What Hunters and Anglers Need to Know About Budget Reconciliation
An overview of the budget reconciliation process and its implications for public lands, access, and conservation.
Category: Recreational Fisheries
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Our blog is where we break down the conservation issues that sportsmen and women need to know about. Get the latest intel from Capitol Hill, learn more about complex science and policy, and follow along with field reports from our staff on the ground. This is where conservation gets personal.
Menhaden Management Board to Continue Exploring Chesapeake Bay Management Changes
An Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission board has agreed to continue with plans toward further precautionary management of the Chesapeake Bay’s industrial-scale menhaden fishery.
Cornerstone Project to Rebuild Louisiana Wetland Habitat Suspended
The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project near the mouth of the Mississippi River is on hold indefinitely, putting larger restoration efforts at risk.
In the Arena: Capt. John McMurray
Capt. John McMurray hails as a renowned big tuna and striped bass charter captain based on Long Island, New York. The hard-charging captain has been the owner and primary operator of One More Cast...
Critical Menhaden Science Funding Falls Short Again in Virginia
Recreational angling, boating, and conservation community disappointed that state legislative efforts to fund menhaden science in the Chesapeake Bay failed in session.
In the Arena: “Rivah Sistah” Patricia Clement
Patricia Clement, aka “The Rivah Sistah,” hosts fishing trips and other outdoor events in the Chesapeake Bay area intended to draw more women and anyone who has not previously had the opportunity to experience...
In The Arena: Eeland Stribling
Eeland Stribling is a well-known stand-up comic and an environmental educator, wildlife biologist, and fly-fishing fanatic who loves teaching folks about the natural world and helping to create connections that last a lifetime.
Recreational Angling, Conservation Community Supports Menhaden Science Funding
During the 2025 legislative session, Virginia lawmakers will again consider providing funding for university research into the Commonwealth’s largest fishery: Atlantic menhaden.
How the 119th Congress Can Deliver for Hunters and Anglers
How lawmakers can build on recent conservation successes and deliver big wins for the hunting and fishing community.
Why the ACE Reauthorization Act Becoming Law is Important for Hunters and Anglers
The legislation passed the U.S. Senate on December 18, 2024, and will reauthorize multiple programs that benefit hunting and angling.
