
Closing the ‘Nature Gap’
The RBFF’s programs are helping to mitigate the systemic lack of diversity in outdoor spaces and activities.

The RBFF’s programs are helping to mitigate the systemic lack of diversity in outdoor spaces and activities.

RBFF’s State R3 program grants, and its George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund grants are examples of what the industry can do collectively to attract diverse groups to fishing and boating

Patricia Clement and Clara Ricabal took divergent paths to become some of the most popular female anglers

The recreational vehicle industry, like the marine industry, saw all-time-high sales during the Covid-19 pandemic, and now leaders in both realms are working on ways to keep those newcomers in the fold.

After having no show in 2020 because of the pandemic and a noticeably smaller show in 2021, ICAST came roaring back to Orlando, Florida in July with larger crowds, more vendors and an enthusiastic mood that belied any talk of an economic downturn.

Awareness of the Take Me Fishing brand is at an all-time high, according to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation.
The RBFF said the program, now in its fifth year, generated a high response rate and lift.
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation said Friday that its State Fishing License Marketing Program has generated more than $4.8 million in gross revenue this
Brunswick Corp. freshwater boat group president Jeff Kinsey is joining the board of directors of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation. “Jeff is a valuable

The RBFF’s programs are helping to mitigate the systemic lack of diversity in outdoor spaces and activities.

RBFF’s State R3 program grants, and its George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund grants are examples of what the industry can do collectively to attract diverse groups to fishing and boating

Patricia Clement and Clara Ricabal took divergent paths to become some of the most popular female anglers

The recreational vehicle industry, like the marine industry, saw all-time-high sales during the Covid-19 pandemic, and now leaders in both realms are working on ways to keep those newcomers in the fold.

After having no show in 2020 because of the pandemic and a noticeably smaller show in 2021, ICAST came roaring back to Orlando, Florida in July with larger crowds, more vendors and an enthusiastic mood that belied any talk of an economic downturn.

Five other members were also appointed.
Awareness of the Take Me Fishing brand is at an all-time high, according to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation.
The RBFF said the program, now in its fifth year, generated a high response rate and lift.
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation said Friday that its State Fishing License Marketing Program has generated more than $4.8 million in gross revenue this
Brunswick Corp. freshwater boat group president Jeff Kinsey is joining the board of directors of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation. “Jeff is a valuable