NJ Anglers' Participation in Fishing, Harvest Success, and Opinions on Fishing Regulations, 2003
In 2002, the Division of Fish and Wildlife had Responsive Management, a nationally recognized research firm specializing in fisheries and other natural resource issues, conduct a survey to provide data on the angling public's level of satisfaction with the opportunities offered in New Jersey. The results were published in the NJ Anglers' Participation in Fishing, Harvest Success, and Opinions on Fishing Regulations, 2003. The report is available in PDF format in its entirety or in sections. Part 1 has a complete summary of the survey.
Complete report (pdf, 550kb)
Part 1, Cover to page 10 - Acknowledgements, Executive Summary (includes Introduction and Methodology, License and Stamp Purchasing and summaries of Parts 2, 3 and 4 below), and Table of Contents (pdf, 90kb)
Part 2, pages 11-38 - Fishing Participation, Ice Fishing, People Fished With, and Locations of Fishing (pdf, 60kb)
Part 3, pages 39-120 - Species Fished For, Trips to Fish for That Species, Satisfaction, and Harvest (pdf, 170kb)
Part 4, pages 121-240 - Rating of Fishing Opportunities and Access, Rating of the Division of Fish and Wildlife and Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries, Factors Affecting Enjoyment of Fishing, Rating of Importance of Division Programs, Sources of Information About Fishing, Demographic Data, Additional Comments, Survey Instrument, and Additional Graphs (pdf, 260kb)
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