Competitive Fishing in Freshwaters of North America

摘要: Abstract A survey of competitive fishing activities in Canadian and U. S. jurisdictions was conducted during the summer-autumn 2000 winter 2001. Responses to a involving 10 questions were received from all 62 state, provincial, territorial agencies contacted. Respondents reported 19,371 events we estimate that over 25,000 held 2000. Several social biological issues associated with reported. Social included congestion at access points, safety concerns, conflicts non-tournament anglers. Biological increased pressure, initial delayed mortality, impacts fish relocation, potential transfer exotic species. There has been an increase development policies regulations since last 1989 it appears more are being planned for future. Approximately one-half North A...