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2006 California SaltwaterFishing Expenditure Survey
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Section A: Your Most Recent Californian Sport Fishing Trip
In this section we ask you about your most recent saltwater fishing trip in California. A fishingtrip is defined as any portion of a day spent fishing. Saltwater is defined as the open ocean orany portion of a bay, sound, or river that is saltwater or brackish water. Except when asked,please do not include any information for other household members or other fishing partymembers. When completing the questionnaire please print clearly.
A4 What was the nearest city/town in California to where you launched your boat, cast your line from
shore, or boarded a charter boat on this trip?
City:___________________
d Did you take this trip primarily to go fishing?NoYes
A8 Was your fishing in California part of a longer trip in which you spent at least one night away from yourresidence?
No Please skip to question A9Yes
A2 On this saltwater fishing trip, did you fish from a...?Party/charter boatPrivate boatRental boat
Shore (beach, bank, jetty, pier)Don’t know
How many nights were you away from where you live on this trip?
Nights
a
b How many days of this trip were spent fishing?
Days (please count partial days as full days)c Of the days you did not go fishing, how many days did you spend participating in
another recreation activity?
Days (please count partial days as full days)
A3 Did you target any particular fish species on this trip?No Please skip to question A4Yes
a Please list the species you targeted. Do not include fish you caught but did not target.
1.___________________________________
2.___________________________________
Including yourself, how many people traveling with you went fishing on this trip?
# of People
A7
Including yourself, how many people traveled together on this trip?
# of People
A6
A5 Did you take time off from work without pay in order to take this trip?
NoYes
A1 What was the date of your most recent saltwater fishing trip in California?
Month Day Year
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A10 What percentage of YOUR MOST RECENT FISHING TRIP expenditures were made inCalifornia?
% purchased in California
Approximately how much money did you PERSONALLY spend during THIS TRIP? Pleasetell us how many people your expenditure paid for, do not include any costs paid by othersand round to nearest dollar.
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Auto/truck fuel
Auto/RV rental
Airfare or other public transport
Other:_____________________________
Lodging (trailer parks, campgrounds, hotels,motels, B&B, etc.)Food and drink from grocery or conveniencestores
Food and drink from restaurants and bars
Other:_____________________________
Party, charter, or guide fees (including tips)
Fish filleting fee paid to charter operator orcrew
Processing, freezing, or shipping fee paid tofish processing company
Fishing tackle (bought or rented for this trip)
Bait
Ice
Fishing tournament, jackpot or derbyentry fees
Boat fuel, lubricants, and repairs
Moorage, launch, or haul out fees for this trip
Parking or site access fees
Gifts/souvenirs
Other:______________________________
TripExpenditure
Type of Expenditure
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A13 During the past two months, how many days have you spent saltwater fishing inCalifornia from:
Beach or bank
Pier, bridge, dock or jetty
Privately owned boat
Charter, party, or head boat
A11 How many years have you been saltwater recreational fishing?
# of Years
New Jersey
Please allocate your total number of days of saltwater fishing from the question above to thefollowing states:
Alabama
Delaware Florida
Other (please specify:________________________________)
Georgia
Louisiana Maryland
Mississippi New HampshireNorth Carolina Oregon Rhode IslandTexas Virginia Washington
CaliforniaAlaska
Maine
New York
Hawaii
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Connecticut
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A12 During the past two months, how many days have you spent fishing in saltwater and fresh-water in California (please count partial days as full days)?
# of Days Freshwater# of Days Saltwater
During the past 12 months, how many days have you spent fishing in saltwater anywhere inthe United States (please count partial days as full days)?
# of Days
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Section B: Tackle, Equipment and Durable Fishing Expenditures
In this section we want to know about your expenditures on fishing tackle, relatedequipment, and large durable items like boats, vehicles and vacation homespurchased during the last year, defined as the previous 12 months. Please keep thefollowing in mind when answering these questions:
• We are looking for your personal expenditures. If you shared the purchase of anitem, please only give us the amount you personally paid.
