More consolidation in the hook and bullet world
The parent company of Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, White River Marine Group, and a collection of nature-based resorts will acquire Sportsman’s Warehouse for $18.00 per …
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Retaining New and Reactivated Anglers After COVID-19
There may be a silver lining to the pandemic for the angling trade. Fishing license sales are up nationwide since the COVID-19 outbreak. Many bait …
Idaho Hunting, Fishing Guides See Huge Drop In Trips
For some Idaho fishing guides, this spring was showing promise after poor salmon and steelhead returns that sparked an unprecedented closure on the Clearwater River …
ICAST 2020 Cancelled
It wasn’t a question of if ASA was going to cancel their ICAST tradeshow, but when. American Sportfishing Association President Glenn Hughes announced that the …
The Outdoor Recreation Economy by State
The outdoor recreation economy is large, growing faster than the overall economy, and consists of jobs in many industries. In September 2019, the Bureau of …
Study shows record-breaking diversity in angling
A new study shows that more women and Hispanics are fishing than ever before, highlighting record-breaking diversity for America’s anglers. But it’s a different narrative …
Zebco Fishing – ‘Catch On’
To try and lure new fans to the sport, Zebco has launched a new campaign Catch-On, that repositions fishing as something young people can …
Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing by Congressional District
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) teamed up with Southwick Associates to create the 2019 Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing: U.S. Congressional Districts, which updates the 2016 version. This also includes a …
Fisheries Economics of the United States Report
Fisheries Economics of the United States, published each fall, provides a detailed look at the economic performance of commercial and recreational fisheries and other marine-related …
2018 SPECIAL REPORT ON FISHING
For the ninth year in a row, the Outdoor Foundation and Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation have teamed up to produce the Special Report on …