2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 3d Interview

National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR)

1018-0088 - 2016 FHWAR Wave 3 Sportperson

2016 FHWAR Survey - Hunting and Fishing - 3d Interview

OMB: 1018-0088

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2016 Wave 3 Sportsperson Questions
Questions are programmed into the survey instrument for the computer-assisted interviews. Differences
between the 2011 and 2016 surveys are noted according to the legend below.

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Question adjusted from previous survey, but concept still the same.
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START_CP

CENSUS CATI/CAPI SYSTEM
2016 SURVEY OF FISHING, HUNTING AND WILDLIFE ASSOCIATED
RECREATION
CASE STATUS: Text descriptions of case status
DATE IS: Today's date
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9.

READY_CP

TIME IS: Current time

Telephone Interview
Personal Interview
Quit - Do not attempt now
Noninterview
PREVIOUS OUTCOME: LSTOUT
BEST TIME: BSTT1
RESPONDENT: RESPNAME
ADDRESS: HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP

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DIAL_CP

Enter 1 to Continue
DIAL THIS NUMBER: (AREA) PREFIX-SUFFIX
Phone type
SECONDARY NUMBER: SPHONE

EXT: EXTN

EXT: SPHEXT
Second phone type

RESPONDENT: RESPNAME
ADDRESS: HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP
RESP. TIME: Current time
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2.

Someone answers
No contact/Answering Machine

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9.
DIAL_CHECK

New telephone number or Telephone disconnected
No attempt now
EXHAUSTED ALL ATTEMPTS AT CONTACTING HOUSEHOLD?

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2.
NEW_NUMBER_CP

Yes - Noninterview (Type A/B/C)
No
Record new telephone number
Enter (0) for no new telephone number.
Old phone number: (AREA) PREFIX-SUFFIX

EXT: EXTN

NEW NUMBER:
NEW_NUMBER_EXTN

Record new telephone number
Enter (N) for no extension
Old phone number: (AREA) PREFIX-SUFFIX

EXT: EXTN

NEW EXTN:
GENINTRO

Hi, My name is . . I am from the Census Bureau. May I speak with
RESPONDENT NAME?
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9.

Already talking to RESPNAME
RESPNAME called to phone
Incorrect Number for Respondent /Respondent moved
No, set callback
Noninterview
Quit - Do Not Attempt Now
Hi, my name is . I am from the Census Bureau.

GENINTRO2

Verify you are speaking with RESPONDENT NAME.
I am conducting the 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and WildlifeAssociated Recreation.

Mention that some questions have already been answered.
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HAVE_NEWADD

Proceed with interview
Set callback
Noninterview
Quit - Do Not Attempt Now
ASK OR VERIFY
Can you give me the new phone number and/or address of Household
respondent name?

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2.
MOVE_LATER

Yes
No
If I were to contact you later, could you provide me with this
information?

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2.
ADDVER_CP

Yes
No
I have your home address listed as:
ADDRESS: HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP
Is that your exact address?

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2.
CHNGADD_PHONE

Yes, address is EXACTLY correct as listed
Address correction
Record new telephone number
Enter (0) for no new telephone number.
Old phone number: (AREA) PREFIX-SUFFIX

EXT: EXTN

NEW NUMBER:
CHNGADD_PHONE_E
XTN

Record new telephone number
Enter (N) for no extension
Old phone number: (AREA) PREFIX-SUFFIX

EXT: EXTN

NEW EXTN:
CHNGADD_HNO

What is Change address fill?
OLD ADDRESS
HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP

HOUSE NUMBER:

CHNGADD_HNOSUF

What is ^add_name_fill?
OLD ADDRESS
HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP
HOUSE NUMBER SUFFIX:

CHNGADD_STRNAME

What is ^add_name_fill?
OLD ADDRESS
HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP
STREET NAME:

CHNGADD_UNITDES

What is ^add_name_fill?
OLD ADDRESS
HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP
UNIT:

CHNGADD_PHYSDES

What is ^add_name_fill?
OLD ADDRESS
HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:

CHNGADD_PO

What is ^add_name_fill?
OLD ADDRESS
HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP
CITY:

CHNGADD_ST

What is ^add_name_fill?
OLD ADDRESS
HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP
STATE:

CHNGADD_ZIP5

What is ^add_name_fill?
OLD ADDRESS
HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP
ZIP5:

CHNGADD_ZIP4

What is ^add_name_fill?
OLD ADDRESS
HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP
ZIP4:

CHNGADD_CK

I now have Change address fill as
HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP
Phone number: (AREA) PREFIX-SUFFIX

EXT: EXTN

Is that correct?
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2.
FRCHECK

Yes
No
FR SCREEN AREA CHECK: Is this case within your area?

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2.
3.

Yes
No
Unsure - further research needed

MAILADDR

Is this also your mailing address?
ADDRESS: HNO HNOSUF STRNAME UNITDES
PHYSDES
PO, ST ZIP

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2.
CHNGADD_MHNO

Yes
No
What is your exact mailing address?
OLD ADDRESS
MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME MUNITDES
MPO, MST MZIP
HOUSE NUMBER:

CHNGADD_MHNOSUF

What is your exact mailing address?
OLD ADDRESS
MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME MUNITDES
MPO, MST MZIP
HOUSE NUMBER SUFFIX:

CHNGADD_MSTRNAM
E

What is your exact mailing address?
OLD ADDRESS
MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME MUNITDES
MPO, MST MZIP
STREET NAME:

CHNGADD_MUNITDES

What is your exact mailing address?
OLD ADDRESS
MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME MUNITDES
MPO, MST MZIP
UNIT:

CHNGADD_MPO

What is your exact mailing address?
OLD ADDRESS
MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME MUNITDES
MPO, MST MZIP
CITY:

CHNGADD_MST

What is your exact mailing address?
OLD ADDRESS
MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME MUNITDES
MPO, MST MZIP
STATE:

CHNGADD_MZIP5

What is your exact mailing address?
OLD ADDRESS
MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME MUNITDES
MPO, MST MZIP
ZIP5:

CHNGADD_MZIP4

What is your exact mailing address?
OLD ADDRESS
MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME MUNITDES
MPO, MST MZIP
ZIP4:

CHNG_MADD_CK

I now have your mailing address as
MHNO MHNOSUF MSTRNAME MUNITDES
MPO, MST MZIP
Is that correct?
1.
2.

GOT_LETTER

Yes
No
Did you receive our letter with the enclosed reference aid?

1.
2.

Yes
No

GIVE_LETT

GIVE RESPONDENT A COPY OF THE FHW-W3(L2) AND ALLOW
RESPONDENT ENOUGH TIME TO READ IT.
1.

NO_LETTER

Enter 1 to Continue

We are conducting this survey for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service. It will take about 20 to 55 minutes to complete
depending on your activity and is voluntary. Your participation
will help us obtain accurate information about people's
involvement in fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching during
2016.
We conduct this survey under the authority of Title 13, United
States Code Sections 8 and 9. The Office of Management and
Budget has approved this survey under OMB Control
Number 1018-0088 which legally certifies the survey. The
Privacy Act of 1974 requires us to keep your information
confidential and use it for statistical purposes only.
If you have any comments about this survey, I will be happy to
provide you with an address to mail your comments.
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CONFIDENTIALITY

Enter 1 to Continue
This call may be recorded for quality assurance purposes. Do I have
your permission to record this call?
Read if Necessary: We estimate this interview will take 6-18 minutes to
complete, depending on the size of your household.

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2.
INTRO_D

Yes
No
PRESS (END) TO RESUME WHERE LEFT OFF (NEXT UNANSWERED
QUESTION)

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SINTRO

Enter 1 to Continue
RESPONDENT: Household respondent name
I would like to ask you some questions about hunting and
fishing. These questions will deal with the kinds of hunting or fishing
you did, where you went, and what you bought. All questions refer to
the time period between Date of last Sportsperson interview
and December 31, 2016.

CallBack Fill
1.

Enter 1 to Continue

RECFISH

Did you do any recreational fishing, including shellfishing, in the United
States from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31,
2016? Please do not include as fishing occasions when you only
observed others fish.
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2.

USHUNT

Yes
No
Did you hunt in the United States from Date of last Sportsperson
interview to December 31, 2016?
Please do not include as hunting occasions when you only observed
others hunt or when you only scouted.

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2.
HUNT_ST

Yes
No
In which state or states did you hunt?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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USDAYS_H

From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how
many days did you hunt in the United States?

STDAYS_H

How many days did you hunt in STATE?

HUNT

Please refer to Reference 1, "Game that People Hunt,” if you have it
available and tell me which kinds of game you hunted over this period
in STATE.
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
Options 40-47 each may only be selected once. Select them in numeric
order within the type of game (e.g., 40 - big game other #1, 41 - big game
other #2).
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10.
11.

Deer
Elk
Bear
Wild Turkey
Moose
Wild Sheep/Feral Goat
Feral Pig
Rabbit, Hare
Quail

12.
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15.
20.
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23.
30.
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40.
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47.
OTH_BIG40

Grouse/Prairie Chicken
Squirrel
Pheasant
Ptarmigan
Geese
Duck
Dove
Mourning Dove
Groundhog (Woodchuck)
Raccoon
Fox
Coyote
Wolf
Mongoose
Feral Pig
Other (Big game) #1
Other (Big game) #2
Other (Small game) #1
Other (Small game) #2
Other (Migratory Bird) #1
Other (Migratory Bird) #2
Other (Other Animals) #1
Other (Other Animals) #2
State: HUNT_ST
Please specify the first other big game species:

OTH_BIG41

State: HUNT_ST
Please specify the second other big game species:

OTH_SML42

State: HUNT_ST
Please specify the first other small game species:

OTH_SML43

State: HUNT_ST
Please specify the second other small game species:

OTH_MIG44

State: HUNT_ST
Please specify the first other migratory bird species:

OTH_MIG45

State: HUNT_ST
Please specify the second other migratory bird species:

OTH_OTH46

State: HUNT_ST
Please specify the first other animal species:

OTH_OTH47

State: HUNT_ST
Please specify the second other animal species:

BG_TRIP

You reported hunting
DESIGNATED BIG GAME
in STATE which we consider to be big game. How many trips lasting a
single day or multiple days did you take from Date of last Sportsperson
interview to December 31, 2016 in/to STATE to hunt big game?

BG_DAYS

How many days in STATE did you hunt big game?

BGDIFDAY

How many days did you hunt Big Game species day fill in
STATE? Please include days when you may also have hunted
something else on the same day.

BG_PRVT

Did you do any big game hunting in STATE on privately owned land?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BGDYPRV

How many days?

