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The fishing industry has seen an influx of female participation over the last several years. But it’s not sticking. Women make up nearly 45% of newcomers to fishing each year, but they represent...

As we look to grow fishing and boating participation, RBFF spends a lot of time, energy and budget on creating angler and boater “newbies.” But who should we be targeting to convert? To answer...

This year’s ICAST show saw a surge in attendance, and a wave of new and growing events geared towards engaging women in fishing. In 2021, 19.4 million females age 6+ went fishing, making up 37%...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women make up almost 51% of the U.S. population. Yet they compose only 36% of this nation’s fishing participants. This Women’s History Month and beyond,...

Boating industry leaders agree: retention needs to be prioritized for long-term success. RBFF has free, downloadable research to help.