Schroeder, SueFulton, David, C.2017-01-202017-01-202004https://hdl.handle.net/11299/183578This study was conducted to: 􀂃 identify the lifelong fishing participation patterns of Minnesota residents. 􀂃 identify important factors in the process of initiation into and continuation of fishing for Minnesota residents. 􀂃 identify the constraints and barriers that influence the decision to participate in fishing. 􀂃 identify involvement in recruiting/mentoring new anglers. 􀂃 identify important factors related to recruiting/mentoring people into fishing. 􀂃 compare age cohorts on each of the above. A survey was distributed to 2,400 individuals from each of four age cohorts. After adjusting for undeliverable surveys and invalid respondents, the response rate was 54%.enReport