• We are interested in items used for saltwater recreational fishing. Many ofthese items have multiple uses. Please indicate the percent of time the item wasused for saltwater recreational fishing.
• We are interested in where the items were purchased. For tackle andequipment purchases made during the past 12 months please indicate the percentpurchased in California, and for the large durable items you purchased pleaseindicate the state where the expenditure was made.
• Please round all expenditures to the nearest dollar.
During the last 12 months, did you spend any money on fishing tackle or fishing gear?B1
Approximately how much money have you PERSONALLY spent on the following items offishing tackle in the last 12 months? Please indicate the percentage purchased in Californiaand the percentage of each category used for saltwater fishing.
No Please skip to question B2 on the next pageYes
PersonalExpenditure
Type ofExpenditure
%.00Rods, poles, reels, and componentsfor rodmaking $
%.00Tackle (lures, hooks, leaders, sink-ers, flies and fly tying supplies,fishing line, etc.)
$
%.00Gear (tackle boxes, nets, bait con-tainers, knives, gaffs, etc.)
$
%Purchased InCalifornia
(0% - 100%)
%Used forSaltwaterFishing
(0% - 100%)?
%
%
%
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Approximately how much money have you PERSONALLY spent on the followingitems in the last 12 months? Some of these items have multiple uses other thansaltwater fishing. Please indicate the percentage purchased in California and thepercentage of time the equipment was used for saltwater recreational fishing.
B2
PersonalExpenditure
Type ofExpenditure
% Used forSaltwaterFishing
(0% - 100%)
%.00
Other (please specify):______________________________________________________
$
.00Magazine, newspaper, and electronicsubscriptions devoted to saltwaterrecreational fishing
$
%.00Processing or taxidermy fees $
.00Dues or contributions to national,state, or local recreational fishingclubs or organizations
$
.00Saltwater licenses or fees $
%.00Special saltwater fishing clothing(foul weather gear, boots, waders,masks, wetsuits, etc.)
$
%.00Binoculars, field glasses, etc. $
%.00Camping equipment (sleeping bags,packs, tents, etc.) $
%Purchased InCalifornia
(0% - 100%)
%
%
%
%
%
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B3 Do you personally own one or more boats that are ever used for saltwaterrecreational fishing?
No Please skip to question B4 onthe next page
Yes
B3.d Approximately how much money have you PERSONALLY spent on boats andboating accessories in the last 12 months? Please indicate the state wherethe expenditure was made, if the item was financed, whether the purchasewas new or used, and whether the purchase was from a broker/dealer orprivate party.
B3.b How long is the boat you use most often for saltwater recreational fishing?
Feet
No
Yes
B3.c Is the boat you use most often motorized?
Horsepower
B3.a Approximately what percentage of the time are your boats used for saltwaterrecreational fishing?
%
Non-motorized boat(canoe, kayak)
Boat/trailer maintenance
Type ofExpenditure
Motor boat and accessoriespurchased with the boat
Boat accessories pur-chased separate from boat
Boat mooring/storage
Boat /trailer license andregistration
Boat insurance
$ .00
$ .00
PersonalExpenditure
$ .00
$ .00
$ .00
$ .00
$ .00
YesNo
PurchaseFinanced
Yes or No?(check one)
YesNo
YesNo
Purchasedfrom a Bro-
ker/Dealer orPrivate Party?
(check one)
Broker/DealerPrivate Party
Broker/DealerPrivate Party
Broker/DealerPrivate Party
NewUsed
PurchasedNew orUsed?
(check one)
NewUsed
NewUsed
State WhereExpenditure
Occurred
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B4.b Approximately how much money have you PERSONALLY spent on yourvehicle used for saltwater recreational fishing in the last 12 months? Pleaseindicate the state where the expenditure was made, if the item was financed,whether the purchase was new or used, and whether the purchase was madefrom a dealer or a private party.
