Press Releases

Toolkit resources will assist stakeholders in growing the number of active anglers to 60 million

Twelve programs in six states awarded funds to provide fishing & boating programs for Hispanic families

Annual campaign evaluation shows increases in intent to fish or boat, influence and other categories

2016 program continues to receive positive response rate and lift

Toolkit includes proven strategies to retain new anglers via email communications

Partnership Develops Actionable Recommendations and Strategic Tools for Effective Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Efforts

Partnership brought a series of email communications to first-time license buyers to keep them engaged in the sport

Donation will bring Hispanic families to the water via fishing and boating education through the George H.W. Bush Vamos A PescarTM Education Fund

Agreement will bring awareness to the Take Me Fishing campaign and to fishing opportunities on U.S. Forest Service land

Grant will engage Hispanic families in fishing and boating through the George H.W. Bush Vamos A PescarTM Education Fund

One grand prize winner will win a family vacation for four to Walt Disney World® Resort

2016 Special Report on Fishing reveals increases in number of first-time, youth and Hispanic participants

Foundation that Promotes Conservation through Boating & Fishing Participation Welcomes New Boating and State Agency Expertise to its Board

Take Me Fishing™ and Vamos A Pescar™ release list in advance of National Fishing and Boating Week

Fishing experts in 1,000 Walmart stores to provide tips and tricks, giveaways for families

Puerto Rican baseball star will bring passion, inspiration to fishing and boating community

Funded initiatives focus on sustainable ways to increase fishing license sales and boat registrations through R3 efforts

Foundation’s Fishing License Marketing Program includes significant updates for 2016; Boat Registration Marketing Program launched April 1

$50,000 Awarded to Fishing & Boating Programs for Hispanic Families in Texas & Florida

New study confirms that RBFF’s partnership with Disney is increasing advertising campaign awareness and intentions to go fishing and boating.

Foundation’s Vamos A PescarTM Campaign Takes Top Honors in Best Diversity Initiative Category

Nuevas Características - Premios instantáneos, Versión en español y Ambiente Móvil - Aumentan la facilidad de La emisión del voto y la oportunidad de ganar el Gran Premio: Una Aventura de Pesca en Walt Disney World® Resort

Smart & Effective New Tools Modernize and Simplify the Site Aimed at Breaking Down Barriers to Participation in the Sport

New Features Increase Ease of Casting Votes; Promotion Offers Chance to Win Grand Prize Fishing Adventure at Walt Disney World® Resort