Corps of Engineers Civil Works Questionnaires Generic Clearance

RECREATION EXPENDITURE

(Personal Interview or Mail Survey)

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Expires: 30 September 2012

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RECREATION EXPENDITURE

PART A. EQUIPMENT USE AND EXPENDITURES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

In COLUMN A on the following pages we have listed equipment that people frequently bring with them to recreation areas and parks. This list may look long, but most of the equipment will not apply to your trip to _______________. Since we are asking only about spending associated with the equipment you had with you, completing this section should not take long. The example will help clarify what information is needed.

Column A Check if you owned and had this equipment with you on your recent trip.

Column B Indicate the number of trips (in the last 12 months) on which you took that equipment on trips to _______________ (not including the trip when you were interviewed).

Column C Indicate the number of trips (in the past 12 months) on which you took the equipment on trips to OTHER recreation areas (not located at _______________).

Column D Indicate the total amount spent anywhere (in the last 12 months), for the listed items below

Column E Considering the total amount spent for items (in Column D), for each item indicate the amount spent in the county where you live.

Column F Indicate the amount (from Column D) spent at or near _______________. Skip this column if you live in one of the counties where _______________ is located.

EXAMPLE:

Joe Smith had numerous camping items with him when he was interviewed. We asked Joe about items he purchased new, repairs on existing equipment, and miscellaneous expenses incurred during the year such as insurance, storage, or licenses. The items Joe had with him included a tent, sleeping bag, and hiking boots all purchased new in the past 12 months. He also had a hammock, which was purchased used. Please look at the list and see how these items should be reported on the questionnaire.

All items were camping equipment (Column A) and used on 2 trips to _______________ in the past 12 months (Column B) and on 10 trips to other areas in the past 12 months (Column C).

1 tent ($200) Purchased new in the past 12 months (Column D)

Purchased in the county where he lived (Column E)

1 sleeping bag ($50) Purchased new in the past 12 months (Column D)

Purchased near the interview site (Column F.)

1 pair hiking boots ($50) Purchased new in the past 12 months (Column D)

Not purchased in the county where he lived or near the interview site

1 hammock ($20) Purchased used in the past 12 months

Purchased near the interview site

The hammock is not included in the example below because it was purchased used. After reviewing the example, please turn the page and record the equipment and expenses information for your trip.

PART A

ANSWER COLUMNS B-F ONLY FOR ITEMS CHECKED IN COLUMN A
Column A	Column B Owned And Had This Equipment On Your Recent Trip	Column C Number Of Previous Trips (in the Last 12 Months) on Which You Took That Equipment On Trips To ___________		Column D Number Of Trips (In The Past 12 Months) on Which You Took the Equipment On Trips to OTHER Recreation Areas.	Column E Total Amount Spent For Items (in Column D), for Each Item Indicate the Amount Spent in the County Where You Live	Column F The Amount (from Column D) Spent at or Near _______________. Skip this Column if You Live in One of the Counties Where _______________ is Located
Camping and Backpacking Equipment
 New tent, sleeping bag, backpack  New hiking boots/shoes  New stove, cookware, other metallic gear  New poncho, other clothing used only for camping  Other new camping gear
Motor Boat, Jet Skis
 New motor boats or jet skis (not rubber boats  New boat engines, gasoline or diesel (not electric)  New accessories for your boat  New boat trailer  Repair of boat, motor, or trailer  Boat storage fees  Boat slip fees  Boat licenses/registration: which states? ________, ________  Other boating costs, describe:
Other Boats (Canoe, kayak, row, sail, raft, etc.)
 New non-motorized boats, not rubber  New rubber boat (raft)  New accessories for your boat  New boat trailer  New non-motorized boating equipment  Repair of boat, equipment, or trailer  Boat storage  Boat insurance  Boat slip fees  Boat licenses/ registration, which states? _________, ______,_________  Other boating costs, describe:
Camping Vehicle
(Motorhome, van, or bus conversion, travel trailer, pop-up camper, truck camper, etc.)  New motorized camping vehicle (van, motorhome, RV, etc.)  New camping trailer  New truck bed, camper insert  New camping vehicle tires  Other new camping vehicle equipment (accessories) describe:   Camping vehicle insurance  Camping vehicle storage  Boat insurance  Repair of camping vehicle  Other camping vehicle costs, specify
Fishing Equipment
 New fishing gear (rods, reels, poles, creels, tackle, and boxes) (NOT clothing or waders)  New fishing vest or other special fishing clothing  New rubber boots, waders  New electric trolling motor  New depth finder, night light, other electric gear  State fishing licenses: which states: _______, _________________  Other new fishing equipment costs, describe:
Bicycling Equipment
 New bicycle  New bicycle tires and tubes  New bicycle accessories  Bicycle maintenance costs  Bicycle fees, registrations, etc.
Off-Road Vehicles
(Snowmobiles, 4‑wheel drives, trail bikes, 3- or 4‑wheelers)  New snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, 3-wheeler  New 4-wheel drive vehicle  New trail motorbike  New off-road vehicle accessories  New off-road vehicle tires  Off-road vehicle repair/maintenance  Off-road vehicle insurance  Off-road vehicle storage Other off-road vehicle costs, describe: _________________
Hunting Equipment
 New or reconditioned rifle, shotgun, muzzle-loader, handgun, other guns  New bow, arrows, and other archery equipment  New decoy, game call, carrier & case for hunting equipment  New special hunting clothes  New hunting boots  New handloading equipment (not materials); ammunition belts; scopes, shooting equipment, other than firearms  Annual state hunting licenses: which states?  Leasing fees for land: which states?  Memberships in hunting clubs: which states?
Snow Ski Equipment
 New snow skis (downhill or cross-country)  New snow ski accessories (poles, goggles, etc.)  New ski clothes and boots
All Other Major Equipment
 Other new air, land, or water equipment (surfboard, hang glider, windsurfer, etc.) Describe:  New optical equipment (binoculars, camera, scope, etc) describe  Other new sporting equipment (golf clubs, skates, balls, etc.) describe  Horse and horse care for personal recreation  Other new equipment, describe:

