National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife Watching (FHWW)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
06/08/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2028
184,370
220,628
41,098
43,008
0
0
The 2027 FHWW will result in a comprehensive database of fish and wildlife-related recreation activities and expenditures. It will provide comparable statistics not available from other sources. The survey information helps us effectively administer fish and wildlife restoration grant programs, and helps states develop project proposals and conservation programs. Data are used to evaluate the status and trends of recreational uses as well as the values and benefits of fish and wildlife resources. The data provide essential information on present recreation demands and serve as a basis for projecting future demands.
The FHWW information is needed to prepare resource management and development plans and environmental documents required for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The data also are used to calculate economic impacts resulting from use of fish and wildlife recreation resources.
US Code:
16 USC 669 et seq
Name of Law: Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act
US Code:
16 USC 742d-f
Name of Law: Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 408 11
Name of Law: ⢠Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000
US Code:
16 USC 777 et seq
Name of Law: Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act
We are reporting changes in agency estimates of -36,258 annual responses and -1,910 annual time burden as detailed in Table 15.1 in the SSA.
The estimated completion times per respondent for the 2022 Survey were revised from the previous approval. Two main factors contributed to this change: the insights gained from the 105,698 responses to the 2022 Survey effort and the assessment of the time required to answer newly added questions in the 2027 questionnaire.
Prior estimates of completion times were based on limited testing of the 2022 questionnaire. After the full 2022 Survey was conducted, the responses provided valuable information. This data enabled a more accurate refinement of the estimated completion times, ensuring they reflect the actual experience of respondents and the demands of the updated questionnaire.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Wildlife Watcher
1018-0088 SSA Updated 05042026.docx
FWS-HQ-OCI-2025-0209-0003 Anonymous 04132026.pdf
Web-based Cognitive Interviews (Pre-test)