[Comm-Council] FW: "Fishermen" usage

[Jean Thompson]

At Parks, we tend to use the rather boring term "anglers."

Jean Thompson
Manager, Public Services 
Oregon Parks and Recreation
725 Summer St NE Suite C Salem 97301
503-986-0667
jean.thompson at state.or.us
fax: (503) 986-0794



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From: BARNES Natalie S 
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 10:44 AM
To: comm-council at webhost.osl.state.or.us 
Subject: "Fishermen" usage

 

Fishers or fishermen?

Our government relations manager learned something new at the governor's
salmon summit recently - the preferred term for people who make their
living fishing is "fishermen," even when referencing females.  

Even though we try to be gender-neutral, we want to use the correct
industry terminology. 

But first, we'd like to get a sense of what term other agencies use. Do
you use "fisher," "fishermen," or some other term? Any thoughts,
suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your feedback!


Natalie S. Barnes
Communications
Oregon Department of Revenue
503.946.2127
natalie.s.barnes at state.or.us