EIFAC Technical Paper No. 26
Document Technique de la CECPI № 26

EIFAC/T26

Economic evaluation of sport and commercial fisheries
Évaluation économique de la pêche sportive et commerciale

CONTENTS/SOMMAIRE

REPORT AND TECHNICAL PAPERS

of the

SECOND EUROPEAN CONSULTATION ON THE ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF SPORT AND COMMERCIAL FISHERIES

22–24 September 1975, Gothenburg, Sweden

RAPPORT ET DOCUMENTS TECHNIQUES

de la

DEUXIEME CONSULTATION EUROPEENNE SUR L'EVALUATION ECONOMIQUE DE LA PECHE SPORTIVE ET COMMERCIALE

22–24 septembre 1975, Göteborg, Suède

with the collaboration of the Ministry of Agriculture of Sweden
avec la collaboration du Ministère de l'Agriculture de Suède

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PREPARATION OF THIS DOCUMENT

This document includes the final version of the report approved by the Second European Consultation on the Economic Evaluation of Sport and Commercial Fisheries and the working documents submitted to the Consultation. It is published with the collaboration of the Ministry of Agriculture of Sweden.

PREPARATION DU PRESENT DOCUMENT

Ce document contient la version définitive du rapport approuvé par la deuxième Consultation européenne sur l'évaluation économique de la pêche sportive et commerciale ainsi que les documents de travail soumis à la Consultation. Il est publié en collaboration avec le Ministère de l'Agriculture de Suède.

Distribution:	Bibliographic Entry Référence bibliographique:
FAO Department of Fisheries Participants EIFAC mailing list CIFA mailing list Ministry of Agriculture of Sweden
	European Consultation on the Economic Evaluation of Sport and Commercial Fisheries, 22–24 September 1975, Gothenburg, Sweden (1977)
	EIFAC Tech.Pap./Doc.Tech.CECPI, (26): 186 p. Report and technical papers of the second European Consultation on the Economic Evaluation of Sport and Commercial Fisheries, 22–24 September 1975, Gothenburg, Sweden Rapport et documents techniques de la deuxième Consultation européenne sur l'évaluation économique de la pêche sportive et commerciale, 22–24 septembre 1975, Göteborg, Suède
	Conferences-Gothenburg (Sweden). Sport fishing. Economic analysis. Commercial fishing. Fishery development. Inland fisheries. Marketing. Europe. Africa. North America.

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CONTENTS
SOMMAIRE

REPORT

RAPPORT

Opening of the Consultation and Election of Chairman

Ouverture de la Consultation et élection du Président

Adoption of the Agenda and Organization of the Meeting

Adoption de l'ordre du jour et organisation de la réunion

Reports on the Status of Sport Fisheries in Various Regions

Rapports sur la situation de la pêche sportive dans différentes régions

Progress Report on Recreational Fisheries Data Development

Etat des progrès en matière de développement des données sur la pêche récréative

Review of Sport and Commercial Fisheries Information Development - Approaches, Methods and Problems

Etude du développement de l'information sur la pêche sportive et commerciale - stratégies, méthodes et problèmes

Fishery Goals, Problems and Options

Objectifs, problèems et options de la pêcherie

Status of the International Exchange of Information on Sport Fisheries Management and Development

Situation internationale en matière d'échange d'informations sur l'aménagement et le dévelopment de la pêche sportive

Promotion and Marketing Aspects of Sport Fisheries

Aspects promotionnel et commercial de la pêche sportive

Recommendations

Recommandations

Date and Place of the Next Consultation

Date et lieu de la prochaine consultation

Appendix/Annexe A List of Participants

Liste des participants

B Address by Mr Svante Lundkvist, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries of Sweden

Allocution de M. Svante Lundkvist, Ministre suédois de l'agriculture et des pêcheries

