Session: Human Dimensions & Socioeconomics II (AFS 140th Annual Meeting)

Wednesday, September 15, 2010: 8:00 AM-11:40 AM

319 (Convention Center)

Moderator:

Julie M. Defilippi

8:00 AM

36-1

The best guess project: Testing the accuracy of Hawaii recreational fishermen's estimates of fish weight
Nicole D. Bartlett, NOAA Fisheries Service; Stewart D. Allen, PhD, NOAA Fisheries Service

8:20 AM

36-2

Segmenting anglers based on their fishing behavior
Jody C. Simoes, Michigan State University; Frank Lupi, PhD, Michigan State University; Daniel Hayes, PhD, Michigan State University

8:40 AM

36-3

Comparing the economic feasibility of trout stocking strategies in West Virginia
Chad D. Pierskalla, PhD, West Virginia University; Coy Belknap III, West Virginia University; Roy Ramthun, PhD, Concord University; Ken J. Semmens, West Virginia University; Cyril Logar, PhD, West Virginia University

9:00 AM

36-4

Aquatic nuisance species and Georgia boaters: An investigation of perceptions and behaviors
James A. Herrin, University of Georgia; Craig Miller, PhD, University of Georgia

9:20 AM

36-5

Trends in fishing participation in Vermont (1990-2009): Are angler interests and behaviors changing?
Nancy A. Connelly, Cornell University; Barbara A. Knuth, Cornell University; Rich Kirn, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife

9:40 AM

36-6

The Hudson River eel project: Fish conservation through citizen science
Christopher H. Bowser, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

10:00 AM

Break

10:20 AM

36-7

Segmenting Minnesota walleye anglers based on their consumption orientation
Susan A. Schroeder, PhD, Minnesota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit; University of Minnesota; David C. Fulton, PhD, Minnesota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit; University of Minnesota; Jason B. Moeckel, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

10:40 AM

36-8

The importance of social and ecological context factors for the sustainability of stock-enhancement schemes in recreational fisheries: insights from a coupled social-ecological model
Maja Schlüter, PhD, Leibniz - Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries; Robert Arlinghaus, Prof., Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries

11:00 AM

36-9

Description and initial evaluation of a text message based reporting method for recreational anglers
M. Scott Baker Jr., North Carolina Sea Grant

11:20 AM

36-10

Assessment of angler use and satisfaction of urban-based fisheries in South Dakota
Michael J. Greiner, South Dakota State University; Steven R. Chipps, PhD, South Dakota State University; Nicole L. Hegna, South Dakota State University

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