The Melissa Laser Fish Habitat Conservation Award is bestowed by the Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership upon individuals deemed to further the conservation, protection, restoration, and enhancement of habitat for native Atlantic coastal, estuarine-dependent, and diadromous fishes in a unique or extraordinary manner. The award was established in memory of Dr. Melissa Laser who passed...
Elkhart, Ind. – Godfrey Marine, manufacturer of premium family Godfrey pontoon boats and Hurricane deck boats, legendary innovator in versatile deck boat designs, announced today its boat dealer recipients of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) 2022 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards. There were 108 Godfrey dealers and 53 Hurricane dealers recognized this year. The...
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the Environment Budget bill (MN H.F. 2310) into law on May 24. The legislation contains a boater safety education provision that promotes responsible and safe boating practices. The bill reinforces the state’s commitment to promote safe and responsible boating practices and has long been supported by the recreational boating and...
Entries for the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards program are now being accepted. IBEX 2023 will be hosting the prestigious Innovation Awards program during this year’s event taking place October 3-5 in Tampa. Don’t miss the opportunity to submit your company’s new, innovative product or technology. Entries are being accepted through August 23, 2023. Learn more about...
Auckland, New Zealand – With its diverse marine environments, from protected harbors to rugged ocean waters, New Zealand has made an exceptional impact on the global market. By focusing on the design and build of recreational products, New Zealand marine companies emphasize the use of materials that can withstand a diverse range of conditions, have...
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The two leading websites for fishing travel and bass fishing history — Half Past First Cast and the Bass Fishing Archives — have joined Anglers Channel to provide more content opportunities for the top tournament site in the country. “We’re excited to add Terry, Pete and Hanna to our growing AC Insider...
This year, ICAST is bringing an enhanced focus to the fly fishing community. We are excited to provide more floor space to showcase fly fishing tackle, apparel and accessories. Buyers and media will truly be able to immerse themselves in the entire on-the-water experience. Other exciting advancements include the ICAST Fly shop, fly demonstrations in...
Charleston, SC – Marolina Outdoor Inc. the parent company of Huk Performance Fishing and Nomad Outdoor has tapped Joe Becker as the new Vice President of Marketing for both Brands. Becker has already begun his tenure with the company over the past month but is excited to transition to his new role and help pave a...
The recreational boating and fishing community is at the forefront of marine conservation and knows first-hand that protecting coastal recreation is vital to creating a sustainable future for our oceans and the marine wildlife that call them home. As many in the marine community are aware, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is preparing...
The NMMA today announced boat dealer recipients of the 2022 Marine Industry Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Awards. The 2022 CSI Awards honor 1,017 boat dealers for customer satisfaction excellence in sales and 884 boat dealers for excellence in continued service. For the seventh consecutive year, NMMA is using dealer satisfaction data collected through the Marine...