2001 Oklahoma Angler Survey
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation conducted a telephone interview survey during January and February of 2001. Responses were obtained from 1272 resident, licensed anglers. The sample consisted of 721 annual licenses holders, 292 lifetime licenses holders and 259 senior license holders. The purpose of this survey was to obtain information on angler opinions, attitudes and preferences in order to better serve our angling public.
83% of those interviewed indicated that they went fishing during 2000. This means that 17% did not take advantage of their fishing license in 2001.
Points were assigned, based on angler preferences, to determine
the most popular species.
Largemouth bass, crappie and channel catfish, as in past surveys,
continued to be the top three most sought after fish by Oklahoma anglers.
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Rod and reel with artificial bait was the most often used method of fishing.
On the average, Sooner State anglers fished 33 days in 2000 for about 5 hours each fishing day.
Large reservoirs were the most popular destination for Oklahoma anglers.
About as many people fished from a boat as they do from the bank.
Anglers were least satisfied with the number of times they got to go fishing, size of fish, and number of fish caught.
While the survey indicated that 97% of 2000 fishing license buyers planned to renew their license in 2001, less than 50% actually did purchase another license.
Anglers chose teaching children about fishing and conservation as one of the most important activities of the ODWC.
Of the different proposed license options presented, 81% of anglers indicated they were interested in a 3-year fishing license.
Rude behavior of other people ranked as the biggest problem facing anglers when they go fishing.
93% of Oklahoma's anglers never fished tournaments in 2000.
If you have additional questions about the 2001 Oklahoma Angler Survey, please contact Greg Summers at gsummers@odwc.state.ok.us or (405) 325-7288.
Updated 7/26/02.