Participation of Nonlicensed Anglers in Recreational Fisheries, Erie County, New York

摘要

Approximately two-thirds of the angling population of Erie County, New York was comprised of nonlicensed anglers. Anglers 9 to 15 yr of age, below the age minimum for license purchase, made up approximately 42 of the angling population and over 55 of the total days fished by Erie County anglers. Illegal nonlicensed anglers made up approximately 25 of the angling population. These figures suggest that fishery management policy-making based solely on license holders may exclude from consideration a substantial portion of the angling population of an area.