Rick Crawford I have been a long-time reader of The Venturing Angler and had a blast interviewing its founder, Tim Harden. I first met Tim at Abaco Lodge when I was there conducting a sustainability assessment for the lodge and had the opportunity to fish a few days together. Now, here we are about a…
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The Sustainable Angler Podcast: AFFTA’s Ben Bulis, Matt Smythe & Regan Nelson
Rick Crawford In this episode of The Sustainable Angler podcast, I interview American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) CEO Ben Bulis, Communications & Membership Director Matt Smythe and Conservation Director Regan Nelson. We discuss everything from the history of AFFTA, to important conservation initiatives like: Pebble Mine, Magnuson Stevens reauthorization, the Clean Water Rule and…
Action Alert: Save Bristol Bay
Rick Crawford I have never been to Alaska, never fished Bristol Bay and never caught a salmon, but I do have a very clear understanding of ecosystem services and the vital role salmon play in supporting the Bristol Bay region’s economy, culture and cuisine. I also understand that without mining I wouldn’t be writing this…
Take Action! Save Bristol Bay
Rick Crawford Admittedly, I have never been to Alaska and never seen Bristol Bay, but I can tell you that protecting wild and beautiful places is not only important to me, but should be to every American. As worldwide population grows, so does the need to protect places and fisheries like Bristol Bay as they…