blue ribbon fisheries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/22/2016 Corinne Perrine Fishwest 801.572.9005 support@Fishwest.com Dustin Carlson to Lead Utah’s Blue Ribbon Fisheries Advisory Council Fishwest Founder accepts BRFAC Chairman Role Sandy, UT: Dustin Carlson, who founded Fishwest (www.fishwest.com) in 1999, has accepted the nomination as Chairman to the Utah Blue Ribbon Fisheries Advisory Council (BRFAC). The BRFAC is tasked with identifying and designating Blue Ribbon fisheries throughout the state of Utah, as well as enhancing the aquatic habitat and recreation setting of these waters. "I am really excited about this opportunity, but I have some big shoes to fill. Those that have held this position before me have done a tremendous job and have left Utah’s fisheries better for it. Utah has some incredibly diverse fishing opportunities and we need to continue that tradition.” – Dustin Carlson About Utah’s BRFAC: Blue Ribbon waters will provide Utah's over 400,000 anglers with quality angling experiences in exquisite settings. These are environmentally productive waters that sustain healthy fish populations. Blue Ribbon waters preserve a wonderful part of fishing culture and provide an economic boost to local communities. Visit http://wildlife.utah.gov/br-about.html for more information. About Dustin Carlson: Dustin Carlson is a lifelong angler who channels his passion for the sport into all aspects of his life. He graduated from the University of Utah, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA). Dustin has been serving as the Northern Region Representative on the BRFAC for the past three years. He lives in Draper, Utah with his wife, two sons and dog. About Fishwest: Based at the foothills of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, Fishwest was the fly fishing industries first ecommerce retailer and was also the first to become an omni-channel retailer. Fishwest is pleased to offer the finest fly fishing products in the world and continues to be a leader in fly fishing ecommerce.

blue ribbon fisheries

Fishwest Founder to Chair Blue Ribbon Fisheries Council