Congressman Bruce Westerman joins ASA for Conversation on Fisheries Policy

by American Sportfishing Association 3 Jun 2024 22:43 PDT

Fishing for answers - Congressman Bruce Westerman © American Sportfishing Association

Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and ASA's VP of Government Affairs, Mike Leonard, touch on a few of the most pressing topics facing the sport today, including youth participation, proposed bans on traditional tackle, and the $148 billion economic contribution sportfishing provides for communities across the country.

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Congressman Bruce Westerman joins ASA for Conversation on Fisheries Policy

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