Recreational Fishing Alliance
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Recreational Fishing Alliance opposes longliner return to Florida’s East Coast
The National Marine Fisheries Service recently announced that it had approved an Exempted Fishing Permit that would allow commercial longline…
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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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New Jersey 1st District legislators fighting to increase funding for the Bureau of Marine Fisheries
The New Jersey legislature is close to passing a FY 2018 budget for the state. In February, Governor Chris Christie…
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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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RFA urges action on marine sanctuaries, welcomes new commerce secretary
The Recreational Fishing Alliance on Thursday extended its congratulations to newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross, Jr.,and…
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RFA welcomes Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross
The Recreational Fishing Alliance is congratulating Wilbur Ross on his approval this week as Secretary of Commerce by a 72-27…
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RFA applauds Trump’s election, anticipates ‘positive change’
The Recreational Fishing Alliance said it “anticipates positive change under President Trump’s leadership” in a statement released Wednesday. The RFA’s…
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Industry applauds new NOAA fisheries, Magnuson-Stevens guidelines
Changes to national standards for Magnuson-Stevens are receiving accolades from the recreational fishing industry. NOAA Fisheries last week filed in…
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Features
Weekly 5: Man tries to steal 80-foot Hatteras, sinks it instead (Video)
The BI Weekly 5 is a collection of tips, news and data affecting the boating industry this week. Be sure…
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RFA urges members speak out against ethanol mandate
The Recreational Fishing Alliance is encouraging its members to take action on ethanol by participating in a campaign being conducted…
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Cobia Boats becomes RFA corporate sponsor
The Recreational Fishing Alliance announced Thursday that it has added Cobia Boats as a corporate sponsor. “Through our Cobia brand,…
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RFA counsel named to International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the alternate appointment of Raymond Bogan as US Commissioner to the International…
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Three new members appointed to RFA’s board of directors
NEW GRETNA, N.J. – The Recreational Fishing Alliance announced three new members to its board of directors, effective immediately. All…
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Yamaha Marine Group supports Striped Bass American Heritage Act
WASHINGTON – Yamaha Marine Group announced today its support of Congressman Tom MacArthur’s (R-NJ) Striped Bass American Heritage Act, which…
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Recreational Fishing Alliance welcomes Capt. T.J. Cheek as southeast regional director
New Gretna, N.J. – The Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA), a national political action organization representing saltwater anglers and the industry, announced that…
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The Recreational Fishing Alliance endorses ‘A Vision for Managing America’s Saltwater Recreational Fisheries’
NEW GRETNA, N.J. – The Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) announced today its formal endorsement of “A Vision for Managing America’s…
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