American Sportfishing Assoc, Author at BD Outdoors

Congress Passes Driftnet Modernization Act

The Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act will align commercial swordfish fishing in California with other U.S. and international swordfish fisheries by ending the use of mile-long large-mesh drift gillnets.

Conservation

CA Senate Does Not Advance AB 3030

The American Sportfishing Association is celebrating yesterday’s decision by the California Senate Appropriations Committee not to advance Assembly Bill 3030.

Conservation

South Atlantic Descending Device Requirement July 15

NOAA Fisheries recently issued the final rule requiring descending devices to be rigged and ready for use onboard all vessels fishing for or possessing snapper-grouper species in South Atlantic federal waters.

Conservation

Modern Fish Act Headed To The White House

Modern Fish Act Bill The U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in passing the Modern Fish Act bill. Officially known as the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017, the passage is a major victory for the American Sportfishing Association(ASA) and our coalition partners, who …

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U.S. Senate Passes Modern Fish Act

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed S.1520, the Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2017 (Modern Fish Act). The legislation, which would make critical updates to the oversight of federal fisheries, marks a big step forward for America’s angling community and now moves to the U.S. …

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Drift Gillnets To Be Phased Out Of CA Swordfish Waters

Sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and other marine wildlife in California waters will get a reprieve from an indiscriminate fishing gear—drift gillnets—thanks to state lawmakers’ passage of a bill to phase out the destructive equipment, which is used to target swordfish off the West Coast. The …

Conservation

Applause For Senators Trying To Modernize CA Commercial Swordfishing

Leading recreational fishing organizations applauded Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) for introducing S. 2773, the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act, to phase out the use of mile-long drift gillnets in the eastern Pacific by 2020 and bring California commercial swordfishing in-line with all …

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American Sportfishing Association Urges Menhaden Support

ASA sent a letter to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission on October 24, 2017 in support of Option E in Amendment 3 to the Menhaden Management Plan that ASMFC will be voting on in November. Menhaden are a vital species in the marine food web and …

Conservation Fishing Reports

Pacific Bluefin Will Not Be Listed Endangered In US

The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) approves the decision made by NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) to turn down a proposal to list Pacific bluefin tuna under the Endangered Species Act. “NOAA’s science-based decision affirms ASA’s position that international efforts are needed to conserve …

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Sportfishing Industry Praises Committee Passage of HELP for Wildlife Act

Sportsfishing Industry Wildlife Act The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) today expressed support for the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works’ (EPW) passage of S. 1514, the Hunting Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation Act, or HELP for Wildlife Act. The bipartisan bill, which includes a …

Fishing

Modern Fish Act – Learn About and Support It

Over 11 million Americans enjoy saltwater recreational fishing. The sport contributes $70 billion to the nation’s economy annually and supports 455,000 American jobs. And yet, when it comes to federal management, our sport is frequently overlooked. The current law, known as the Magnuson-Stevens Act, has …

Recreational Industry Spends Day With Interior Sec. Zinke

Senior recreational industry corporate and trade association officials met with Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Monday, April 24, capping a full and encouraging day of discussions with administration officials. The meetings were organized by the Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable (ORIR) and began in …