C Address by Mr J.-L. Gaudet, Secretary to EIFAC

Allocution de M. J.-L. Gaudet, Secrétaire de la CECPI

D Agenda and Timetable

Ordre du jour et calendrier

TECHNICAL PAPERS/DOCUMENTS TECHNIQUES

Economic issues and opportunities facing Europe in the field of sport fisheries [Problèmes et possibilités économiques de la pêche sportive en Europe] J.-L. Gaudet
Summary
Résumé
1.	INTRODUCTION
2.	IMPORTANCE OF SPORT FISHERIES IN EUROPE
	2.1	Sport fishermen
	2.2	Availability of fishing waters
	2.3	Fish species available
	2.4	Economic and social importance of sport fisheries in Europe
3.	OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF SPORT FISHERIES IN EUROPE
	3.1	Ownership, fishing rights, fishing licences
	3.2	River authorities, boards, trusts
	3.3	Angling associations
4.	ECONOMIC ISSUES
	4.1	Problems of ownership
	4.2	Problem of fishing pressure and competing water uses
	4.3	Problems of water pollution
	4.4	Problems of stock assessment
5.	FUTURE PROSPECTS
6.	ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
7.	REFERENCES
Current problems of recreational fishery in Polandlinks with commercial fishery [Problèmes actuels de la pêche récréative en Pologne - see rapports avec la pêche commerciale] M. Leopold
Abstract
Résumé
1.	Recent Developments in Recreational Fishery
2.	Status of Recreational Fishery
	2.1	Number of Sport Fishermen (Anglers)
	2.2	Type of Anglers
	2.3	Preferences of Anglers
3.	Relations between Angling, Recreation, Commercial Fishery and Status of Water Environment
	3.1	Recreation and Angling
	3.2	Status of Water Environment and Angling
	3.3	Commercial Fishery and Angling
4.	Polish Anglers Association
5.	Conclusions
6.	Acknowledgements
Development of sport fisheries in the Netherlands [Développment de la pêche sportive aux Pays-Bas] B. Steinmetz
Abstract
Résumé
1.	Introduction
2.	Supply-Demand Analysis
	2.1	General Set-up
	2.2	The Supply
	2.3	The Demand
3.	References
Sport fishing in Sweden - a summary of general statistics, socio-economic studies and some selected problems [La pêche sportive en Suèderésumé des statistiques générales et des études socio-économiques; quelques problèmes] I. Norling
Abstract
Résumé
1.	Studies Completed and in Progress
2.	General Data about Sport Fishing in Sweden
3.	Special Data and Problems
	3.1	Socio-Economic Data
	3.2	Quality of Recreation
	3.3	The Recreation Circle and Restrictions in the Total Fishing Process
	3.4	Consumer Aspects on Amount and Type of Service at Licensed Waters
	3.5	The Impact of Direct and Indirect Information about new Fishing Waters
	3.6	Multi-Objectives in Sport Fishing
	3.7	Sport Fishing and the Career Model
	3.8	Sport Fishing and Quality of Life
	3.9	Sport Fishing and Special Population Groups
	3.10	The Importance of River Fishing for Settling and Staying in an Area
	3.11	Tourist Sport Fishing
	3.12	Pollution and Sport Fishing
	3.13	Hydro-Electric Power and Sport Fishing
	3.14	Sport Fishing and the Fishery Laws
4.	References
The Dutch angler (with a bibliography) [Le pêcheur à la ligne néerlandais (y compris une bibliographie)] J.C.C. Prinssen J.A. Kropman
Abstract
Résume
1.	Why was this Research Initiated?
	1.1	Angling Policy and the Need for Research
	1.2	Reason for and Object of the Research
2.	What Categories were Interviewed; When and How?
3.	The Number of Anglers
4.	Social Characteristics, Behaviour and Desires of the Anglers
	4.1	Who are the Anglers?
	4.2	Who are the Unlicenced Anglers?
	4.3	Behaviour of the Anglers
		4.3.1	When do the anglers fish?
		4.3.2	Where do the anglers fish?
		4.3.3	How do the anglers cover the distance to the fishing water, and how much time do they spend travelling?
		4.3.4	How early do they start and for how long do they fish?
		4.3.5	How frequently do anglers fish?
		4.3.6	How do they fish, with what bait and for what species?
		4.3.7	What equipment do anglers possess?
		4.3.8	To what extent are anglers familiar with regulations and with fish species?
	4.4	Anglers' Views, Valuations and Desires
		4.4.1	Preference for and valuations of a specific fishing water
		4.4.2	Desired distance to fishing water
		4.4.3	Desires as to the fishing water, the fish population and the management
		4.4.4	General policy priorities mentioned by the anglers
		4.4.5	Anglers' views on the price of fishing licences, the method of selling them and the control
5.	More Detailed Observation of Certain Types of Anglers
