By Emily.Michaelr…,
Collection Method(s)
Questionnaire, online
Date Range
Date Unknown
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Start Date
End date
Important Date Details
The 2022 Light Goose Conservation Order ends on 30 April 2022.
Invite #1 was sent 9 May 2022.
Invite #2 was sent 13 May 2022.
Invite #3 was sent 3 June 2022.
Survey closed on 17 June 2022.
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\2022\Survey\2022SnowGoose_SurveyFlow.docx

Name
Cover Letters
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\Survey\2022SnowGoose_CoverEmail3.docx
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\Survey\2022SnowGoose_CoverEmail1.docx
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\Survey\2022SnowGoose_CoverEmail2.docx

Name
Address Files
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\Address\2022SnowGoose_Sample&Metadata.xlsx
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\Address\2022_SnowGoose_SurveySample.sql
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\Address\2022SnowGoose_Addresses.accdb
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\Address\2022SnowGoose_DistributionHistory.xlsx

Name
Data Files
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\Data\2022SnowGoose_BootstrappingAnalysis.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\Data\2022SnowGoose_BootstrappingWithUnretrieved.sas
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\Data\2022SnowGoose_Data.accdb
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\Data\2022SnowGoose_Data.xlsx

Name
Output Files
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\Output\2022SnowGoose_OutputUnretrieved.htm
\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\Output\2022SnowGoose_Output.htm

Name
Metadata
Details

\\ColumbiaNAS\StudyData\WBIOM\SURVEYS\7. Waterfowl\Snow Goose\2022\2022SnowGoose_Metadata.docx

Response Metrics
Digital Response Rate
Response Received
987
Undeliverable Responses
161
Response Notes
5,143 sent.
Response Description
Email Invite #1
Response Received
0
Undeliverable Responses
3
Response Notes
4,459 sent.
Response Description
Email Invite #2
Response Received
0
Undeliverable Responses
12
Response Notes
4,131 sent.
Response Description
Email Invite #3
Overall Response Rate
Response Received
987
Undeliverable Responses
176
Response Notes
13,733 total sent.
Response rate = 17.9%
Response Description
Total
Data Factor Definitions/Key
Field/Question Number & Text Database Column Key
ResponseId
Unique to each survey
Q1 Did you hunt light (blue/snow and Ross’s) geese in Missouri during the 2022 Spring Conservation Order (February 7 through April 30, 2022 only)? Do not include light goose hunting during the regular goose season.
Q1
(0) No
(1) Yes
Q2a Please select the state in which you love:
Q2a
Alabama (201) … Wyoming (250)
Q2b Please select the county in which you live:
Q2b
Missouri county codes
(001 = Adair … 114 = Wright)
Q3pre Please indicate which of the following periods you hunted during the 2022 Light Goose Conservation Order. (Check all that apply) February 7 – March 10, 2022
Q3pre_1
(1) Yes
Q3pre Please indicate which of the following periods you hunted during the 2022 Light Goose Conservation Order. (Check all that apply) March 11 – March 31, 2022
Q3pre_2
(1) Yes
Q3pre Please indicate which of the following periods you hunted during the 2022 Light Goose Conservation Order. (Check all that apply) April 1 – April 30, 2022
Q3pre_3
(1) Yes
Q3a Please indicate the numbers of days you hunted light (blue/snow and Ross’s) geese during the 2022 Light Goose Conservation Order for the February 7 – March 10, 2022 period.
1_Q3a
Varies

Number of days hunted
February 7 – March 10
Q3a Please indicate the numbers of days you hunted light (blue/snow and Ross’s) geese during the 2022 Light Goose Conservation Order for the March 11 – March 31, 2022 period.
2_Q3a
Varies

Number of days hunted
March 11 – March 31
Q3a Please indicate the numbers of days you hunted light (blue/snow and Ross’s) geese during the 2022 Light Goose Conservation Order for the April 1 – April 30, 2022 period.
3_Q3a
Varies

Number of days hunted
April 1 – April 30
Q3b Please indicate the number of light (blue/snow and Ross’s) geese shot and retrieved during the 2022 Light Goose Conservation Order for the February 7 – March 10, 2022 period.
1_Q3b
Varies

Number of geese harvested
February 7 – March 10
Q3b Please indicate the number of light (blue/snow and Ross’s) geese shot and retrieved during the 2022 Light Goose Conservation Order for the March 11 – March 31, 2022 period.
2_Q3b
Varies

Number of geese harvested
March 11 – March 31
Q3b Please indicate the number of light (blue/snow and Ross’s) geese shot and retrieved during the 2022 Light Goose Conservation Order for the April 1 – April 30, 2022 period.
3_Q3b
Varies

Number of geese harvested
April 1 – April 30
Q3c Please indicate the county you hunted most for light (blue/snow and Ross’s) geese during the 2022 Light Goose Conservation Order for the February 7 – March 10, 2022 period.
1_Q3c
Varies (001-114)

Missouri county codes (001 = Adair … 114 = Wright)
Q3c Please indicate the county you hunted most for light (blue/snow and Ross’s) geese during the 2022 Light Goose Conservation Order for the March 11 – March 31, 2022 period.
2_Q3c
Varies (001-114)

Missouri county codes (001 = Adair … 114 = Wright)
Q3c Please indicate the county you hunted most for light (blue/snow and Ross’s) geese during the 2022 Light Goose Conservation Order for the April 1 – April 30, 2022 period.
3_Q3c
Varies (001-114)

Missouri county codes (001 = Adair … 114 = Wright)
Q4 During the entire 2022 Conservation Order, how many light geese did you shoot but were unable to retrieve?
Q4
Varies

Number shot without retrieval
Q5 How many light geese did you harvest using the following methods during the 2022 Conservation Order? Over decoys
Q5#1_1_1
Varies

Number harvested over decoys
Q5 How many light geese did you harvest using the following methods during the 2022 Conservation Order? Sneaking
Q5#1_2_1
Varies

Number harvested while sneaking
Q5 How many light geese did you harvest using the following methods during the 2022 Conservation Order? Pass shooting
Q5#1_3_1
Varies

Number harvested pass shooting
Q6 Did you use a guide or outfitter during the 2022 Spring Conservation Order?
Q6
(0) No
(1) Yes
Q7 How many light geese did you harvest while hunting with a guide or outfitter during the 2022 Spring Conservation Order?
Q7
Varies

Number harvested while with a guide
Q8 The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is a name I can trust.
Q8
(1) Strongly agree
(2) Somewhat agree
(3) Neither agree nor disagree
(4) Somewhat disagree
(5) Strongly disagree
Q9 Do you have any additional comments about Missouri’s waterfowl population, waterfowl hunting regulations, or the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Waterfowl Management Program?
Q9
Varies
Equipment
  • Computer
Software
  • Microsoft Access, 2016
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAS v.9.2
  • Qualtrics
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
Related Strategic Initiatives
Branches
Science