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Every day, we stand together with over 800 organizations that have a vested interest in the health, growth and expansion of the sportfishing industry.

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The Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act (MAPOceans), co-sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Angus King (I-ME), passed the Senate Commerce, Science and Technology Committee on March 12. This priority sportfishing legislation would require NOAA to develop publicly available mapping data that improves access for anglers and boaters in America’s oceans. 🛥️🎣

Improvements in mapping data will allow recreational anglers to have real-time information at their fingertips through existing mapping technologies, including access sites, gear or season restrictions, and closed areas. The MAPWaters Act, a companion bill to improve mapping technologies on lands and waters managed by the Forest Service and Dept. of Interior, passed the House of Representatives in January.

📸 @aftco 

#fishing #boating #mapping #KeepAmericaFishing
NOAA’s Proposed Bottom Fishing Ban is a Bad Deal! 

Red snapper populations are healthier than they’ve been in recent history—so why push a 3-month bottom fishing closure for 55 species?

Amendment 59:

▪️Based on unreliable data (off by 30-40%!)
▪️ A bad trade: a short season in exchange for a massive closure
▪️ Removing overfishing designation while prohibiting access is counterintuitive 

Recreational fishing contributes $9.2B to Florida’s economy and supports 88,000 jobs. The Secretary of Commerce must reject the closure in Amendment 59. With comments due by March 17, ACT NOW! 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎

📸 @reel_fowl_pirate 

#redsnapper #bottomfishing #KeepAmericaFishing
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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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Keep America Fishing keeps you informed and provides tools for engaging in fisheries policy issues.

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We take care of the politics so you can concentrate on growing your business.

  • Trade & Commerce

    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.

  • SHARKED Act 

    New legislation focuses on addressing sharks eating anglers’ catch.  

  • Support Youth Fishing Programs

    Taking kids fishing just a few times creates a lifelong love of the sport!

  • Protect the Use of Traditional Tackle

    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.

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