BGPUBLIC

Did you do any big game hunting in STATE on land owned by the local,
State, or Federal Government?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BGDYSPUB

How many days?

SM_TRIP

You reported hunting
DESIGNATED SMALL GAME
in STATE which we consider to be small game. How many trips lasting
a single day or multiple days did you take from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016 in/to STATE to hunt small
game?

SM_DAYS

How many days in STATE did you hunt small game?

SMDIFDAY

How many days did you hunt Show small game species in
STATE? Please include days when you may also have hunted
something else on the same day.

SM_PRVT
Did you do any small game hunting in STATE on privately owned land?

1.
2.

Yes
No

SMDYPRV

How many days?

SMPUBLIC

Did you do any small game hunting in STATE on land owned by the
local, State, or Federal Government?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SMDYSPUB

How many days?

MB_TRIP

You reported hunting
DESIGNATED MIGRATORY BIRDS
in STATE which we consider to be migratory birds. How many trips
lasting a single day or multiple days did you take from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016 in/to STATE to hunt
migratory birds?

MB_DAYS

How many days in STATE did you hunt migratory birds?

MB_COMBO

How many days did you hunt waterfowl (geese and/or ducks) in
STATE?

MBDIFDAY

How many days did you hunt List of migratory game species in
STATE? Please include days when you may also have hunted
something else on the same day.

MB_PRVT

Did you do any migratory bird hunting in STATE on privately owned
land?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MBDYPRV

How many days?

MBPUBLIC

Did you do any migratory bird hunting in STATE on land owned by the
local, State, or Federal Government?
1.
2.

MBDYSPUB

Yes
No
How many days?

OA_TRIP

You reported hunting
DESIGNATED OTHER ANIMALS
in STATE which we consider to be other animals. How many trips
lasting a single day or multiple days did you take from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016 in/to STATE to hunt these
other animals?

OA_DAYS

How many days in STATE did you hunt these other animals?

OA_PRVT

Did you hunt these other animals in STATE on privately owned land?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OADYPRV

How many days?

OAPUBLIC

Did you hunt these other animals in STATE on land owned by the local,
State, or Federal Government?
1.
2.

Yes
No

OADYSPUB

How many days?

INTRO1

Now I would like to ask you some questions about your hunting-related
expenditures from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31,
2016. If you paid for others or if someone else paid for you, please
include ONLY YOUR SHARE of the cost. Do not include amounts paid
for license fees, stamps, tags, or equipment purchases. I will ask about
those costs later.
1.

BGSHAR_A

Enter 1 to Continue
When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for BIG GAME from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent
for YOUR SHARE of Food, drink, and refreshments?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR_B

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for BIG GAME from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Lodging at motels, cabins, lodges, or campgrounds, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR_C

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for BIG GAME from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Public transportation by airplane?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR_D

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for BIG GAME from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Other public transportation, including trains, buses, and car rentals,
etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR_E

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for BIG GAME from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of The round trip cost for transportation by private vehicle?
Do not include boating expenses.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR2_F

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for BIG GAME from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent
for YOUR SHARE of Guide fees, pack trip or package fees?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR2_G

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for BIG GAME from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Public land use or access fees? Do NOT include leases.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR2_H

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for BIG GAME from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Private land use or access fees? Do NOT include leases.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR2_I

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for BIG GAME from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Heating and cooking fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR2_J

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for BIG GAME from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Equipment rental such as boats, hunting or camping equipment, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR3

Did you have ANY boating expenses besides boat rentals while big
game hunting in STATE?
1.
2.

BGSHAR4_K

Yes
No
How much for...
Boat Fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR4_L

How much for...
Boat launching fees? Do not include land access fees already reported.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR4_M

How much for...
Boat mooring, storage, maintenance, pumpout fees, and insurance?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR5_1

The total amount you spent on your big game hunting trip(s) to STATE
was TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was
spent in your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
1.
2.

Dollar
Percentage

BGSHAR5_2

The total amount you spent on your big game hunting trip(s) to STATE was
TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was spent in
your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Dollar amount?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

BGSHAR5_3

The total amount you spent on your big game hunting trip(s) to STATE was
TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was spent in
your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Percentage?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR_A

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for SMALL GAME from Date
of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was
spent for YOUR SHARE of Food, drink, and refreshments?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR_B

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for SMALL GAME from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Lodging at motels, cabins, lodges, or campgrounds, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR_C

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for SMALL GAME from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Public transportation by airplane?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR_D

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for SMALL GAME from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Other public transportation, including trains, buses, and car rentals,
etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR_E

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for SMALL GAME from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of The round trip cost for transportation by private vehicle?
Do not include boating expenses.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR2_F

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for SMALL GAME from Date
of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was
spent for YOUR SHARE of Guide fees, pack trip or package fees?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR2_G

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for SMALL GAME from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Public land use or access fees? Do NOT include leases.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR2_H

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for SMALL GAME from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Private land use or access fees? Do NOT include leases.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR2_I

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for SMALL GAME from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Heating and cooking fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR2_J

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for SMALL GAME from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Equipment rental such as boats, hunting or camping equipment, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR3

Did you have ANY boating expenses besides boat rentals while small
game hunting in STATE?
1.
2.

Yes
No

SMSHAR4_K

How much for...
Boat Fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR4_L

How much for...
Boat launching fees? Do not include land access fees already reported.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR4_M

How much for...
Boat mooring, storage, maintenance, pumpout fees, and insurance?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR5_1

The total amount you spent on your small game hunting trip(s) to
STATE was TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this
was spent in your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
1.
2.

SMSHAR5_2

Dollar
Percentage
The total amount you spent on your small game hunting trip(s) to STATE was
TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was spent in
your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Dollar amount?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SMSHAR5_3

The total amount you spent on your small game hunting trip(s) to STATE was
TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was spent in
your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Percentage?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR_A

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for MIGRATORY BIRDS
from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how
much was spent for YOUR SHARE of Food, drink, and refreshments?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR_B

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for MIGRATORY BIRDS from
Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was
spent for YOUR SHARE of Lodging at motels, cabins, lodges, or campgrounds, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR_C

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for MIGRATORY BIRDS from
Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was
spent for YOUR SHARE of Public transportation by airplane?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR_D

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for MIGRATORY BIRDS from
Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was
spent for YOUR SHARE of Other public transportation, including trains, buses, and car rentals,
etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR_E

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for MIGRATORY BIRDS from
Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was
spent for YOUR SHARE of The round trip cost for transportation by private vehicle?
Do not include boating expenses.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR2_F

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for MIGRATORY BIRDS
from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how
much was spent for YOUR SHARE of Guide fees, pack trip or package fees?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR2_G

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for MIGRATORY BIRDS from
Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was
spent for YOUR SHARE of Public land use or access fees? Do NOT include leases.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR2_H

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for MIGRATORY BIRDS from
Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was
spent for YOUR SHARE of Private land use or access fees? Do NOT include leases.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR2_I

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for MIGRATORY BIRDS from
Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was
spent for YOUR SHARE of Heating and cooking fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR2_J

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for MIGRATORY BIRDS from
Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was
spent for YOUR SHARE of Equipment rental such as boats, hunting or camping equipment, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR3

Did you have ANY boating expenses besides boat rentals while
migratory bird hunting in STATE?
1.
2.

MBSHAR4_K

Yes
No
How much for...
Boat Fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR4_L

How much for...
Boat launching fees? Do not include land access fees already reported.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR4_M

How much for...
Boat mooring, storage, maintenance, pumpout fees, and insurance?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR5_1

The total amount you spent on your migratory bird hunting trip(s) to
STATE was TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this
was spent in your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
1.

Dollar

2.
MBSHAR5_2

Percentage
The total amount you spent on your migratory bird hunting trip(s) to STATE
was TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was spent
in your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Dollar amount?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MBSHAR5_3

The total amount you spent on your migratory bird hunting trip(s) to STATE
was TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was spent
in your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Percentage?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR_A

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for OTHER ANIMALS, that
is
DESIGNATED OTHER ANIMALS
from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how
much was spent for YOUR SHARE of Food, drink, and refreshments?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR_B

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for OTHER ANIMALS, that is
DESIGNATED OTHER ANIMALS
from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much
was spent for YOUR SHARE of Lodging at motels, cabins, lodges, or campgrounds, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR_C

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for OTHER ANIMALS, that is
DESIGNATED OTHER ANIMALS
from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much
was spent for YOUR SHARE of Public transportation by airplane?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR_D

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for OTHER ANIMALS, that is
DESIGNATED OTHER ANIMALS
from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much
was spent for YOUR SHARE of Other public transportation, including trains, buses, and car rentals,
etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR_E

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for OTHER ANIMALS, that is
DESIGNATED OTHER ANIMALS
from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much
was spent for YOUR SHARE of The round trip cost for transportation by private vehicle?
Do not include boating expenses.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR2_F

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for OTHER ANIMALS from
Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much
was spent for YOUR SHARE of Guide fees, pack trip or package fees?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR2_G

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for OTHER ANIMALS from Date
of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent
for YOUR SHARE of Public land use or access fees? Do NOT include leases.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR2_H

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for OTHER ANIMALS from Date
of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent
for YOUR SHARE of Private land use or access fees? Do NOT include leases.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR2_I

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for OTHER ANIMALS from Date
of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent
for YOUR SHARE of Heating and cooking fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR2_J

When you were hunting in STATE CHIEFLY for OTHER ANIMALS from Date
of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent
for YOUR SHARE of Equipment rental such as boats, hunting or camping equipment, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR3

Did you have ANY boating expenses besides boat rentals while hunting
other animals in STATE?
1.
2.

OASHAR4_K

Yes
No
How much for...
Boat Fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR4_L

How much for...
Boat launching fees? Do not include land access fees already reported.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR4_M

How much for...
Boat mooring, storage, maintenance, pumpout fees, and insurance?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR5_1

The total amount you spent on your hunting other animals trip(s) to
STATE was TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this
was spent in your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
1.
2.

OASHAR5_2

Dollar
Percentage
The total amount you spent on your hunting other animals trip(s) to STATE
was TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was spent
in your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Dollar amount?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OASHAR5_3

The total amount you spent on your hunting other animals trip(s) to STATE
was TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was spent
in your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Percentage?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

MUZZHNT

The next series of questions will refer to ALL of your hunting for any
species from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016.
Did you do any hunting with a muzzleloader?
1.
2.

FIREHUNT

Yes
No
Any hunting with a firearm other than a muzzleloader, such as a
shotgun or rifle?

1.
2.
HUNTBOW

Yes
No
Any hunting with a bow and arrow?

1.
2.
DAYMUZZ

Yes
No
Again referring to ALL of your hunting for any species…
How many days did you hunt with a muzzleloader from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016?

