The fishing and outdoor industries are at a turning point. Rising retailer sustainability expectations, emerging sustainability regulations, and shifting consumer values are forcing brands to take sustainability seriously—or risk being left behind. At Emerger Strategies, we help fishing and outdoor brands reduce costs, enhance reputation, build customer loyalty, and stay compliant by measuring and improving…
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Sponsor The Sustainable Angler Podcast: Nymph, Emerger & Mayfly Packages
Which Sponsorship Stage is Your Brand In? Introducing the Nymph, Emerger, and Mayfly packages from The Sustainable Angler podcast—designed to grow your brand while protecting the waters we all love. The Sustainable Angler podcast is your go-to source for insightful conversations about sustainability, conservation, and the future of fishing. Hosted by sustainability consultant Rick Crawford, this podcast…
5 Lessons That Fly Fishing Taught Me About Sustainability
Fly fishing is more than a sport—it’s a deep connection with nature. Whether you’re casting to redfish in the Lowcountry or watching trout sip mayflies on a mountain stream, fly fishing demands observation, patience, and respect for the ecosystem. And if you pay attention, it has a lot to teach us about how to run…
Bonus Episode: The Rise of Sustainability Regulations – What Brands Need to Know
The sustainability regulatory landscape is changing fast—and businesses need to keep up. That’s why we released a bonus episode of The Sustainable Angler featuring James Pollack, environmental attorney at Marten Law, to provide a high-level overview of the most important sustainability regulations impacting brands today. Whether you’re a business owner, sustainability professional, or brand selling…
Why Business Leaders Must Advocate for Protecting Public Lands, Fully Funding NOAA, and Supporting Renewable Energy & EV Tax Credits
I believe that our nation’s greatest assets are not only our people and our entrepreneurial spirit—but also our natural resources. From our vast public lands to our dynamic coastlines and clean energy innovation, these assets are part of the backbone of the American economy. Our public lands provide natural climate solutions and enhance biodiversity; the…
Emerging Sustainability Regulations: What Fishing & Outdoor Brands Need to Know About PFAS, EPR, Climate Disclosures & Green Marketing Claims
As sustainability regulations continue to evolve, fishing and outdoor brands are facing growing pressure from both regulators, retailers, and consumers to demonstrate transparency, responsibility, and measurable impact. From PFAS bans and extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws to climate-related financial disclosures and FTC scrutiny of green marketing claims, keeping up with compliance is more complex—and critical—than…