Press Releases

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

DICK’S Sporting Goods and the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation Encourage Female Participation in Outdoor Activities

El aumento de la participación de mujeres, jóvenes, hispanos y afroamericanos respalda el nuevo récord

List recognizes 30 women who have made great contributions to the fishing and boating industry

2021 Special Report uncovers surge in female, youth, Hispanic, and African American participation

Surge in female, youth, Hispanic, and African American participation supports new record

La "siquiatra favorita de Internet" y líderes de opinión de las redes sociales unieron esfuerzos para promover los beneficios del bienestar en la naturaleza

'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

PRSA and ASAE honor national fishing/boating outreach campaign

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

Sponsorship builds upon success of Places to Fish & Boat Map, supports growth in fishing and boating

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

Connecticut official offers decades of conservation expertise to the board

El distanciamiento social y los beneficios en bienestar mental, propios de estas actividades, fueron factores que atrajeron a los estadounidenses

Americans were reeled in by the activities' built-in social distance and mental wellness benefits

Research supports strategies for the industry to engage with growing nontraditional audiences

Registration reminders in 14 states spurs thousands of registrations

Cifra récord de hispanoamericanos que practican la pesca motiva el otorgamiento de fondos destinados a iniciativas de conservación en todo el país

Record number of Hispanic Americans fishing motivates funding for conservation initiatives nationwide

Un nuevo informe del sector muestra un aumento entre los pescadores afroamericanos, hispanos y mujeres

New Industry Report Shows Increases Among African American, Hispanic and Female Anglers

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

Funds received through the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies’ Multistate Conservation Grant Program

2020 Special Report on Fishing provides demographic insights, churn rate, perceptions of fishing and more

An online fishing license assessment was conducted to understand the current digital licensing landscape

List recognizes the women who are making great contributions to the success of the marine industry

Se lanza "Get On Board" para ayudar a los estadounidenses a encontrar la salud mental en el agua

"Get On Board" launches to help Americans find mental health on the water

Industry-wide effort to help Americans find the safe, restorative power of boating and fishing amid COVID-19

New games and activities help kids and families learn about fishing from the comfort of their own home

Most valued stakeholder programs and products, along with stakeholder trends and challenges identified

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

Annual program recognizes leaders throughout the industry

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

Programming to include social media influencers, panel discussions and remarks from RBFF leadership

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

New research and industry trends driving Workshop theme

Findings reveal cultural differences between segments and ways to better engage these groups

Letters were sent to owners of boats with lapsed registrations in 19 states

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

2019 Special Report on Fishing Reveals All-Time High Female and Hispanic Participation

The study analyzed fishing license data over a 25-year period in 12 states