The Role of Angler Education Programs in Angler Participation

Thursday, August 25, 2016: 9:40 AM
Empire A (Sheraton at Crown Center)
Doug Darr , Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, Montgomery, AL
Barb Gigar , Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Lewis, IA
Although aquatic education programs across the nation vary greatly, the angler education programs mostly vary by the length of the program, the setting of the program and target audience. Best practices for angler education programs have been established, but long term evaluation of programs relative to recruitment and retention has been difficult.