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Item Economic Impact and Social Benefits Study of Coldwater Angling in Minnesota(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2002) Fulton, David C.; Gartner, William C.; Love, Lisa L.; Erkkila, Daniel L.Item Economic Impact and Social Benefits Study of Coldwater Angling in Minnesota(2002) Gartner, William C; Love, Lisa L; Erkkila, Daniel; Fulton, David CThis study was conducted of anglers utilizing Minnesota’s northeast region cold-water fisheries in 2000-2001, and was based upon a staged mail-back questionnaire sent to anglers who had purchased a trout/salmon stamp from the Minnesota DNR. The purpose of this study was to investigate the economic and social benefits of coldwater angling participation in the state of Minnesota. Overall 10,297 questionnaires were mailed, and 3,029 returned for a response rate of 33%. Two null hypotheses guided this study: 1. There are no expenditure differences between the different types of coldwater angling investigated. 2. There are no experience differences between the different types of coldwater anglers. The survey looked at access points; bait used; species preferences; preference for fishing location; angler age, gender and education; trip distance; purpose of anglers’ trips; and numerous other behaviors and preferences. It also assessed the economic impact of anglers on local economies. The report notes that “fishing equipment was the largest expenditure in preparation for the trip ($12.57/person/day). Total expenditures at home were $33.90 per person per day. The largest expenses en route and onsite were lodging ($15.39/person/day), prepared food ($12.55/person/day), and gas ($12.70/person/day) totaling $71.31 per person daily. In sum, the typical coldwater angler spent $105.21/day. Overall, anglers were satisfied with their trip, and the quality, size and number of fish caught. The study concludes with the following findings: “There were many differences noted between the five different types of fishing investigated in this study. The differences were substantial, significant, and revealing. The evidence presented strongly argues for rejecting both of the null hypotheses used to guide this research. Therefore, we can state with a high degree of certainty that expenditure differences do exist for anglers between the different types of coldwater angling and that different experiences are sought by anglers engaging in different types of fishing. The research that allowed us to reject both null hypotheses also provides us with some interesting insights into other differences between anglers in the five different fishing types."Item Mentoring Relationships in Angling Education: Expert's Perspectives on the Essential Components of a Successful Mentoring Program(2012) Ryan, Daniel PaulThe purpose of this study was to identify what experts in the field of angling education believe a mentoring program should encompass. The study gathered angling educators’ perspectives in an effort to identify what they believe a mentoring program in angling education should entail so that it leads to increased participation and responsible stewardship behavior. This research is relevant to outdoor educators and recreation professionals as it may identify a tool for increasing participation in angling. It may be possible to adapt the tactic to other types of nature-based outdoor recreation.Item Minnesota State Water Trails History(2009) Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesThis report is a brief four-page history of the state water trails and public access program, centering mainly on the 1960s and 1970s. The main focus is on the Minnesota and Saint Croix rivers. No specific mention is made of Minnesota's coastal region.Item Study of Current Area Visitors: Customer Profiles - Northwest Minnesota(University of Minnesota Tourism Center, 2004) Gartner, William C.; Salk, Raintry