What the 2022 Midterms Might Mean For Fisheries Management
Some post-midterm election analysis courtesy of Charlie Witek. At the state level, the news is mildly positive. At the federal level, the news is a …
Tagfish politics
24-Hour Fishing License For New Campaign Ad
Sen. Michael Bennet released a campaign ad depicting him fly fishing in outdoor gear. However, the Colorado Democrat reportedly obtained a 24-hour fishing license to …
Remember This Clown?
Well heeeeee’s baaaaaaack. Ryan Zinke’s post-government honeymoon with big oil was predictable to anyone who closely followed his tenure at Interior. And his deep ties …
Steve Daines Undeserving of Conservation Recognition
In case you missed it, TRCP gave Montana Senator Steve Daines the James D. Range Conservation Award for his commitment to “bipartisan conservation solutions.” We …
Bristol Bay Advocates Lobby in D.C. to Stop Pebble Mine
Bristol Bay Tribal representatives, commercial fishermen, sportsmen, chefs, and conservation groups are in Washington, D.C. this week calling on permanent protection for Bristol Bay, Alaska. …
Anti-Pebble Super PAC
Here’s how you win friends and influence people politically. A new super PAC that has amassed $600,000 says it will back federal candidates who support …
Salmon Strongholds: Huffman brings back Salmon FISH Act
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) has reintroduced the Salmon Focused Investments in Sustainable Habitats Act. The bill, introduced first in October 2019, seeks to identify, restore, …
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission’s Commercial Agenda
It’s well past time for business as usual when it comes to steelhead conservation. It is a universal truth that anglers would rather be out …
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Angers Anglers By Stopping Trout Restoration
When it comes to Montana the destination things couldn’t be better. Beautiful country, booming economy and real estate prices, fly fishing numbers off the proverbial …
Keys Fishermen Push Back Against Mega Cruise Ships
Tell @govrondesantis #dontwreckthereef Key West the voters approved ballot measures to ban the biggest cruise ships that damage coral reefs with mile-long silt trails churned …