North Dakota Sportfishing Congress
Inducted 2021
The North Dakota Sportfishing Congress was formed in 1986 to provide a unified voice for anglers in North Dakota concerning issues important to sportfishing and the accompanying fishing resources. The original mission of the Sportfishing Congress was simply stated: To preserve, promote, and improve the quality of sportfishing in North Dakota. The Sportfishing Congress membership is composed of representatives from the fishing clubs and related organizations in North Dakota. The role of the organization is not to replace or infringe on existing clubs but to provide a mechanism for the clubs and their members to discuss issues and develop common positions related to sportfishing and the state fisheries resources.
A primary goal of the Sportfishing Congress is to provide a coordinated and unified voice for anglers in the North Dakota legislative session concerning issues related to sportfishing and the quality of the state fisheries and related resources. The Sportfishing Congress retains a lobbyist to monitor and testify on pertinent legislation. Most recently, the Sportfishing Congress represented its membership in taking a lead role in supporting legislation to advance and improve efforts to combat aquatic nuisance species (ANS) in North Dakota. The Sportfishing Congress has been proactive in establishing a positive relationship with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department as well as the US Fish and Wildlife Hatcheries in North Dakota. This relationship allows for the beneficial exchange of information that is of concern to anglers throughout the state. The Sportfishing Congress also has addressed various other important issues, such as the US Army Corps of Engineers management of the Missouri River system in North Dakota.
The North Dakota Sportfishing Congress is dedicated to conserving and improving North Dakota’s excellent fisheries resource and recreational angling opportunities. Its continuing commitment to serving North Dakota anglers has truly provided improved opportunities for sportfishing across the state.
Inducted 2021
The North Dakota Sportfishing Congress was formed in 1986 to provide a unified voice for anglers in North Dakota concerning issues important to sportfishing and the accompanying fishing resources. The original mission of the Sportfishing Congress was simply stated: To preserve, promote, and improve the quality of sportfishing in North Dakota. The Sportfishing Congress membership is composed of representatives from the fishing clubs and related organizations in North Dakota. The role of the organization is not to replace or infringe on existing clubs but to provide a mechanism for the clubs and their members to discuss issues and develop common positions related to sportfishing and the state fisheries resources.
A primary goal of the Sportfishing Congress is to provide a coordinated and unified voice for anglers in the North Dakota legislative session concerning issues related to sportfishing and the quality of the state fisheries and related resources. The Sportfishing Congress retains a lobbyist to monitor and testify on pertinent legislation. Most recently, the Sportfishing Congress represented its membership in taking a lead role in supporting legislation to advance and improve efforts to combat aquatic nuisance species (ANS) in North Dakota. The Sportfishing Congress has been proactive in establishing a positive relationship with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department as well as the US Fish and Wildlife Hatcheries in North Dakota. This relationship allows for the beneficial exchange of information that is of concern to anglers throughout the state. The Sportfishing Congress also has addressed various other important issues, such as the US Army Corps of Engineers management of the Missouri River system in North Dakota.
The North Dakota Sportfishing Congress is dedicated to conserving and improving North Dakota’s excellent fisheries resource and recreational angling opportunities. Its continuing commitment to serving North Dakota anglers has truly provided improved opportunities for sportfishing across the state.