DAYFIRE

Again referring to ALL of your hunting for any species…
How many days did you hunt with a firearm other than a muzzleloader
from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016?

DAYBOW

Again referring to ALL of your hunting for any species…
How many days did you hunt with a bow and arrow from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016?

FISH_ST

Now I would like you to think about all the fishing you did
from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016. This
includes Great Lakes, other freshwater, and saltwater fishing.
In which state or states did you fish?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
10.
11.

Alabama
Alaska

12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.

Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington

58.
59.
60.

West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

USDAYS_F

From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how
many days did you fish in the United States?

STDAYS_F

From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how
many days did you fish in STATE?

SSTATE

Did you do any recreational saltwater fishing in STATE?
By saltwater fishing, I mean fishing for finfish or shellfish in oceans,
bays, sounds, and tidal waters of rivers and streams.
1.
2.

GSTATE

Yes
No
Did you do any Great Lakes fishing in STATE?
Great Lakes fishing in general is considered in this survey to be fishing
in the Great Lakes and their tributaries and connecting waters, which
are the St. Mary's River system, Detroit River, and the St. Clair River.
Great Lakes fishing also includes fishing for smelt, steelhead, and
salmon in rivers that run into the Great Lakes; and fishing in the St.
Lawrence River, south of the bridge at Cornwall.
Please refer to Reference 2, "Great Lakes Fishing,” if you have it
available.

1.
2.
FSTATE

Yes
No
Did you do any freshwater fishing in STATE that was not in the Great
Lakes?

1.
2.

Yes
No

DAYFRESH

From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how
many days did you fish in any freshwater, including the Great Lakes, in
New York?

WHCHGL

In which of the Great Lakes, including their tributaries and connecting
waters, did you fish?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Lake Ontario, including Niagara River
Lake Erie, including the Detroit River
Lake Huron, including St. Mary's River
Lake St. Clair, including St. Clair River

5.
6.
7.
8.

Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
St. Lawrence River, south of the bridge at Cornwall
The tributaries to the Great Lakes used for smelt, steelhead, or salmon
fishing

DAYS_GL

How many days did you fish in Great Lakes full names?

GLST_INT

In the next series of questions, I will be referring to Great Lakes fishing
by state.
1.

Enter 1 to Continue

GL_TRIP

How many trips lasting a single day or multiple days did you take in/to
STATE to go Great Lakes fishing?

GLSTDAYS

From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how
many days in STATE did you go Great Lakes fishing?

GLTYP

Refer to Reference 3, "Types of Great Lakes Fish,” if you have it
available.
On your Great Lakes trip(s) over this period in/to STATE, what types of
fish were you primarily fishing for? Please do not report what you
caught unintentionally.
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Perch
Black bass (Largemouth, smallmouth, spotted bass, etc., excluding white
bass, striped bass, striped bass hybrids, rock bass, etc.)
Walleye
Sauger
Salmon
Steelhead
Lake trout
Other trout (rainbow, brown, etc.)
Northern pike, pickerel, muskie, muskie hybrids
Another type of Great Lakes fish - specify #1
Another type of Great Lakes fish - specify #2
Anything

GL_SPECA

Please specify:

GL_SPECB

Please specify:

GLDAYS

How many days did you fish for GREAT LAKES SPECIES in STATE?
Please include days when you may also have fished for something else
on the same day.

BOATGL

Did you fish from a boat while Great Lakes fishing in STATE?
1.
2.

Yes
No

BOATGLDY

How many days did you Great Lakes fish from a boat in STATE?

OTHFRESH

I would like to talk to you about the freshwater fishing you did that was
not in the Great Lakes.
1.

FR_TRIP

Enter 1 to Continue
How many trips lasting a single day or multiple days did you take in/to
STATE to go freshwater fishing?
Please do not include Great Lakes fishing.

FR_DAYS

How many days in STATE did you go freshwater fishing?

FRTYP

Refer to Reference 4, “Types of Non-Great Lakes Freshwater Fish” if
you have it available.
On your trip(s) over this period in/to STATE, what types of fish were you
primarily fishing for? Please do not report what you caught
unintentionally.
Please do not include Great Lakes fishing.
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

Crappie
Panfish (bluegill, sunfish, rock bass, perch, etc.)
White bass, striped bass, and striped bass hybrids
Black bass (Largemouth, smallmouth, spotted bass, etc., excluding white
bass, striped bass, striped bass hybrids, rock bass.)
Catfish and bullheads
Walleye
Sauger
Northern pike, pickerel, muskie, muskie hybrids
Trout (rainbow, brown, brook, lake, etc.)
Salmon
Steelhead
Another type of freshwater fish
Another type of freshwater fish
Anything

FR_SPECA

Please specify:

FR_SPECB

Please specify:

DAYS_FR

How many days did you fish for FRESHWATER SPECIES in STATE?
Please include days when you may also have fished for something else
on the same day.

FR_POND

Did you fish in STATE in ponds or lakes or reservoirs?
Please do not include Great Lakes fishing.
1.
2.

Yes
No

DAYPOND

How many days?

FR_RIVER

Did you fish in STATE in rivers or streams?
1.
2.

Yes
No

RIVERDAY

How many days?

BOATFR

Did you fish from a boat while freshwater fishing in STATE?
Please do not include Great Lakes fishing.
1.
2.

Yes
No

BOATFRDY

How many days did you freshwater fish from a boat in STATE?

SALTTRIP

How many trips lasting a single day or multiple days did you take in/to
STATE to go saltwater fishing?

SALTDAYS

How many days in STATE did you go saltwater fishing?

CRABS1

On the day you went saltwater fishing in STATE, were you seeking
ONLY crabs, clams, or other shellfish, but NOT finfish?
1.
2.

FINFISH1

On the day you went saltwater fishing in STATE, were you finfishing
ONLY?
1.
2.

CRABS2

Yes
No

Yes
No
How many of your NUMBER saltwater fishing days in STATE were you
seeking ONLY crabs, clams, or other shellfish, but NOT finfish?

FINFISH2

Of your NUMBER saltwater fishing days in STATE, how many were for
finfishing ONLY?

SLTYP
Refer to Reference 5, "Types of Saltwater Fish" if you have it available.
On your trip(s) from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December
31, 2016 in/to STATE, what types of fish were you primarily fishing for?
Please do not report what you caught unintentionally.
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.

Salmon
Striped bass
Bluefish
Flatfish (flounder, halibut)
Red Drum (redfish)
Seatrout (weakfish)
Mackerel
Marlin
Tuna
Wahoo (Ono in Hawaii)
Mahi-Mahi (dolphinfish)
Jack (Ulua in Hawaii)
Lingcod
Another type of saltwater fish #1
Another type of saltwater fish #2
Shellfish
Anything

SL_SPECA

Please specify:

SL_SPECB

Please specify:

SALTDAY

How many days did you fish for SALTWATER SPECIES in STATE?
Please include days when you may also have fished for something else
on the same day.

BOATSL

Did you fish from a boat while saltwater fishing in STATE?
1.
2.

BOATSLDY

Yes
No
How many days did you saltwater fish from a boat in STATE?

INTRO2

Now I would like to ask you some questions about your fishing-related
expenditures from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31,
2016. If you paid for others, or if someone else paid for you, please
include ONLY YOUR SHARE of the cost. Do not include amounts paid
for license fees, stamps, tags, or equipment purchases. I will ask about
those costs later.

1.
GLSHAR_A

Enter 1 to Continue
When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in the Great Lakes from Date
of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was
spent for YOUR SHARE of Food, drink, and refreshments?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR_B

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in the Great Lakes from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Lodging at motels, cabins, lodges, or campgrounds, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR_C

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in the Great Lakes from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Public transportation by airplane?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR_D

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in the Great Lakes from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Other public transportation, including trains, buses, and car rentals,
etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR_E

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in the Great Lakes from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of The round trip cost for transportation by private vehicle?
Do not include boating expenses.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR_F

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in the Great Lakes from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Guide fees, pack trip or package fees (incl. fees for party and charter
boats, etc.)?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR2_G

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in the Great Lakes from Date
of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was
spent for YOUR SHARE of Public land use or access fees? Do NOT include leases.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR2_H

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in the Great Lakes from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Private land use or access fees? Do NOT include leases.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR2_I

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in the Great Lakes from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Bait (live, cut, prepared)? Do NOT include lures.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR2_J

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in the Great Lakes from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Ice?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR2_K

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in the Great Lakes from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Heating and cooking fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR2_L

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in the Great Lakes from Date of
last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Equipment rental such as boats, fishing or camping equipment, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR3

Did you have ANY boating expenses besides boat rentals during these
trips in/to STATE?

1.
2.
GLSHAR4_M

Yes
No
How much for...
Boat Fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR4_N

How much for...
Boat launching fees? Do not include land access fees already reported.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR4_O

How much for...
Boat mooring, storage, maintenance, pumpout fees, and insurance?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR5_1

The total amount you spent on your Great Lakes fishing trip(s) to
STATE was TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this
was spent in your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
1.
2.

GLSHAR5_2

Dollar
Percentage
The total amount you spent on your Great Lakes fishing trip(s) to STATE was
TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was spent in
your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Dollar amount?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

GLSHAR5_3

The total amount you spent on your Great Lakes fishing trip(s) to STATE was
TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was spent in
your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Percentage?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR_A

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in freshwater excluding
Great Lakes fishing from Date of last Sportsperson interview to
December 31, 2016, how much was spent for YOUR SHARE of Food, drink, and refreshments?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR_B

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in freshwater excluding Great
Lakes fishing from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31,
2016, how much was spent for YOUR SHARE of Lodging at motels, cabins, lodges, or campgrounds, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR_C

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in freshwater excluding Great
Lakes fishing from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31,
2016, how much was spent for YOUR SHARE of Public transportation by airplane?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR_D

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in freshwater excluding Great
Lakes fishing from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31,
2016, how much was spent for YOUR SHARE of Other public transportation, including trains, buses, and car rentals,
etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR_E

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in freshwater excluding Great
Lakes fishing from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31,
2016, how much was spent for YOUR SHARE of The round trip cost for transportation by private vehicle?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR_F

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in freshwater excluding Great
Lakes fishing from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31,
2016, how much was spent for YOUR SHARE of Guide fees, pack trip or package fees (including fees for party and
charter boats, etc.)?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR2_G

OFSHAR2_H

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in freshwater excluding Great
Lakes fishing from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31,
2016, how much was spent for YOUR SHARE of Private land use or access fees? Do NOT include leases.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR2_I

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in freshwater excluding Great
Lakes fishing from January Date of last Sportsperson interview to December
31, 2016, how much was spent for YOUR SHARE of Bait (live, cut, prepared)? Do NOT include lures.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR2_J

OFSHAR2_K

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in freshwater excluding Great
Lakes fishing from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31,
2016, how much was spent for YOUR SHARE of Heating and cooking fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR2_L

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in freshwater excluding Great
Lakes fishing from Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31,
2016, how much was spent for YOUR SHARE of Equipment rental such as boats, fishing or camping equipment, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR3

Did you have ANY boating expenses besides boat rentals during these
NUMBER trips in/to STATE?
1.
2.

