Protecting places where we fish and hunt in Washington

Protecting places where we fish and hunt in Washington

Exciting achievements from our legislators in Washington on protecting special places in the Pacific Northwest. Please feel free to contact Senator Murray, Senator Cantwell and Congressman Reichert and thank them for their leadership in expanding the Alpine Lakes...
Senator Wyden Town Hall Meetings

Senator Wyden Town Hall Meetings

Senator Wyden has been a tremendous leader in efforts to refund the Land & Water Conservation Fund which will keep our public lands open for places to fish and hunt. NSIA wants to wish him good luck in 2015 because we need the program renewed before it expires in...
What can sportfishing expect in 2015?

What can sportfishing expect in 2015?

CLACKAMAS, Ore. – Members of NSIA met with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game to review how the major fisheries performed in 2014 and how the managers predict the same...
Wyden, Burr, 39 Other Senators Urge Funding Solution for LWCF

Wyden, Burr, 39 Other Senators Urge Funding Solution for LWCF

From the office of Senator Ron Wyden: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard Burr, R-N.C., and a bipartisan coalition of 39 of their Senate colleagues urged Senate leaders Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.,...
NSIA heroes push to increase sportfishing in the Northwest

NSIA heroes push to increase sportfishing in the Northwest

The Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association is so proud to have industry leaders stand up for sportfishing! Check out this article from the Northwest Sportsman for great quotes from some of our members.   State Lawmaker Grills Wild Fish Group Over Hatchery...
Salmon BBQ with Governor Kitzhaber

Salmon BBQ with Governor Kitzhaber

The Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association and friends enjoyed an evening with Governor Kitzhaber celebrating their love of fish and fishing. Attendees were able to feast on nine slabs of freshly caught salmon presented with five different recipes. We want to...
Washington Residents- Access to Public Lands is Vital!

Washington Residents- Access to Public Lands is Vital!

Access to Public Lands in Washington that are healthy with abundant fish and wildlife resources are one of the foundations of the businesses that NSIA represents.  The size of our customer base is directly dependant on the abundance of access to public lands. What...
NSIA Working to Triple the Spring Chinook Runs Back to Idaho

NSIA Working to Triple the Spring Chinook Runs Back to Idaho

Click here for full testimony and presentation NSIA spoke on the benefits of designing a spill test for the Columbia basin May 28, at a Senate Interim Committee on Environment and Natural Resources hearing chaired by Senator Dembrow. The proposed test would measure...