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Department of Fish and Game
Department of Fish and Game
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   To protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of the state, and manage their use and development in the best interest of the economy and the well-being of the people of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle.
End Result A: Optimal public participation in fish and wildlife pursuits and optimal economic benefits from fish and wildlife resources.
Over $1.9 billion value of commercial harvests and mariculture production of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants - continuing a solid six year upward trend.
In the most recent year available (2008), 144,897 hunting and trapping licenses were sold, a 7.0% increase from 2007, above the 3-year running average (138,716).
In 2008, 486,000 anglers purchased fishing licenses, which is 8% over the target of 450,000. Licensed and unlicensed (less than 16 years of age, permanent ID holders) anglers spent an estimated 2,311,000 days fishing, which is 8% under the target of 2,500,000.
In FY09, 99.7% of all developers were in compliance with issued Fish Habitat and Special Area permits, just short of the performance target.


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