By Darryl Fears, Published: January 27 Article courtesy of:  The Washington Post Believe it or not, there’s a Chesapeake Bay fish in even worse shape than the recovering striped…

January 3, 2013 — Trout Unlimited is concerned that the Food and Drug Administration’s ‘finding of no significant impact’ is a premature ‘green light’ for the eventual production of genetically engineered salmon for human consumption.

December 4, 2012–After an absence of nearly half a century, bald eagles are breeding once again – in a big way –on the Connecticut River in New Hampshire and Vermont. Read all about the remarkable recovery of these regal predators in the current issue (November-December 2012) of New Hampshire Wildlife Journal, the state’s only magazine dedicated to fish and wildlife conservation and recreation.

November 20, 2012 — With 26 million recreational anglers working the rivers, lakes and oceans each year, fishing is big business in America, and none is bigger than bass fishing, which attracts 11 million dedicated enthusiasts. For businesses and organizations focused on serving this audience, understanding where they spend their money and what they actually buy is critical. Manufacturers, retailers, marketers, outfitters and even gas stations and hotels can improve profitability if they can pinpoint anglers’ buying habits. Now, using The Southwick Bass Fishing Report, finding out this information has never been easier.

November 2012 – Welcome to the Southwick Associates newsletter focusing on the economics, business and statistics of fish and wildlife and their associated outdoor recreation. In this issue — The Outdoor Recreation Economy Keeps Growing, — Bass Angler Buying Habits Revealed, — Deer Hunter Buying Habits Revealed, — Survey Participation Makes a Difference in Hunting, Fishing & Shooting, — Rural Utah Benefits from Tourism and Recreation, — Rising Fuel Prices Hurt Outdoor Recreation, — Access Remains Chief Concern Among Sportsmen in U.S.

September 27, 2012 – Hunting, Fishing Rebound in U.S. – More Americans are heading outdoors to hunt and fish for fun, reversing a two-decade-long decline among adults. Eleven percent more Americans (ages 16 and older) fished and 9% more hunted in 2011 than in 2006, according to a new five-year survey from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

August 15, 2012 – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is working with other agencies to monitor a red tide event along the upper Texas coast.The bloom was first confirmed on Sunday, August 12, by biologists with the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) who collected samples around the Galveston area to follow up on reports of dead fish washing ashore.

July 2012 – Welcome to the Southwick Associates newsletter focusing on the economics, business and statistics of fish and wildlife and their associated outdoor recreation. In this issue –E-Marketing Effective in Boosting Hunting & Fishing License Sales, –Southwick Associates Media Monitor: What Media is Most Popular Among Sportsmen, –Top Fishing Brands of 2011, –Top Hunting Brands of 2011, –Nature Can Be More Valuable Than Natural Resources, –VPA-HIP: Short-Lived Farm Bill Program Proved Successful.

June 22, 2012 – New Report Shows Economic Importance and Impact of Outdoor Recreation Industry- The Outdoor Industry Association’s new report, The Outdoor Recreation Economy, shines a spotlight on the importance of outdoor recreation for the nation’s economy. For the members of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association, it reinforces the simple equation that drives our industry; access to healthy habitat creates recreational opportunity that creates economic activity.

June 12, 2012 – Study Says Outdoor Industry Has Larger Economic Impact than Pharmaceutical, Totaled $645 Billion in Spending in 2011. – According to the study, spending on outdoor recreation in the United States totaled $645.6 billion in 2011. By comparison, consumer spending on pharmaceuticals for the same year was $331 billion. Only two industries examined were bigger spenders than the outdoor industry, financial services and insurance ($780 billion) and outpatient health care ($767 billion).