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Wins for the Recreational Fishing Community in the Omnibus
The end of each two-year session of Congress is usually a hectic and busy time. Much like a student who has months to work on a school project but waits until the night before it’s [...]
Omnibus Bill to Fund Government Includes California Drift Gillnet Modernization Legislation
Alexandria, VA – December 20, 2022 - On December 19, 2022, Congress released its end-of-year spending bill, popularly known as an omnibus, to keep the U.S. government funded through most of 2023. The American [...]
ASA President Glenn Hughes on the Negative Impact of NOAA’s Proposed Speed Restrictions
On December 15, 2022, ASA President Glenn Hughes was featured on Fox News discussing NOAA’s proposed vessel speed restrictions designed to protect the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. The report also includes commentary from [...]
Virginia Marine Fisheries Commission Neglects Responsibility to Regulate Commercial Fishing in the Chesapeake Bay
I attended the Virginia Marine Fisheries Commission (VMRC) meeting last week to provide public comment on changes to Virginia’s Atlantic menhaden regulations proposed by Governor Younkin’s administration in response to ongoing net spills and [...]
November 1, 2021
Reps. Dingell and Mast Introduce Forage Fish Conservation Bill Backed by Recreational Fishing and Boating Groups
October 26, 2021
Sportfishing Industry Lends Support for Aquatic Invasive Species Control Legislation
October 25, 2021
American Sportfishing Association Partners with Wildlife Forever to Fight Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
September 24, 2021
U.S. House Passes Measure to Facilitate More Artificial Reef Creation
September 22, 2021
Recreational Fishing Industry’s Inaugural Online Auction a Success
September 15, 2021
U.S. Senate Approves California Drift Gillnet Modernization Legislation
September 8, 2021
Recreational Fishing Industry Launches Its First Online Auction
August 31, 2021
Our Condolences to the Gary J. Zurn Family
August 2, 2021
Bipartisan Senate Infrastructure Bill Supports the Outdoor Recreation Economy
July 27, 2021
Reps. Huffman and Case Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Nation’s Primary Fishing Law
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