Recfishwest has teamed up with DPIRD and market researchers Hudson Howells to survey WA recreational fishers about their fishing behaviours and the make-up of the WA fishing community.
As well as ensuring decision-makers understand what’s important to the fishing community better, by filling out the online survey, you will go into the draw for some great prizes – see below for more details.
The survey should take about 20 minutes to complete and your responses will be completely confidential. The survey link will ask you to provide your contact details if you want to enter the prize draw.
Click here to start the survey
Draw prizes
1st prize $500 tackle prize pack includes tackle backpack with boxes, Tackleworld filleting knife pack, Squidtrex vibe, Vexed Bottom Meat and Bottom Worm Long Shank, Ocean’s Legacy Sling Shot lure, brag mat and more!
2nd prize $300 tackle prize pack includes tackle backpack with boxes, Berkley filleting knife, Squidtrex vibe, Vexed Bottom Worm, Arma Anchovy lure and IKA squid Jig.
3rd prize $200 tackle prize pack includes tackle bag, Sicut filleting knife, IKA squid jig, Smilin Jacks Pillie, Arma Anchovy.
The research project, which will also include interviews with fishing focus groups, is set to be the most extensive study of its kind ever undertaken in the State.
Recfishwest Chief Executive Officer Andrew Rowland said, “This landmark study will provide us with invaluable insights into the diverse cast of 700,000 recreational fishers in Western Australia.”
“Given the importance of fishing to the West Aussie culture, way of life and economy, it’s important that we, and decision-makers, develop a finely tuned understanding of the fishing community’s make-up, behaviours, values and aspirations.”
“This knowledge will enable us to better advocate for fishers’ interests and ensure fisheries management is more attuned to the social values of recreational fishing.”
