January 26, 2012
By Niels Nokkentved, IDFG
Interested anglers are
reminded they have until Feb. 5 to take part in an online survey about fishing
in
The survey, offered every five
or six years, covers a variety of topics including how often people fish and
their preferred fish species, what types of fishing regulations they support,
and what important conservation priorities Fish and Game should pursue. Fish and
Game is also interested in learning more about what other values are important
to anglers, such as solitude or natural beauty.
Results from the survey will
help shape Fish and Game's next statewide fish management plan, which will go
into effect in 2013. Beginning this spring, Fish and Game offices around the
state will hold public meetings to review the 2007-2012 plan and gather comments
for the new plan.
"The angler opinion survey is
the first of many steps we take to ensure our fisheries program is providing
what the public wants," notes Jeff Dillon, Fish and Game's State Fishery
Manager. "We've conducted these surveys for over 30 years and they help us
understand what anglers want, measure how well we meet their expectations, and
keep us focused on activities that benefit fish and fishermen."
The online survey can be found
on the Fish and Game website homepage at fishandgame.idaho.gov and should take
10 to 15 minutes to complete. Any participation is appreciated.
Riverside Sport Shop/Sinclair
11320 U.S. Highway 12, Orofino--208-476-5418