	5.1	Members of Angling Clubs; their Behaviour and Desires
	5.2	Anglers with an Angling Licence and Anglers with an Angling Certificate
	5.3	A Typology of Anglers
6.	Some Developments in Angling and in Anglers' Behaviour
	6.1	Growth in the Number of Anglers
	6.2	Increase in the Number of Anglers with an Angling Licence
	6.3	Developments relating to the Species that Anglers fish for, the Fishing Water, the Distance to the Fishing Water, Use of a Boat and Angling in Company
	6.4	A Development in the Private Organization of Angling
7.	Angling as a Leisure Pastime
	7.1	Do Anglers and Non-Anglers seek the same in their Leisure Time?
	7.2	What do Anglers seek in Angling?
	7.3	What Views are held concerning Angling and Anglers?
	7.4	Are there obvious Differences between the way Anglers and Non-Anglers spend their Leisure Time?
8.	Summary and Conclusions
9.	Some Fishing Rules and Regulations
10.	References
Fisheries management goals, problems and options [Les objectifs de l'aménagement des pêcheries - problèmes et possibilités] A.L.W. Tuomi
Abstract
Résumé
1.	Fisheries Management Goals, Problems and Options
	1.1	Introduction
	1.2	Problems in Goal Formulation
	1.3	Importance of Sport Fisheries Goal Formulation
2.	Fisheries Goal Options
3.	Framework for Decision-Making
4.	Conclusions
5.	Acknowledgements
6.	References
Status of the international exchange of information on sport fisheries management and development [Etat de l'échange international d'informations sur l'aménagement et le développement de la pêche sportive] A.L.W. Tuomi
Abstract
Résumé
1.	Status of the International Exchange of Information on Sport Fisheries Management and Development
	1.1	Introduction
	1.2	Why Such Information is Not Available
2.	The Importance of Sport Fisheries Data
3.	Present Status of International Sport Fisheries Information Development
4.	Possible Courses of Action
Sport fishing in East-Flevoland [La pêche sportive dans le polder de Flevoland-Est] E. Ter Haar
Abstract
Résumé
1.	Introduction
2.	The Planning Project
3.	Sport Fishing
4.	Problems
5.	Methodological Aspects
6.	Research Results
	6.1	Registration-Analysis
	6.2	National Research (1971–72)
	6.3	Area Counting
	6.4	Observations
	6.5	Interviews
	6.6	Selections
	6.7	Typology
	6.8	Planning
7.	Concluding Remarks
Some remarks about research and inquiries into angling in the Netherlands (Demand side) [Considérations relatives à la recherche et aux enquêtes sur la pêche à la ligne aux Pays-Bas (du point de vue du consommateur)] A.P.C. Kerstens
Abstract
Résumé
1.	Introduction
2.	Inquiries
3.	Evaluation and Suggestions
4.	References
U.S. National Surveys of fishing, hunting and associated wildlife uses [Enquêtes nationales aux Etats-Unis sur la pêche, la chasse et l'usage associé de la faune] Robert E. Cleary
Abstract
Résumé
1.	Introduction
2.	Previous Survey Techniques
3.	Major Fisheries' Findings - Previous Surveys
4.	Design - 1975 National Survey
5.	Information Systems - 1975 National Survey
6.	Uses of National Survey Information
Fact sheets on sport fishing in the prairie provinces of Canada [Notes d'information sur la pêche sportive dans les provinces des prairies canadiennes] Environment Canada
Abstract
Résumé
1.	Alberta
	1.1	The Sport Fishery
	1.2	The Commercial Fishery
2.	Manitoba
3.	Saskatchewan
	3.1	General
	3.2	Fisheries Development Programme of Northern Saskatchewan
Report of the Canadian Atlantic provinces on sport fisheries [Rapport des provinces canadiennes de l'Atlantique sur la pêche sportive] W.C. Hooper
Abstract
Résumé
1.	Purpose
2.	Background
3.	Results
4.	Fisheries Needs
The Swedish Anglers' Association, its organization and aims [L'Association suédoise des pêcheurs à la ligne, son organisation et ses buts] C. Wenst H. Runnstrom
	Abstract
	Résumé
Economic issues and opportunities facing Africa in the field of sport fisheries [Problèmes et possibilités économiques de la pêche sportive dans les eaux intérieures d'Afrique] J.-L. Gaudet
Abstract
Résumé
1.	Introduction
2.	Importance of Sport Fisheries in some African Countries
	2.1	Kenya
	2.2	Malawi
	2.3	Tanzania
	2.4	Zambia
	2.5	South Africa
	2.6	Uganda
	2.7	Burundi
	2.8	Madagascar
	2.9	Nigeria
3.	Economic Issues and Opportunities
	3.1	Planning
	3.2	Statistical data
	3.3	Ancillary industries
4.	International Collaboration
	4.1	CIFA
	4.2	FAO
5.	Conclusion
6.	References

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