Center for Sportfishing Policy
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Recreational fishing leaders testify in U.S. Senate
On Sept. 12, U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard held a hearing entitled “Reauthorization of…
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RED SNAPPER Act introduced in Congress
The recreational fishing and boating community applauded the introduction of the RED SNAPPER Act, a bill to improve the way…
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Sportfishing community gathers for Weigh-In on the Hill
Recreational angling stakeholders gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday for a Congressional Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy Luncheon, along with coordinated congressional…
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Bipartisan senators introduce the Modern Fish Act
The recreational fishing and boating community praised the Senate introduction of the Modern Fish Act by Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.),…
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Secretary Ross announces RFMC appointments
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced the 2017 Regional Fishery Management Council appointments and, according to the Center for Sportfishing Policy,…
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Agreement reached to extend 2017 red snapper season
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced an agreement has been reached between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, members of…
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Center for Sportfishing Policy announces new chairman
The Center for Sportfishing Policy announced its new chairman of the board of directors, Robert G. “Bob” Hayes. Hayes was…
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Senate Commerce Committee advances Billfish Conservation Act
Conservationists and anglers are applauding the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation for advancing S. 396, the Billfish…
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Center for Sportfishing Policy responds to criticism of Modern Fish Act
Last week’s introduction of the “Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017” (Modern Fish Act) has been praised by several…
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Fishing, boating advocates praise Modern Fish Act
A coalition of boating and recreational fishing associations praised the introduction of a bill that addresses critical challenges facing saltwater…
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