OFSHAR4_M

Yes
No
How much for...
Boat Fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR4_N

How much for...
Boat launching fees? Do not include land access fees already reported.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR4_O

How much for...
Boat mooring, storage, maintenance, pumpout fees, and insurance?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR5_1

The total amount you spent on your freshwater fishing trip(s) excluding
Great Lakes fishing to STATE was TOTAL DOLLARS (not including
airfare). How much of this was spent in your resident state of
RESIDENT STATE?
1.
2.

OFSHAR5_2

Dollar
Percentage
The total amount you spent on your freshwater fishing trip(s) excluding Great
Lakes fishing to STATE was TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How
much of this was spent in your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Dollar amount?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

OFSHAR5_3

The total amount you spent on your freshwater fishing trip(s) excluding Great
Lakes fishing to STATE was TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How
much of this was spent in your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Percentage?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR_A

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in saltwater from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Food, drink, and refreshments?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR_B

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in saltwater from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Lodging at motels, cabins, lodges, or campgrounds, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR_C

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in saltwater from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Public transportation by airplane?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR_D

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in saltwater from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Other public transportation, including trains, buses, and car rentals,
etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR_E

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in saltwater from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of The round trip cost for transportation by private vehicle? Do not
include boating expenses.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR_F

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in saltwater from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Guide fees, pack trip or package fees (including fees for party and
charter boats, etc.)?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR2_G

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in saltwater from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Public land use or access fees? Do NOT include leases.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR2_H

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in saltwater from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Private land use or access fees? Do NOT include leases.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR2_I

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in saltwater from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Bait (live, cut, prepared)? Do NOT include lures.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR2_J

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in saltwater from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Ice?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR2_K

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in saltwater from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Heating and cooking fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR2_L

When you were fishing in STATE CHIEFLY in saltwater from Date of last
Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, how much was spent for
YOUR SHARE of Equipment rental such as boats, fishing or camping equipment, etc.?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR3

Did you have ANY boating expenses besides boat rentals during these
trips in/to STATE?
1.
2.

SLSHAR4_M

Yes
No
How much for...
Boat Fuel?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR4_N

How much for...
Boat launching fees? Do not include land access fees already reported.
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR4_O

How much for...
Boat mooring, storage, maintenance, pumpout fees, and insurance?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR5_1

The total amount you spent on your saltwater fishing trip(s) to STATE
was TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was
spent in your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
1.
2.

SLSHAR5_2

Dollar
Percentage
The total amount you spent on your saltwater fishing trip(s) to STATE was
TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was spent in
your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Dollar amount?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

SLSHAR5_3

The total amount you spent on your saltwater fishing trip(s) to STATE was
TOTAL DOLLARS (not including airfare). How much of this was spent in
your resident state of RESIDENT STATE?
Percentage?
ENTER (0) FOR NONE

FLYFISH

Now I would like to ask you a few questions about the fishing methods
you may have used in the United States.
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did
you flyfish?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DAYSFLY

How many days?

ICEFISH

From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
icefish?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DAYS_IF

How many days?

INTRO3

Now, I would like to ask you about hunting and fishing equipment
purchases. Include only those items purchased in the United States.
Include both new items and items that were previously owned by
others.
1.

H_EQP_A

Enter 1 to Continue
Please refer to Reference 6, "Recently Purchased Hunting Equipment,”
if you have it available.
As I read the following list, tell me those items that you bought for
yourself or that were bought for you PRIMARILY FOR HUNTING.
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Rifles?

1.
2.

Yes
No

H_EQP_B

Please refer to Reference 6, "Recently Purchased Hunting Equipment," if you
have it available.
As I read the following list, tell me those items that you bought for yourself or
that were bought for you PRIMARILY FOR HUNTING.
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Shotguns?
1.
2.

H_EQP_C

Yes
No
Please refer to Reference 6, "Recently Purchased Hunting Equipment,” if you
have it available.
As I read the following list, tell me those items that you bought for yourself or
that were bought for you PRIMARILY FOR HUNTING.
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Muzzleloaders or other so-called primitive firearms?

1.
2.
H_EQP_D

1.
2.
H_EQP_E

1.
2.
H_EQP_F

1.
2.
H_EQP2_G

Yes
No
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Decoys, game calls?

1.
2.
H_EQP2_H

Yes
No
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Ammunition?

1.
2.
H_EQP2_I

Yes
No
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Hand loading equipment and components (i.e., powder, shot, etc.)?

1.
2.
H_EQP2_J

Yes
No
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Hunting dogs and associated costs?

1.
2.

Yes
No

H_EQP2_K

From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Any other purchases (such as cases and carriers for equipment or
game, hunting knives, etc.)?
1.
2.

Yes
No

H_EQP2_K1

What was that purchase?

RIFLPREV

On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying RIFLE(S)
in 2016. Is/Are the RIFLE(S) you reported today the same you reported
previously?
1.
2.

RIFLECST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the RIFLE(S) purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

RIFLEUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: RIFLES
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

RIFLE_ST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: RIFLES
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia

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63.

Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico

GUNSPREV

On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying
SHOTGUN(S) in 2016. Is/Are the SHOTGUN(S) you reported today the
same you reported previously?
1.
2.

GUNSCOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the SHOTGUN(S) purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

GUNS_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: SHOTGUNS
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
GUNS_ST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: SHOTGUNS
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky

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29.
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63.
MUZZPREV

Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying
MUZZLELOADER(S) OR OTHER SO-CALLED PRIMITIVE FIREARMS in
2016. Is/Are the item(s) you reported today the same you reported
previously?

1.
2.

Yes
No

MUZZCST

What was the total cost of the MUZZLELOADER(S) OR OTHER SOCALLED PRIMITIVE FIREARM(S) purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

MUZZUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: MUZZLELOADERS OR OTHER SO-CALLED
PRIMITIVE FIREARMS
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

MUZZ_ST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: MUZZLELOADERS OR OTHER SO-CALLED
PRIMITIVE FIREARMS
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
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62.
63.
PISTLPREV

On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying PISTOL(S),
HANDGUN(S) in 2016. Is/Are the item(s) you reported today the same
you reported previously?
1.
2.

PISTLCST

Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the PISTOLS, HANDGUNS purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

PISTLUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: PISTOLS, HANDGUNS
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
PISTL_ST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: PISTOLS, HANDGUNS
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

10.
11.
12.
13.
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BOWSPREV

Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying BOWS,
ARROWS, OR OTHER ARCHERY EQUIPMENT in 2016. Is/Are the
item(s) you reported today the same you reported previously?

1.
2.
BOWSCOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the BOWS, ARROWS, OR OTHER ARCHERY
EQUIPMENT purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

BOWS_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: BOWS, ARROWS, OR OTHER ARCHERY
EQUIPMENT
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.

Big game

2.
3.
4.
5.
BOWS_ST

Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: BOWS, ARROWS, OR OTHER ARCHERY
EQUIPMENT
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
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17.
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40.
41.
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43.
44.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota

45.
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63.
SCOPEPRV

Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported
buying TELESCOPIC SIGHTS in 2016. Is/Are the TELESCOPIC
SIGHTS you reported today the same you reported previously?

1.
2.
SCOPECST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the TELESCOPIC SIGHT(S) purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

SCOPEUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: TELESCOPIC SIGHTS
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify

SCOPE_ST

ITEM PURCHASED: TELESCOPIC SIGHTS
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
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63.
DECOYPRV

South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying DECOY(S),
GAME CALL(S) in 2016. Is/Are the items you reported today the same
you reported previously?

1.
2.
DECOYCST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the DECOYS, GAME CALLS purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

DECOYUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: DECOYS, GAME CALLS
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

DECOY_ST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: DECOYS, GAME CALLS
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California

15.
16.
17.
18.
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59.
60.

Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

61.
62.
63.
AMMOPREV

Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported
buying AMMUNITION in 2016. Is/Are the items you reported today the
same you reported previously?

1.
2.
AMMCOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the AMMUNITION purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

AMM_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: AMMUNITION
Is it PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game, migratory
birds, OR other animals?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

AMMO_ST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: AMMUNITION
In which state(s) did you purchase the AMMUNITION?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana

25.
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63.
HANDPREV

Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying HAND
LOADING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS in 2016. Is the equipment
you reported today the same you reported previously?

1.
2.

Yes
No

HANDCST

What was the total cost of the HAND LOADING EQUIPMENT AND
COMPONENTS purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

HANDUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: HAND LOADING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

HAND_ST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: HAND LOADING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
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62.
63.
DOGSPREV

On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying HUNTING
DOGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS in 2016. Are the HUNTING DOGS
AND ASSOCIATED COSTS you reported today the same you reported
previously?
1.
2.

DOGSCOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the HUNTING DOGS AND ASSOCIATED
COSTS?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

DOGSUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: HUNTING DOGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

DOGS_ST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: HUNTING DOGS AND ASSOCIATED COSTS
In which state(s) did you make this purchase?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

10.
11.
12.
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63.
OTHHPREV

New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying Entry in
H_EQP2_K1 in 2016. Is the equipment you reported today the same you
reported previously?

1.
2.
OTH_COST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the Entry in H_EQP2_K1 purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

OTH_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: Entry in H_EQP2_K1
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals

5.
HOTHST

Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: Entry in H_EQP2_K1
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas

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11.
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INTRO4

Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
Now I would like to ask you about FISHING equipment purchases.

1.
F_EQP_A

Enter 1 to Continue
Please refer to Reference 7, "Recently Purchased Fishing Equipment,”
if you have it available.
As I read the following list, tell me those items that you bought for
yourself or that were bought for you PRIMARILY FOR FISHING.
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Rods, reels, poles, and rod making components?

1.
2.
F_EQP_B

Yes
No
Please refer to Reference 7, "Recently Purchased Fishing Equipment,” if you
have it available.
As I read the following list, tell me those items that you bought for yourself or
that were bought for you PRIMARILY FOR FISHING.
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Lines and leaders?

1.
2.

Yes
No

F_EQP_C

Please refer to Reference 7, "Recently Purchased Fishing Equipment,” if you
have it available.
As I read the following list, tell me those items that you bought for yourself or
that were bought for you PRIMARILY FOR FISHING.
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Artificial lures, flies, baits, and dressing for flies or lines?
1.
2.

