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Bottomfish and the British Columbia recreational fishery : an analysis of angler fishing habits and resource expectations / by H.I. McElderry, M. Matheusik, and L.J. Richards.: Fs97-4/1802E-PDF

"Results are presented for a survey on the characteristics of bottomfishing in the British Columbia recreational fishery and the differences in angler motivation between salmon fishing and bottomfishing. The survey was conducted at the 1984 Vancouver Boat and Sportsman's Show and 70% (n=932) of the respondents were from the Greater Vancouver area. A disproportionate number of males and highly committed anglers were included, in comparison with the overall B.C. angler population. Differences in personal and fishing characteristics, catch habits, resource preferences and fishing motivations were compared by grouping the respondents according to level of commitment to saltwater fishing, age and principal type of fishing. …"--Abstract, page iv.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, issuing body.
  • Pacific Biological Station (1972- ), issuing body.
TitleBottomfish and the British Columbia recreational fishery : an analysis of angler fishing habits and resource expectations / by H.I. McElderry, M. Matheusik, and L.J. Richards.
Series title
  • Canadian manuscript report of fisheries and aquatic sciences, 0706-6473 ; no. 1802
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • Digitized edition from print [produced by Department of Fisheries and Oceans].
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 30-32).
  • Includes abstracts in English and French.
Publishing information
  • Nanaimo, British Columbia : Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Fisheries Research Branch, Pacific Biological Station, January 1985.
  • ©1985
Author / Contributor
  • McElderry, Howard Ingram, author.
Description1 online resource (v, 116 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Catalogue number
  • Fs97-4/1802E-PDF
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