Comparing catch orientation among Minnesota walleye, northern pike, and bass anglers
Human Dimensions of Wildlife: An International Journal
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Abstract
We compared the catch orientations of Minnesota walleye (Sander vitreus), northern pike (Esox lucius), largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), and smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) anglers. Results were derived from 2009, 2010, and 2012 surveys of anglers targeting these different species. Consistent with previous research, we identified four dimensions of anglers’ catch orientation: (a) catching something, (b) catching big fish, (c) catching many fish, and (d) keeping fish. Walleye anglers were the most motivated to keep fish, while northern pike anglers were more oriented toward catching big fish. Largemouth bass anglers, and to a lesser extent smallmouth bass anglers, were also oriented toward catching big fish. Bass anglers reported the lowest interest in keeping fish. An orientation to keep fish was negatively related to more restrictive management actions, regardless of species. A stronger orientation to catch big fish was associated with support for increased harvest restrictions only for northern pike and smallmouth bass.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Comparing catch orientation among Minnesota walleye, northern pike, and bass anglers |
| Series title | Human Dimensions of Wildlife: An International Journal |
| DOI | 10.1080/10871209.2013.789938 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Year Published | 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Leetown |
| Description | 18 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Human Dimensions of Wildlife: An International Journal |
| First page | 355 |
| Last page | 372 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
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