Recreation industry leaders, including representatives of the American Sportfishing Association and Keep Florida Fishing, gathered Monday for a roundtable discussion with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission focused on ways to work together to boost participation in outdoor activities through the recruitment, retention and reactivation of anglers – also known as the R3 initiative. During the discussion, panel members ...
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ABC offers chance to shape policy
The boating industry heads to the nation’s capital This year’s American Boating Congress kicks off May 9 and offers the boating industry a chance to shape the debate in an important election year. As in the past, dozens of industry associations are supporting this year’s ABC, with 35 co-hosts, including Boating Industry, as of March. ABC 2016 will be May ...
Read More »ASA Keep Florida Fishing effort aims to preserve access
At this year’s Miami International Boat Show, the American Sportfishing Association unveiled its new Keep Florida Fishing initiative with the goal of “clean waters, abundant fisheries and access to both.” “There are more than 3 million resident and visiting anglers, who support more than 80,000 jobs in the state, with $8.7 billion in economic output. Yet, there are numerous efforts ...
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