING IS NO ACCIDENT

SAFE BOATING IS NO ACCIDENT 5/18/2019
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