Guide Interview Contact Script

Guide Interview Contact

Introductory Script for Guide Interview

Hello. I am __________ (name) and am working for the University of Montana in cooperation with Yellowstone National Park. We are doing a survey of individuals working as winter guides in Yellowstone National Park. Would you be willing to answer some questions?

Is it okay if I record this interview? This will allow me to be sure that I accurately report the responses of everyone who takes part in the survey.

If YES, Thank you very much. If you want me to turn off the recorder at any time, please tell me.

If NO, that’s fine, I’ll write your answers down as we go through the interview.

The Paperwork Reduction Act requires approval of all federal government surveys by the Office of Management and Budget. This survey has been approved under this Act. The Office of Management and Budget control number and expiration date is available at your request. Additional information about this survey and its approval is available at your request.* The questions on this survey will take about 20 minutes to complete. All of your answers are voluntary and anonymous.

Thank you.

*Additional Information Provided upon Request.

OMB Approval number:

Expiration Date:

Person Collecting and Analyzing Information: Dr. Wayne Freimund

Department of Society and Conservation

College of Forestry and Conservation

University of Montana

Missoula, MT 59812

(406) 243-5184

16 U.S.C. 1a-7 authorizes collection of this information. This information will be used by park managers to better serve the public. Response to this request is voluntary and anonymous. No action may be taken against you for refusing to supply the information requested. No personal data will be recorded.

You may direct comments on the number of minutes required to respond, or on any other aspect of this survey to:

John Sacklin

Yellowstone National Park

307-344-2020

[email protected]