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NON-GOVERNMENT FISHING ORGANIZATIONS
American Fisheries Society
The AFS is an international professional and scientific organization of more than 8,500 fisheries managers and scientists. The web site contains many useful links and information on jobs in the Fisheries profession. Articles from "Fisheries" and the "AFS Diary" provide useful information about important up-to-date fisheries issues. The
Florida Chapter has their own separate Shellcracker site.
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
The ASIH is dedicated to the scientific study of fishes, amphibians and reptiles. The web site contains information on the society, careers, and its publications.
American Society of Limnology and Oceanography
This web site provides links to much of the current research on how lakes function and age.
American Sportfishing Association
The ASA includes members from every aspect of the sportfishing industry including tackle manufacturers, retailers, fisheries managers and sporting groups. The web site explains their programs and efforts to help sustain and improve fisheries.
Aquaculture Network, Information Center
An outstanding site for learning about the culture of various fish. There is a searchable data base for entry level information about many fish that are raised in an aquaculture setting. Photos, videos and slides are available for download.
Aquatic Plant Management Society
The home page for APMS, it is still in a rudimentary stage.
Bass Anglers Sportsman Society
A great site for enthusiasts of the nation's most popular sport fish. Fishing tips, tournament information and more.
Becoming an Outdoors Woman
A highly successful program to introduce women in outdoor sports including fishing, boating, hunting, and camping. Also visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission page for BOW events.
Boat US
An excellent site with an on-line safety course, links to fishing conditions, free downloads about boat safety and maintenance and more.
Boat Safe
Another great site with an on-line safety course, safety tips, quizzes and access to federal and state boating regulations.
Catfishing Association
The National Catfishing Association is dedicated to providing its members with the latest information from the world of cat fishing.
Coastal Conservation Association of Florida
The CCA (formerly the Florida Conservation Association) is dedicated to the conservation and protection of our state's marine resources. We are a non-profit group organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code. CCA Florida is a state chapter of the Coastal Conservation
Association.
Environmental Organization Web Directory
A very comprehensive, searchable source for environmental links that is well organized and easy to use.
Florida BASS Federation, Inc.
The local Federation site with tournament information, conservation notes and more.
Florida Bass Foundation
The Florida Bass Foundation is Dedicated to Preserving Florida’s Future.
Florida Conservation Association
The FCA site provides information on the association and its events. The site also offers some information about various types of Florida wildlife.
Florida Conservation Foundation
A developing site with some links especially to Everglades issues.
Florida Disabled Outdoors Association
The Florida Disabled Outdoors Association is a non-profit organization that promotes accessible outdoor recreation, assists in compliance of the Americans
with disabilities Act, and provides a source of information to people with disabilities as well as the general public, concerning accessible recreation.
Florida Guides Association
Includes a list of member guides and their emails, when available.
Florida Internet Center for Understanding Sustainability
Has resources for community developers as well as citizens interested in sustainable resources. They have an up-to-date news section and a water use calculator.
Florida Natural Areas Inventory
The FNAI collects, interprets, and disseminates ecological information critical to the conservation of Florida's biological diversity.
Florida Wildlife Federation
The Federation is a private, statewide, non-profit citizen's conservation education organization composed of thousands of concerned Floridians from all walks of life who have a common interest in preserving, managing, and improving
Florida's fish, wildlife, soil, water, and plant life.
Florida Tax Watch
Florida TaxWatch is the only statewide organization entirely devoted to protecting and promoting the political and economic freedoms of Floridians as well as the economic prosperity of the state.
International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
The IAFWA is an association of all 50 state's fish and wildlife agencies, with links to them, along with other members interested in fish and wildlife conservation. Their site includes hot news from Washington DC on related issues.
The International Game Fish Association
The IGFA site provides information on the Association and how to register record fishes by line class. Also note they have a 10-pound bass club, which is an excellent supplement to the FWC's own "Big Catch Program".
The Izaak Walton League
The IWLA is one of the oldest conservation groups in America. It is a diverse group of 50,000 men and women dedicated to protecting our nation's soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife.
National Fishing Week Organization
The National Fishing Week Organization helps promote fishing by coordinating national efforts to commemorate National Fishing Week, which is generally the first week of June. Almost all states have free fishing days and numerous events that are listed on this central data base.
National Striped Bass Association
NSBAs purpose is to unite people with a common goal of assisting and improving the striped and hybrid striped bass fisheries from across the southeastern part of the United States.
Native Fish Conservancy
An outstanding site with a large photo gallery, interesting non-fishing related fish articles and numerous links.
The Nature Conservancy
They fill a unique niche: preserving habitats and species by buying the lands and waters they need to survive. Their site includes an environmental library and chat room.
North American Association for Environmental Education
The NAAEE is a network of professionals and students working throughout North America and in over 55 countries around the world.
North American Lake Management Society
NALMS has information on local chapters, volunteer water monitoring groups and an index of their publication with an order form for getting reprints of various reports.
North American Native Fishes Association
NANFA is dedicated to the enjoyment, study and conservation of the continent's native fishes. They bring together professional and amateur aquarists, educators, students, anglers, fish and wildlife officials, and researchers--anyone with an interest in the appreciation, conservation, and study of north American fishes.
Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation
The RBFF mission is "to implement an informed, consensus-based national outreach strategy that will increase participation in recreational angling and boating and thereby increase public awareness and appreciation of the need for protecting, conserving, and restoring this nation's aquatic natural resources."
Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
SEAFWA is an organization whose members are the state agencies with primary responsibility for management and protection of the fish and wildlife resources in 16 states, plus
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
South Florida Anglers for Everglades Restoration
A Non-Profit that wants to see "Restoration With Recreation" in mind.
Sportfishing and Boating Partnership Council
The SFBPC is under the programmatic responsibilities of the Assistant Director for External Affairs, funded through the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Program. This Home Page should be of interest to a wide range of individuals interested in the Service's policies for fish and wildlife resources.
StepOutside
A resource for newcomers and current target shooters, archers, hunters and anglers. Where you can learn about the outdoors and how to share your knowledge and love of the outdoors with others. They encourage you to get involved by inviting others to STEP OUTSIDE.
World Aquaculture Society
Provides information on the WAS and an index to their publication.
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