Rick Crawford Every year I like to spend time reflecting to count my blessings and learn from my mistakes. 2018 was a wonderful year and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to meet so many new people and help my clients minimize the environmental impact of their operations and products. In 2018,…
Mending the Line Blog
The Sustainable Angler: Alec Underwood from Montana Wildlife Federation
Rick Crawford As this interview is the last in The Sustainable Angler blog series for 2018, I thought it would be fitting to lay out what I set out to do with The Sustainable Angler when I created the blog series in January 2018 by interviewing another Montanan, Hilary Hutcheson….The intent of The Sustainable Angler…
Charleston Bans Single-Use Plastics
Rick Crawford You may recall, but in November 2017, plastic lobbyists and legislators from South Carolina tried to step in and prevent local communities and municipalities from being able to ban items like plastic bags, balloons and styrofoam from their local communities, and the bill to stop local government’s from banning plastic bags and styrofoam…
The Sustainable Angler Gift Guide
Rick Crawford As consumers, we hold an incredible amount of power with what we choose to purchase. When we buy products that align with our values, we send clear market signals that we want products that are socially and environmentally responsible, which then forces brands to become more environmentally and socially responsible to meet the…
The Sustainable Angler: Turneffe Flats Owner, Craig Hayes
Rick Crawford Belize is a beautiful country and just so happens to have some of the best salt water flats fishing on the planet. I am sure you have heard how amazing the fishing is on the Turneffe Atoll, but what truly sets Turneffe Flats apart is their commitment to protecting the environment. In fact,…
Lessons from a Life of Fly Fishing and Surfing: We are Part of Nature, Not Separate
Rick Crawford Because fly fishing and surfing are both outdoor sports, and lifestyles for that matter, anglers and surfers tend to be more aware about things that negatively impact our environment. Fly fishing requires that we have an understanding of not only the fish we are targeting, but also their environment. When fishing for trout,…