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RBFF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation in recreational fishing and boating, thereby protecting and restoring the nation’s aquatic natural resources.
FAST FACTS
57.7 Million Fishing Participants
4.2 Million New participants |
13 Million |
37% |
21.3 Million |
11.2 Million Reactivated participants |
6.3 Million |
87% |
5.2 Million |
RBFF in the News
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RBFF adds Lenn Scholz to Board of Directors
Oct 10, 2024
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The Time Is Now
Sep 28, 2024
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Our Industry’s Most Important Benefactor
Sep 17, 2024
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For A Bird’s Eye View Of Fishing, Head To The Sportfishing Summit
Sep 11, 2024
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IBEX names 2024 Innovation Awards judges
Sep 5, 2024
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Third-Generation Angler Wins Big at Tournament
Sep 5, 2024