DYK? — 13M youth went fishing in 2023. With 87% of current fishing participants having fished before the age of 12, it shows just how critical it is to get kids started early. Introduce someone new to the joy of fishing! via IG: @saltaddictoutdoors #FishingShareTheFun

Join us in congratulating Vice President of Government Affairs, Mike Leonard Leonard, on the recent reappointment to the American Fisheries Advisory Committee. Leonard is the Region 5 Recreational or Commercial Fisher/Experience Growing Seafood Representative.

.NFHP works to conserve fish habitat nationwide by leveraging federal, state, tribal, & private funding resources to achieve the greatest effect on fish populations through priority conservation projects. Learn more in the 2024 NFHP infographic.

Are you ready to vote for the 2024 Anglers' Choice Award? Voting opens Sunday, but in the meantime, take some time to review the 41 Best of Category awards in this year's competition: icastfishing.org/new-product-sh… #ICAST2024 | #ICAST | #ICASTshow

Are you ready to vote for the ICAST 2024 Anglers' Choice Award? Pick your #1 favorite product from the 41 Best of Category winners in this year's New Product Showcase. Vote now! icast2024.mapyourshow.com/8_0/explore/pr…

More great news for Red Snapper anglers—the season off Louisiana is now back open 7 days a week! Daily bag limit: 4 fish!  Thanks to LA Creel and the superior state data it produces, state management affords LaWildlife&Fisheries the chance for anglers to fish straight through Labor Day.  State

ASA has joined forces with MRAA to provide our members with access to state-of-the-art educational content aimed at helping your business grow and succeed. Request access to our Education Hub today! asafishing.org/education-hub/… #ASAFishing #Education

Red Snapper season in federal waters off the Sportsman’s Paradise is back to 7 days a week—because state data actually knows what's up! Thanks to LA Creel, Louisiana anglers get to fish through Labor Day. Who knew state management could mean more fishing access and opportunity?

Yesterday, ASA's Mike Leonard and Connor Beven attended the Fisheries Community and Federal Agency Network (Fish & Feds) meeting. The main focus was on fish passage, and how agencies are rapidly investing unprecedented funding from BIL & IRA to improve fish migration and habitat.

Cast your vote for the 2024 ICAST Anglers’ Choice Award!

ASA's Government Affairs team recently sat down with Aaron Stasiak of The Qualified Captain to discuss key issues affecting the sportfishing community. Delve into the work of our team and what you can do to #KeepAmericaFishing. 🎥 youtu.be/LrqF5E9rURg?fe…

#ASASummit24 at the Catamaran Resort in beautiful San Diego, CA is an event you and your colleagues won’t want to miss. Register now to take advantage of our pre-registration rates and discounts. asafishing.org/summit/registe…

ICYMI - ASA's Mike Leonard, Mike Waine & Martha Guyas joined the Qualified Captain Podcast to discuss issues like North Atlantic right whale speed restrictions, flounder season, red snapper population, striped bass, and our increased number of sharks. 🎥 youtu.be/LrqF5E9rURg?fe…

Last week, ASA President Glenn Hughes was able to step away from his duties as a TRCP board member long enough to catch some striped bass pursuing a school of menhaden. Learn more about the importance these crucial forage fish by visiting trcp.org/forage-fish-re….

There’s nothing like the pure joy that comes with witnessing a child’s first catch 🥹❤️🎣 That’s what it’s all about - creating unforgettable experiences on the water. 🎥 infgang and phiamiah #FishingShareTheFun

Join ASA & sustainability expert, Rick Crawford, for our next Sustainability Toolkit Webinar Series. We’ll talk about alternative packaging options for fishing products that can lessen plastic pollution & improve your company’s bottom line. Reg. here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

There’s a lot of hardware at ICAST, but we’ve got ONE MORE award to hand out—the Anglers’ Choice Award. Last week, anglers from around the globe 🌎 voted annnd…. We’ll be announcing a winner soon! 🏆 Thanks to all who showed out to vote! 🎣 #ICAST | #ICASTSHOW | #ICAST2024

The bipartisan Protecting Whales, Human Safety, and the Economy Act of 2024 aims to protect the interests of recreational anglers and boaters by preventing NOAA from changing the existing restrictions until technological solutions are finalized. marlinmag.com/boats/legislat…

As we say goodbye to the unofficial end of summer, let's remember that the joy of fishing doesn't have to end! 🎣 ASA invites you to share the fun all year long. Check out a few of our favorite highlights. Let's see yours! #FishingShareTheFun #SportfishingCommunity #ASAFishing

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is asking for help in gathering input from a broad variety of stakeholders on cobia, king mackerel, and Spanish mackerel. Share your perspective ➡️ gulfcouncil.org/press_releases…