F_EQP_D

1.
2.
F_EQP2_E

Yes
No
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Tackle boxes?

1.
2.
F_EQP2_F

Yes
No
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Creels, stringers, fish bags, landing nets and gaff hooks?

1.
2.
F_EQP2_G

Yes
No
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Minnow traps, seines, and bait containers?

1.
2.

Yes
No

F_EQP2_H

From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Depth finders, fish finders, and other electronic fishing devices?
1.
2.

F_EQP2_I

Yes
No
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Ice fishing equipment (such as tip-ups and tilts, ice fishing houses,
etc.)?

1.
2.

F_EQP2_J

Yes
No

From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Any other purchases (such as scales, knives, fishing hook disgorgers,
fish fighting chairs, outriggers, downriggers, rod holders and rod belts,
fishing vests, and spear fishing and scuba equipment)?
1.
2.

Yes
No

F_EQP2_J1

What was that purchase?

RODSPREV

On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying RODS,
REELS, POLES, AND ROD MAKING COMPONENTS in 2016. Is the
equipment you reported today the same you reported previously?
1.
2.

RODSCOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the RODS, REELS, POLES, AND ROD
MAKING COMPONENTS purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

RODSUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: RODS, REELS, POLES, AND ROD MAKING
COMPONENTS
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE

1.
2.
3.
4.
RODSST

Great Lakes
Other Freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: RODS, REELS, POLES, AND ROD MAKING
COMPONENTS
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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LINEPREV

Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying LINES
AND LEADERS in 2016. Is/Are the LINES AND LEADERS you reported
today the same you reported previously?

1.
2.
LINECOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the LINES AND LEADERS purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

LINE_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: LINES AND LEADERS
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.

LINEST

Great Lakes
Other Freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: LINES AND LEADERS
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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LUREPREV

Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying
ARTIFICIAL LURES, FLIES, BAITS, OR DRESSING FOR FLIES AND
LINES in 2016. Is/Are the items you reported today the same you
reported previously?

1.
2.
LURECOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the ARTIFICIAL LURES, FLIES, BAITS, OR
DRESSING FOR FLIES AND LINES purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

LURE_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: ARTIFICIAL LURES, FLIES, BAITS, AND DRESSING
FOR FLIES AND LINES
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.

LUREST

Great Lakes
Other Freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: ARTIFICIAL LURES, FLIES, BAITS, AND DRESSING
FOR FLIES AND LINES
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
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17.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware

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District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico

HOOKPREV

On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying HOOKS,
SINKERS, SWIVELS, AND OTHER ITEMS ATTACHED TO A LINE,
EXCEPT LURES AND BAITS in 2016. Is/Are the item(s) you reported
today the same you reported previously?
1.
2.

HOOKCOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the HOOKS, SINKERS, SWIVELS, AND
OTHER ITEMS ATTACHED TO A LINE, EXCEPT LURES AND BAITS
purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

HOOK_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: HOOKS, SINKERS, SWIVELS, AND OTHER ITEMS
ATTACHED TO A LINE, EXCEPT LURES AND BAITS
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.

HOOKST

Great Lakes
Other Freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: HOOKS, SINKERS, SWIVELS, AND OTHER ITEMS
ATTACHED TO A LINE, EXCEPT LURES AND BAITS
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
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20.
21.
22.
23.
24.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana

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TACKPREV

Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying TACKLE
BOX(ES) in 2016. Is/Are the TACKLE BOX(ES) you reported today the
same you reported previously?

1.
2.

Yes
No

TACKCOST

What was the total cost of the TACKLE BOX(ES) purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

TACK_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: TACKLE BOXES
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.

TACKST

Great Lakes
Other Freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: TACKLE BOXES
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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CREELPRV

On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying CREELS,
STRINGERS, FISH BAGS, LANDING NETS, AND GAFF HOOKS in
2016. Is the equipment you reported today the same you reported
previously?
1.
2.

CREELCST

Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the CREELS, STRINGERS, FISH BAGS,
LANDING NETS, AND GAFF HOOKS purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

CREELUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: CREELS, STRINGERS, FISH BAGS, LANDING NETS,
AND GAFF HOOKS
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.

CRL_ST

Great Lakes
Other Freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: CREELS, STRINGERS, FISH BAGS, LANDING NETS,
AND GAFF HOOKS
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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BAITPREV

Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying MINNOW
TRAPS, SEINES, AND BAIT CONTAINERS in 2016. Is/Are the items you
reported today the same you reported previously?

1.
2.
BAITCOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the MINNOW TRAPS, SEINES, AND BAIT
CONTAINERS purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

BAIT_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: MINNOW TRAPS, SEINES, AND BAIT CONTAINERS
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.

Great Lakes
Other Freshwater

3.
4.
BAITST

Saltwater
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: MINNOW TRAPS, SEINES, AND BAIT CONTAINERS
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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FINDPREV

Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying DEPTH
FINDERS, FISH FINDERS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC FISHING
DEVICES in 2016. Is/Are the items you reported today the same you
reported previously?

1.
2.
FINDCOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the DEPTH FINDERS, FISH FINDERS, AND
OTHER ELECTRONIC FISHING DEVICES purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

FIND_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: DEPTH FINDERS, FISH FINDERS, AND OTHER
ELECTRONIC FISHING DEVICES
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.

FINDST

Great Lakes
Other Freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: DEPTH FINDERS, FISH FINDERS, AND OTHER
ELECTRONIC FISHING DEVICES
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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ICEPREV

Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying ICE
FISHING EQUIPMENT (SUCH AS TIP-UPS AND TILTS, ICE FISHING
HOUSES, ETC.) in 2016. Is the equipment you reported today the same
you reported previously?

1.
2.
ICE_COST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the ICE FISHING EQUIPMENT (SUCH AS TIPUPS AND TILTS, ICE FISHING HOUSES, ETC.) purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

ICE_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: ICE FISHING EQUIPMENT (SUCH AS TIP-UPS AND
TILTS, ICE FISHING HOUSES, ETC.)
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes or other
freshwater?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
4.

ICE_ST

Great Lakes
Other Freshwater
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: ICE FISHING EQUIPMENT (SUCH AS TIP-UPS AND
TILTS, ICE FISHING HOUSES, ETC.)
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia

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63.

OTHFPREV

On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying Entry in
F_EQP2_J1 in 2016. Is the equipment you reported today the same you
reported previously?
1.
2.

OTHERCST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the Entry in F_EQP2_J1 purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

OTHERUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: Entry in F_EQP2_J1
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.
4.

FOTHST

Great Lakes
Other Freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: Entry in F_EQP2_J1
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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11.
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Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine

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INTRO5

Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
Now, I'm going to ask you about items that can be used for BOTH
FISHING AND HUNTING.

Enter 1 to Continue

FH_EQP_A

Please refer to Reference 8, "Recently Purchased Fishing and Hunting
Equipment and Items,” if you have it available.
As I read the following list, tell me those items that you bought for
yourself or that were bought for you PRIMARILY FOR USE IN EITHER
FISHING OR HUNTING.
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Camping equipment (such as sleeping bags, packs, duffel bags, tents,
etc.)?
1.
2.

FH_EQP_B

Yes
No
Please refer to Reference 8, "Recently Purchased Fishing and Hunting
Equipment and Items,” if you have it available.
As I read the following list, tell me those items that you bought for yourself or
that were bought for you PRIMARILY FOR USE IN EITHER FISHING OR
HUNTING.
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Binoculars, field glasses, telescopes, etc.?

1.
2.
FH_EQP_C

1.
2.

Yes
No

FH_EQP_D

Please refer to Reference 8, "Recently Purchased Fishing and Hunting
Equipment and Items,” if you have it available.
As I read the following list, tell me those items that you bought for yourself or
that were bought for you PRIMARILY FOR USE IN EITHER FISHING OR
HUNTING.
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Processing and taxidermy costs?
1.
2.

FH_EQP2_E

Yes
No
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Books, magazines, or DVDs devoted to fishing or hunting?

1.
2.
FH_EQP2_F

Yes
No
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Dues or contributions to national, state, or local organizations?

1.
2.
FH_EQP2_G

Yes
No
From Date of last Sportsperson interview to December 31, 2016, did you
purchase or acquire Any other purchases (such as GPS devices, snowshoes, skis,
maintenance and repair of equipment, etc.)? DO NOT INCLUDE BOATS
OR VEHICLES.

1.
2.

Yes
No

FH_EQP2_G1

What was that purchase?

CAMPPREV

On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying CAMPING
EQUIPMENT in 2016. Is the CAMPING EQUIPMENT you reported today
the same you reported previously?
1.
2.

Yes
No

CAMPCOST

What was the total cost of the CAMPING EQUIPMENT purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

CAMP_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: CAMPING EQUIPMENT
Is it PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.

CAMPFISH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: CAMPING EQUIPMENT
Is it PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other freshwater,
OR saltwater?

1.
2.
3.
4.
CAMPHNT

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: CAMPING EQUIPMENT
Is it PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game, migratory
birds, OR other animals?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
CAMPST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: CAMPING EQUIPMENT
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware

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61.
62.
63.

BINOPREV

On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying
BINOCULARS, FIELD GLASSES, TELESCOPES, ETC. in 2016. Is/Are
the item(s) you reported today the same you reported previously?
1.
2.

BINOCOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the BINOCULARS, FIELD GLASSES,
TELESCOPES, ETC. purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

BINO_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: BINOCULARS, FIELD GLASSES, TELESCOPES,
ETC.
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.

BINOFISH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: BINOCULARS, FIELD GLASSES, TELESCOPES,
ETC.
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?

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2.
3.
4.
BINOHNT

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: BINOCULARS, FIELD GLASSES, TELESCOPES,
ETC.
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify

BINOST

ITEM PURCHASED: BINOCULARS, FIELD GLASSES, TELESCOPES,
ETC.
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
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GEARPREV

South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying SPECIAL
FISHING OR HUNTING CLOTHING, FOUL WEATHER GEAR, BOOTS,
WADERS, ETC. in 2016. Is/Are the item(s) you reported today the same
you reported previously?

1.
2.
GEARCOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the SPECIAL FISHING OR HUNTING
CLOTHING, FOUL WEATHER GEAR, BOOTS, WADERS, ETC.
purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

GEAR_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: SPECIAL FISHING OR HUNTING CLOTHING, FOUL
WEATHER GEAR, BOOTS, WADERS, ETC.
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.

GEARFISH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: SPECIAL FISHING OR HUNTING CLOTHING, FOUL
WEATHER GEAR, BOOTS, WADERS, ETC.
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?

1.
2.
3.

