What is Anglers' Legacy all about?

It is about giving back what you have been given, and making a promise to introduce someone new to fishing - a family member, co-worker, neighbor, acquaintance at church or perhaps, the mechanic who works on your car. Since the program's inception in 2006, more than 250,000 avid anglers nationwide have signed on as an Ambassador.

You become an Ambassador for the Anglers' Legacy program when you take the pledge. Ambassadors of the program contribute to conservation efforts across the country by encouraging others to "Take the Pledge," and purchasing licenses and equipment. Ambassadors from across the country are giving back and play an important role in the program.

• Ambassadors take an active role in the program.

  More than 80 percent have taken newcomers fishing in the past year with an average of 4.2 newcomers per Ambassador; 68 percent more than non-Ambassadors.

  Ambassadors take an average of 3.3 youth on introductory trips; 73 percent more than non-Ambassadors.

  Approximately 60 percent of Ambassadors have recommended that others "Take the Pledge."

  97% of the Ambassadors feel that the newcomers they introduced to fishing will continue to fish in the future.

• Ambassadors generate significantly more revenue for the recreational boating and fishing industry than non-Ambassadors.

  Approximately 90 percent purchased a fishing license for themselves or someone else within the past year (2 on average).

  Ambassadors spend an average of $2,138 versus $1,602 spent by non-Ambassadors.

Become part of Anglers' Legacy and Take the Pledge today – joining folks from all across the country who, like you, are giving back. There's no membership fee and no obligation.