By Emily.Michaelr…,
Project Associated With
Project Owner
Suzanne Roudebush,  Nate Bowersock,  Jason Isabelle
Collection Method(s)
Observation log, online,  Observation log, mailed
Date Range
Date Unknown
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Start Date
End date
Important Date Details
Survey period from 15 September 2022 to 11 November 2022.
Mail Invite #1 sent 07 September 2022.
Mail Invite #2 sent 12 December 2022.
Mail Invite #3 sent 15 February 2023.
Email Invite #1 sent 16 September 2022.
Email Invite #2 sent 31 October 2022.
Email Invite #3 sent 28 November 2022.
Survey closed on 31 January 2023.
Geographic Scope
Regions
Statewide
Population Metrics

5,562 volunteer participants who archery hunt for deer or turkey.

Collection Resources
No Resource
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Resources
Name
Survey Instrument
Details

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\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Survey\2022BowhunterObservationFieldForm
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\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Survey\2022BowhunterObservation_SurveyQR.jpg

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Cover Letters
Details

\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Survey\2022BowhunterObservation_ReturnLetter.docx
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Survey\2022BowhunterObservation_CoverLetter.docx
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Survey\2022BowhunterObservation_LandingPageDraft.docx

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Postcards
Details

\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Survey\2022BowhunterObservation_Postcard.docx
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Survey\2022BowhunterObservation_SurveyInvitationPostcard.docx
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Survey\2022BowhunterObservation_ElectronicReminders.docx

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Address Files
Details

\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Address\2022BowhunterObservation_RegisteredUsers.xlsx
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Address\2022BowhunterObservation_Addresses.accdb
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Address\2022BowhunterObservation_NewParticipants.xlsx

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Data Files
Details

\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Data\2022BowhunterObservation_Protocol.docx
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Data\2022BowhunterObservation_Data.accdb
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Data\2022BowhunterObservation_OtherSpeciesCodes.docx

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Output Files
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\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Survey\2021BowhunterObservation_Indices.docx
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Output\2022BowhunterObservation_ZooRegIndices.htm
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Output\2022BowhunterObservation_CountyIndices.htm
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Output\2022BowhunterObservation_DeerNDIndices.htm
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Output\2022BowhunterObservation_OtterBear&WildHogSightings.htm
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Output\2022BowhunterObservation_TurkeyProdRegIndices.htm
\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\Output\2022BowhunterObservation_WTRIndices.htm

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Metadata
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\\COLUMBIANAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\2. Furbearer\Wildlife Observation (BowObs)\2022\2022BowhunterObservation_Metadata.docx

Response Metrics
Digital Response Rate
Response Received
198
Undeliverable Responses
2
Response Notes
886 sent.
Response Description
Email Invite #1
Response Notes
886 sent.
Response Description
Email Invite #2
Response Notes
886 sent.
2,658 total sent for email invites.
Response rate for email invites= 22.4%
Response Description
Email Invite #3
Paper Response Rate
Response Received
1380
Undeliverable Responses
159
Resends
29
Temporarily Away
9
Response Notes
4,676 sent.
Response Description
Mail Invite #1
Undeliverable Responses
81
Resends
3
Temporarily Away
0
Response Notes
3,583 sent.
Response Description
Mail Invite #2
Undeliverable Responses
8
Resends
7
Temporarily Away
2
Response Notes
277 sent.
8,536 total sent for mail invites.
Response rate for mail invites = 31.2%
Response Description
Mail Invite #3
Overall Response Rate
Response Received
1578
Undeliverable Responses
250
Resends
39
Temporarily Away
11
Response Notes
11,194 total sent.
Response rate = 29.7%
Response Description
Total
Data Factor Definitions/Key
Field/Question Number & Text Database Column Key
Batch
BatchNum
3-digit number starting with batch 001. 001-030=Hunted Returns, 031 and above are Hunted Don’t Return.
Page Number
PageNum
2-digit number
Row Number
RowNum
2-digit number
Serial
SERIAL
6-digit number assigned to each participant, located in upper right-hand corner of survey.
Date/Month
MONTH
2-digits
September = 09
October = 10
November = 11
Date/Day
DAY
2-digits
September = 15-30
October = 01-31
November = 01-11
Year
YEAR
2-digits, 22
Date/Time of Day
TOD
1-digit
AM = 1
PM = 2
Number Hours Hunted
HOURS
Hours hunted converted from fractions to decimals.
County
COUNTY
3-digits
Refer to county code sheet (001-115) 115 = Unknown
None Seen
NONE
None seen = 1, blank otherwise
Antlered Buck
BUCK
1-digit (1-9)
Number of species observed
Does
DOE
2-digits (01-99)
Number of species observed
Fawns
FAWN
2-digits (01-99)
Number of species observed
Unknown Deer
UNKNOWNDEER
2-digits (01-99)
Number of species observed
DEER
2-digits (01-99)
Number of species observed
Wild Turkey
TURKEY
2-digits (01-99)
Number of species observed
Coyote
COYOTE
2-digits (01-99)
Number of species observed
Red Fox
REDFOX
2-digits (01-99)
Number of species observed
Gray Fox
GRAYFOX
1-digit (1-9)
Number of species observed
Bobcat
BOBCAT
1-digit (1-9)
Number of species observed
Raccoon
RACCOON
2-digits (01-99)
Number of species observed
Opossum
OPOSSUM
2-digits (01-99)
Number of species observed
Striped Skunk
STRSKUNK
1-digit (1-9)
Number of species observed
Badgers
BADGER
1-digit (1-9)
Number of species observed
Black Bear
BEAR
1-digit (1-9)
Number of species observed
Wild Hog
WILDHOG
1-digit (1-9)
Number of species observed
Other #1
O1
Other Species Code List (01-99)
Other #1
N1
Number of other species observed
Other #2
O2
Other Species Code List (01-99)
Other #2
N2
Number of other species observed
Other #3
O3
Other Species Code List (01-99)
Other #3
N3
Number of other species observed
Other #4
O4
Other Species Code List (01-99)
Other #4
N4
Number of other species observed
Verified
Checked = Yes
IDNum
Combination of batch number, page number, and row number. Unique identification number for verification.
AutoNum
Unique ID assigned to each record in order of entry.
FromInternet
1 = Yes
Notes
DeadAnimalNotes
If individual indicates a dead animal
Equipment
  • Observation log
Software
  • Microsoft Access, 2016
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAS v.9.2
  • Survey 123
Taxonomy Selections
Project Category
Wildlife Research
Tags
Furbearers,  Deer,  Wild Turkey,  Species Abundance,  Archer’s Index,  Small Game,  Red Fox,  Gray Fox,  Bobcat,  Striped Skunk,  Rabbit,  Mink,  Beaver,  Ground hog,  Woodchuck,  Muskrat,  Weasel,  Badger,  Otter,  Armadillo,  Pheasant,  Quail,  Grouse,  Black Bear,  Dove,  Woodcock,  Timberdoodle,  Chipmunk,  Spotted Skunk,  Swamp rabbit,  Prairie chicken,  House cat,  Wild Hog,  Elk,  Dog,  Squirrel
Related Strategic Initiatives
  • Wildlife diversity
Branches
Science