The Politics of Fish Podcast
1) Understanding Fishing Equipment Federal Excise Tax Obligations
On this special edition episode, we’re talking taxes! Specifically, the federal excise tax on fishing equipment, which is paid by manufacturers and importers of fishing tackle and goes into the Sport ...Show More
2) Growing a Sportfishing Business in a Rural Community with Josh Phillips
Josh Phillips, Owner and President of Spawn Fly Fish, joins host Mike Leonard to talk about his background, his experience starting a fly shop in the small town in coastal Washington of Ilwaco, and re...Show More
3) Shark Conservation and Depredation with Dr. Kesley Banks
Dr. Kesley Banks with the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M Corpus Christi joins host Mike Leonard to talk about sharks, and specifically shark depredation. Kesley shares insights on the overall s...Show More
4) Momentum Building for Fisheries Legislation in Congress
Podcast host Mike Leonard discusses three bills recently introduced in Congress that impact a wide range of recreational fishing policy issues. First is the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act, a bill r...Show More
5) The Importance of Youth Fishing Opportunities with Mike Lum
Mike Lum, Fundraising Coordinator for Captain Rollo’s Kids at Sea program, talks with host Mike Leonard about his work organizing youth fishing trips. The trips are designed to connect youth with no p...Show More
6) Fisheries in the Farm Bill with Chris Horton
Chris Horton, Senior Director, Fisheries Policy at the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF), speaks with host Mike Leonard about how the Farm Bill can benefit fisheries. CSF and ASA have been le...Show More
7) Rebuilding Striped Bass with David Sikorski
David Sikorski, Executive Director of Coastal Conservation Association Maryland and Legislative Proxy for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), spoke with host Mike Leonard about a ...Show More
8) Confronting Menhaden Reduction Fishing with Steve Atkinson
In the summer of 2022, several net spills in the Chesapeake Bay created some momentum in the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to do something about the many problems associated with commercial men...Show More
9) California Salmon with Marc Gorelnik
Marc Gorelnik wears many hats. He is General Counsel for ASA and involved with various California fishing organizations including Coastal Conservation Association of California, Coastside Fishing Club...Show More
10) Combating Aquatic Invasive Species with Connor Bevan
Connor Bevan, ASA's Inland Fisheries Policy Manager, talks with host Mike Leonard about improving aquatic invasive species (AIS) management and policy. AIS alter natural ecosystem, reduce biodiversit...Show More