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That's 6%.
Which I think represents the natural attrition of those who have lost interest, incurred failing health or injury, or can't afford the gas.
I think it's a waste of money - they're just paying for attrition. That first 6% represents a significant element of those who were most motivated or on the fence to quit anyway, I don't think you'll get 6% every year. If you really want people to quit fishing, raise the price of gas and start an ad campaign that paints fishing negatively; attach a negative stigma to it - like smoking.
Half of the people fishing have been fishing for five years or less, and are very interested and motivated. So the growth of sport-fishing far out weighs the government's ability to discourage it.
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