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater

4.
GEARHNT

Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: SPECIAL FISHING OR HUNTING CLOTHING, FOUL
WEATHER GEAR, BOOTS, WADERS, ETC.
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
GEARST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: SPECIAL FISHING OR HUNTING CLOTHING, FOUL
WEATHER GEAR, BOOTS, WADERS, ETC.
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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TAXIPREV

Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported PROCESSING
AND TAXIDERMY COSTS in 2016. Are the costs you reported today the
same you reported previously?

1.
2.
TAXICOST

Yes
No
What were the total PROCESSING AND TAXIDERMY COSTS?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

TAXI_USE

ITEM: PROCESSING AND TAXIDERMY COSTS
Were the costs PRIMARILY for fishing OR hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify

TAXIFISH

ITEM: PROCESSING AND TAXIDERMY COSTS
Were the costs PRIMARILY for fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?
1.
2.
3.
4.

TAXIHNT

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to specify
ITEM: PROCESSING AND TAXIDERMY COSTS
Were the costs PRIMARILY for hunting big game, small game, migratory
birds, OR other animals?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
TAXIST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM: PROCESSING AND TAXIDERMY COSTS
In which state(s) did you pay these costs?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine

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BOOKPREV

On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying BOOKS,
MAGAZINES, AND DVD'S DEVOTED TO FISHING OR HUNTING in
2016. Is/Are the item(s) you reported today the same you reported
previously?
1.
2.

BOOKCOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AND DVD'S
DEVOTED TO FISHING OR HUNTING purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

BOOK_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AND DVD'S DEVOTED TO
FISHING OR HUNTING
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.

BOOKFISH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AND DVD'S DEVOTED TO
FISHING OR HUNTING
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?

1.
2.
3.
4.
BOOKHNT

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AND DVD'S DEVOTED TO
FISHING OR HUNTING
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
BOOKST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AND DVD'S DEVOTED TO
FISHING OR HUNTING
In which state(s) did you make this purchase?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware

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DUESPREV

On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported paying DUES OR
CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATIONAL, STATE, OR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
in 2016. Is the DUES OR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATIONAL, STATE, OR
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS you reported today the same you reported
previously?
1.
2.

DUECOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the DUES OR CONTRIBUTIONS TO
NATIONAL, STATE, OR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

DUES_USE

ITEM: DUES OR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATIONAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
ORGANIZATIONS
Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.

DUESFISH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM: DUES OR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATIONAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
ORGANIZATIONS
Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?

1.
2.
3.
4.
DUESHNT

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to specify
ITEM: DUES OR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATIONAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
ORGANIZATIONS
Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify

DUESST

ITEM: DUES OR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NATIONAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
ORGANIZATIONS
In which state(s) did you pay these costs?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
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FHPREV

South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
On Date of last Sportsperson interview, you reported buying Entry in
FH_EQP2_G1 in 2016. Is the equipment you reported today the same
you reported previously?

1.
2.
FHCOST

Yes
No
What was the total cost of the Entry in FH_EQP2_G1 purchased?
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

FH_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: Entry in FH_EQP2_G1
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.

FH_FISH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: Entry in FH_EQP2_G1
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to specify

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FH_HNT

ITEM PURCHASED: Entry in FH_EQP2_G1
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

FH_ST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: Entry in FH_EQP2_G1
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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ANNINT

New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
In the remaining equipment questions, I will be referring to the ENTIRE
calendar year of 2016 - that is, from January 1 to December 31, 2016.

1.
EqpAnn_A

Enter 1 to Continue
Please refer to Reference 9, "Fishing and Hunting Big Ticket
Equipment," if you have it available.
As I read the following list, tell me those items that you bought for
yourself or that were bought for you PRIMARILY FOR USE IN EITHER
FISHING OR HUNTING.
During 2016, did you purchase or acquire A bass boat?

1.
2.

Yes
No

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EqpAnn_B

Please refer to Reference 9, "Fishing and Hunting Big Ticket Equipment," if
you have it available.
As I read the following list, tell me those items that you bought for yourself or
that were bought for you PRIMARILY FOR USE IN EITHER FISHING OR
HUNTING.
During 2016, did you purchase or acquire Another type of motor boat?
1.
2.

EqpAnn_C

Yes
No
Please refer to Reference 9, "Fishing and Hunting Big Ticket Equipment," if
you have it available.
As I read the following list, tell me those items that you bought for yourself or
that were bought for you PRIMARILY FOR USE IN EITHER FISHING OR
HUNTING.
During 2016, did you purchase or acquire A canoe or other non-motor boat?

1.
2.
EqpAn2_D

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2.
EqpAn2_E

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EqpAn2_F

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2.
EqpAn2_G

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2.
EqpAn2_H

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2.

Yes
No

AnnOth_H

What was that purchase?

BASSCOST

What was the amount paid for the BASS BOAT in 2016?
Please only report the cost in 2016, not the total value of the item.
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

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BASSUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: BASS BOAT
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.

BASSFISH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: BASS BOAT
Is it PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other freshwater,
OR saltwater?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to specify

BASSHNT
ITEM PURCHASED: BASS BOAT
Is it PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game, migratory
birds, OR other animals?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
BASST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: BASS BOAT
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia

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BASSPLAN

If you had never planned to hunt or fish, would you still have purchased
this BASS BOAT?
1.
2.

BOATCOST

Yes
No
What was the amount paid for the OTHER TYPE OF MOTOR BOAT in
2016? Please only report the cost in 2016, not the total value of the
item.
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

BOATUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: OTHER TYPE OF MOTOR BOAT
Is it PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.

BOATFISH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: OTHER TYPE OF MOTOR BOAT
Is it PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other freshwater,
OR saltwater?

1.
2.
3.
4.
BOATHNT

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: OTHER TYPE OF MOTOR BOAT
Is it PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game, migratory
birds, OR other animals?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
BOATST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: OTHER TYPE OF MOTOR BOAT
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

10.

Alabama

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Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia

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BOATPLAN

Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
If you had never planned to hunt or fish, would you still have purchased
this OTHER TYPE OF MOTOR BOAT?

1.
2.
CANOECST

Yes
No
What was the amount paid for the CANOE OR OTHER NON-MOTOR
BOAT in 2016? Please only report the cost in 2016, not the total value
of the item.
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

CANOEUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: CANOE, OTHER NON-MOTOR BOAT
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.

CANOEFSH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: CANOE, OTHER NON-MOTOR BOAT
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?

1.
2.
3.
4.
CANOEHNT

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: CANOE, OTHER NON-MOTOR BOAT
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals

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5.
CANOEST

Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: CANOE, OTHER NON-MOTOR BOAT
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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CANPLAN

Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
If you had never planned to hunt or fish, would you still have purchased
this CANOE OR OTHER NON-MOTOR BOAT?

1.
2.
MOTORCST

Yes
No
What was the amount paid for the BOAT MOTOR, BOAT
TRAILER/HITCH OR OTHER BOAT ACCESSORIES in 2016? Please
only report the cost in 2016, not the total value of the item.
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

MOTORUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: BOAT MOTOR, BOAT TRAILER/HITCH, OR OTHER
BOAT ACCESSORIES
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
1.
2.
3.

MOTORFSH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: BOAT MOTOR, BOAT TRAILER/HITCH, OR OTHER
BOAT ACCESSORIES
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?

1.
2.
3.
4.

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to specify

111

MOTORHNT

ITEM PURCHASED: BOAT MOTOR, BOAT TRAILER/HITCH, OR OTHER
BOAT ACCESSORIES
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
MOTORST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: BOAT MOTOR, BOAT TRAILER/HITCH OR OTHER
BOAT ACCESSORIES
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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MOTORPLAN

If you had never planned to hunt or fish, would you still have purchased
this BOAT MOTOR, BOAT TRAILER/HITCH, OR OTHER BOAT
ACCESSORIES?
1.
2.

VANCOST

Yes
No
What was the amount paid for the PICKUP, CAMPER, VAN, TRAVEL OR
TENT TRAILER, MOTOR HOME, HOUSE TRAILER, RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE in 2016? Please only report the cost in 2016, not the total
value of the item.
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

VANUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: PICKUP, CAMPER, VAN, TRAVEL OR TENT
TRAILER, MOTOR HOME, HOUSE TRAILER, RV
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE

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1.
2.
3.
VANFISH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: PICKUP, CAMPER, VAN, TRAVEL OR TENT
TRAILER, MOTOR HOME, HOUSE TRAILER, RV

Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?
1.
2.
3.
4.
VANHNT

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: PICKUP, CAMPER, VAN, TRAVEL OR TENT
TRAILER, MOTOR HOME, HOUSE TRAILER, RV

Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
VANST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: PICKUP, CAMPER, VAN, TRAVEL OR TENT
TRAILER, MOTOR HOME, HOUSE TRAILER, RV

In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
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VANPLAN

If you had never planned to hunt or fish, would you still have purchased
this PICKUP, CAMPER, VAN, TRAVEL OR TENT TRAILER, MOTOR
HOME, HOUSE TRAILER, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE?
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CABINCST

Yes
No
What was the amount paid for the CABIN in 2016?
Please only report the cost in 2016, not the total value of the item.
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

CABINUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: CABIN
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
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CABINFSH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: CABIN
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?

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CABINHNT

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: CABIN
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?

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CABINST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: CABIN
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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Alabama

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CABINPLAN

Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
If you had never planned to hunt or fish, would you still have purchased
this CABIN?

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OFF_COST

Yes
No
What was the amount paid for the TRAIL BIKE, DUNE BUGGY, 4 X 4
VEHICLE, ATV, 4-WHEELER, OR SNOWMOBILE in 2016?
Please only report the cost in 2016, not the total value of the item.
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

OFFUSE

ITEM PURCHASED: TRAIL BIKE, DUNE BUGGY, 4X4 VEHICLE, ATV, 4WHEELER, SNOWMOBILE
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
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2.
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OFF_FISH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: TRAIL BIKE, DUNE BUGGY, 4X4 VEHICLE, ATV, 4WHEELER, SNOWMOBILE
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?

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OFF_HNT

Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: TRAIL BIKE, DUNE BUGGY, 4X4 VEHICLE, ATV, 4WHEELER, SNOWMOBILE
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?

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Big game
Small game

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OFF_ST

Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: TRAIL BIKE, DUNE BUGGY, 4X4 VEHICLE, ATV, 4WHEELER, SNOWMOBILE
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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OFFPLAN

Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Internet
Canada
Mexico
If you had never planned to hunt or fish, would you still have purchased
this TRAIL BIKE, DUNE BUGGY, 4 X 4 VEHICLE, ATV, 4-WHEELER, OR
SNOWMOBILE?

