OMB control number

National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife Watching (FHWW)

OMB 1018-0088 · DOI/FWS.

OMB 1018-0088

The 2022 FHWAR 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 latest form for National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife Watching (FHWW) expires 2028-07-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Wildlife Watcher Form and Instruction
Screener Questions Form and Instruction
Hunter Questions Form and Instruction
Angler Questions Form and Instruction
FHWW Cognitive Screener Form and Instruction
FHWW Recruitment Flyer Form and Instruction
2 FHWW FAQs Form and Instruction
FHWW Email for License Holders Interviews Form and Instruction
1018-0088 SSA Updated 05042026.docx Supporting Statement A
FWS-HQ-OCI-2025-0209-0003 Anonymous 04132026.pdf Public Comments
FWS-HQ-OCI-2025-0209-0002 Publie 02122026.pdf Public Comments
1018-0088 SSB 05042026.docx Supporting Statement B
1018-0088 30-day FRN 06082026 91FR34644.pdf Supplementary Document
1018-0088 60-day FRN 02122026 91FR6650.pdf Supplementary Document
USFWS Data Management Plan - National Survey FHWAR As of 06122024.pdf Supplementary Document
SORN Updates 03162023 88FR16277.pdf Supplementary Document
National_Survey_2027_Attachment D Tables.pdf Supplementary Document
WSFRPI Act of 2000 PubL 106-408 Sec 11 as of 11012000.pdf Supplementary Document
FW Act 16 USC 742 et seq as of 01032024.pdf Supplementary Document
P-R Act 16 USC 669 et seq as of 01032024.pdf Supplementary Document
D-J Act 16 USC 777 et seq as of 01032024.pdf Supplementary Document
Web-based Cognitive Interviews (Pre-test) Form and Instruction
Web-based Cognitive Interviews (Pre-test) Form and Instruction
Web-based Cognitive Interviews (Pre-test) Form and Instruction
Web-based Cognitive Interviews (Pre-test) Form and Instruction
Web-based Cognitive Interviews (Pre-test) Form and Instruction
Web-based Cognitive Interviews (Pre-test) Form and Instruction
Web-based Cognitive Interviews (Pre-test) Form and Instruction
Web-based Cognitive Interviews (Pre-test) Form and Instruction
Wave 3 Survey: Coastal Freshwater/Saltwater Ratio Other-Wave 3 Survey - Coastal Freshwater/Saltwater Ratio
Wave 3 Survey: Phone Other-Wave 3 Survey
Wave 3 Survey: PAPI Other-Wave 3 Survey
Wave 3 Survey: Web Other-Wave 3 Survey
Wave 2 Survey: Phone Other-Wave 2 Survey
Wave 2 Survey: PAPI Other-Wave 2 Survey
Wave 2 Survey: Web Other-Wave 2 Survey
Wave 1 Survey: Phone Other-Wave 1 Survey
Wave 1 Survey: PAPI Other-Wave 1 Survey
Wave 1 Survey: Web Other-Wave 1 Survey
Screener Survey: Phone Other-Screener Survey
Screener Survey: PAPI Other-Screener Survey
Screener Survey: Web Other-Screener Survey

All Historical Document Collections

202605-1018-001	Revision of a currently approved collection	2026-06-08
202407-1018-001	Revision of a currently approved collection	2024-08-15
202208-1018-001 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2022-08-29
202107-1018-002 Approved without change	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	2021-08-26
201508-1018-003 Approved with change	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	2015-10-26
201007-1018-002 Approved without change	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	2010-09-10
200505-1018-003 Approved with change	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	2005-05-20
200007-1018-001 Approved without change	Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	2000-07-20
199505-1018-003 Approved without change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	1995-05-31

OMB Details

Screener Survey: Web

Federal Enterprise Architecture: Natural Resources - Recreational Resource Management and Tourism