News Archives: 2007 Archives
12/20/2007 Arkansas, Missouri and Utah Commit to Lapsed Angler Recruitment Program
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will all participate in a direct mail marketing effort to increase fishing license sales. Read more...
12/19/2007 RBFF Promotes Anglers’ Legacy at AFFTA Fly Fishing Expo
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced they will exhibit at the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) Fly Fishing Expo being held January 4-6, 2008 in Denver, Colo. Read more...
12/11/2007 Colorado Angler Wins Disney World Fishing Trip through BASS Anglers' Legacy Sweepstakes
Jerry Corwin of Northglenn, Colo. was chosen from nearly 15,000 entries as the grand prize winner of the BASS Anglers’ Legacy Sweepstakes. Read more...
12/10/2007 Louisiana and Nebraska Join Major Initiative to Increase Fishing License Sales
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission have both committed to a direct mail marketing effort to increase fishing license sales. Read more...
12/07/2007 Iowa and Minnesota to Participate in Lapsed Angler Recruitment Program
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will participate in a direct mail marketing effort to increase fishing license sales. Read more...
12/06/2007 ANGLERS: Looking for the Perfect Holiday Gift? Give the Gift of Fishing
In the holiday spirit of giving, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that anglers can print a ‘Fish Trip IOU’ at AnglersLegacy.org when they take the Pledge to take someone new fishing. Read more...
12/04/2007 Indiana and South Carolina Commit to Lapsed Angler Recruitment Program
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (INDNR) and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will both participate in a direct mail marketing effort to increase fishing license sales. Read more...
11/28/2007 Oregon Commits to Lapsed Angler Recruitment Program
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) will participate in a direct mail marketing effort to increase fishing license sales. Read more...
11/26/2007 Physh Ed Continues to “Hook” Young Anglers
One of the ways the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) aims to reconnect today’s youth with the outdoors and nature is through the Future Fisherman Foundation’s Physh Ed National Fishing and Boating Grants Initiative. Read more...
11/20/2007 North Carolina Makes Commitment to Increase Fishing License Sales
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will participate in a direct mail marketing effort to increase fishing license sales. Read more...
11/16/2007 Secretary Kempthorne Applauds Anglers’ Legacy Milestone
Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne today applauded the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) for the growth of the Anglers’ Legacy program. Read more...
11/15/2007 Anglers’ Legacy Reaches 20,000 Pledge Milestone
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation today announced that 20,000 anglers nationwide have taken the Anglers’ Legacy Pledge. Read more...
11/13/2007 Texas Makes Commitment to Increase Fishing License Sales
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will participate in a direct mail marketing effort to increase fishing license sales. Read more...
11/12/2007 Colle+McVoy Named New RBFF Advertising Firm
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced Colle+McVoy, Inc. as the organization’s new advertising agency. Read more...
11/08/2007 Kentucky Makes Commitment to Increase Fishing License Sales
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that Kentucky’s Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is the first state to sign on to a new direct mail marketing effort to increase fishing license sales. Read more...
11/07/2007 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife-Associated Recreation Released
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife today released the complete 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. Read more...
11/05/2007 Grow Boating Television Debuts Tuesday, November 6
On Tuesday, the industry’s Grow Boating Initiative (GBI) will introduce one of its most creative and informative tools engineered to date, designed to keep stakeholders abreast of the latest news stemming from all program areas of Grow Boating. Read more...
10/16/2007 Last Call: $50,000 in Boating Safety Grants Available from BoatUS Foundation
The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has a great way for your local non-profit boating organization to help keep our waterways safe - but time is running out. Read more...
10/12/2007 Secretary Kempthorne Announces Appointments To Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council
Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne today announced 24 appointments to the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, an advisory panel created in 1993 to offer counsel to the Secretary on nationally significant recreational fishing and boating and aquatic resource conservation issues. Read more...
10/04/2007 Rawle Murdy Named RBFF Consumer Public Relations Firm
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced Rawle Murdy Associates, Inc. as the organization’s new consumer public relations firm. Read more...
