173 - MyCatch: Using Angler Generated Data in Fisheries Science with Sean Simmons

Listen to hear all about MyCatch: an app that hosts catch, photo, release fishing tournaments to generate data for use by fisheries scientists. Zach talks with Sean Simmons, founder and president of MyCatch and Angler's Atlas, about how MyCatch works, and how the data can be used by fisheries biologists and managers. They also discuss several upcoming events including two symposia and a work shop at AFS Spokane, as well as the summer 2022 Iowa Walleye challenge: a two month long Walleye fishing tournament throughout the state of Iowa hosted by MyCatch. 

 

https://mycatch.ca/

Sean's email: sean@anglersatlas.com

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