The Latest News from RBFF
05/21/2009 RBFF Launches Innovative ‘Movers Program’ to Increase Fishing License Sales
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is launching a new pilot program today to increase fishing license sales, targeting lapsed anglers who have moved within the last two years. Read more...
05/20/2009 Fishing Season Opens at Triple-A Ballparks
This spring, more than 30 Triple-A and Minor League Baseball teams are working with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) Take Me Fishing campaign and BASS/ESPN Outdoors to promote America’s favorite pastimes – baseball, boating and fishing. Read more...
05/19/2009 Anglers’ Legacy Supports Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that Anglers’ Legacy will be featured at the BoatU.S. Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship scheduled for May 25-29, 2009 on Lewisville Lake, Texas. Read more...
05/13/2009 RBFF Awards Five Education Grants Nationwide
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced it has awarded five new education grants to youth-focused boating, fishing and conservation organizations across the country. Read more...
05/06/2009 RBFF Education Grant Recipient Launches National Youth Service Project
The National Youth Marine Alliance (NYMA) recently announced a new initiative aimed at getting all hands outdoors to preserve and protect our nation’s lakes, streams, rivers and shoreline - Preserve America’s Waterways. Read more...
04/21/2009 RBFF to Participate in Jim Range National Casting Call
RBFF announced today they will participate in the Jim Range National Casting Call on Monday, April 27, 2009 in Washington, D.C. at Fletchers’ Cove, C&O Canal National Historical Park. Read more...
04/16/2009 Fishington Recognized as Webby Award Honoree
Fishington - The Fishing & Boating Capital of the Internet - has been selected as an Official Honoree for the Social Networking category in The 13th Annual Webby Awards, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced today. Read more...
04/15/2009 Anglers’ Legacy Contest Winners to be Featured on the World Fishing Network
The World Fishing Network (WFN), in conjunction with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), has awarded four Anglers’ Legacy Ambassadors with their very own 30-second Anglers’ Legacy television spots. Read more...
04/09/2009 Take Me Fishing Debuts New Online Boating Content
New boating content debuted today on the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) Take Me Fishing™ campaign Web site. Read more...
04/07/2009 Anglers’ Legacy to be Featured at ‘Day at the Docks’ Festival
The San Diego Sportfishing Council is featuring Anglers’ Legacy at its 30th Annual Port of San Diego Day at the Docks Festival on April 19, 2009. Read more...
03/25/2009 Ken Hammond Elected New Board Chairman of RBFF
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced Ken Hammond as the organization’s new board chairman. Read more...
03/24/2009 RBFF Direct Mail Program Kicks Off Year Two; Strong Results Shape Plans for Targeting Lapsed Anglers
RBFF announced today the organization is kicking off year two of the State Direct Mail Marketing Program, a nationwide effort designed to identify and target lapsed anglers and increase fishing license sales. Read more...
03/19/2009 Anglers’ Legacy Reaches 100,000 Pledges
The Anglers’ Legacy program reached 100,000 Pledges, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced today, while approaching its three-year anniversary mark. Read more...
03/05/2009 'Take Me Fishing Center' Heads to Northwest Sportshow
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that its Take Me Fishing Center will be featured at the Northwest Sportshow, being held March 12 - 15, 2009 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Read more...
02/26/2009 ‘Take Me Fishing Center’ Promotes Boating, Fishing & Conservation at Fred Hall Shows
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that its Take Me Fishing Center will be featured at Fred Hall’s Fishing Tackle & Boat Shows taking place March 4 – 8, 2009 in Long Beach, Calif. and March 25 – 29, 2009 in San Diego, Calif. Read more...
02/25/2009 Bass Pro Shops to Feature Anglers’ Legacy at Spring Fishing Classic
Bass Pro Shops will kick off a national Anglers’ Legacy Pledge drive to coincide with their 2009 Spring Fishing Classic event, held February 27-March 15, 2009. Read more...
02/18/2009 Shimano Joins Anglers’ Legacy to Encourage Participation in Fishing and Boating
Shimano is kicking off a national Anglers’ Legacy Pledge drive this month, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced today. Read more...
02/12/2009 Take Me Fishing Center Heads to Bassmaster Classic
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that its Take Me Fishing Center will be featured at the 2009 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo, being held Feb. 20 – 22, 2009 at the Shreveport Convention Center in Louisiana. Read more...
02/10/2009 North American Fisherman Kicks Off Anglers’ Legacy Sweepstakes
North American Fisherman magazine is kicking off a year-long sweepstakes to promote the Anglers’ Legacy program, offering those who “Take the Pledge” and promise to take someone new fishing a chance to win valuable fishing gear and gift cards. Read more...
02/05/2009 Louisiana and Wisconsin Release First-Year Direct Mail Results
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources have announced first-year results from the State Direct Mail Marketing Program, a nationwide effort from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation. Read more...
02/03/2009 The Sportsman’s Magazine Pledges Support for Anglers’ Legacy
The Sportsman’s Magazine is launching a year-long Pledge drive in support of Anglers’ Legacy, a program from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF). Read more...
01/23/2009 RBFF Mourns Loss of Board Member Jim Range
James D. Range, an original founder of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), passed away this week. Read more...
01/22/2009 Washington Commits to Direct Mail Program Targeting Lapsed Anglers
RBFF announced today that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will participate in the State Direct Mail Marketing Program to increase fishing license sales among lapsed anglers. Read more...
01/21/2009 Take Me Fishing Features Boat, Fishing & Sport Shows
Visitors to TakeMeFishing.org can now take advantage of special discounts at boat, fishing and sportshows across the country. Read more...
01/15/2009 Take Me Fishing Center Brings ‘Reel’ Fun to Boat, Fishing and Sport Shows Across the U.S.
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that its Take Me Fishing Center will be featured at the Baltimore Boat Show, taking place Jan. 21 – 25, 2009 at the Baltimore Convention Center, and the Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow, from Jan. 24 – Feb. 1, 2009 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Read more...
01/14/2009 Trout Unlimited Launches National Anglers’ Legacy Pledge Drive
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation today announced that Trout Unlimited (TU), the nation’s oldest and largest coldwater fisheries conservation group, will promote Anglers’ Legacy this year. Read more...
01/13/2009 Anglers’ Legacy Featured at ISE Events in Sacramento & Denver
Anglers’ Legacy will be featured at International Sportsmen’s Exposition (ISE) events in Sacramento and Denver this month, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation announced today. Read more...
01/06/2009 Missouri Angler Wins BASS Anglers’ Legacy Sweepstakes
Ted Spencer of Sparta, Mo. was chosen from thousands of entries as the grand prize winner of the BASS Anglers’ Legacy Sweepstakes. Read more...
