Wow I received a reply from DNR.. too bad they’re not conducting the survey.
Though we were developing plans to survey catfish anglers in Iowa a couple years ago, we abandoned those plans for several reasons. We may conduct the survey in years to come, though none exists at the moment. I will keep your contact information in my file.
I am curious to hear how you found out we were surveying catfish anglers? I did survey several tournament groups in southwest Iowa a couple years ago (Lake Manawa and Union County), and had designed a survey. Is this the survey you have?
If you would like to voice your opinion on catfish management in Iowa, or have questions regarding the same I would be happy to address them. My contact information is below.
Thanks for your inquiry.
Darcy Cashatt | Fisheries Research
Department of Natural Resources • 57744 Lewis Road • Lewis • Iowa • 51544
[email protected] • [office] 712.769.2587 • [fax] 712.769.2440