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Collection Method(s)
Questionnaire, mailed
Date Range
Date Unknown
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Start Date
End date
Important Date Details
Mailing #1 sent 13 May 2010.
Mailing #2 sent 10 June 2010.
Mailing #3 sent 13 July 2010.
Survey closed on 18 August 2010.
Data Collection Assumptions

Stratified random sample

Geographic Scope
Regions
Statewide
Population Metrics

Collection Resources
No Resource
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Resources
Name
Survey Instrument
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Survey\2010SnowGoose_Survey.indd
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Survey\2010SnowGoose_Survey.pdf

Name
Address Files
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Address\Finder.prg
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Address\2010SnowGoose_Addresses.accdb
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Address\finder.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Address\finder2.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Address\rans.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Address\SELECT.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Address\FINDER.DBO

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Data Files
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Data\snowsas.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Data\bootsnow2.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Data\bootsum10.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Data\2010SnowGoose_Data.accdb
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Data\snowsas (2).sas

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Output Files
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Output\stfnl.sas7bdat
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Output\2010SnowGoose_Output.dat
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Output\2010SnowGoose_Output.lst
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Output\rgfnl.sas7bdat
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\Output\snow10.sas7bdat

Name
Metadata
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2010\2010SnowGoose_Metadata.docx

Response Metrics
Paper Response Rate
Response Received
842
Undeliverable Responses
62
Resends
63
Response Notes
2,200 sent.
Response Description
Mail Invite #1
Response Received
277
Undeliverable Responses
9
Resends
8
Response Notes
1,391 sent.
Response Description
Mail Invite #2
Response Received
130
Undeliverable Responses
12
Resends
6
Response Notes
1,070 sent.
Response Description
Mail Invite #3
Overall Response Rate
Response Received
1249
Undeliverable Responses
83
Resends
77
Response Notes
4,661 total sent.
Response rate = 59.0%
Response Description
Total
Data Factor Definitions/Key
Field/Question Number & Text Database Column Key
RecID
Unique ID in order entered
Batch Number
Batch
Batch number used for data entry
Strata
Strata
1 or 2
Mailing Number
Mailing
Mailing 1, 2, or 3
Serial Number
Serial
Serial number on survey
oldSerial
Question 1 - Did you hunt light geese (snow/blue or Ross’s) in Missouri during the spring 2010 Conservation Order (February 1 through April 30, 2010 only)? Do not include light goose hunting during the regular Canada goose season. (Please check one.)
DYHG
1 = Yes
2 = No
Question 2 - Please write the county and state in which you live:
STELIVE
State Code
Question 2 - Please write the county and state in which you live:
CNTYLIVE
County code if a Missouri resident
Question 3 - Please indicate the number of days you hunted light geese, the total number you personally shot and retrieved, and the county you hunted most during each of the following periods:
D119310
Number of Days Hunted
February 1 - March 10, 2010
Question 3 - Please indicate the number of days you hunted light geese, the total number you personally shot and retrieved, and the county you hunted most during each of the following periods:
G119310
Number of Geese Harvested
February 31 - March 10, 2010
Question 3 - Please indicate the number of days you hunted light geese, the total number you personally shot and retrieved, and the county you hunted most during each of the following periods:
C119310
County Hunted Most
February 1 - March 10, 2010
Question 3 - Please indicate the number of days you hunted light geese, the total number you personally shot and retrieved, and the county you hunted most during each of the following periods:
D311331
Number of Days Hunted
March 11 - March 31, 2010
Question 3 - Please indicate the number of days you hunted light geese, the total number you personally shot and retrieved, and the county you hunted most during each of the following periods:
G311331
Number of Geese Harvested
March 11 - March 31, 2010
Question 3 - Please indicate the number of days you hunted light geese, the total number you personally shot and retrieved, and the county you hunted most during each of the following periods:
C311331
County Hunted Most
March 11 - March 31, 2010
Question 3 - Please indicate the number of days you hunted light geese, the total number you personally shot and retrieved, and the county you hunted most during each of the following periods:
D41430
Number of Days Hunted
April 1 - April 30, 2010
Question 3 - Please indicate the number of days you hunted light geese, the total number you personally shot and retrieved, and the county you hunted most during each of the following periods:
G41430
Number of Geese Harvested
April 1 - April 30, 2010
Question 3 - Please indicate the number of days you hunted light geese, the total number you personally shot and retrieved, and the county you hunted most during each of the following periods:
C41430
County Hunted Most
April 1 - April 30, 2010
Question 4 - Please indicate which of the following methods you used and how many light geese you harvested while using each of these methods during the 2010 Conservation Order. Electronic calls
ELECTRON
Electronic calls
1 = Yes
Question 4 - Please indicate which of the following methods you used and how many light geese you harvested while using each of these methods during the 2010 Conservation Order. Electronic calls
ELECG
Number Harvested Using Electronic Calls
Question 4 - Please indicate which of the following methods you used and how many light geese you harvested while using each of these methods during the 2010 Conservation Order. Unplugged shotgun
GUN
Used Unplugged Shotgun
1 = Yes
Question 4 - Please indicate which of the following methods you used and how many light geese you harvested while using each of these methods during the 2010 Conservation Order. Unplugged shotgun
GUNG
Number Harvested Using Unplugged Shotgun
Question 4 - Please indicate which of the following methods you used and how many light geese you harvested while using each of these methods during the 2010 Conservation Order. Hunting during 1/2 hour after sunset
SUN
Hunted During ½ Hour After Sunset
1 = Yes
Question 4 - Please indicate which of the following methods you used and how many light geese you harvested while using each of these methods during the 2010 Conservation Order. Hunting during 1/2 hour after sunset
SUNG
Number Harvested During 1/2 Hour After Sunset
Question 5 – Did you use a guide or outfitter during the spring 2010 Conservation Order?
Guide
1 = Yes
2 = No
Question 6 – How many light geese did you harvest while hunting with a guide or outfitter during the spring 2010 Conservation Order?
GUIDEHARV
Number harvested while with a guide
Question 7 – How many light geese did you harvest using the following methods: Over decoys
DECOYHARV
Number Harvested Over Decoys
Question 7 – How many light geese did you harvest using the following methods: Sneaking
SNEAKHARV
Number Harvested While Sneaking
Question 7 – How many light geese did you harvest using the following methods: Pass shooting
PASSHARV
Number Harvested Pass Shooting
Comments:
Comments
Enter as written.
Verified
verified
Checked = Yes
Equipment
  • Paper questionnaire
Software
  • Microsoft Access, 2016
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAS v.9.2
Taxonomy Selections
Project Category
Waterfowl,  Wetland Birds,  Wildlife Research
Tags
Blue Geese,  Conservation Order,  Light Geese,  Methods of harvest,  Number harvested,  Ross's Geese,  Snow Goose,  Waterfowl,  Wetland Birds
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Branches
Science