Tag Archives: National Fishing and Boating Week

National Fishing and Boating Week returns this week

National Fishing and Boating Week officially kicked off this week on June 3 and runs through Sunday, June 11. The NMMA and many other industry stakeholders are encouraging all industry members to spread the word and participate. Five ways to participate:  Share Discover Boating’s resources to celebrate boating and fishing. Visit the American Sportfishing Association to download the #FishingShareTheFun industry resources. Share the ...

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RBFF hosts female writers for Take Me Fishing experience

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of National Fishing & Boating Week, a diverse group of female writers will join the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) for a Take Me Fishing boating and fishing experience happening June 7 – 10 in Seattle, Wash. “Our goal is to provide media with an opportunity to experience first-hand all the joys fishing and ...

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Congress moves to reauthorize Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund

Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund

As part of National Fishing and Boating Week, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), along with Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12) and Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA-6), introduced the Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2021 (H.R. 3702) – a bill that reauthorizes the $742 million Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (Trust Fund) program. Reauthorizing the ...

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Wellness is the focus of National Fishing and Boating Week ‘Get On Board’ Campaign

A new study from Take Me Fishing and Discover Boating uncovers a wellness deficit in America as recreational activities begin reopening amid improving public health conditions. Based on the findings, the two outdoor recreation organizations are launching their summer-long Get On Board campaign this National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW), June 5 through 13, to help Americans from all walks of life fill their wellness deficits by experiencing the ...

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NMMA, Congressional Boating Caucus convene on Capitol Hill

NMMA – in coordination with the Congressional Boating Caucus (CBC) – convened two briefing events for more than 100 congressional staff in Washington, D.C. to discuss the importance of the $650 million Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund (Trust Fund) and the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF). Coinciding with National Fishing and Boating Week (June 1-9) – an annual, ...

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National Fishing and Boating Week kicks off with nationwide events

The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) Take Me Fishing and Vamos A Pescar campaigns have joined forces with Walmart, South Bend and Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) with kickoff events hosted at Walmart stores across the United States June 3-5. The #ReelFun events will help seasoned anglers, those new to the sport ...

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