Recreational

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.

Angler who fished in 2000.

Anglers who possessed a valid recreational fishing license in 2000. Some of these may not have fished in 2000.

This is made up of one or more adult anglers who reside in the same dwelling.

Province or territory. B.C. Tidal, this represents salt water anglers in British Columbia .

Angler who lived in the jurisdiction.

Canadian angler who fished in a jurisdiction other than his home jurisdiction.

Non-Canadian angler who fished in a Canadian jurisdiction.

A day of fishing is defined as all or part of any day on which an angler fished for recreation.

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.

The percentage of the purchase price which the angler feels is directly attributable to fishing.

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.

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.

Includes boat rental, guide services, license fees, permits, tags,etc.

The number of days that respondents spent in support of their province's or territory's recreational fishery in 2000 performing such tasks as habitat clean-up, fish passage construction, stocking programs.