B4 Do you own a vehicle (truck, beach buggy, motorhome or RV, travel trailer, allterrain vehicle or ATV, truck camper, etc.) that is ever used for saltwater recre-ational fishing?
No Please skip to question B5 onthe next page
Yes
B4.a Approximately what percentage of the time do you use this vehicle forrecreational saltwater fishing?
%
PersonalExpenditure
Type ofExpenditure
$ .00
Purchase of a vehicle (truck,beach buggy, motorhome orRV, travel trailer, all terrainvehicle or ATV, etc.)used forsaltwater recreational fishing
$ .00
Repair and maintenance forvehicles used forsaltwater recreationalfishing
$ .00
Insurance for vehicles usedfor saltwater recreationalfishing
New orUsed?
(check one)
FinancedYes or No?(check one)
Yes NewUsed
Broker/DealerPrivate Party
Broker/Dealeror Private
Party? (checkone)
No
State WhereExpenditure
Occurred
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B5 Do you own a cabin or second home that is ever used for saltwater recreationalfishing?
No Please continue with section C on the nextpage
Yes
B5.c Approximately how much money have you PERSONALLY spent on yourcabin or second home that you use for saltwater recreational fishing in thelast 12 months? Please indicate if the item was financed, whether thepurchase was new or used, and whether the purchase was made from areal estate agent or a private party.
%Purchased InYour Home
State(0% - 100%)
PersonalExpenditure
Type ofExpenditure
$ .00Purchase of a cabin or secondhome used for saltwater recre-ational fishing
$ .00
Repair, and maintenance forhomes used forsaltwater recreationalfishing
$ .00
Insurance for homes usedfor saltwater recreationalfishing
New orUsed?
(check one)
FinancedYes or No?(check one)
Yes NewUsed
Real EstateAgent
Homeowner
Real EstateAgent or
Homeowner?(check one)
No
B5.b In which state is your second home located?
B5.a Approximately what percentage of the time do you use this second homefor recreational saltwater fishing?
%
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Different types of anglers may have different expenditure patterns. Thefollowing questions will help fishery managers understand spending acrossdifferent types of anglers. The information you provide will remain strictlyconfidential, and you will not be identified with your answers.
Section C: About You and Your Household
C2 What year were you born?
Year:
Boyfriend
C4 Who taught you how to fish?
Mother/stepmotherFather/stepfather Uncle
Other (please specify:________________________________________)
Male friend (peer)Sister GirlfriendBrother Male cousinGrandmother Husband
WifeGrandfather
Female friend (peer)Aunt
Female cousin
Female mentor (please specify:_________________________________)
Male mentor (please specify:___________________________________)
C1 Are you........?
FemaleMale
C3 How old were you when you learned how to fish?
Age:
C5 Please list the top three reasons why you go fishing.
1. __________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________
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C9 What is your race (please mark all that apply)?
White
Black/African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaska Native
$100,000 - $149,999
$150,000 - $199,999
$200,000 or more
Less than $10,000$10,000 - $14,999
$15,000 - $24,999$25,000 - $34,999
$35,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999$75,000 - $99,999
C11 Which of the following categories best describes your household’s total annual incomebefore taxes in 2004?
C10 About how many hours do you work per week?
Hours
C8 What is your ethnic background?
Not Hispanic or LatinoHispanic or Latino
C7 What best describes your employment status? Please check all that apply.
Unemployed
Employed full-time
Employed part-time
Full time homemaker
Retired
Student (part-time)
Student (full-time)
Other (specify)_______________________
Less than 9th grade
C6 What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Some high school (no diploma)
High school graduate (including GED)
Associates degree or technical school
Some college (no degree)
College graduate (bachelor degree)
Advanced, Professional, or doctoral degree
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Please use the space below to make any additional comments you may have. If you haveany questions regarding the survey, please call 1.301.713.2328 or e-mailbrad.gentner@noaa.gov
Thank You for Participating!
Send me a copy of the results. Please include your name and address.
Name
Address
CA
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