Economic Cost Of Stocking Catchable Rainbow Trout

Authors

Donn M. Johnson, University of Northern IowaFollow
Richard G. Walsh, University of Northern IowaFollow

Document Type

Conference

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Proceedings of the 21st Annual Conference on Water Policy and

First Page

549

Last Page

552

Abstract

States annually stock about 20 million pounds of catchable trout in public waters. Complete information on cost is essential to help wildlife agencies make operating and planning decisions. The question of what costs to count becomes a primary issue of this controversial subject. This paper will address this topic using Colorado as a case study. We will show that an appropriate definition of the economic cost of stocking catchable rainbow trout depends on whether the information is needed to make short-run or long-run decisions. This information can help managers make the most efficient decisions possible in pursuing their conservation goals.

Department

Department of Economics

Original Publication Date

1-1-1994

Recommended Citation

Johnson, Donn M. and Walsh, Richard G., "Economic Cost Of Stocking Catchable Rainbow Trout" (1994). Faculty Publications. 4389.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/4389