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Vision

Vision

One nation united in our passion for fishing and boating is what RBFF envisions.

RBFF is committed to spreading the joy of fishing and boating to all ages, genders and cultures; we envision one nation united in our passion for fishing and boating. A nation committed to the pursuit of leisure activity on the water. A nation that embraces our fishing and boating heritage, and conserves, restores and protects the resources that sustain it. We believe the water is open to everyone.

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mission
Mission
The mission of RBFF is to increase participation in recreational angling and boating, thereby protecting and restoring the nation’s aquatic natural resources.
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history
History
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. RBFF was officially established in 1998, but the groundwork was laid well before then.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Find the answers to all of your questions about RBFF here.
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R3 Info & State Examples
R3 Info & State Examples
Find details on R3 and state agency case studies.
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What We Do
RBFF uses marketing, outreach and education strategies to grow participation in boating and fishing, many of which are offered to its stakeholders to aide them in their R3 efforts.
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Resource Center
RBFF offers a variety of tools to its stakeholders to help them more strategically and effectively focus on their boater/angler recruitment, retention and reactivation efforts.
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 State Agencies Showing Great Progress on R3 Recommendations
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 Second Catch for Stakeholders
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2024 Angler R3 Recommendations
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 2024 RBFF State Marketing Workshop sponsors
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Thank you to our supportive 2024 RBFF State Marketing Workshop sponsors!
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