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Looking back, of the 52.4 million people that participated in fishing last year—15 percent were between the ages of 6 to 12 and 9 percent were between 13 to 17 years old. Collectively, youths and teens represent nearly one in every four fishing participants.

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%...

During the past few years, fishing drew millions of participants because of how amenable it is to COVID-19 restrictions. However, many wonder if those increases were short-lived due to the...

In a preview of what the fishing and boating high season should bring, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) invited a diverse group of influencers participating in the recent...