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Key Issues
The “30 by 30” initiative is a global goal to conserve 30 percent of all land and water on the planet by 2030.
FKNMS is developing a new General Management Plan (GMP) that could significantly impact fishing access and management of the Keys.
Proposed boat speed restrictions could have dire consequences for East Coast anglers.
Feds want to close bottom fishing in the South Atlantic.
The process for setting recreational management measures like bag limits, size and season is in need of reform.
To have healthy sportfish populations, there first must be a healthy food base. Simply put, big fish need plenty of little fish to eat.
Since 1915, Oregon and Washington have worked together to manage the salmon industry on more than 145 shared miles of the Columbia River – from the mouth to the Bonneville Dam.
Latest News
Bill to Reauthorize Sport Fish Restoration Act Introduced in House of Representatives
Alexandria, VA – June 12, 2025 – This week, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Rob Wittman (R-VA) introduced the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025 (H.R. 3858) in the [...]
Sportfishing Industry Applauds Elimination of Proposed South Atlantic Bottomfishing Closure
Alexandria, VA – June 9, 2025 - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries withdrew the proposed bottomfishing closure from Amendment 59 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South [...]
Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Increased to 50%
Late yesterday, President Donald Trump issued a Proclamation to increase tariffs from 25% to 50% on steel and aluminum products and their derivatives listed in yet-to-be-released product Annexes. The higher rate went into effect [...]
Leveling the Playing Field: Why ASA Supports Repealing De Minimis for Sportfishing Imports
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is committed to ensuring that sportfishing businesses can compete on a fair playing field while also supporting the conservation efforts that sustain our nation’s fisheries. One issue that has [...]
June 12, 2025
Bill to Reauthorize Sport Fish Restoration Act Introduced in House of Representatives
June 9, 2025
Trade & Commerce
June 9, 2025
Sportfishing Industry Applauds Elimination of Proposed South Atlantic Bottomfishing Closure
June 4, 2025
ASA’s Martha Guyas Testifies on Angler Access and Fisheries Data
June 4, 2025
Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Increased to 50%
May 19, 2025
Leveling the Playing Field: Why ASA Supports Repealing De Minimis for Sportfishing Imports
May 16, 2025
ICAST Opens Doors to Industry Education, Networking and Show Specials
May 12, 2025
ASA Government Affairs Committee Convenes in Harrisburg for Spring Meeting
May 7, 2025
Priority Sportfishing Industry Legislation Introduced in the U.S. Senate
May 5, 2025
Sportfishing Industry Calls on Administration for Immediate Tariff Relief
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