Project Associated With
Project Owner
Collection Method(s)
Questionnaire, mailed
Important Date Details
Mailing #1 sent 12 March 2014
Mailing #2 sent 08 April 2014
Mailing #3 sent 19 May 2014
Project closed 18 June 2014
Data Collection Assumptions
2,000 randomly selected individuals were surveyed based on the permittees who purchased a resident trappers license (type 35) for the permit years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Population Metrics
Data Factor Definitions/Key
| Field/Question Number & Text | Database Column | Key |
|---|---|---|
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Batch
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001-021
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Assigned number for Survey shop data entry process only
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Serial #
|
0001-1055
|
Unique identifier for mailing purposes.
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Q1) Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the current furbearer management program? (check one box)
|
Q1
|
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Somewhat satisfied 3 = Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4 = Somewhat dissatisfied 5 = Very dissatisfied |
|
Q2) Do you think the current general furbearer trapping season (November 15 to January 31) is:
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Q2
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1 = Too long
2 = About right 3 = Too Short 4 = No opinion |
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Q3) Do you support or oppose extending the general trapping season to February 20th?
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Q3
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1 = Support
2 = Oppose 3 = No opinion |
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Q4) Do you use cable restraints?
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Q4
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1 = Yes
2 = No |
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Q5) Do you believe cable restraint training should be mandatory (required)?
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Q5
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1 = Yes
2 = No 3 = Don’t know/No opinion |
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Q6) Do you believe trapper education should be mandatory (required)?
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Q6
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1 = Yes
2 = No 3 = Don’t know/No opinion |
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Q7) Typically, what percentage (%) of your traps are set on:
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Q7private Q7Public Q7Road
|
Private land ………… _____ %
Public land …………. _____ % Road right-of-ways…. _____ % |
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Q8) Did you trap for bobcats during the 2013-2014 season?
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Q8
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1 = Yes
2 = No If “NO”, please skip to question 12 |
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Q9) Approximately how many bobcat sets did you put out during the 2013-2014 season?
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Q9
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0-750
_________ set(s) (enter number of sets) |
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Q10) Approximately how many days did you run your bobcat sets during the 2013-2014 season?
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Q10
|
0-77
_________ day(s) (enter number of days) |
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Q11) How many bobcats did you catch during the 2013-2014 season?
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Q11
|
0-77
_________ bobcat(s) (Enter number of bobcats. If none, enter “0”.) |
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Q12) Did you trap for otters during the 2013- 2014 season?
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Q12
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1 = Yes
2 = No If “NO”, you are done. Please return this questionnaire in the enclosed, postage-paid envelope. |
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Q13) Approximately how many otter sets did you put out during the 2013-2014 season?
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Q13
|
0-120
_________ set(s) (enter number of sets) |
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Q14) Approximately how many days did you run your otter sets during the 2013-2014 season?
|
Q14
|
0-97
_________ day(s) (enter number of days) |
|
Q15) How many otters did you catch during the 2013-2014 season?
|
Q15
|
0-18
_________ otter(s) (Enter number of otters. If none, enter “0”.) |
Software
- Microsoft Access, 2016
- Microsoft Word
- SAS v.9.2