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Please indicate which of the following outdoor recreation activities in which you participated in the past 12 months:
Wildlife viewing or photography
Hiking
Camping
Big game hunting
Small game hunting
Waterfowl hunting
Operating a seaplane
Saltwater fishing
Freshwater fishing
Motorboating
Non-motorized boating, such as canoeing, kayaking, or paddling
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
None of these / Did not participate in any of these activities in the past 12 months
Don't know
Number of days participated in [STATE] in the past 12 months - Wildlife viewing or photography. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated outside of [STATE] in the past 12 months - Wildlife viewing or photography. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated in [STATE] in the past 12 months - Hiking. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated outside of [STATE] in the past 12 months - Hiking. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated in [STATE] in the past 12 months - Camping. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated outside of [STATE] in the past 12 months - Camping. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated in [STATE] in the past 12 months - Big game hunting. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated outside of [STATE] in the past 12 months - Big game hunting. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated in [STATE] in the past 12 months - Small game hunting. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated outside of [STATE] in the past 12 months - Small game hunting. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated in [STATE] in the past 12 months - Waterfowl hunting. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated outside of [STATE] in the past 12 months - Waterfowl hunting. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated in [STATE] in the past 12 months - Saltwater fishing. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated outside of [STATE] in the past 12 months - Saltwater fishing. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated in [STATE] in the past 12 months - Freshwater fishing. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated outside of [STATE] in the past 12 months - Freshwater fishing. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated in [STATE] in the past 12 months - Motorboating. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated outside of [STATE] in the past 12 months - Motorboating. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated in [STATE] in the past 12 months - Non-motorized boating, such as canoeing, kayaking, or paddling. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated outside of [STATE] in the past 12 months - Non-motorized boating, such as canoeing, kayaking, or paddling. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated in [STATE] in the past 12 months - Scuba diving. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated outside of [STATE] in the past 12 months - Scuba diving. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated in [STATE] in the past 12 months - Snorkeling. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated outside of [STATE] in the past 12 months - Snorkeling. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated in [STATE] in the past 12 months - Operating a seaplane. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Number of days participated outside of [STATE] in the past 12 months - Operating a seaplane. (Of those who participated in the activity.)
Which of the following do you use when saltwater fishing? (Asked of those who went saltwater fishing.)
Baitcasting rod and reel
Spincasting rod and reel
Spinning rod and reel
Fly rod
Live bait
Artificial bait
Artificial lures
Waders
Which of the following do you use when freshwater fishing? (Asked of those who went freshwater fishing.)
Which of the following types of boats and personal watercraft do you typically use and/or currently own?
Typically use: Wakeboard, wakesurf, or waterski boat with ballast tanks
Currently own: Wakeboard, wakesurf, or waterski boat with ballast tanks
Do not use or own: Wakeboard, wakesurf, or waterski boat with ballast tanks
Don't know: Wakeboard, wakesurf, or waterski boat with ballast tanks
Typically use: Wakeboard, wakesurf, or waterski boat without ballast tanks
Currently own: Wakeboard, wakesurf, or waterski boat without ballast tanks
Do not use or own: Wakeboard, wakesurf, or waterski boat without ballast tanks
Don't know: Wakeboard, wakesurf, or waterski boat without ballast tanks
Please indicate if you typically use and/or currently own this boat/watercraft:
Typically use: Fishing boat
Currently own: Fishing boat
Do not use or own: Fishing boat
Don't know: Fishing boat
Typically use: Cabin cruiser
Currently own: Cabin cruiser
Do not use or own: Cabin cruiser
Don't know: Cabin cruiser
Typically use: Bowrider / runabout
Currently own: Bowrider / runabout
Do not use or own: Bowrider / runabout
Don't know: Bowrider / runabout
Typically use: Deck boat
Currently own: Deck boat
Do not use or own: Deck boat
Don't know: Deck boat
Typically use: Pontoon
Currently own: Pontoon
Do not use or own: Pontoon
Don't know: Pontoon
Typically use: Sailboat
Currently own: Sailboat
Do not use or own: Sailboat
Don't know: Sailboat
Typically use: Jon boat / johnboat
Currently own: Jon boat / johnboat
Do not use or own: Jon boat / johnboat
Don't know: Jon boat / johnboat
Typically use: Rowboat
Currently own: Rowboat
Do not use or own: Rowboat
Don't know: Rowboat
Typically use: Inflatable boat
Currently own: Inflatable boat
Do not use or own: Inflatable boat
Don't know: Inflatable boat
Typically use: Personal watercraft (e.g., jet ski, water scooter)
Currently own: Personal watercraft (e.g., jet ski, water scooter)
Do not use or own: Personal watercraft (e.g., jet ski, water scooter)
Don't know: Personal watercraft (e.g., jet ski, water scooter)
Typically use: Paddlecraft (e.g., paddleboard, canoe, kayak)
Currently own: Paddlecraft (e.g., paddleboard, canoe, kayak)
Do not use or own: Paddlecraft (e.g., paddleboard, canoe, kayak)
Don't know: Paddlecraft (e.g., paddleboard, canoe, kayak)
Do you typically use and/or currently own any other boats or personal watercraft?
