1、THE FUTURE OF SPORTFISHING:Policy Recommendations from the Recreational Fishing CommunitySportfishing Industry and Community PartnersADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESSIONAL TRANSITION MEMORANDUM20242028The American Sportfishing Association and recreational fishing partners present the following recommendat

2、ions for the next Presidential Administration and the next two Congresses.These recommendations promote conservation efforts for our nations waterways,support local economies,and enhance access for the 57.7 million Americans who participate in recreational fishing.This document was a collaborative e

3、ffort by a group of recreational fishing industry,conservation,and community stakeholders.This groups mission is to support science-based conservation,growth in trade and commerce,increase education and access,and advocate for and protect the rights of American anglers.We urge the next Administratio

4、n and next two Congresses to consider and adopt the following recommendations.We look forward to working with you to deliver on these priorities.This memorandum is endorsed by the following organizations:American Catfjshing Association American Sportfjshing Association Backcountry Hunters&Anglers Ba

5、ss Anglers Sportsman Society(B.A.S.S.)Boat U.S.Bonefjsh and Tarpon Trust Center for Sportfjshing Policy Coastal Conservation Association Congressional Sportsmens Foundation Guy Harvey Foundation International Game Fish Association Major League Fishing Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Nat

6、ional Marine Manufacturers Association National Professional Anglers Association Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Trout UnlimitedPage 3Table of ContentsIntroduction 4A Partnership Proposal 5National Conservation Funding 6Adequate and Dedicated Funding for Federal Land Management Agencies