Exit Here for Fish!: Enjoying and Conserving New Jersey's Recreational Fisheries [Paperback]

Glenn R. Piehler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000

Description: A guidebook for both experienced and new anglers, as well as students of fisheries science, to fish and fishing in New Jersey

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Editorial Reviews

Review

One of a kind, a fine book that blends practical tips for the New Jersey or visiting angler, with fishery conservation and science literacy.

(Michael P. Weinstein New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Known as the Garden State, New Jersey could also be called the Fishing State. New Jersey boasts more than 6000 miles of rivers and streams; 24,000 acres of public lakes, reservoirs and ponds; and 120 miles of ocean coast-with every square mile of water teeming with a remarkable variety of fish.

Glenn R. Piehler begins with the taxonomic origins and classification of almost one hundred species of fresh and saltwater sport fishes described in the book. "In each case," he writes, "I have tried to capture the essence of each species or group of species-what they look like, how big they get, what kind of waterbodies they live in, what they do for a living, generally how and when they may be caught, how they've fared over the years, and where you can get more specific information about some of them."

Exit Here for Fish! examines the factors affecting the distribution and abundance of fish, probing the controversies surrounding preservation efforts, and the apportionment of fish among sport and commercial interests. Finally, Piehler lists a host of activities readers can enjoy, such as fish tagging and volunteering for the Wildlife Conservation Corps, to help preserve and protect the fun of fishing.

Using his more than fifty years of personal and academic observations, Piehler has written an invaluable guidebook for novice and veteran anglers as well as students of fisheries science.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813527856
• ISBN-13: 978-0813527857
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,055,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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