Umpqua Donates $45k to Tongass Initiative
This is one of the biggest, most visible conservation statements by a fly manufacturer and marketer, ever. To celebrate Umpqua’s…
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Congress Lets Land and Water Conservation Fund Sunset, BHA Redoubles Push for Action
From BHA: Inability by Congress to find time and prioritize the Land and Water Conservation Fund led to the expiration…
Barracuda Tournament Benefits BTT… Needs Anglers
Check out the Hatch Magazine barracuda tournament to benefit the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. We’re on record saying that barracuda…
The Fly Shop Travel Earmarks 2% for Trout
The fly-fishing world inevitably spins on an axis of trout. Most manufacturers will tell you that 75% or more of…
AFFTA applauds legislation to permanently reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund
From AFFTA: Bipartisan bill moves to House and Senate for approval before September 30th deadline. Still needs congressional support for…
Crunch vote in Alaska may finally point toward resolution of Pebble and protection of trout and salmon
There has been a lot happening on Pebble’s permitting process at the state and federal levels, and Alaskans will vote…
Montana takes a stand for clean-water and outdoor economy
Initiative 186, aimed at making mining responsible, needs more visible support (and ultimately votes) from the fly-fishing world Montana’s Yellowstone…
Major Victory for Rivers and Clean Water
From American Rivers: On August 16, American Rivers won a huge victory in our lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s attempt…
Sportfishing and Conservation Groups Hail Introduction of National Fish Habitat Legislation in House
From: National Fish Habitat Partnership The recreational fishing industry and conservation partners of the National Fish Habitat Board applaud the…
72 Hours left to help fund Film Project Raise Awareness of Resource Extraction Near Boundary Waters.
Film Project Will Raise Awareness for Public Land Grab and Resource Extraction Near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Outdoor filmmakers…
BHA CEO Receives Fly Fishing Industry Leadership Award
From BHA: The American Fly Fishing Trade Association presented Backcountry Hunters & Anglers President and CEO Land Tawney with a…
Fly Fishers International Recognizes Fishpond for Annual Conservation Award
From Fishpond: Fly Fishers International has awarded Fishpond the 2018 FFI Conservation Award for their commitment to the environment, and…