Description: Since 1977, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has conducted an annual mail survey to estimate sport fishing participation (number of anglers, days fished) and harvests (fish kept) statewide by Alaska fisheries, areas, regions, and species. Since 1990, catches (fish harvested plus fish released) have also been estimated. Surveys estimate number of anglers fishing in Alaska, days fished, and numbers of fish caught and kept by species, water type and fishing location. For estimates prior to 1996, please refer to the historic publications.Questionnaires are mailed to a stratified random sample of households having at least one person with a current Alaska sport fishing license (any type). Reminder letters and questionnaires are mailed to first-time and second-time non-respondents in the Resident and Nonresident Early strata and to first-time non-respondents in the Nonresident Late stratum. Data from returned questionnaires is coded, captured, verified, edited, and processed to produce estimates to update an established database of sport fishing participation, catch, and harvest estimates. A computer-based processing, storage, and retrieval system for all completed surveys and associated data will be maintained and updated.
Service Item Id: c91735f81fad464d931e36ad1ff5b56e
Copyright Text: State of Alaska Department of Fish & Game Sport Fish RTS