Many of our fisheries are in trouble. Menhaden, the food base for striped bass and many other coastal fish, is severely overfished, causing negative impacts along the entire coastal Gulf of Mexico, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. Loss of mangrove habitats in Florida, habitats essentlal to tarpon, snook, and other gamefish, has exceeded 50%. The assults on salmon habitat are legendary. Loss of wetlands is impacting coastal fish populations. Amazingly, the use of gillnets, indiscriminant in their harvest, is still allowed. Anglers need to get involved to reverse these trends and to prevent additional assults on the fisheries.

Tribal Bonefish Goals

• Use the brand to raise awareness of the need for a philosophical change in how we approach utilization of our coastal resources
• Promote a responsible fishing philosophy
• Promote and follow a proactive approach, not the typical reactionary approach we now follow
• Raise funds to support research and science-based conservation of coastal fisheries, and to increase awareness

Donations
50% of profits go directly to groups that practice and support responsible conservation. These groups promote science-based conservation and education. By purchasing Tribal Bonefish gear you show your conservation cred, and help support science-based conservation of recreational fisheries. See a list of groups here.

How You Can Help

• Practice responsible fishing
• Buy Tribal Bonefish gear for yourself and people you know who fish responsibly
• Get involved
  • Become a member of and donate to conservation groups with a responsible approach
  • Invest in habitat conservation