The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is the sportfishing industry’s trade association, committed to looking out for the interests of the entire sportfishing community.
We give the industry a unified voice speaking out when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself.
We invest in long-term ventures to ensure the industry will remain strong and prosperous as well as safeguard and promote the enduring economic and conservation values of sportfishing in America.
ASA also represents the interests of America’s 60 million anglers who generate over $45 billion in retail sales with a $125 billion impact on the nation’s economy creating employment for over one million people.
Recreational Fishing and Boating Community Supports Delay on
Bottom Fishing Ban in the South Atlantic
Although delay is good news; the only permanent solution is by legislation
Sportfishing Community Proposal Offers Assistance in Understanding Washington's Loon Population
ASMFC Votes in Favor of Striped Bass Conservation
The sportfishing industry applauds decision to reject increases in commercial harvest
Anglers Evaluate NOAA Catch Share Policy
Final policy on controversial management tool opens door to reallocation, but perils of implementation remain
Sportfishing Industry
Applauds EPA's Decision to
Reject Lead Ban Petition
America’s anglers triumph over unwarranted petition to ban lead in fishing tackle
2010 Sportfishing Summit Brings Industry Leaders Together
Industry unanimously supports angler advocacy effort, KeepAmericaFishing™
FishAmerica Foundation and Pro Line Manufacturing Renew Partnership
Sale of RedHead Neoprene Waders at Bass Pro Shops benefits fisheries conservation
EPA Decision on Lead Ban for Recreational Fishing Tackle Looms
Sportfishing community calls for the dismissal of unwarranted petition for a national ban on lead fishing tackle ban
Legislation to Improve Federal Marine Fisheries Management System Picks Up Support in the House
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus weighs in for a federal fisheries fix
Sportfishing Industry Applauds Legislation Preventing Ban on Fishing Tackle
Senator Lincoln introduces crucial legislation to prevent unwarranted and costly federal bans on fishing tackle
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