Posted by: DEEPWATER
Money spent on fishing. - 12/25/02 09:13 PM
I just read a Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife news release dated 19 Dec. It states that sportfishers spent $854 MILLION in 2001. I know that a chunk of that was from me. The interesting part of the article was the statement:
"While WDFW's first responsibility is to conserve the state's fish and wildlife resources, state law also directs the department to maximize recreational fishing and hunting opportunities for state citizens.
Koenings said the report underscores the need to not only maintain but expand predictable fish and wildlife-associated activities consistent with sound, scientifically- based resource management.
One of the department's most important jobs in the years ahead will be to work even more closely with civic leaders, business groups and citizens to find ways to increase fishing, hunting and wildlife-viewing opportunities, he said. "
I'm not sure if the mandate to provide oppertunity to fish has anything to do with fish available to be caught.
Deepwater
"While WDFW's first responsibility is to conserve the state's fish and wildlife resources, state law also directs the department to maximize recreational fishing and hunting opportunities for state citizens.
Koenings said the report underscores the need to not only maintain but expand predictable fish and wildlife-associated activities consistent with sound, scientifically- based resource management.
One of the department's most important jobs in the years ahead will be to work even more closely with civic leaders, business groups and citizens to find ways to increase fishing, hunting and wildlife-viewing opportunities, he said. "
I'm not sure if the mandate to provide oppertunity to fish has anything to do with fish available to be caught.
Deepwater