“We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune.”  Theodore Roosevelt Since 1916 when Congress made President Theodore Roosevelt’s dream of a...

In the last month alone, 22 million Americans have applied for unemployment, and many small businesses have yet to receive an answer to their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application, as funding for the PPP is exhausted. The American public needs Congress to act...

As we try to navigate these challenging times, some states are restricting access to recreational boating and fishing, despite them being activities that can be enjoyed at safe distances from others. Recreational boating and fishing businesses support our local and...

In these challenging and evolving times, it can be difficult to know where to go to get accurate information on various government programs aimed at assisting individuals and small businesses during this pandemic. Did you know most members of Congress and your senators are...

Congress is finalizing an economic relief package to help businesses affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis.  Your elected officials need to hear directly from you!  Tell Congress to pass this critical relief package.  Like most small...

As an angler and a boater, you know how important it is to protect fisheries and fishing.  We will not have fish if we don’t have clean water.  There is a bill before congress that is vital to protecting water and our fisheries for future generations. We need your...

Shortly after HB-201 was signed into law last year, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued a rule that restricts overnight anchoring within 1,000 feet of any structure, such as public and private docks, wharves, bridges, piers and pilings, except in areas near...

The State of Georgia recently established anchoring laws and regulations that limit access for boaters and lock up public resources in the hands of wealthy waterfront landowners. These laws and regulations directly harm the boating and fishing public.   Georgia House...

In October, 2019, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) approved an 18% reduction in striped bass total removals to end overfishing and begin rebuilding the striped bass population.   However, despite clear direction from ASMFC, Maryland continues to...

Recently, Commerce Secretary Ross sided with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and the governors of the nine Atlantic states (including Virginia’s Governor Northam) in issuing a moratorium on menhaden harvesting off Virginia’s waters. ...

Currently, there are more than 31,000 open jobs in the U.S. marine industry.  These are jobs that require skilled workers and would support our recreational boating industry. The industry is ready to hire thousands of new workers, but first it needs the support of...

Join a coalition of recreational fishing and boating organizations by calling on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to end overfishing and begin rebuilding the striped bass population by implementing an 18% harvest reduction for both the...

Recently, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted to send the bi-partisan “Save our Seas Act 2.0” (S-1982) to the Senate floor for a vote on final passage.  The “Save our Seas Act 2.0” was introduced to address the plastic debris crisis threatening...

Maryland DNR continues to ignore our input and is currently considering options that place significantly harsher striped bass fishing restrictions on private anglers compared to charter and commercial fishermen.  Earlier this year, we asked you to support 1 fish at...

Right now, Congress is debating whether to include the “Pay Our Coast Guard” provision in the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 – a critical component of the bill that would guarantee the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. Coast Guard continue to get paid during...

Boaters and anglers across the country love to spend time on the water taking in beautiful views, spending time with family and, of course, fishing!  America’s boaters are also the original conservationists, and we know that keeping our nation’s waters healthy and...

Just this past spring, the Environmental Protection Administration approved year-round sales of fuel containing 15% ethanol, or E15.  This decision could have catastrophic consequences for millions of Americans.  Unfortunately, most people are unaware of the...