Angler awareness of aquatic nuisance species and potential transport mechanisms
Fisheries Management and Ecology
By: K.K. Gates, C.S. Guy, A.V. Zale, and T.B. Horton
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Abstract
The role anglers play in transporting aquatic nuisance species (ANS) is important in managing infestations and preventing introductions. The objectives of this study were to: (1) quantify angler movement patterns in southwestern Montana, ANS awareness and equipment cleaning practices; and (2) quantify the amount of soil transported on boots and waders. Mean distance travelled by residents from their home to the survey site was 115 km (??17, 95% CI). Mean distance travelled by non-residents was 1738 km (??74). Fifty-one percent of residents and 49% of non-residents reported occasionally, rarely or never cleaning their boots and waders between uses. Mean weight of soil carried on one boot leg was 8.39 g (??1.50). Movement and equipment cleaning practices of anglers in southwestern Montana suggest that future control of ANS dispersal may require restricting the use of felt-soled wading boots, requiring river-specific wading equipment or providing cleaning stations and requiring their use. ?? 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Angler awareness of aquatic nuisance species and potential transport mechanisms |
| Series title | Fisheries Management and Ecology |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1365-2400.2009.00694.x |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Publication Date | November 12, 2009 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Fisheries Management and Ecology |
| First page | 448 |
| Last page | 456 |