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Aug 24, 2023

New RBFF Report Shows Majority of U.S. Anglers Aware of Fishing & Boating Connection to Conservation

ALEXANDRIA, VA (August 24, 2023) –The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced the results of a study aimed at learning more about the connection consumers are making...

Jul 28, 2023

Women’s Engagement Breakfast Unites Anglers at ICAST

A sold-out crowd of anglers greeted the day with copious cups of coffee and a hearty helping of knowledge, research, and inspiration at the Women’s Engagement Breakfast presented by KastKing at...

Jul 26, 2023

Vista Outdoor Foundation Donates to Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation

ANOKA, Minn. — The Vista Outdoor Foundation (the “Foundation”), the philanthropic partner of Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), and Simms Fishing Products, Vista’s Bozeman, Montana-based...

Fast Facts

54.2 Million Fishing Participants

3.67 Million New participants	8 Million Reactivated participants
19.4 Million Female Participants	4.6 Million Hispanic participants
12.9 Million Youth participants	890 Million Fishing outings
86% Of current participants started fishing before age 12	41% Crossover participation with camping

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Aug 2, 2023

Vista Outdoor Foundation donates $17,000 to RBFF Hispanic initiative

Angling International

Vista Outdoor Foundation, the partner of Vista Outdoor Inc. and its fishing brand, Simms, has donated $17,000 to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), the body driving participation in the US. The money, which has been matched by state and fish wildlife agencies, will go towards the RBFF’s George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund, a grant programme that engages Hispanic families in fishing and boating activities.

Jul 12, 2023

The best fishing rods and poles, according to experts

CNN Underscore

Ready to embrace angling and reel in some memories? Before setting off on your next outing, ensure you have a valid fishing license and consider the following advice from three seasoned fishing pros on what to look for when purchasing a rod.

Jun 30, 2023

Star sighting: Randy Moss fishing at Disney World

Orlando Sentinel

Former NFL star and current ESPN football analyst Randy Moss took a little time from a family vacation to do some bass fishing near Disney’s Contemporary Resort. He also had a Goofy encounter on shore before trying his luck on Bay Lake. Disney World guests have access to fishing excursions and other recreational activities. For details about fishing and boating excursions at the resort, go to takemefishing.org.

The Annual Report

The 2021 Annual Report provides a detailed look at RBFF’s projects and accomplishments during the 2021 fiscal year. From milestones reached by our boating and fishing initiatives to our industry and state agency partnerships, the report highlights the progress made by RBFF over the past year and takes a look ahead at our goals and plans for the coming year.

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