Article
A Recreation Demand Model for Warmwater Fishing in Delaware with Welfare Effects for Improvements in Catch Rates, Species Diversity, and Water Clarity
Agricultural and Resource Economics Review
(2024)
Abstract
We estimate a recreation demand model for warmwater fishing in Delaware and then use it
to measure welfare gains associated with improved fishing quality as measured by catch
rate of fish, diversity of species, and clarity of water. We use a “linked” site choice – trip
frequency model with data gathered by the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife. Our
site choice model includes 118 rivers and lakes in the state with detailed characteristics of
each. We develop hypothetical scenarios of fishing quality improvement involving
combinations of fish catch, fish diversity, and water clarity and apply it to individual water
bodies, water basins, selected water body groupings, and statewide. Values are reported in
seasonal per angler and aggregate terms.
Keywords
- Economics,
- Fishing,
- Freshwater,
- Recreation Demand,
- Travel Cost,
- Valutaion
Disciplines
Publication Date
Winter 2024
Citation Information
George R Parsons. "A Recreation Demand Model for Warmwater Fishing in Delaware with Welfare Effects for Improvements in Catch Rates, Species Diversity, and Water Clarity" Agricultural and Resource Economics Review (2024) p. 1 - 19 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/george_parsons/72/