THE CALL-COUNT SURVEY IS CONDUCTED TO
ANNUALLY ASSESS THE POPULATION STATU OF THE MOURNING DOVE, AN
IMPORTANT MIGRATORY GAME BIRD. THE SURVEY DA ARE ANALYZED AND THE
RESULTING ASSESSMENT OF THE POPULATION STATUS SERVES TO GUIDE THE
ANNUAL PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR HUNTING THE SPECIES. THIS
FORM IS NOT SENT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, BUT RATHER USED IN A
COOPERATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN STATE WILDLIFE AGENCIES AND THE FISH
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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.