National Mourning Dove Hunter Attitude Survey on Nontoxic Shot
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
Approved without change
03/23/2012
09/26/2011
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
23,470
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0
3,325
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Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the agency responsible: (1) for the wise management of migratory birds in the United States, and (2) to ensure hunting regulations (50 CFR part 20) are within guidelines that allow for the populations' well-being. The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) and all four Flyway Councils are collaborating on this survey. This will be a one-time data collection; however, information obtained will give the Service a great deal of insight into the background and knowledge of our hunting constituency. The information will also used by private conservation and hunting organizations that are concerned with the welfare of our migratory bird resource. State and Federal authorities will use hunters' responses to the questionnaire to measure dove hunter awareness of:
 Impacts on dove health related to the use of lead shot for mourning dove hunting.
 Impacts on other wildlife health related to the use of lead shot for mourning dove hunting.
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.