DNR Media Contacts:
Columbia - Brett Witt (803) 667-0696
Clemson - Greg Lucas (864) 654-1671, ext.22
Charleston - (803) 667-0696
Spokesman - Mike Willis (803) 734-4133
After Hours Radio Room - (803) 955-4000
DNR NewsColumbia - Brett Witt (803) 667-0696
Clemson - Greg Lucas (864) 654-1671, ext.22
Charleston - (803) 667-0696
Spokesman - Mike Willis (803) 734-4133
After Hours Radio Room - (803) 955-4000
SC Dept. of Natural Resources
P 0 Box 167
Columbia, SC 29202
** Archived Article - please check for current information. **
Youth fishing survey finds angling gains popularity
Some results of the survey include: A significant increase was noted in overall fishing participation in 2006 compared to 2001 findings. This included youth participation in freshwater fishing participation and/or saltwater fishing in the 12-month timeframe prior to the surveys. A father is, by far, the most common person to introduce youth to fishing, distantly followed by other male family members—grandfathers and uncles.
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