2021 Conservation Recap: $548K In Contributions
A lot of good was done for fishing conservation in 2021 thanks to customers like you. Each year, through our 10% Pledge to Protect & Conserve, AFTCO and the Shedd Family contribute at least 10% of company profits towards fishing conservation, protecting our resources, and ensuring future generations have access to a sustainable fishery. In 2021, AFTCO’s 10% pledge resulted in $548,000 of contributions.
AFTCO's 3 Largest Financial Contributions To Our 10% Pledge
CCA
$139,900 to CCA state and national chapters in support of their mission of ensuring the health and conservation of our marine resources and anglers’ access to them.
Keep America Fishing
$75,000 donated in support of fishing advocacy efforts. Through policy, science and conservation, the Government Affairs team of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) works to minimize access restrictions, promote clean waters and restore fish populations.
Hubbs SeaWorld Research Institute
$75,000 donated. In 2021 Hubbs released 90,000 fish into the ocean for replenishment through their Carlsbad Hatchery and published 19 scientific research papers among many other achievements.
Our 10% Pledge Partners
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AFTCO's ICAST 2021 Sweep
AFTCO won big in 2021. AFTCO took Best of Category awards in all four apparel categories at ICAST 2021. The four clothing categories include: Warm Weather Technical Apparel, Cold Weather Technical Apparel, Men's Lifestyle Apparel, and Women's Lifestyle Apparel.
AFTCO Continued Support of B.A.S.S. Nation Grassroots
AFTCO is proud to announce the fourth year of conservation grants in collaboration with B.A.S.S.. These Conservation Grants are available to all BASS Nation Chapters around the country looking to perform conservation minded projects within their community and waterways.
Fisheries First Sustainability Pledge
THE VERY FISH THAT USHERED IN SPORTFISHING WAS GONE OFF CALIFORNIA'S COASTLINE FOR NEARLY A CENTURY. THE LARGE BLUEFIN RETURNED AGAIN, THIS TIME, RIVALING THE GOLDEN ERA OF THE PAST.
WITH PACIFIC BLUEFIN POPULATIONS STILL WELL BELOW HISTORIC LEVELS, EVERY ANGLER ON THE WEST COAST IS WONDERING IF THIS FISHERY IS HERE TO STAY OR IF THE GOLDEN YEARS ARE NOW…
