International Game Fish Association

Conservation programs: igfa conservation programs focus on the conservation of Game Fish and their habitats. The igfa works with likeminded organizations on consrvation topics such as working towards the elimination of destructive fishing gear to advocating for sustainable fisheries management. Program initiatives include the great marlin race where over 400 billfish have been tagged to understand how the animals utilize their habitat with a goal of helping to further billfish conservation; improving forage Fish management and data collection through the forage Fish research program; representing the angler voice in the initiative to protect 30% of the planet's land and ocean through the 30x30 initiative; and, the golden dorado research program which aims to understand the growing pressures to the species.

Education programs:the igfa education programs are based on the belief that the sport of angling is an important recreational, economic, and social activity on which the public must be educated to pursue in a manner that aligns with the igfa's mission of promoting responsible, ethical angling practices and environmental stewardship around the world. The igfa has a current youth education initiative to teach 100,000 kids to Fish to help build the next generation of ethical, conservation-minded anglers with current projects including free online fishing courses, virtual fishing filedtrips and, "passports to fishing", igfa's premier youth angler program.

Angler recognition:the igfa maintains world records for all species of Game Fish and is committed to rule making, record keeping and recognition of outstanding accomplishments in the field of angling. The igfa binds all sport anglers to a universal set of angling rules. The igfa also maintains the fishing hall of fame which recognizes extraordinary, life-long achievements in recreational fishing around the world by anglers, captains, scientists, conservationists, writers or industry leaders.

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