9472

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 9472
• Author: Wenzel, C. R. and W. A. Hubert.
• Title: 1994 Wyoing Anglers Surveys\
• USFW Year: 1995.
• Copyright Material: NO

might react to program or regulation changes (Anderson et al.
1990) .
The WGFD has utilized the results of past angler surveys to
monitor changing angler attitudes (Phillips and Ferguson 1975;
Phillips and Buchanan 1980; Anderson et al. 1990). Past survey
objectives have been to detect changes in angler preferences and
to estimate the relative proportions of various angling groups
(i.e., anglers with preferences for trophy fish, fly fishing,
wild fish, etc.). Support of or resistance to proposed changes
in management of fisheries by anglers is determined by the
importance placed on attributes of various fishing sites and
methods.
Trends in license sales
Variation in fishing license sales has occurred over the
past 30 years (Tables E-1 and E-2). Resident license sales
steadily increased from 1966 to 1982, and showed a decreasing
trend until 1994 when a substantial increase occurred.
Nonresident license sales have exhibited an increasing trend
since 1966, but sales of annual and tourist 5-day licenses have
declined. The increase in total nonresident license sales has
been due to sales of 1-day and 10-day youth licenses.
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