Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation
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RBFF reports record fishing participation in 2024
Fishing participants continue to grow, but data from RBFF finds that churn continues to pose a significant challenge for the…
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DOGE cancels RBFF funding
DOGE has canceled funding to RBFF, made effective by the Department of the Interior on June 10.
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RBFF adds Lenn Scholz to Board of Directors
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced that Lenn Scholz has been elected to its Board of Directors. Scholz,…
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RBFF releases report, hosts webinar on lapsed anglers
In 2023, a historic 57.7 million anglers went fishing. However, more than 23% of anglers lapsed out of the activity—nearly…
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RBFF reports record high fishing participation in 2023
The post-pandemic surge of participation in fishing continues to get record numbers of participants on the water, but data from…
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RBFF adds Emily Cope to Board of Directors
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced Emily Cope as the latest addition to its Board of Directors, enhancing…
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RBFF launches ‘Second Catch’ campaign
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced its new Take Me Fishing Second Catch campaign encouraging Dads and daughters to reconnect…
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RBFF hires Senior Director of Industry Engagement
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced JD Strong as its new Senior Director of Industry Engagement. With 20…
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RBFF joins forces with Sport Fishing Championship
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced an integrated partnership with Sport Fishing Championship (SFC). The alliance is designed…
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RBFF awards 2024 R3 program grants
Through its State R3 Program Grants, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has awarded funds to seven programs in…
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RBFF adds to board of directors
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced Billy Pope as the newest addition to its Board of Directors. From overseeing…
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RBFF adds Daniel Nussbaum to Board of Directors
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced Daniel Nussbaum as the newest addition to its Board of Directors. As…
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Welcome on the water
By Jamie Stafford The recreational marine industry often centers around building relationships with people and earning trust through generations of…
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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…
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RBFF awards 2023 R3 Program Grants
Through its State R3 Program Grants, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has awarded funds to 10 programs in…
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Conservation on the water
By Jamie Stafford According to a Pews Research Center report, 67% of Gen Z and 71% of millennials cite climate…
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RBFF adds new board members
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced six additions to its Board of Directors. Louis Chemi (Freedom Boat Club),…
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RBFF, ASA launch new fishing campaign
The Fishing… Share the Fun angler engagement campaign is a first-of-its-kind industry-wide collaboration between the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and the Recreational Boating & Fishing…
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Take Me Fishing’s ‘Get On Board’ campaign builds on wave of new participants
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) launched the Take Me Fishing “Get On Board” campaign in April to continue…
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RBFF: A strong industry organization with resources for all
By Adam Quandt A conversation with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s president Dave Chanda and senior vice president of…
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