A recent research report by Southwick and Associates reveals that the number of anglers who go fly fishing in the U.S. is actually on the increase.
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Fishing: Casting for the Facts
FishingIn yesteryear, going fishing meant digging up some worms or wigglers, grabbing a pole, and then heading to nearby waters. Today, going fishing means
Read MoreHouse Natural Resources Committee Passes Legislation Protecting Sportsmen’s Access
AlabamaToday the House Natural Resources Committee passed H.R. 2834, the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act. This bill would
Read MoreUSSA Director Sets Record Straight on Federal Public Lands Bill
AlabamaNewly introduced H.R. 2834 (the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act) is being supported by a “who’s who” of hunting groups
Read MoreMichigan Families Afield Bill Signed Into Law
UncategorizedHouse Bill 4371, sponsored by Representative Peter Pettalia (R- Presque Isle) and Senate Bill 207, sponsored by Senator Joe Hune (R- Hamburg
Read MorePennsylvania License Sales Illustrates the Success of Families Afield
UncategorizedPennsylvania is again reaping the rewards of their expanded efforts at recruiting new sportsmen into the fold through their Mentored Youth Hunting
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Sportsmen Win Major Courtroom Battle Over Hunting on Public Lands
LitigationThe lengthy battle over hunting access on dozens of units of the 100 million-acre National Wildlife Refuge system has ended—and hunters can declare
Read MoreYouth Hunting Efforts Underway Nationwide
UncategorizedEfforts to expand youth hunting opportunities are on the move throughout the country. These bills, which are in-line with the Families Afield
Read MoreNew Hampshire Becomes 32nd State to Pass Families Afield Legislation
UncategorizedThis week New Hampshire Governor John Lynch signed House Bill 206, making New Hampshire the 32nd state to pass Families Afield legislation. The
Read MoreMichigan Hunter Recruitment Bill Clears First Chamber
UncategorizedThe Michigan Senate has overwhelmingly approved Senate Bill 207, introduced by Senator Joe Hune (R- Hamburg Township), that eliminates the state’s
Read MoreIowa joins Dove Hunting States
Government Affairs ArchiveFor more than a decade sportsmen in Iowa have been working tirelessly to establish a dove hunting season. Last week, those efforts finally became a
Read MoreNew Hampshire Families Afield Bill Scheduled for Hearing
UncategorizedHouse Bill 206, introduced by Rep. Dennis Reed (R- Merrimack), would create an apprentice hunting license that would allow newcomers to try hunting
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