"A bill proposing to impose heftier fines on illegal poaching activities in Marine Protected Areas (MPA) cleared its first legislative hurdle, April 10, as the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife voted to push Assembly Bill 2369 (AB 2369) forward." The Log Newspaper

Features Illegal marine poaching bill clears first committee Parimal M. RohitApril 17, 2018 SACRAMENTO — A bill proposing to impose heftier fines on illegal poaching activities in Marine Protected Areas (MPA) cleared its first legislative hurdle, April 10, as the Assembly Committee on Water, Par....

Legislative Alert: April 24th Lead Fishing Weight Ban Hearing

Assemblyman Bill Quirk's lead #fishing weight ban legislation is scheduled to be heard at the State Capitol April 24th, 1:30pm. The hearing will be a case study on how a solution seeks a problem!

Please click below to find out who represents you in the California State Assembly and urge them to vote NO on Assembly Bill 2787. Don't wait!

AB 2787 will force anglers to purchase alternative products that can cost 20-30% more! And, there is no science to justify legislation that will harm fishing participation rates.

This week, the coalition opposing AB2787 grew even larger. Over 5,500 anglers joined the "Stop the Fishing Tackle" online petition. And opposition from organizations representing California employers is growing too. Thank you Cal Chamber and Los Angeles County Business Federation!

Thank you for the LIKES and SHARES!

We are a coalition of freshwater and saltwater anglers and business leaders devoted to protecting recreational fishing.

What do you want to ask the next Governor of California?

As you know, Governor Jerry Brown's term in office expires this year. This means 2019 will bring California a new Governor and Director of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The elections are in June and November.

The California Sportfishing League will be sending a candidate questionnaire to every major candidate. Should we ask candidates where they stand on:

o A 12-month fishing license
o Programs to increase fishing participation rates
o Opening Marine Protected Areas to recreational fishing
o Lead fishing weights
o Increasing funding for fish stocking

What are we missing? As an angler, what do you want us to ask the next Governor of California?

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Is 2018 the Year for Fishing License Reform (12-Month License)?

Sales for California’s costly and antiquated annual fishing license have declined 55% since 1980, while California’s population has increased over 60%. How can this be when California has one of the longest coastlines in the country, and over 3,000 lakes and reservoirs, and thousands of rivers and streams?

Simply – California’s annual license is calendar based and its costly. No matter when the license is purchased, it expires on December 31st of every year. So, why would an angler pay full price for an annual license late in the year? They don’t!

Due to California’s failure to address a longstanding problem, sales have declined. So has funding for fishery and conservation programs that depend on sales to protect California’s wildlife and our environment.

The solution is simple – California should follow the lead of other states that have implemented a fishing license that is valid a full 12-months from the date of purchase. Because this license provides better value for the buck, many states have experienced greater sales and greater revenue.

Two 12-month fishing license bills are expected to move through the State Legislature very soon. So, let's work together to reform California’s antiquated license program by getting engaged in the political process.

CLICK below to learn more about the two pending bills. ... See more

We are a coalition of freshwater and saltwater anglers and business leaders devoted to protecting recreational fishing.

It's baaaack! Lead Fishing Weight Ban Bill to Be Heard April 24th!

After withdrawing his bill, Assemblyman Bill Quirk of Hayward has reversed course - and his bill to ban lead #fishing weight ban is now scheduled for April 24th at 1:30pm at the State Capitol!

If you have not signed the "Stop the Fishing Tackle" petition or sent a letter to the committee, please do so ASAP by clicking below!

Remember, California anglers have a voice in the political process -- but they need to speak up if they are to be heard!

We are a coalition of freshwater and saltwater anglers and business leaders devoted to protecting recreational fishing.