Member Education Hub
Member Education Hub
Maximize Your Success with Timely Education
ASA provides our members with access to state-of-the-art educational content aimed at helping your business grow and succeed. Gain access to state-of-the-art educational content aimed at helping your business grow and succeed.
- Access to 20+ courses
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- 24/7 access to industry-specific education at your fingertips



Webinars
ASA President and CEO Glenn Hughes shares how the American Sportfishing Association is working on your behalf.
State agency innovators, national fishing organizations and retail partners talk about proven strategies and practical ways to grow your business by growing fishing.
Explore key aspects of REAL Success – the elements that are essential for achieving success in business.
Discover practical, impactful ways to enhance your website’s performance—without tearing everything down and starting from scratch.
Explore the many ways AI is transforming the recreational fishing industry — from content creation and customer interaction to product R&D and AI-powered gear — and get practical guidance on deploying these technologies for your business.
In April 2025, the Mid-Atlantic Council and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission advanced recreational management reform for summer flounder, scup, black sea bass, and bluefish, setting measures on a two-year cycle and phasing in a transition to catch limit-based management by 2030.
Correcting international trade imbalances through tariffs was a key Trump campaign promise — and the Administration has moved quickly to act. ASA Vice President Mike Leonard has the latest, as ASA monitors the situation.
ASA VP of Government Affairs, Mike Leonard, joins Ron Sorini and Megan Costello with Sorini, Samet & Associates to provide ASA members with the latest updates on tariffs.
An overview of the excise tax obligations for fishing tackle manufacturers and importers.
A look at the 75-year legacy of the Dingell-Johnson Act and the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, and what's being done to secure its Congressional reauthorization.
While shark encounters have always been a part of fishing, they are on the rise. Join ASA VP Mike Leonard as he discusses new legislation to mitigate shark depredation.
A moderated discussion with trade experts offering insights and answers on the tariff and trade developments shaping the industry — and what to expect next.
An expert breakdown of the current trade and tariff landscape, with strategic guidance on how businesses can best navigate today's challenging international trade environment.
An ASA Government Affairs update breaking down the latest developments around menhaden management in the Atlantic and Gulf — and why these small but vital fish matter to sportfish populations and anglers across both regions.
A dynamic panel exploring real-world recruitment, retention, and reactivation strategies — from community-building initiatives to new industry grant programs — with practical takeaways for manufacturers and retailers looking to turn record fishing participation into long-term growth.
A focused discussion on best practices for boosting margins and gaining market share through smarter merchandising and e-commerce strategy.
A data-driven look at the retail forces shaping the fishing industry, from inflation and shifting consumer demographics to the rise of social commerce and AI disruption.
Build a winning team that will take your business to the next level.