Which one of those boats or personal watercraft do you use most often? (Asked of those who typically use or currently own a watercraft.)
Have you ever completed a state boater education course?
In which state(s) have you completed a boater education course? (Asked of those who have completed a boater education course.)
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Washington, D.C.
Don't know / prefer not to answer
Please indicate how concerned you are about each of the following issues in [STATE]:
Climate change
Fish and wildlife disease
Aquatic invasive species
Loss of habitat from development
Water pollution
Loss of wetlands
In the past few years, how much have you heard about aquatic invasive species in [STATE]?
Where have you seen or heard information about aquatic invasive species in [STATE]? (Asked of those who had heard at least a little.)
Friends / family / word-of-mouth
License agent / sporting goods store kiosk / bait shop
With license information / regulations guide/booklet
Online group or network for boaters, anglers, paddlers, hunters, or other recreationists
Internet in general
Internet searches in general / search engine (e.g., Google, Yahoo)
State fish and wildlife agency website
Email from state fish and wildlife agency
State fish and wildlife agency other than website (e.g., local office or employee)
Federal agency website
State Parks or National Park employee
Email from federal agency
Federal agency other than website (e.g., local office or employee)
Sportsmen’s or conservation club or organization
TV (news segments, programs, ads / commercials, etc.)
Pamphlets / brochures
Magazines
Newspaper
Books
Social media
Signage at the water access
A paid or volunteer watercraft inspector
University sources
Other (please specify)
Are you aware of any campaigns or programs about how to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species?
How often do you do each of the following when participating in saltwater fishing? (Asked of those who participated in saltwater fishing.)
Clean off visible aquatic plants, animals, and mud from gear and equipment before leaving water access
Scrub off any visible material on footwear with a stiff brush
Drain water from watercraft before leaving water access
When keeping live bait, drain bait container and replace with spring or dechlorinated tap water
Dry all gear and equipment five days or more when moving between waters or wipe with a towel before reuse
Dispose of unwanted bait, fish parts, and packing materials in the trash
Release unwanted bait
Transport any kept/harvested fish on ice
Transport any kept/harvested fish in a livewell
Have watercraft professionally decontaminated with high-pressure hot water
Rinse watercraft, trailer, and equipment yourself (for example, with a garden hose)
How often do you do each of the following when participating in freshwater fishing? (Asked of those who participated in freshwater fishing.)
How often do you do each of the following when participating in motorboating? (Asked of those who participated motorboating.)
Clean off visible aquatic plants, animals, and mud from watercraft, motor, trailer, and/or equipment before leaving water access
Scrub hull using a stiff brush
Flush motor according to owner’s manual
How often do you do each of the following when participating in non-motorized boating? (Asked of those who participated non-motorized boating.)
Clean off visible aquatic plants, animals, and mud from watercraft and gear before leaving water access
Drain water from watercraft and water-containing devices before leaving water access
How often do you do each of the following when participating in scuba diving? (Asked of those who participated scuba diving.)
Clean off visible plants, animals, and mud from gear before leaving water access
Soak gear used in saltwater in 5% dishwashing liquid solution (1 cup/gallon), or gear used in freshwater in 3 5% salt solution (½ cup/gallon), for 30 minutes
Rinse inside and outside of gear with hot water
Drain water from gear, and any water-containing devices before leaving water access
How often do you do each of the following when participating in snorkeling? (Asked of those who participated snorkeling.)
How often do you do each of the following when participating in waterfowl hunting? (Asked of those who participated waterfowl hunting.)
Clean off visible plants, animals, and mud from watercraft and gear before leaving area
Brush hunting dogs and rinse kennels with tap water
Drain water from watercraft and other water-containing devices before leaving water access
How important are each of the following potential reasons why you may not always take action to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when you are participating in saltwater fishing? (Asked of those who participated saltwater fishing.)
