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In addi- tion to monetary values (including out-of-state angler contribution, equipment and trip-relat- ed expenditures, etc.), the study explores an- glers' motivation for participating in the sport, satisfaction levels and challenges of trout fi shing in this state, as well as feedback on NCWRC's management of trout. "We took a very comprehensive approach to this study. We wanted to better understand how anglers utilize the trout waters we man- age and the views of trout fi shing from the an- glers themselves," said Jake Rash, cold water fi sheries research coordinator. "Understand- ing anglers' motivations and perceptions pro- vides broader insight into this popular North Carolina sport." The report was published in July and out- lines how the various dollar amounts spent on this sport resulted in an overall econom- ic impact of $1.38 billion. The previous eco- nomic impact evaluation, published in 2015, reported the impact to be $383 million. The increase in the economic impact of trout fi sh- ing is largely due to the increase in freshwater anglers in North Carolina. The number of fi sh- ing license holders increased 53% from 2014 to 2023, while the estimated number of trout anglers increased from 18.5% to 32% of all li- censed anglers. The 29% increase in the cost of living since 2014 may also have played an important role in increasing the cost of equip- ment and trip-related expenditures. "Given the recreational importance of trout fi shing, it's important for NCWRC to understand pub- lic perceptions on management of trout and expenditures on trout fi shing," said NCWRC Mountain Region Fisheries Supervisor, Doug Besler. "These surveys put an economic value on the resources we manage and help us fo- cus our programs and infrastructure, such as capital investments in modern fi sh hatcheries. In addition, these surveys allow us to better communicate with constituents and partners about the value of the Public Mountain Trout Water program (PMTW) and its potential ben- efi ts to their community." The PMTW program manages approxi- mately 5,400 miles and 2,600 acres of trout waters in 26 western counties, with six distinct classifi cations: catch and release, delayed harvest, hatchery supported, special regula- tions, wild trout waters and wild trout/natural bait waters. This year, the N.C. General Assembly grant- ed $20 million to NCWRC to help fund a major renovation and expansion of the Bob- by N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery, which is NCWRC's largest trout-producing hatchery. NCWRC hatcheries produce and stock about one million brook, rainbow and brown trout each year. PMTW also manages and oversees wild, self-sustaining trout populations; native brook trout conservation; aquatic organism passage and stream habitat projects; numerous part- nerships; and aquatic nuisance species man- agement. Visit NCwildlife.org for summaries of both the economic and socio- economic impacts, species information and the trout re- source page (which contains information regarding reg- ulations, maps, hatcheries and stocking efforts). Submitted by Anna Gurney The Billion Dollar Impact of North Carolina's Mountain Trout Fishing State Releases Insightful Trout Fishing Economic and Socioeconomic Data. 704-484-1047 carolinaclassifieds.com The employment sec- tion of the Classifieds can help you reach new heights. Whether you're looking to recruit qualified personnel, land the right job, or train for a new career, your opportunity is waiting in the Classifieds. The The Sky's Sky's the the Limit! Limit!