Alexandria, Virginia – According to the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the U.S. outdoor recreation economy achieved a historic milestone in 2024, generating a record $1.3 trillion in economic impact. This figure, released by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis on March 5, 2026, represents a significant increase from the $1.2 trillion recorded … Read more
Alexandria, Virginia – A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced the Whale CHARTS (Conservation Habitat Analysis, Research, and Technical Strategies) Act on February 3, 2026, marking a significant step toward better monitoring of whale movements, reducing vessel strikes, and enhancing public access to ocean waters. The legislation, spearheaded by Reps. … Read more
Alexandria, Virginia – According to the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), a significant step forward in recreational fishing policy has been made with the release of a comprehensive roadmap for the future of the sport. This initiative, announced on October 3, 2025, comes as a collaborative effort between the ASA and 16 conservation partners, aiming to … Read more