A framework for understanding the consumptive orientation of recreational fishermen

Abstract

Fishermen were aggregated into high-, mid-, and low-consumptive groups according to the importance they placed on catching fish. Analysis of variance indicated that each consumptive group was unique in the importance it placed on other fish-related variables. Low-consumptive fishermen rated most other aspects of the fishing experience, such as interacting with nature, relaxation, and escaping the daily routine, more important than did high-consumptive fishermen. Low-consumptive fishermen also fished more frequently and were generally more satisfied with their most recent fishing trip than were high-consumptive-oriented fishermen. The three groups can be viewed as different fishing constituencies. By understanding their characteristics, we can gain additional insights into the impacts of management decisions on recreational fishermen and their experiences.

Relationship between Lake‐Record Weights of Fishes and Reservoir Area and Growing Season

“…To achieve this goal, fisheries must be managed to produce a variety of experiences or ''products'' (Driver 1985) because anglers differ in their species preferences (Spencer 1993;Wilde and Ditton 2000), interest in harvesting or releasing captured fish (Fedler and Ditton 1986;Fisher 1997;Wilde et al 1998), and preferences for the number and size of fish captured (Hudgins 1984;Petering et al 1995). Catching trophy fish is not a primary motive for most anglers (Fedler and Ditton 1994;Ditton 1994, 2000).…”

Acidification and recreational fisheries in Finland: A mail survey of potential impacts

“…The aggregate loss of total catch is, however, not an appropriate measure of the effects on recreational fisheries. The catch is only one of the dimensions of the demand in recreational fisheries (e.g., Bryan 1979, Fedler and Ditton 1986, Leinonen and HildEn 1991, and the size of the catch does not necessarily reflect the social or economic importance of the recreational fishery (Navrud 1991).The critical loads of acidifying substances in small and sensitive watercourses are exceeded in all parts of Finland (Forsius 1992). The surveys of acidification…”

Consumptive orientation of anglers in Engerdal, Norway

“…A parallel approach in research and management of angling centers on the issue regarding the role of catching fish (Driver 1985, Matlock and others 1988, Ditton and Fedler 1989. Fedler and Ditton (1986) have examined the degree of consumptiveness among fishermen as a tool for segmenting users and explaining behavior and satisfaction.…”

“…Their consumptive orientation was measured by replicating the methodology used by Fedler and Ditton (1986) in a study of North American saltwater anglers. Specifically the research questions for the study were:…”

“…Several typologies of fishermen exist based, for instance, on behavior (Bryan 1977), social setting (Adams 1979), and fishing experience preferences (Driver and others 1983). Fedler and Ditton (1986) argued that since most fisheries managers feel they manage fish, and not anglers, segmentation of anglers on the basis of their motivations or other psychological variables often receive limited interest among managers. Instead they suggest segmentation on the basis of consumptive orientation.…”