In this week's episode, we have Martha Guyas, the Southeast Fisheries Policy Director for the American Sport Fishing Association, joining me as our special guest. Martha talks about her journey into the world of fishing and shares her experiences working with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before transitioning to the American Sport Fishing Association. We dive into some of the biggest challenges Martha faced during her time with the FWC, particularly around Red Snapper, and how her work has significantly impacted the management of this species. We also learn about Martha's role as the Southeast Fisheries Policy Director, where she works on a broad range of issues related to clean waters, abundant fisheries, and access for recreational fishing across the Southeast region of the United States. Martha also shares the incredible news of being designated by the US Department of State to represent the US on the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). We discuss the significance of this role and how Martha will be representing the recreational fishing industry in international discussions and decision-making processes. As we wrap up, Martha and I look forward to the upcoming ICAST event and share our anticipation for exciting new developments and positive changes in the fishing industry. Don't miss out on this engaging and insightful conversation with Martha Guyas, where she sheds light on her impactful work and the future of recreational fishing industry. So grab your fishing rod and tune in to this empowering episode of The Woman Angler and Adventurer podcast! Mentioned in this Episode: American Sportfishing Association ICCAT iCast Adventuress Magazine (use code womanangler for 15% off!) Support our Partners