The Influence of Norms and Consequences on Voluntary Catch and Release Angling Behavior

Stensland, Stian; Aas, Øystein; Mehmetoglu, Mehmet

doi:10.1080/10871209.2013.811617

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“…The results support evidence for the existence of social norms for both keeping and releasing salmon in this fishery, and these norms receive different Stensland et al (2013), about how selfsanctions help guide behaviour was investigated. Further, it adds understanding to the growth in C&R angling by showing that norm power (self-sanctions and social norms) influences the intention to release fish.…”

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“…Qualitative approaches including analyses of traditional media as well as modern social media discourses could add insights about sanctions in angling and thereby supplement traditional survey research (Policansky 2008). Stensland et al (2013) found assumed consequences for the fishery to be important for C&R behaviour. Due to an underrepresentation of local anglers, the actual population of anglers in the study river was thought to be somewhat less positive towards C&R than presented here.…”

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“…Unlike studies of concepts such as commitment to angling and consumptiveness, studies of norms can shed light on how personal attitudes, beliefs and preferences change and are affected socially, for instance, by influence from other people, because norms are often said to describe what a person 'ought' or 'should' do (Manfredo 2008). Stensland et al (2013) showed that assumed environmental consequences of C&R and social norms play a significant role in predicting anglers' intentions to voluntary release fish. For norms to influence and change behaviour, there must be associated sanctionsrewards or punishmentsfor conforming to or violating the norm (Heywood 2002(Heywood , 2011.…”

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The role of social norms and informal sanctions in catch‐and‐release angling

Stensland

Aas

2014

Fisheries Management Eco

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This study focuses on norms and informal sanctions of catch‐and‐release angling and their implications for fishery management. A Web‐based questionnaire of Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., anglers in the Lakselva River, Norway, yielded 656 answers (response rate 68 %). Anglers were segmented into four subgroups: catch and release, keeper, something else, trophy angler. In all groups, the reward (positive feeling) was high and punishment was low for releasing a large salmon as expressed by the intensity of self‐sanctions. All groups saw keeping a large salmon mostly as a rewarding experience, although the C&R and trophy segments reported less rewards and more ‘punishment’ for keeping. There is evidence for both a medium strength C&R norm and a weak keep norm in this fishery, receiving different ascriptions between angler groups. The results help understand angler group conflicts and explain how angling behaviour is formed, thereby helping management agencies achieving angler satisfaction.

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The role of social norms and informal sanctions in catch‐and‐release angling

Stensland

Aas

2014

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“…Though C&R has been part of the formal regulations of Atlantic salmon in the United States and Canada since the mid‐1980s, C&R in Norwegian salmon angling is quite new (Aas ; Stensland et al . ). According to Stensland et al .…”

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“…According to Stensland et al . (), the C&R rate in Norwegian salmon rivers varies from 0 to more than 50%.…”

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Catch‐and‐release and angler utility: evidence from an Atlantic salmon recreational fishery

Olaussen

2016

Fisheries Management Eco

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Catch-and-release (C&R) is often regarded as a win-win management tool in recreational fisheries. As long as release mortality is low, C&R may ensure both sustainable fish stocks and a large recreational fishing sector. Hence, apparently both the targeted fish populations and the recreational anglers are better off. However, this depends on fish welfare assumptions as well as angler preferences. While fish welfare is widely studied, angler preferences with respect to C&R are less well understood. This study presents the results from a postal survey studying angler preferences in a Norwegian recreational Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., fishery (n = 244). The results suggest that introducing mandatory C&R regimes may reduce the angler utility by up to 80% in this fishery, and hence advocates caution and suggests surveys should be undertaken before C&R introduction. This study also finds that anglers who report concern about fish population status are more likely to be in favour of C&R.K E Y W O R D S :

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Physiological and Behavioral Effects of Angling Stress on Kelp Bass, an Important Game Fish in Southern California

McGarigal

Lowe

2022

Mar Coast Fish

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Game fish populations in North America face increasing pressure from recreational anglers, yet sublethal effects from mandatory catch‐and‐release regulations remain unknown for many targeted species. In southern California, Kelp Bass Paralabrax clathratus populations have significantly declined in recent decades, prompting changes in management and increasing release rates. To assess acute effects of current fishing regulations, we collaborated with recreational anglers to evaluate short‐term, sublethal impacts of capture stress on Kelp Bass physiology and behavior. To evaluate the timeline and magnitude of physiological stress, blood samples were collected at time points (10–120 min) after angling and confinement and compared to control fish sampled in less than 3 min. Postrelease recovery was determined by comparing biomarker levels between control fish and recaptured fish that were rapidly sampled after a time at liberty ranging from 3 h to 186 d. Biomarker levels in fish recaptured multiple times were compared to previous samples to evaluate repetitive angling effects on physiological responses. Circulating cortisol, glucose, and lactate were elevated and steadily increased in the hour after capture, although angling duration and handling duration were not correlated with biomarker response. Fish size significantly affected fish stress, with larger fish experiencing less stress and rapid recovery within 24 h. Behavioral control fish, which ingested acoustic accelerometers hidden inside bait, exhibited strong diel activity that was reduced for 30 h in angled fish. Tracked individuals exhibited high individual variation in rate of movement and area use, with no noticeable postrelease impacts. Although this study found Kelp Bass to be resilient to angling stresses, evaluation of long‐term effects from catch and release is warranted. This fishery may also benefit from slot limit regulations, improved angler engagement programs, and education on best practices that minimize fish stress during catch and release.

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The Influence of Norms and Consequences on Voluntary Catch and Release Angling Behavior

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The role of social norms and informal sanctions in catch‐and‐release angling

The role of social norms and informal sanctions in catch‐and‐release angling

Catch‐and‐release and angler utility: evidence from an Atlantic salmon recreational fishery

Physiological and Behavioral Effects of Angling Stress on Kelp Bass, an Important Game Fish in Southern California

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