Building the Sportfishing Community.
Every day, we stand together with over 800 organizations that have a vested interest in the health, growth and expansion of the sportfishing industry.
Building the Sportfishing Community.
Every day, we stand together with over 800 organizations that have a vested interest in the health, growth and expansion of the sportfishing industry.
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The saltwater recreational fishery in the Chesapeake Bay contributed $1.6 billion in sales, which created more than $800 million of additional economic activity and roughly 13,000 jobs.
Source – Chesapeake Bay Program
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We take care of the politics so you can concentrate on growing your business.
Taking kids fishing just a few times creates a lifelong love of the sport!
Efforts are underway to prevent the use of lead tackle for fishing despite scant evidence that using lead has a harmful impact on wildlife populations.
The recreational fishing community cares about whale conservation but we need a smarter approach!
Better access and better fishing on federal lands and waters.