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Putting Fishing and Boating Access on the Map

Connor Bevan2026-09-24T16:25:12-04:00September 24, 2026|Advocacy, The Sportfishing Advocate|

New South Atlantic Red Snapper Pilot Programs Provide Fall Season and Recreational Data Improvements

Rob Shane2026-09-22T11:58:35-04:00September 22, 2026|The Sportfishing Advocate|

President Trump Announces Executive Order Elevating Saltwater Recreational Fishing

Rob Shane2026-09-21T16:54:07-04:00September 18, 2026|Advocacy, The Sportfishing Advocate|

Rhino Rod & Reel Combo Crowned Anglers’ Choice at ICAST 2026

Rob Shane2026-09-14T13:07:34-04:00September 14, 2026|ICAST, Press Release|

American Sportfishing Association Wraps Up Inaugural Summer of the Million Pound Challenge

Gabe Rodriguez2026-09-11T13:56:25-04:00September 11, 2026|Advocacy, The Sportfishing Advocate|

It’s Time to Strengthen Chesapeake Bay Menhaden Protections

Mike Waine2026-09-08T15:48:45-04:00September 8, 2026|Advocacy, The Sportfishing Advocate|

ASA Announces Kelly Long as Executive Vice President

Rob Shane2026-09-04T09:42:38-04:00September 4, 2026|Press Release|

ASA Welcomes Pacific Bluefin Tuna Agreement

Rob Shane2026-08-20T17:00:41-04:00August 20, 2026|Advocacy, The Sportfishing Advocate|

2026 Special Report on Fishing Shows First Decline in Fishing Participation Since 2021

Rob Shane2026-08-20T14:49:15-04:00July 29, 2026|Press Release|

Sportfishing Groups Support Rep. Austin Scott’s South Atlantic Red Snapper Fair Access Act

John Stillwagon2026-07-24T11:10:21-04:00July 23, 2026|The Sportfishing Advocate, Press Release, Advocacy|

ICAST 2026 Plays Host to a Bevy of New Opportunities & Experiences for the Sportfishing Industry

Rob Shane2026-07-23T13:46:29-04:00July 23, 2026|ICAST|

FishAmerica250 Highlights 250 Great Places to Fish in the U.S.A.

Rob Shane2026-07-07T09:46:20-04:00July 6, 2026|Industry News|

Recreational Fishing Leaders Visit Capitol Hill to Urge Action on South Atlantic Red Snapper

Rob Shane2026-06-29T15:02:25-04:00June 29, 2026|The Sportfishing Advocate|

Florida’s Last-Minute Atlantic Red Snapper Closure Caused Immediate Harm to Fishing Businesses and Coastal Communities

Rob Shane2026-06-17T14:21:51-04:00June 17, 2026|Advocacy, The Sportfishing Advocate|

ASA and CCA Respond to Court Decision Blocking South Atlantic Red Snapper Pilot Programs

Rob Shane2026-06-17T13:48:23-04:00May 22, 2026|Advocacy, The Sportfishing Advocate|

Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Aquatic Invasive Species Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives

Rob Shane2026-05-19T16:33:09-04:00May 19, 2026|Advocacy, The Sportfishing Advocate|