The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is the sportfishing industry’s trade association committed to representing the interests of the entire sportfishing community. We give the industry a unified voice, speaking out on behalf of sportfishing and boating industries, state and federal natural resource agencies, conservation organizations,angler advocacy groups and outdoor journalists when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself. ASA invests in long-term ventures to ensure the industry will remain strong and prosperous, as well as safeguard and promote the enduring social, economic and conservation values of sportfishing in America. ASA also gives America's 60 million anglers a voice in policy decisions that affect their ability to sustainably fish on our nation's waterways through KeepAmericaFishing™, our angler advocacy campaign. America’s anglers generate over $48 billion in retail sales with a $115 billion impact on the nation’s economy creating employment for more than 828,000 people.

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Glenn Hughes

Jesse Simpkins

Rob Shane

Walt Sisson

Mike Leonard

Mary Beth Long

Blake Swango

The Fisheries Policy Team at the American Sportfishing Association advocates for sound policies and regulations that support the conservation and sustainable management of fishery resources. This team monitors state and federal legislation, engages with stakeholders, and develops strategic initiatives to ensure the voices of anglers are heard in policy making. By promoting best practices in fisheries management, they help safeguard the sportfishing community's economic and ecological interests.

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