The Management of Bait in Ontario: A Review

This document has been prepared to assemble information on the live bait industry in Ontario prior to a policy review of live bait management in the province. Various types of live bait are described and the feasibility of aquaculture for different bait species is investigated. Licence sales, reported harvests, and economics are provided for the Ontario bait industry. Management of the Ontario bait industry is reviewed. Results of a North American jurisdictional scan on bait policies and management practices are presented. Finally, problems and issues currently facing the bait industry are identified.

An emphasis has been placed on ecological issues associated with the use of live bait. More than 370 citations have been provided as additional reference material.

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