Press Releases

Preliminary data from the 2022 Special Report on Fishing reveals a slight decline in 2021, posting gains over pre-pandemic levels and supporting a 6-year upward trend

Over half a million dollars awarded in support for recruitment, retention and reactivation efforts

Recipients will bring educational fishing and boating experiences to Hispanic families

Collaborative campaign generated 3.4 billion impressions

The 2021 Boat Registration Reactivation Program resulted in nearly 40,000 registrations

'Internet's favorite psychiatrist' and social media influencers join effort to promote nature's wellness benefits

The second-year collaboration remains focused on recruiting and retaining newcomers this summer

Preliminary data from 2021 Special Report on Fishing shows substantial growth in key segments

Programs will focus on retaining anglers and boaters after fishing license sales increased 11% in 2020

Get On Board 2021 will support the industry to retain new audiences and increase participation

Grantees will bring fishing and boating experiences and education to Hispanic families

Connecticut official offers decades of conservation expertise to the board

Boating and fishing industry leaders bring expertise in push for 60 in 60

Industry-wide effort to shine a light on the safe, restorative power of boating and fishing as industry looks to rebuild post-COVID-19

Updates to Board of Directors include five new position changes and five new members

New research provides key findings and recommendations for recruiting, retaining and reactivating (R3) anglers

The study reveals new insights into how inclusive messaging can welcome new audiences to the water

Foundation that promotes fishing and boating adds more state agency expertise to its Board

Take Me Fishing™ brand will be showcased at Innovation Breakfast and throughout the show

Embeddable tool from RBFF brings fishing license and boat registration information straight to consumer websites