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Fish unintentionally caught and killed in the Gulf as bycatch by industrial menhaden operations.
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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.
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.
Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation—known as R3—is a nationwide movement to grow and sustain participation in recreational fishing.
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Calling all anglers🎣
Join the University of Maine Pelagic Fisheries Lab and Viking Yachts on Thursday evening for a Bluefin Tuna Science webinar!
Don`t miss out on the chance to learn more about the "Genetics for Giants and Juvies" project and how you can get involved.
Register NOW - Link in bio🔗
On Tuesday, ASA’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Mike Leonard, spoke at a Congressional Boating Caucus briefing focused on improving infrastructure and expanding access to public waters. Leonard emphasized the importance of reauthorizing the Dingell-Johnson Act and Water Resources Development Act, both of which support state-led investments in boating access, fisheries, and habitat restoration.
ASA thanks the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMAA) for planning this event, in addition to BoatUS, AMI, and MRAA. We also thank Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Rudy Yakym (R-IN) and Don Davis (D-NC) for leading the briefing, and for their continued work in promoting recreational access for anglers and boaters across the country.
✅This priority bill would combat
invasive blue catfish populations in the Bay by establishing a market for harvested blue catfish to be included in animal food products.
ASA appreciates the leadership of Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) @reprobwittman and Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) @repsarahelfreth in tirelessly advocating for this legislation, and we look forward to working with our conservation partners to advance this bill in the Senate.
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➡️ Catch ASA’s Southeast Fisheries Policy Director Martha Guyas this Sunday on @georgepoveromo ‘s World of Saltwater Fishing, airing on the Discovery Channel at 8:00 a.m. ET. 🎣
Poveromo, a member of ASA’s Southeast Government Affairs Committee, took Martha and industry icon Scott Salyers fishing off Marathon, in the Florida Keys.
With Martha right in the midst of the action, the team caught mahi, yellowtails, stone crab and lobster!🦞
➡️ If you miss the episode on Discovery, it reairs on ESPN2 on June 20th at 6:30 a.m. The episode will also post this Sunday on YouTube at George Poveromo TV.
More info at: www.georgepoveromo.com
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Book your flight and join us in Washington, D.C. for the Keep America Fishing Fly-In! Meet with policymakers, share your story and help ensure the voice of recreational fishing is heard on Capitol Hill.
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