By Emily.Michaelr…,
Project Owner
Collection Method(s)
Questionnaire, mailed
Date Range
Date Unknown
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Start Date
End date
Important Date Details
Mailing #1 sent 17 May 2012.
Mailing #2 sent 21 June 2012.
Mailing #3 sent 25 July 2012.
Survey closed on 27 August 2012.
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\2012\Survey\2012SnowGoose_Survey.indd
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Survey\2012SnowGoose_Survey.pdf

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Cover Letters
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Survey\2012SnowGoose_CoverLetter1.docx
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Survey\2012SnowGoose_CoverLetter2.docx
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Survey\2012SnowGoose_CoverLetter3.docx

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Address Files
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Address\2012SnowGoose_Addresses.accdb
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Address\2012SnowGoose_ConservationOrderAddressDraw-ProcessAndResults.docx
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Address\2012SnowGoose_finder.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Address\2012SnowGoose_finder2 (2).sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Address\2012SnowGoose_finder2.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Address\2012SnowGoose_rans.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Address\2012SnowGoose_SELECT.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Address\FINDER.DBO
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Address\Finder.prg
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Address\FindSG1.DTA
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Address\FindSG2.DTA
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Address\FindSG3.DTA

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Data Files
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Data\2012SnowGoose_bootsnow2.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Data\2012SnowGoose_bootsum12.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Data\2012SnowGoose_Data.accdb
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Data\2012SnowGoose_snowsas.sas

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Output Files
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Output\2012SnowGoose_Output.htm
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Output\rgfnl.sas7bdat
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Output\snow12.sas7bdat
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\Output\stfnl.sas7bdat

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Metadata
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2012\2012SnowGoose_Metadata.docx

Response Metrics
Paper Response Rate
Response Received
948
Undeliverable Responses
56
Resends
23
Response Notes
2,500 sent.
Response Description
Mail Invite #1
Response Received
296
Undeliverable Responses
8
Resends
6
Response Notes
1,582 sent.
Response Description
Mail Invite #2
Response Received
157
Undeliverable Responses
7
Resends
11
Response Notes
1,282 sent.
Response Description
Mail Invite #3
Overall Response Rate
Response Received
1374
Undeliverable Responses
71
Resends
40
Response Notes
5,364 total sent.
Response rate = 56.6%
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
Strata
Strata
1 or 2
Mailing Number
Mailing
1, 2, or 3
Serialall
Serial Number
Serial
Serial number on survey
4 digits
oldSerial
Serial + Strata + Mailing
1) Did you hunt light geese (snow/blue and Ross’s) in Missouri during the 2012 Spring Conservation Order (February 1 through April 30, 2012 only)? Do not include light goose hunting during the regular goose season. (Please check one.)
DYHG
1 = Yes
2 = No
2) Please write the county and state in which you live:
STELIVE
State code sheet
201-250
If known MO resident, enter 225 for Missouri.
2) Please write the county and state in which you live:
CNTYLIVE
MO State County Code Numbers
001 = Adair…115 = Unknown
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: February 1 – March 10, 2012
D21310
Number of days hunted
February 1 – March 10
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: February 1 – March 10, 2012
G21310
Number of geese harvested
February 1 – March 10
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: February 1 – March 10, 2012
C21310
County hunted most
February 1 – March 10
County – Resource Code (001=Adair…115=Unknown)
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: March 11 – March 31, 2012
D311331
Number of days hunted
March 11 – March 31
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: March 11 – March 31, 2012
G311331
Number of geese harvested
March 11 – March 31
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: March 11 – March 31, 2012
C311331
County hunted most
March 11 – March 31
County – Resource Code (001=Adair…115=Unknown)
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: April 1 – April 30, 2012
D41430
Number of days hunted
April 1 – April 30
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: April 1 – April 30, 2012
G41430
Number of geese harvested
April 1 – April 30
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: April 1 – April 30, 2012
C41430
County hunted most
April 1 – April 30
County – Resource Code (001=Adair…115=Unknown)
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 2012 Spring Conservation Order. (Please check all that apply) Electronic calls
ELECTRON
1 = Yes
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 2012 Spring Conservation Order. (Please check all that apply) Electronic calls
ELECG
Number harvested using calls
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 2012 Spring Conservation Order. (Please check all that apply) Unplugged shotgun
GUN
1 = Yes
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 2012 Spring Conservation Order. (Please check all that apply) Unplugged shotgun
GUNG
Number harvested using unplugged shotgun
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 2012 Spring Conservation Order. (Please check all that apply) Hunting during ½ hour after sunset
SUN
1 = Yes
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 2012 Spring Conservation Order. (Please check all that apply) Hunting during ½ hour after sunset
SUNG
Number harvested during ½ hour after sunset
5) Did you use a guide or outfitter during the 2012 Spring Conservation Order?
Guide
1 = Yes
2 = No
6) How many light geese did you harvest while hunting with a guide or outfitter during the 2012 Spring Conservation Order?
GUIDEHARV
Number harvested while with a guide
7) How many light geese did you harvest using the following methods: Over decoys
DECOYHARV
Number harvested over decoys
7) How many light geese did you harvest using the following methods: Sneaking
SNEAKHARV
Number harvested while sneaking
7) How many light geese did you harvest using the following methods: Pass shooting
PASSHARV
Number harvested pass shooting
Comments:
Comments
Entered as written.
Verified
verified
Checked = Yes
Equipment
  • Paper questionnaire
Software
  • Microsoft Access, 2016
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAS v.9.2
Taxonomy Selections
Project Category
Wetland Birds,  Wildlife Research,  Waterfowl
Tags
Blue Geese,  Conservation Order,  Light Geese,  Methods of harvest,  Number harvested,  Ross's Geese,  Snow Goose,  Waterfowl,  Wetland Birds
Related Strategic Initiatives
Branches
Science