| All anglers: |
This represents the total adult angling population and is the basis for all information presented in this report. It does not include individuals under 16 years of age (18 years of age in some jurisdictions), or those not requiring a licence (such as seniors) in licensing jurisdictions. |
| Active angler: |
Angler who fished in 1990. |
| Licensed angler: |
Anglers who possessed a valid recreational fishing license in 1990. Some of these may not have fished in 1990. |
| Household: |
This is made up of one or more adult anglers who reside in the same dwelling. |
| Jurisdiction: |
Province or territory. In the case of "B.C. Tidal", this represents salt water anglers in British Columbia. |
| Resident angler: |
Angler who lived in the jurisdiction. |
| Non-resident angler: |
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| Canadian: |
Canadian angler who fished in a jurisdiction other than his home jurisdiction. |
| non-Canadian: |
Non-Canadian anger who fished in a Canadian jurisdiction. |
| Day fished: |
A day of fishing is defined as all or part of any day on which an angler fished for recreation. |
| Direct expenditures: |
These are expenditured for goods and services (food, camping, accommodation, transportation, supplies, etc.) |
| Purchases and investments: |
The purchase of durable goods in support of their sport fishing activities. These include: boats, motors, special vehicles, camping gear and other durable goods. Land purchases are also included.
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| Purchases attributable in whole or in part: |
The total purchase price of the durable goods or land mentioned above. |
| Purchases wholly attributable: |
The percentage of the purchase price which the angler feels is directly attributable to fishing. |
| Equipment and supplies: |
The distinction between these two categories insofar as fishing equipment, is defined to be expenditures on such durable goods as fishing rods, reels, depth finders, etc. and fishing supplies are items purchased in the course of fishing activity such as bait, line, etc. |
| Package deal: |
The monies paid to a lodge or outfitter for a complete range of services such as lodging, food, transportation, use of fishing equipment, etc. (for self-organized trips, this includes all expenditures). Types of package deals include: fly-in camps, lodge, charterboats, outfitters, etc. |
| Fishing services: |
Includes boat rental, guide services, license fees permits, tags, etc. |
| Fishing supplies: |
Includes bait, line, tackle, etc. |
| Willingness to pay: |
The maximum additional daily cost an angler is willing to pay for accommodation, transportation, supplies, and other services, before he would decide not to fish. |
