Sutton, Stephen G., and Ditton, Robert B. (2001) Understanding catch-and-release behavior among U.S. Atlantic bluefin tuna anglers. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 6 (1). pp. 49-66.

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Abstract

In this paper, we test the hypothesis that bluefin tuna anglers who show a high commitment to fishing or a low consumptive orientation will be more likely to have a positive attitude toward catch-and-release and will be more likely to release caught fish. We also test the relationship between catch-and-release behavior and a number of situational variables. Anglers for whom fishing was more central to their lifestyle and anglers who placed lower importance on keeping fish were more likely to have a positive attitude toward catch-and-release and were more likely to release all bluefin tuna caught on a 1-day fishing trip. The likelihood of releasing all tuna was also negatively related to fishing party size and number of tuna caught. Catch-and-release behavior was not related to hours fished or whether another species of tuna was retained, and catch-and-release attitude and behavior were not related to previous fishing experience, or the importance placed on number of fish caught, catching "something," or catching a trophy fish. Results provide insight into the factors that influence an angler's decision to retain or release caught fish.

Item ID:	29938
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1533-158X
Keywords:	recreational fishing; catch-and-release; commitment; consumptive; orientation
Date Deposited:	28 Oct 2013 05:20
FoR Codes:	07 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES > 0704 Fisheries Sciences > 070403 Fisheries Management @ 100%
SEO Codes:	83 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS > 8302 Fisheries - Wild Caught > 830201 Fisheries Recreational @ 100%
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