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Perceptions of coarse anglers and freshwater managers, and the impact of these perceptions on management of non-indigenous invasive fish
Perceptions of coarse anglers and freshwater managers, and the impact of these perceptions on management of non-indigenous invasive fish
Abstract
This report examines coarse angler attitudes and behaviours to determine the reasons for, and develop incentives to successfully discourage, deliberate spreads of coarse fish species. The perceptions of freshwater managers, and the ways in which these human perceptions influence management of non-indigenous invasive fish, are also explored. To achieve this two main methodological strategies were employed: (1) semi-structured interviews with representatives from management agencies, research providers, iwi, the New Zealand Federation of Coarse Anglers, and individual coarse anglers: and (2) an internet survey with individual coarse anglers. In contrast to many New Zealanders, coarse fish species are highly valued by coarse anglers and the practice of coarse fishing is an important part of their lives. While a large portion of coarse anglers state they would like more fishing opportunities (especially outside of the Auckland/Waikato region), they argue that they do not practice or support illegal spread of coarse fish.
Type
Report
Type of thesis
Series
Environmental Research Institute Reports
Citation
Date
2015
Publisher
Environmental Research Institute, The University of Waikato