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2.
EQPCST

Yes
No
What was the amount paid for the Entry in ANNOTH_H in 2016?
Please only report the cost in 2016, not the total value of the item.
(Estimate the cost of gifts purchased for you.)

OTHG_USE

ITEM PURCHASED: Entry in ANNOTH_H
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing OR for use in hunting?
ENTER ONLY ONE RESPONSE
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2.
3.

OTHG_FSH

Fishing
Hunting
Unable to Specify
ITEM PURCHASED: Entry in ANNOTH_H
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in fishing in the Great Lakes, other
freshwater, OR saltwater?

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Great Lakes
Other freshwater
Saltwater

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OTHG_HNT

Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: Entry in ANNOTH_H
Is it/Are they PRIMARILY for use in hunting big game, small game,
migratory birds, OR other animals?

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OTHG_ST

Big game
Small game
Migratory birds
Other animals
Unable to specify
ITEM PURCHASED: Entry in ANNOTH_H
In which state(s) did you purchase this equipment?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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OTHGPLAN

If you had never planned to hunt or fish, would you still have purchased
this Entry in ANNOTH_H?
1.
2.

HUNTINT

Yes
No
In the next few questions, I will ask you about ALL your trips taken
during the ENTIRE calendar year of 2016 to PRIMARILY hunt for
Deer/Elk Fill in RESIDENT STATE.

1.
HUNTTRIP

Enter 1 to Continue
How many trips lasting a single day or multiple days did you take to
hunt PRIMARILY for Deer/Elk Fill during 2016 in RESIDENT STATE?

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HUNTAVG

Think about what it cost you for a TYPICAL Deer/Elk Fill hunting
trip. Include expenses for things such as gasoline and other
transportation costs, food, and lodging. Remember to include only
your share of expenses.
How much did a TYPICAL hunting trip cost you during 2016 when you
hunted PRIMARILY for Deer/Elk Fill in RESIDENT STATE?

HUNTBAG

While hunting Deer/Elk Fill in RESIDENT STATE in 2016, did you bag a
Bag Game Fill?
1.
2.

HUNTBID

Yes
No
Still thinking about a TYPICAL Deer/Elk hunting trip in RESIDENT
STATE...
What is the cost that would have prevented you from taking even one
such trip? In other words, if the trip cost was below this amount, you
would have gone Deer/Elk hunting in RESIDENT STATE, but if the trip
cost was above this amount, you would not have gone.
Keep in mind that the cost per trip of other kinds of hunting, fishing,
and recreational activities would not have changed.

HUNTOVER

So, in other words, DOLLAR AMOUNTl would have been too much to
pay for one TYPICAL Deer/Elk Fill hunting trip last year in RESIDENT
STATE?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HUNTNOT

How much would have been too much to pay for one TYPICAL Deer/Elk
hunting trip last year in RESIDENT STATE?

START_RANDOM1

NOTE: Random state selection for sportsperson annual trip questions will
begin at this point, if applicable.
If respondent did not hunt designated game in the reported states, you
will continue to the next section of the instrument.
Enter 1 to Continue.

DEERINT

In the next few questions, I will ask you about ALL your trips taken
during the ENTIRE calendar year of 2016 to PRIMARILY hunt for DEER
in Random Deer State.
1.

DEERTRIP

Enter 1 to Continue
How many trips lasting a single day or multiple days did you take to
hunt PRIMARILY for DEER during 2016 in Random Deer State?

123

DEERAVG

Think about what it cost you for a TYPICAL DEER hunting trip. Include
expenses for things such as gasoline and other transportation costs,
food, and lodging. Remember to include only your share of expenses.
How much did a TYPICAL hunting trip cost you during 2016 when you
hunted PRIMARILY for DEER in Random Deer State?

DEERBAG

While hunting deer in Random Deer State in 2016, did you bag a BUCK?
1.
2.

DEERBID

Yes
No
Still thinking about a TYPICAL DEER hunting trip in Random Deer
State...
What is the cost that would have prevented you from taking even one
such trip? In other words, if the trip cost was below this amount, you
would have gone DEER hunting in Random Deer State, but if the trip
cost was above this amount, you would not have gone.
Keep in mind that the cost per trip of other kinds of hunting, fishing,
and recreational activities would not have changed.

DEEROVER

So, in other words, DOLLAR AMOUNT would have been too much to
pay for one TYPICAL DEER hunting trip last year in Random Deer
State?
1.
2.

Yes
No

DEERNOT

How much would have been too much to pay for one TYPICAL DEER
hunting trip last year in Random Deer State?

ELKINT

In the next few questions, I will ask you about ALL your trips taken
during the ENTIRE calendar year of 2016 to PRIMARILY hunt for ELK in
Random Elk State.
1.

Enter 1 to Continue

ELKTRIP

How many trips lasting a single day or multiple days did you take to
hunt PRIMARILY for ELK during 2016 in Random Elk State?

ELKAVG

Think about what it cost you for a TYPICAL ELK hunting trip. Include
expenses for things such as gasoline and other transportation costs,
food, and lodging. Remember to include only your share of expenses.
How much did a TYPICAL hunting trip cost you during 2016 when you
hunted PRIMARILY for ELK in Random Elk State?

ELKBAG

While hunting ELK in Random Elk State in 2016, did you bag a BULL
ELK?

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2.
ELKBID

Yes
No
Still thinking about a TYPICAL ELK hunting trip in Random Elk State...
What is the cost that would have prevented you from taking even one
such trip? In other words, if the trip cost was below this amount, you
would have gone ELK hunting in Random Elk State, but if the trip cost
was above this amount, you would not have gone.
Keep in mind that the cost per trip of other kinds of hunting, fishing,
and recreational activities would not have changed.

ELKOVER
So, in other words, DOLLAR AMOUNT would have been too much to
pay for one TYPICAL ELK hunting trip last year in Random Elk State?
1.
2.

Yes
No

ELKNOT

How much would have been too much to pay for one TYPICAL ELK
hunting trip last year in Random Elk State?

MOOSINT

In the next few questions, I will ask you about ALL your trips taken
during the ENTIRE calendar year of 2016 to PRIMARILY hunt for
MOOSE in ALASKA.
1.

Enter 1 to Continue

MOOSTRIP

How many trips lasting a single day or multiple days did you take to
hunt PRIMARILY for MOOSE during 2016 in ALASKA?

MOOSAVG

Think about what it cost you for a TYPICAL MOOSE hunting
trip. Include expenses for things such as gasoline and other
transportation costs, food, and lodging. Remember to include only
your share of expenses.
How much did a TYPICAL hunting trip cost you during 2016 when you
hunted PRIMARILY for MOOSE in ALASKA?

MOOSBAG

Did you bag a BULL MOOSE in ALASKA in 2016?
1.
2.

Yes
No

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MOOSBID

Still thinking about a TYPICAL MOOSE hunting trip in ALASKA...
What is the cost that would have prevented you from taking even one
such trip? In other words, if the trip cost was below this amount, you
would have gone MOOSE hunting in ALASKA, but if the trip cost was
above this amount, you would not have gone.
Keep in mind that the cost per trip of other kinds of hunting, fishing,
and recreational activities would not have changed.

MOOSOVER

So, in other words, DOLLAR AMOUNT would have been too much to
pay for one TYPICAL MOOSE hunting trip last year in ALASKA?
1.
2.

Yes
No

MOOSNOT

How much would have been too much to pay for one TYPICAL MOOSE
hunting trip last year in ALASKA?

FISHINT

In the next few questions, I will ask you about ALL your trips taken
during the ENTIRE calendar year of 2016 to PRIMARILY fish for
Bass/Trout/Walleye in RESIDENT STATE.
1.

Enter 1 to Continue

FISHTRIP

How many trips lasting a single day or multiple days did you take to fish
PRIMARILY for Bass/Trout/Walleye during 2016 in RESIDENT STATE?

FISHAVG

Think about what it cost you for a TYPICAL Bass/Trout/Walleye fishing
trip. Include expenses for things such as gasoline and other
transportation costs, food, and lodging. Remember to include only
your share of expenses.
How much did a TYPICAL fishing trip cost you during 2016 when you
fished PRIMARILY for Bass/Trout/Walleye in RESIDENT STATE?

FISHLEN

What was the average length in inches of your Bass/Trout/Walleye
caught in RESIDENT STATE in 2016?
Enter "0" if did not catch any Bass/Trout/Walleye

FISHBID

Still thinking about a TYPICAL Bass/Trout/Walleye fishing trip in
RESIDENT STATE...
What is the cost that would have prevented you from taking even one
such trip? In other words, if the trip cost was below this amount, you
would have gone Bass/Trout/Walleye fishing in RESIDENT STATE, but if
the trip cost was above this amount, you would not have gone.
Keep in mind that the cost per trip of other kinds of fishing,
hunting, and recreational activities would not have changed.

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FISHOVER

So, in other words, DOLLAR AMOUNT fill would have been too much to
pay for one TYPICAL Bass/Trout/Walleye fishing trip last year in
RESIDENT STATE?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FISHNOT

How much would have been too much to pay for one TYPICAL
Bass/Trout/Walleye fishing trip last year in RESIDENT STATE?

BASSINT

In the next few questions, I will ask you about ALL your trips taken
during the ENTIRE calendar year of 2016 to PRIMARILY fish for BASS in
Random Bass State.
1.

Enter 1 to Continue

BASSTRIP

How many trips lasting a single day or multiple days did you take to fish
PRIMARILY for SMALLMOUTH AND/OR LARGEMOUTH BASS during
2016 in Random Bass State?

BASSAVG

Think about what it cost you for a TYPICAL SMALLMOUTH AND/OR
LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing trip. Include expenses for things such as
gasoline and other transportation costs, food, and lodging. Remember
to include only your share of expenses.
How much did a TYPICAL fishing trip cost you during 2016 when you
fished PRIMARILY for SMALLMOUTH AND/OR LARGEMOUTH BASS in
Random Bass State?

BASSLEN

What was the average length in inches of your SMALLMOUTH AND/OR
LARGEMOUTH BASS caught in Random Bass State in 2016?
Enter "0" if Respondent did not catch any bass.

BASSBID

Still thinking about a TYPICAL SMALLMOUTH AND/OR LARGEMOUTH
BASS fishing trip in Random Bass State...
What is the cost that would have prevented you from taking even one
such trip? In other words, if the trip cost was below this amount, you
would have gone SMALLMOUTH AND/OR LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing
in Random Bass State, but if the trip cost was above this amount, you
would not have gone.
Keep in mind that the cost per trip of other kinds of fishing, hunting,
and recreational activities would not have changed.

