craigdritchie Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 A new study, jointly released today by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and The Outdoor Foundation, says the number of anglers in the United States is still declining, even though more people are getting into fishing each year. The number of anglers in the US is now pegged at 45.3 million, down from 47.9 million in 2010. There are no figures for Canada, since it's an American study, but the 10 percent rule likely applies here as well. License sales in our country have also been declining steadily for years. Click here to read more, and download a full copy of this 75-page bad boy. It's very interesting reading. For instance, did you know that in the US over 30 percent of all anglers are now female? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 A new study, jointly released today by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and The Outdoor Foundation, says the number of anglers in the United States is still declining, even though more people are getting into fishing each year. The number of anglers in the US is now pegged at 45.3 million, down from 47.9 million in 2010. There are no figures for Canada, since it's an American study, but the 10 percent rule likely applies here as well. License sales in our country have also been declining steadily for years. Click here to read more, and download a full copy of this 75-page bad boy. It's very interesting reading. For instance, did you know that in the US over 30 percent of all anglers are now female? Happy to say, that we're working on turning three young lads into fishermen. It's up to us anglers to pass the torch, to our children, nephews, nieces, grandchildren etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oryx Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I wonder if there is a corelation to the the # of fishing licences sold to the # of XBOX's sold???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaredone Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Good. Less people on the water lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitbyboatguy Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I wonder if there is a corelation to the the # of fishing licences sold to the # of XBOX's sold???? good speculation. that Avatar pic...that is a photoshop job, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oryx Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 good speculation. that Avatar pic...that is a photoshop job, right? No photoshop, funny as hell though. Here is the link. Notice on the big pic the tow line attached to the boat trailer to pull it back up http://www.sschapterpsa.com/ramblings/boat_launch_observations.htm I also saw Fishing games at BP. LOL, all the fun of fishing without the bait. I can see it now..."DAHD, you erased my game, how am i sposed to show my friends I really caught a 15lb bass" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Good. Less people on the water lol! I was thinking the same thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I am hoping there may be a surge when the baby boomers head north and have time for new hobbies. Not science, jsut a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 No complaints here... It'll be up to us to pass down the torch when the time comes.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Less anglers means less people who care about anglers rights which leads to less anglers rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmeh Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Less anglers means less people who care about anglers rights which leads to less anglers rights. yup, that's a much less thought of angle but one that's very important. Our voices are being drowned out by city folk who've never seen a fish outside of the grocery store. Edited August 18, 2011 by timmeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Unless the outdoor community maintains a large and very visible presence, we will continue to be ignored while our interests are sacrificed and sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted August 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Less anglers means less people who care about anglers rights which leads to less anglers rights. Absolutely bang-on. If you think fishing has zero clout in Ottawa and Queens Park now, give it another 10 years when there are even fewer of us out there. Fish and wildlife management budgets will be even easier to cut if they impact fewer people. Operating jar hatcheries and cleaning up creeks is important, but unless we all get out there are start introducing new people to fishing, none of it will really matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I am hoping there may be a surge when the baby boomers head north and have time for new hobbies. Not science, jsut a thought. Unfortunately a study here says almost 50% of them didn`t plan properly for retirement, they will be lucky to afford food, shelter, and health care. A lot more choices out there for the recreational dollar now than 50 years ago. At 3-4 bucks a gallon for fuel? the price of fish went up? and a world of instant gratification, most won`t put in the time to really learn how to fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 still the same number fishing, they just aren't buying licenses! Depending on the lakes you fish, you could go a lifetime without being checked and maybe some people are beginning to figure that out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted August 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Rizzo - the study I mention is based on surveying real people. It is not tied to license sales at all. Yet, it shows a steady decline, just as multiple other studies also show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammercarp Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 People are working more hrs now than they did 20 years ago. Less leisure time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue pickeral Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 For instance, did you know that in the US over 30 percent of all anglers are now female? In some ways not surprising....in my younger days, male friends and I would read 'Cosmopolitan' magazine articles telling the women where to go to meet guys...then we would go there. Joking aside...my spouse has a lot more fun than I do as she is fairly successful trying techniques that pop into her head at any time, as opposed to the 'usual' methods for various species. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oryx Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) Part of the problem with the decline , IMO, are the cities. Most people flock to live there, and the new generation of kids (laughing as I am 35) have no idea of hard work and are afraid to get their hands dirty. They expect to have everything handed to them without question. As fun as fishing is, do you honestly think that the majority of this generation will put down the iphone for 10 mins to enjoy the outdoors? I can see the facebook post now. (said in the best Mike Stafford, AM640 voice) "Stuck outdoors with my Dahd, I'm starving, the bugs just plain suck, and I bought a new Playstation game....I wanna go home" Glad I grew up on a lake to fully appreciate the outdoors and what it has to offer. Edited August 19, 2011 by Oryx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 my spouse has a lot more fun than I do as she is fairly successful trying techniques that pop into her head at any time, as opposed to the 'usual' methods for various species. Glad to know i'm not the only one . I find myself watching her and doing what she does in the hopes of discovering new technics As long as she is happy, we get to fish more than the average married dude BP. Alot has to do with us, as anglers too.We should be more willing to take new potential anglers with us on our boats. Alot of us use fishing as an escape to solitude. I recently took my 29 year old daughter out for her first fishing experience.After a 10 min course on using a spinning combo, she was catching fish. Now she wants to go again Share your passion with everyone.Offer a seat in your boat or a ride to your favorite shoreline, to any friend you have who doesnt fish.You may get a new fishing buddy out of the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 still the same number fishing, they just aren't buying licenses! Depending on the lakes you fish, you could go a lifetime without being checked and maybe some people are beginning to figure that out I don't think license sales are a good example as the baby-boomers born 1945-1946 are becoming senior citizens and don't need one anymore with more to come in the following years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 Instead of fishing people are becoming drug addicts and gamblers, IT'S CHEAPER!!!!! Depending on who you talk to, more respectable as well. Lol. :-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted August 19, 2011 Report Share Posted August 19, 2011 glad to hear,..... more fishies for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 I am hoping there may be a surge when the baby boomers head north and have time for new hobbies. Not science, jsut a thought. I'm hoping there will be a surge of interest from single, highly attractive female anglers who dig steelhead and don't complain about the cold, rain or bugs...That may be wishful thinking though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinmortician Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 more fish for me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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