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Massachusetts Angler Typologies: The Recreation Specialization Approach, Jonathan S. O'Neil
Massachusetts Angler Typologies: The Recreation Specialization Approach, Jonathan S. O'Neil
Theses and Major Papers
As the abundance of fish stocks in the Northeast continues to decline, the need to regulate the marine recreational catch is a topic receiving much attention. Yet, the move to manage recreational anglers' fishing activities raises a host of new questions. How should the resource be allocated among different groups of fishermen? Which group should take precedence over others; or should resources be divided equally among all? To manage the Massachusetts recreational fishery, many of these questions will have to be answered to ensure the success of conservation goals. With a comprehensive understanding of anglers and their relationship to fishery …