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Using recreational fishing data for better fishing management
* from P86 community, which can
database on the server, which can be periodi- cally extracted into a spreadsheet for analysis or review.
fish entries were found to make the data messy when exported to a spreadsheet.
members can enter the data directly into their own form or app.
a computer with spread- sheet software to analyse your data.
be used to recruit new members.
To enter data when on thewater,mobilephone coverage is needed.
No pencil or paper are required.
It has been proposed that a detailed presen- tation of this will be made at the next DAF restocking workshop – due to be in Mackay during 2021.
• Upload photos and video – the surveys allow for images or video to be uploaded, and these can be used to promote your fish- ery on social media or group website.
Should you wish to share your data with DAF as part of an an- nual report, I am sure they would appreciate it.
If out of mobile phone range, anglers can enter data later at their camp or home.
The information col- lected is yours.
The more informa- tion received and the longer the time frame, the more accurate the data coming out the back end.
For best results, one fish per entry is best.
Data can be entered from any smart phone, tablet or computer at any time.
This should satisfy your group’s obligation to conduct monitoring as mentioned earlier. Limitations
You won’t be charged for it and you get the data straight away.
Advantages
Regarding privacy, no personal information is recorded on any survey forms and GPS marks are not recorded. Requirements
In the meantime, you can apply for your own customised recreational fishing survey app form at survey. sweetwaterfishing.com. au
Over time, you’ll be able to see if your av- erage sizes, the num- bers of fish caught, and whether the visitation rate is increasing or de- creasing.
Surveys with multi-
If groups also wish to do boat ramp surveys,
All you need is a nomi- nated email address and
Garry Fitzgerald
Compare notes with other stocking groups to work out better stocking strategies.
More information about the surveys can be found at survey.sweet waterfishing.com.au
SWFSA and Sweet- water Fishing are able to assist other fish stocking groups with their own fishing sur- vey form and gather- ing recreational fishing data.
Cost
Utilising the exist- ing setup, no cost is involved to approved stocking groups.
Data
Your data is received in the form of an email to your group’s nomi- nated address when an angler submits their data.
The software has been paid for and the server is kindly hosted at no charge by sweetwaterfishing.com. au with support from ausfish.com.au
The data is stored in a
The MAFSA and SWFSA survey apps.
www.bnbfishing.com.au
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