10/03/2007 RBFF Highlights Boating Efforts at IBEX
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced they will exhibit at this year’s International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) being held Oct. 10 – 12, 2007 in Miami, Fla. Read more...
10/02/2007 RBFF Announces Web Site Collaboration with ESPNOutdoors.com
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced a collaboration with ESPNOutdoors.com that gives their Web site visitors direct access to the TakeMeFishing.org database of more than 11,000 places to boat and fish. Read more...
09/29/2007 Texas A&M Crowned Collegiate Bass Fishing's New National Champion
It was a traditional collegiate national championship showdown with teams from the Big 10, Big 12, WAC, Sun Belt and SEC athletic conferences in final contention for the title. It was the sport that was somewhat non-traditional but one that is rapidly gaining in stature. This was bass fishing, and the event took place on Lake Lewisville just a short drive from downtown Dallas. Read more...
09/20/2007 Fishing and Boating Take Center Stage at NRPA Congress & Exposition
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and BASS professional angler Gerald Swindle will take center stage at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Congress & Exposition being held Sept. 25 – 29, 2007 in Indianapolis, Ind. Read more...
09/20/2007 RBFF Supports Unprecedented Growth in College Angling
Frank Peterson, president and CEO of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced the organization will once again support the BoatU.S. National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship (NCBFC). Read more...
09/17/2007 Book Your Next Boating Trip through TakeMeFishing.org
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced the addition of a new link on their TakeMeFishing.org Web site that will help visitors book their next boating trip. Read more...
09/13/2007 RBFF Rolls Out Direct Mail Marketing Toolkit to States at AFWA
Frank Peterson, president and CEO of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) will roll out the organization’s states initiative at the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) Annual Meeting being held Sept. 16-21, 2007 in Louisville, Ky. Read more...
09/10/2007 RBFF Outlines Fishing Education & Conservation Efforts at AFFTA Board Meeting
Frank Peterson, president and CEO of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) will outline the organization’s fishing education and conservation efforts at the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) board meeting being held on Sept. 15, 2007 in Denver, Colo. during the FlyFishing Retailer World Trade Expo. Read more...
08/30/2007 RBFF President Outlines Boating Efforts at NASBLA
Frank Peterson, president and CEO of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) will be outlining the organization's boating efforts at the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Annual Conference being held on Sept. 5 – 10, 2007 in Burlington, Vt. Read more...
08/26/2007 College sports return. Are you ready for some - fishing?
While most college football teams are still dealing with early-season rust, there is another group of fellow student athletes who will be at the peak of their game and competing for a national collegiate championship. Read more...
08/20/2007 Iowa Cubs Fan Wins National ‘Take Me Fishing’ Sweepstakes & Heads Home with Triton Bass Boat
The winner of the national Take Me Fishing™ baseball sweepstakes is George Hans of Ankeny, Iowa, who beat out all of the other Triple-A Baseball fans from 27 teams to take home the grand prize. Read more...
08/15/2007 Frabill & OutdoorsFIRST Media Partner with Anglers' Legacy
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced a new partnership with Frabill and OutdoorsFIRST Media to promote the Anglers' Legacy program. Read more...
08/15/2007 The Sportsman Channel Pledges Support for Anglers' Legacy
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced a new partnership with The Sportsman Channel to promote the Anglers' Legacy program. Read more...
07/24/2007 RBFF Outreach Manager Joins ACI Board of Directors
Frank Peterson, president and CEO of the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is pleased to announce today that Stephanie Hussey was appointed to the Association for Conservation Information (ACI) board of directors during ACI's annual conference held July 8 – 12, 2007 in Lenox, Mass. Read more...
07/19/2007 RBFF Announces New Anglers' Legacy Public Service Announcements
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that Anglers' Legacy Public Service Announcements (PSAs) with new messaging are now available. Read more...