BASSOVER

So, in other words, DOLLAR AMOUNT would have been too much to
pay for one TYPICAL SMALLMOUTH AND/OR LARGEMOUTH BASS
fishing trip last year in Random Bass State?
1.
2.

Yes
No

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BASSNOT

How much would have been too much to pay for one TYPICAL
SMALLMOUTH AND/OR LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing trip last year in
Random Bass State?

TROUTINT

In the next few questions, I will ask you about ALL your trips taken
during the ENTIRE calendar year of 2016 to PRIMARILY fish for TROUT
in Random Trout State.
1.

Enter 1 to Continue

TROUTTRIP

How many trips lasting a single day or multiple days did you take to fish
PRIMARILY for TROUT during 2016 in Random Trout State?

TROUTAVG

Think about what it cost you for a TYPICAL TROUT fishing trip. Include
expenses for things such as gasoline and other transportation costs,
food, and lodging. Remember to include only your share of expenses.
How much did a TYPICAL fishing trip cost you during 2016 when you
fished PRIMARILY for TROUT in Random Trout State?

TROUTLEN

What was the average length in inches of your TROUT caught in
Random Trout State in 2016?
Enter "0" if Respondent did not catch any trout.

TROUTBID

Still thinking about a TYPICAL TROUT fishing trip in Random Trout
State...
What is the cost that would have prevented you from taking even one
such trip? In other words, if the trip cost was below this amount, you
would have gone TROUT fishing in Random Trout State, but if the trip
cost was above this amount, you would not have gone.
Keep in mind that the cost per trip of other kinds of fishing, hunting,
and recreational activities would not have changed.

TROUTOVER

So, in other words, DOLLAR AMOUNTl would have been too much to
pay for one TYPICAL TROUT fishing trip last year in Random Trout
State?
1.
2.

Yes
No

TROUTNOT

How much would have been too much to pay for one TYPICAL TROUT
fishing trip last year in Random Trout State?

WALLINT

In the next few questions, I will ask you about ALL your trips taken
during the ENTIRE calendar year of 2016 to PRIMARILY fish for
WALLEYE in Random Walleye State.
1.

Enter 1 to Continue

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WALLTRIP

How many trips lasting a single day or multiple days did you take to fish
PRIMARILY for WALLEYE during 2016 in Random Walleye State?

WALLAVG

Think about what it cost you for a TYPICAL WALLEYE fishing
trip. Include expenses for things such as gasoline and other
transportation costs, food, and lodging. Remember to include only
your share of expenses.
How much did a TYPICAL fishing trip cost you during 2016 when you
fished PRIMARILY for WALLEYE in Random Walleye State?

WALLLEN

What was the average length in inches of your WALLEYE caught in
Random Walleye State in 2016?
Enter "0" if Respondent did not catch any walleye.

WALLBID

Still thinking about a WALLEYE fishing trip in Random Walleye State...
What is the cost that would have prevented you from taking even one
such trip? In other words, if the trip cost was below this amount, you
would have gone WALLEYE fishing in Random Walleye State, but if the
trip cost was above this amount, you would not have gone.
Keep in mind that the cost per trip of other kinds of fishing, hunting,
and recreational activities would not have changed.

WALLOVER

So, in other words, DOLLAR AMOUNT would have been too much to
pay for one TYPICAL WALLEYE fishing trip last year in Random
Walleye State?
1.
2.

Yes
No

WALLNOT

How much would have been too much to pay for one TYPICAL
WALLEYE fishing trip last year in Random Walleye State?

HLANDINT

Now I would like to ask you about any land that you owned or leased
because of your interest in hunting.
1.

HOWN

In 2016, did you own land in the United States, in part or whole,
PRIMARILY for the purpose of hunting?
1.
2.

HOWN_ACRE

Enter 1 to Continue

Yes
No
How many acres did you own?
If less than 1 acre, enter 1.
Include land and water in Acre total.

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HOWN_CLUB

Were you part of a club or group, including a family group, owning this
land in 2016?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HOWN_CNUM

How many others were members of this group or club, not counting
yourself?

HOWN_SHR

What did you spend in 2016 for YOUR SHARE of the land which was
owned PRIMARILY for hunting? Include mortgage, taxes, maintenance,
and down payment cost if purchased in 2016. Do not include the cost
of a cabin if reported earlier.

HOWN_ST

In which state(s) was this land located?
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HLEASE

New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
In 2016, did you lease land in the United States, alone or with others,
PRIMARILY for the purpose of hunting?

1.
2.
HLSE_ACRE

Yes
No
How many acres did you lease?
If less than 1 acre, enter 1.
Include land and water in Acre total.

HLSE_CLUB

Were you part of a club or group, including a family group, leasing this
land in 2016?
1.
2.

Yes
No

HLSE_CNUM

How many others were members of this group or club, not counting
yourself?

HLSE_SHR

What did you spend in 2016 for YOUR SHARE of the land which was
leased PRIMARILY for hunting?

HLSE_ST

In which state(s) was this land located?
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Alabama

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FLANDINT

Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Now I would like to ask you about any land that you owned or leased
because of your interest in fishing.

1.
FOWN

Enter 1 to Continue
In 2016, did you own land in the United States, in part or whole,
PRIMARILY for the purpose of fishing?

1.
2.
FOWN_ACRE

Yes
No
How many acres did you own?
If less than 1 acre, enter 1.
Include land and water in Acre total.

FOWN_CLUB

Were you part of a club or group, including a family group, owning this
land in 2016?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FOWN_CNUM

How many others were members of this group or club, not counting
yourself?

FOWN_SHR

What did you spend in 2016 for YOUR SHARE of the land which was
owned PRIMARILY for fishing? Include mortgage, taxes, maintenance,
and down payment cost if purchased in 2016. Do not include the cost
of a cabin if reported earlier.

FOWN_ST

In which state(s) was this land located?
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Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii

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FLEASE

Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
In 2016, did you, alone or with others, lease land in the United States
PRIMARILY for the purpose of fishing?

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2.

Yes
No

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FLSE_ACRE

How many acres did you lease?
If less than 1 acre, enter 1.
Include land and water in Acre total.

FLSE_CLUB

Were you part of a club or group, including a family group, leasing this
land in 2016?
1.
2.

Yes
No

FLSE_CNUM

How many others were members of this group or club, not counting
yourself?

FLSE_SHR

What did you spend in 2016 for YOUR SHARE of the land which was
leased PRIMARILY for fishing?

FLSE_ST

In which state(s) was this land located?
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TAGINT_H

New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
In most cases, hunters are required to have a license. For some
activities, they are required to also have special stamps, tags, or
permits. First I would like to ask you about your hunting
licenses. Then I will ask you about your hunting stamps, tags, and
permits. These questions pertain to the ENTIRE calendar year of 2016.
ENTER 1 TO CONTINUE

1.
EXEMPT_H

Enter 1 to Continue
Some hunters were exempt from BUYING a license in 2016 because of
their age, because they had a lifetime or free license, because they had
a landowner exemption, or for some other reason. Were you exempt
from buying a hunting in any state in which you hunted in 2016?

1.
2.

Yes
No

EXEMPT_H_ST
For which states?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
MUST BE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING STATES:
LIST OF STATES WHERE RESPONDENT REPORTED HUNTING

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BUY_H

Did you buy a license to hunt in 2016? This could be a license that you
bought or was bought for you.
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2.

BUY_H_ST

Yes
No
For which states?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

NUM_H

How many hunting licenses did you have for STATE in 2016?

COST_H

Concerning your first/second/third/fourth/fifth license for STATE, how
much did it cost?

OBT_H

Did you actually obtain this license in 2016?
1.
2.

HUNT_H

Yes
No
Was this license only for hunting, or to both hunt and fish?

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2.
DUCK_H

Hunt
Both
Did you have a federal duck stamp in 2016?

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2.
FEES_H

Yes
No
Some states charge special fees or require special permits, stamps, or
tags for certain types of hunting; a state waterfowl stamp or an elk
permit, for example. Did you pay any such fees in 2016?

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2.
FEES_ST_H

Yes
No
For which states?

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Alabama
Alaska
Arizona

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Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia

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Wisconsin
Wyoming

FEES2H

Concerning the special permits, stamps, and tags you bought in STATE
in 2016, how much did they cost in total?

TAGINT_F

In most cases, anglers are required to have a license. For some
activities, they are required to also have special stamps, tags, or
permits. First I would like to ask you about your fishing
licenses. Then I will ask you about your fishing stamps, tags, and
permits. Again, these questions pertain to the ENTIRE calendar year of
2016.
ENTER 1 TO CONTINUE
1.

EXEMPT_F

Enter 1 to Continue
Some anglers were exempt from BUYING a license in 2016 because of
their age, because they had a lifetime or free license, because they had
a landowner exemption, or for some other reason. Were you exempt
from buying a fishing license in any state in which you hunted in 2016?

1.
2.
EXEMPT_F_ST

Yes
No
For which states?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.
MUST BE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING STATES:
LIST OF STATES WHERE RESPONDENT REPORTED FISHING

BUY_F

Did you buy a license to fish in 2016? This could be a license that you
bought or was bought for you.
1.
2.

BUY_F_ST

Yes
No
For which states?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado

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Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

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NUM_F

How many fishing licenses did you have for STATE in 2016?

FISH_F

Concerning your first/second/third/fourth/fifth license for STATE, was
this license only for fishing, or to both fish and hunt?
1.
2.

Fish
Both

COST_F

Concerning your first/second/third/fourth/fifth license for STATE, how
much did it cost?

OBT_F

Did you actually obtain this license in 2016?
1.
2.

FEES_F

Yes
No
Some states charge special fees or require special permits, stamps, or
tags for certain types of fishing; a trout stamp, for example. Did you
pay any such fees in 2016?

1.
2.
FEES_ST_F

Yes
No
For which states?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland

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Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

FEES2F

Concerning the special permits, stamps, and tags you bought in STATE
in 2016, how much did they cost in total?

TARGET

Did you do any target shooting in 2016 in preparation for hunting?
1.
2.

RANGE

Did you use a shooting range in 2016 in preparation for hunting?
1.
2.

EQPTYPE

Yes
No

Yes
No
What type of hunting equipment did you use?
Enter all that apply, separate with commas.

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A rifle
A shotgun
A handgun
A muzzleloader
A crossbow
A bow and arrow excluding crossbows
An air gun
Other-specify

EQPTYPE_OTH

Please specify:

H_PLNT

During 2016, did you maintain any plantings, such as food or cover
plants, for the PRIMARY PURPOSE of hunting? Include areas in
agricultural crops.
1.
2.

H_PLCST

Yes
No
Approximately what were your costs for these plantings or crops during
2016?
Enter 0 (zero) for none.

THANKYOU

This concludes our wildlife-related questions.
1.

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