Terra Nova River Salmon Survey

Terra Nova River Salmon Angler Survey

The purpose of this survey is to determine angler opinions, attitudes, and preferences with respect to Atlantic salmon angling and management regulations in this area. The results of the survey will help FABEC determine whether anglers are satisfied with current angling oppurtunites and regulations or would prefer to explore other options.

We would appreciate your cooperation in answering our questions. This survey is for statistical purposes to identify angler attitudes on important issues. All individual repsonses will be kept strictly confidential.

Please click every submit button you come to throughout this survey. Thank - you.

On average how many days per year do you fish for salmon in the following rivers?

When I go fishing, I usually (please select one): *

If other, please specify *

Based on your personal experience, please rate the catch rate (fish per day) for salmon on the Terra Nova River. Select one. *

On a scale of 1 to 5, do you believe salmon stocks on the Terra Nova River are decreasing, staying about the same, or increasing? Select one. *

In your opinion, should the salmon retention limit on Terra Nova River be decreased, kept the same, or increased? Select one. *

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Please indicate the degree to which you disagree or agree with the following statements.

The current salmon regulations on Terra Nova River have contributed to improved stocks. *

Abuse of salmon angling regulations is a problem on the Terra Nova River. *

Netting of salmon is a problem on the Terra Nova River. *

I would support increasing the salmon retention limit on Terra Nova River after August 1st if a mid-season review shows high returns in the first half of the season. *

Catch and release only areas help to conserve salmon populations by reducing the number killed in pools where salmon are easy to catch. *

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