ODNR, Division of Wildlife invites anglers to take a new online angler survey

Columbus, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
Division of Wildlife invites anglers to visit www.ohiodnr.com/creel to take a
new online angler survey.

The online survey consists of 19 questions asking anglers to
provide feedback on a variety of topics, including where they fish
and the methods they use; what species they fish for; effects the
economy is having on fishing habits; and length and rod limit
regulations. Anglers will also be given the opportunity to provide
general comments about fishing in Ohio.

The online survey will be available beginning May 15 and will
run through September 30, 2009.  Responses to the survey are
confidential. Information provided by anglers through the surveys
is vital to the successful management of Ohio’s fisheries and the
Division encourages all anglers to participate.

Fisheries biologists use angler survey data in combination with
biological data from fish populations to identify ways of improving
fishing on Ohio’s inland reservoirs, lakes, rivers and Lake
Erie.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance
between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the
benefit of all. Visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com.