June 6-14, 2020 is National Fishing & Boating Week (NFBW). NFBW occurs every year to recognize the importance of recreational fishing and boating as some of our favorite outdoor pursuits. NFBW commemorates the value that recreational boating and fishing brings to communities, the economy, and conservation. During NFBW all states provide free fishing days – some offer free fishing weekends - to encourage people to pursue fishing on public waters without a fishing license requirement.
Below are links to each state agency’s website for more information on how to obtain a fishing license beyond the free fishing opportunities during NFBW.
Schedule of Events
| Date | Event Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 | Reception at the DSC Convention | Dallas TX |
| Jan 22 | SHOT Show Reception | Las Vegas NV |
| Feb 07 | Reception at the SCI Convention | Reno NV |
| Feb 08 | Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Winter Reception | Washington DC |
| Feb 10 | Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership Dinner | Washington DC |
| Mar 04 | Capitol Hill Policy Luncheon | |
| Mar 09 | Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception | Washington DC |
| Sep 16 | 30th Annual Banquet & Auction | Washington DC |
| Oct 14 | Wine, Wheels & Wildlife | Lexington NC |
| Oct 23 | Texas Bass, Bucks & Boots | Houston TX |
| Dec 08 - Dec 11 | 2020 Annual NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit | Little Rock AR |
Your opinion counts
The use of descending devices to safely release your catch has shown they significantly reduce the discard mortality of fish caught from deep water. Reducing discard mortality in both the commercial and recreational sector will translate to more abundant populations and additional access opportunities for anglers. Do you support the use of descending devices while reef fishing to safely release your catch?
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