Membership FAQs
Become an ASA Member
What are ASA’s priorities?John Stillwagon2020-10-27T16:06:55-04:00
With our members’ support, ASA works to:
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Advance legislative priorities that ensure America’s anglers have clean water, plenty of fish and access to both
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Drive advocacy through public awareness and action campaigns
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Provide trade and commerce opportunities to build the sportfishing economy
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Develop market research and education
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Connect all segments of the industry to strengthen our collective voice
What are the benefits of membership?John Stillwagon2020-10-27T16:06:34-04:00
As a member of ASA, you become a stakeholder in the growth and prosperity of the recreational fishing industry and can take advantage of the business-building programs and resources the association offers, including:
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ADVOCACY: ASA is the leading voice for the recreational fishing industry. Our dedicated Government Affairs team works on federal and state issues that enhance our collective economy, protect against damaging legislation and make it easier for anglers to enjoy their time on the water.
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MARKET INSIGHTS: ASA provides members with economic and market research to assist in making data-driven business decisions.
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TRADESHOW: ASA is the producer of ICAST, the world’s largest tradeshow for the sportfishing market, which features 225,000 net square feet of exhibit space and has an annual attendance of over 15,000 industry professionals.
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COMMUNICATION: Newsletters, press releases, social media and a video channel keep members informed on vital updates on the issues and policies that drive our industry forward.
Who is eligible for an ASA membership?John Stillwagon2020-10-27T16:07:16-04:00
ASA membership is available to for- and non-profit organizations in the recreational fishing and allied industries, including: manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, media and other industry partners.
Is membership required to exhibit at ICAST?John Stillwagon2020-10-27T16:07:46-04:00
Yes, only dues-paying members may exhibit at ICAST. To learn more about ICAST and how to exhibit, visit ICASTfishing.org.
What is the ASA membership cycle?John Stillwagon2020-10-27T16:08:12-04:00
The membership cycle follows ASA’s fiscal year: October 1 through September 30. We welcome new members at any time throughout the fiscal year.
How do I apply for ASA membership?John Stillwagon2023-07-19T13:21:05-04:00
Applying for membership is best done online. If you have questions about the process or how much your membership dues will cost, please contact Member Relations Manager Rob Russel.
Renewing Your Member Dues
How do I pay my ASA member dues?John Stillwagon2023-07-19T13:17:08-04:00
Online is the easiest and quickest way to pay your member dues. You can also print an invoice from your company record.
What is my username? How do I get my company ID?John Stillwagon2020-09-23T14:53:18-04:00
Your username is your company ID number. If you don’t have your ID number, please contact Member Relations Manager Rob Russel.
How do I update our company information?John Stillwagon2023-07-19T13:16:47-04:00
Updating and maintaining your company record is a simple process and an essential one. Please carefully review all your company information and make changes as needed.
Please add or change company personnel that you want to receive our important member e-newsletters, news releases, critical advocacy action alerts, fisheries policy information, ICAST and annual meeting updates and more.
You can access your company record through your unique ID number and password.
Please add a contribution to Keep America Fishing and the FishAmerica Foundation when you’re paying your dues. Clean water, more fish and access to both are crucial to our industry’s future.
We Want to Communicate with You
Why is updating your company record important?John Stillwagon2020-09-23T14:55:39-04:00
We want to communicate with all the key people within your company or organization. Help us to ensure your team members are “in-the-know” about the challenges and opportunities in the recreational fishing industry.
Help us keep your team members informed.
As an existing member, how do I update our company record?John Stillwagon2023-07-19T13:15:39-04:00
Please review and update your company record when renewing your membership dues. This includes official company contact and key company personnel such as Accounting and your trade show booth contact, if applicable. Any changes will automatically feed into our member relations database.
Please add or change other company personnel that you want to receive our important member e-newsletters, news releases, critical advocacy action alerts, fisheries policy information, ICAST and annual meeting updates and more.
Donate to ASA’s Conservation and Access Programs
What is Keep America Fishing?John Stillwagon2020-09-23T15:32:58-04:00
ASA established Keep America Fishing as a way to give our nation’s anglers – over 50 million strong and growing – a voice in federal and state policy decisions and legislation that impact their time on the water.
Keep America Fishing is a place to learn about the issues we’re facing, unite our efforts as a community and present a strong voice.
Join us and advocate for clean water, healthy fisheries and access to both! Please invite every one of your team members to sign-up for critical Action Alerts on the online advocacy portal.
What is the FishAmerica Foundation?John Stillwagon2020-09-23T15:33:28-04:00
The FishAmerica Foundation is the sportfishing industry’s fisheries conservation and research arm.
Through grants and direct funding, since 1984, the FishAmerica Foundation has invested more than $13 million in grassroots freshwater and saltwater fisheries restoration projects throughout the United States and Canada.
As an ASA member, how do I donate to Keep America Fishing and the FishAmerica Foundation?John Stillwagon2023-07-19T13:16:23-04:00