07/17/2007 RBFF Awards Nevada Department of Wildlife for Hispanic Outreach Efforts
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) presented The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) with the Take Me Fishing™ Outreach and Education Award during the Association for Conservation Information (ACI) conference held on July 12 in Lenox, Mass. Read more...
07/12/2007 Six Manufacturers & Retailers Honored with New Anglers' Legacy Leadership Award
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today is announcing the winners of a new award presented at last night's ICAST Chairman's Industry Awards Reception in Las Vegas, NV. Read more...
07/11/2007 New Survey Reveals Anglers' Legacy has Positive Financial Impact on Industry
The Anglers' Legacy program is having a positive financial impact on the fishing and boating industry, according to new survey results being released today by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) show in Las Vegas, NV. Read more...
07/02/2007 Anglers' Legacy Celebrates 1st Anniversary at ICAST
Anglers' Legacy will celebrate its first anniversary at this year's International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) show, being held July 11 – 13, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. Read more...
06/26/2007 RBFF Brings on New Marketing & Finance Expertise
Frank Peterson, president and CEO of the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced the start of two new VPs. Read more...
05/22/2007 Boating Participation Increases to 73 Million Americans in 2006
One-third (73 million) of U.S adults went boating in 2006, a participation increase of approximately 1.3 million Americans from the 2005 total (71.3 million), according to findings from the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s (NMMA) 2006 Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, released today by the association. Read more...
05/16/2007 Stakeholder Media Opportunities
RBFF is looking for stakeholders to participate in or help facilitate media interviews that help promote participation in boating and fishing. Read more...
04/26/2007 National Fishing and Boating Week, June 2–10
All across America people are planning time on the water to celebrate National Fishing & Boating Week. The 7th annual celebration, being held June 2-10, promises to be the biggest ever with events planned from coast to coast, including fishing derbies, regattas, educational events, boating demonstrations, festivals and many other aquatic activities. Read more...
04/18/2007 New Study Provides Insight about Relationship between Boating & Fishing
A new study being released today by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) provides insight about the relationship between boating and fishing. Read more...
04/11/2007 Fishing Season Opens at 27 Triple-A Ballparks
This spring, Triple-A Baseball fans will have two phrases on their lips: “Take me out to the ballgame” and “Take me fishing.” Twenty-seven Triple-A teams are teaming up with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and its TakeMeFishing.org Web site to create a promotion that pairs two of America’s favorite pastimes - baseball and fishing. Read more...
04/10/2007 RBFF Launches Web’s Largest Database of Fishing & Boating Spots
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced the launch of a new and improved TakeMeFishing.org Web site with an expanded ‘Where to Fish and Boat’ locator that identifies places to fish and boat in all 50 states. Read more...
03/16/2007 RBFF Names Thom Dammrich as New Board Chairman
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is announcing Thom Dammrich as the organization’s new Board Chairman. Read more...
02/28/2007 Anglers’ Legacy Wins Big at Bassmaster Classic
The Anglers’ Legacy campaign received strong support at the Bassmaster Classic this week, where more than 1,500 people signed up to “Take the Pledge,” promising to introduce at least one new person to fishing each year. Read more...
02/01/2007 NPAA and RBFF Announce Anglers' Legacy Partnership
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) today are announcing a new partnership to promote the Anglers' Legacy program. Read more...
01/31/2007 Frank Peterson, Jr. Named New RBFF President
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today is announcing Frank Peterson, Jr. as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Read more...
01/26/2007 RBFF Brings on New Public Relations & Business Communications Expertise
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is starting the New Year with added public relations and business communications expertise in three new staff members. Read more...
01/25/2007 New Study Shows Take Me Fishing™ Awareness at All Time High
The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) national Take Me Fishing™ campaign once again proves to be popular and effective with American consumers, as an annual tracking study shows awareness levels at an all time high. Read more...
01/05/2007 Anglers’ Legacy Campaign Spurs Action Among Anglers
Research shows those who have seen the campaign are motivated to take someone fishing. Read more...