I do not have the cleaning or washing tools needed to do it
It is too dangerous to do it in the field or at the access point (for example, due to high traffic or other reasons)
It is too crowded to do it in the field or at the access point
I do not see other people doing it
There is no punishment for not doing it
I would rather do it at home than in the field or at the access point
I do not understand what I need to do
I do not see any reason to do it
I do not have time to do it
It is too physically difficult to do it
How important are each of the following potential reasons why you may not always take action to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when you are participating in freshwater fishing? (Asked of those who participated freshwater fishing.)
How important are each of the following potential reasons why you may not always take action to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when you are participating in motorboating? (Asked of those who participated motorboating.)
How important are each of the following potential reasons why you may not always take action to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when you are participating in non-motorized boating? (Asked of those who participated non-motorized boating.)
How important are each of the following potential reasons why you may not always take action to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when you are participating in scuba diving? (Asked of those who participated scuba diving.)
How important are each of the following potential reasons why you may not always take action to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when you are participating in snorkeling? (Asked of those who participated snorkeling.)
How important are each of the following potential reasons why you may not always take action to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species when you are participating in waterfowl hunting? (Asked of those who participated waterfowl hunting.)
t is too dangerous to do it in the field or at the access point (for example, due to high traffic or other reasons)
How important are each of the following potential reasons why you take action to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species?
Friends, relatives, or acquaintances have told me to do it
I see other people doing it
I feel it is my personal responsibility to make a difference
I want to keep aquatic invasive species out of our lakes and rivers
I want to prevent damage to my boat, equipment, and/or property
I want to abide by laws and regulations that are intended to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
I am concerned over the threats of enforcement by conservation officers
I do not want to have to pay the fine
I want to avoid the embarrassment of being found in violation of aquatic invasive species laws and regulations
Are you aware of any laws requiring aquatic recreationists (for example, boaters and anglers) to clean boats and other equipment to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species?
Would you say you are very, somewhat, a little, or not at all familiar with this/these law(s)? (Asked of those aware of any laws requiring aquatic recreationists to clean boats and other equipment.) [RECODE PROB.]
We are interested in your awareness of some specific campaigns related to aquatic invasive species? Please indicate whether you are very familiar, somewhat familiar, a little familiar, or not at all familiar with each of the following.
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers
Clean, Drain, Dry
PlayCleanGo®
Don’t Let It Loose
Be a Hero Transport Zero
Protect the Lakes You Love
Clean In Clean Out
STD of the Sea
Clean Boats, Clean Waters
Are you aware of any other specific campaigns related to aquatic invasive species? (Other than the campaigns you were just asked about.)
Where did you see or hear about the campaign, Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers? (Asked of those who see/heard about Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers.)
With license information / regulations guide / booklet
State fish and wildlife agency other than website or email (e.g., local office or employee)
State Park or National Park employee
Federal agency other than website or email (e.g., local office or employee)
Public service announcement
Other (please specify):
Where did you see or hear about the campaign, Clean, Drain, Dry? (Asked of those who see/heard about Clean, Drain, Dry.)
Where did you see or hear about the campaign, PlayCleanGo®? (Asked of those who see/heard about PlayCleanGo®.)
Where did you see or hear about the campaign, Don't Let It Loose? (Asked of those who see/heard about Don't Let It Loose.)
Where did you see or hear about the campaign, Be a Hero Transport Zero? (Asked of those who see/heard about Be a Hero Transport Zero.)
Where did you see or hear about the campaign, Protect the Lakes You Love? (Asked of those who see/heard about Protect the Lakes You Love.)
Where did you see or hear about the campaign, Clean In Clean Out? (Asked of those who see/heard about Clean In Clean Out.)
Where did you see or hear about the campaign, STD of the Sea? (Asked of those who see/heard about STD of the Sea.)
Where did you see or hear about the campaign, Clean Boats, Clean Waters? (Asked of those who see/heard about Clean Boats, Clean Waters.)
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Next, for each campaign you are aware of, please rate how effective you think the campaign is in terms of motivating you to take action to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. (Asked of those who were aware of the particular campaign.)
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Please rate the effectiveness of the message below in terms of encouraging you to take actions to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is NOT AT ALL effective and 10 is EXTREMELY effective.
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Do you consider your place of residence to be a large city or urban area, a suburban area, a small city or town, a rural area on a farm, or a rural area NOT on a farm?
How many children, age 17 or younger, do you have living in your household?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
What races or ethnic backgrounds do you consider yourself?
White or Caucasian
Black or African-American
Hispanic or Latino
Native American or Alaskan Native or Aleutian
Native Hawaiian
Middle Eastern
East Asian
South Asian
African (NOT African-American)
Prefer not to answer
Are you...?
On how many different bodies of water did you participate in each of the following activities in the past 12 months?
What is your age?
What is your current state of residence?