Please Turn to Part B

PART B. EXPENSES DURING YOUR RECENT TRIP TO _______________

We would now like to ask about expenses related to the trip you were on when you were interviewed. First, please complete one of the questions below indicating for how many people you paid expenses.

INSTRUCTIONS

In Column A on the following pages we have listed many things people sometimes pay for when on a recreational trip. The list may look long, but because we are asking only about things you paid for on your trip, most will not apply to you. Please go through the list in Column A and check which expenses you paid for or shared (according to your answer to the questions on the next page). Include all trip-related expenses while at home preparing for the trip, while during the trip, and after returning home. Include expenses paid by charge card, check, cash, or any other way. Round all numbers to the nearest whole dollar.

Column A Check all items for which you personally paid expenses during your trip.

Column B Amounts spent at home while preparing for or after returning from the trip.

Column C Amounts spent traveling to and from the interview site.

Column D Amounts spent while at or near the interview site (in the same county).

EXAMPLE:

Bob Smith and Joe Jones stayed at a private motel while traveling to _______________ and Bob paid $55 for both of them for one night. They stayed two nights at another motel near _______________ costing $90. Bob and Joe split the cost for this motel. If Bob was filling out the questionnaire these expenses would be recorded as follows:

CHECK ITEMS FOR WHICH YOU SPENT MONEY ANSWER ONLY FOR ITEMS CHECK IN COLUMN A
Column A Check all items for which you personally paid expenses during your trip.	Column B Amounts spent at home while preparing for or after returning from the trip.	Column C Amounts spent traveling to and from the interview site.	Column D Amounts spent while at or near the interview site (in the same county).
LODGING, PRIVATELY OWNED, (non-government)
 Hotel/motel/inn/tourist home/bed & breakfast  Rental home, cottage, cabin, condo  Camping site (RV/tent/camper)		$55	$45

PART B:

1. If you paid your own expenses or if you shared expenses with someone else, please check this box.

 On the following pages, report only those trip expenses you personally paid for.

2. If you were paying all the expenses for yourself and for one or more others, please check this box.

 and record in the box below the number of persons you paid expenses for, including yourself.

Report the total amount of expenses you paid for on the following pages

Number of people you were paying expenses for, including yourself: _______

CHECK ITEMS FOR WHICH YOU SPENT MONEY ANSWER ONLY FOR ITEMS CHECKED IN
Column A Check all items for which you personally paid expenses during your trip.	Column B Amounts spent at home while preparing for or after returning from the trip.	Column C Amounts spent traveling to and from the interview site.	Column D Amounts spent while at or near the interview site (in the same county).
LODGING, PRIVATELY OWNED, (non-government)
 Hotel/motel/inn/tourist home/bed & breakfast  Rental home, cottage, cabin, condo  Camping site (RV/tent/camper)
LODGING, PUBLICLY OWNED, (government)
Federal  Hotel/motel/inn/tourist home/bed & breakfast  Rental home, cottage, cabin, condo  Camping site (RV/tent/camper) State  Hotel/motel/inn/tourist home/bed & breakfast  Rental home, cottage, cabin, condo  Camping site (RV/tent/camper)
FOOD & BEVERAGES
 Food purchased at a store (food store/fruit market, etc.) for carry-out  Beverages purchased at a store for carry-out  Food and drinks consumed at restaurants and bars
TRANSPORTATION
 Rental automobile, motor home, trailer, or other recreation vehicle  Gas & oil - auto/RV/boat  Repair & service - auto or RV  Boat repair & services  Parking fees & tolls  Taxi fare  Bus fare a) package tour b) Any other bus fare  Airline fare a) Package tour b) Any other airline fare  Train fare a) Package tour b) Any other train fare  Boat fare and ferry (not fishing charter)  Fishing boat charter  Other transportation, specify: 1) 2)
ACTIVITIES/ENTERTAINMENT
Fishing  Cut bait  Live bait  Daily or special fishing permit  Fishing lines, fly lines, fish nets, minnow traps and seines  Guide and/or outfitting service Hunting  Ammunition (NOT HAND-LOADING MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT)  Daily or special hunting permit and fee  Guide and/or outfitting service Other Activity Expenditures  Rental fee for recreation equipment (bicycles, golf carts, boats, canoes, horses, and others)  Entrance fee, launch fee, etc.  Guide service, tour, or outfitters (NOT fishing or hunting)  Admission to motion pictures, theaters, museums, etc.)  Admission to tourist attractions, amusement parks, and other commercial amusements (bowling, billiards, dancing, skating, golf, video games, etc.) Specify: 1) 2) 3)
MAJOR EQUIPMENT
 Miscellaneous (boats, guns, cameras, skis, vehicles, any other major equipment, specify: 1) 2) 3) 4)
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURES
 Film purchases  Film developing  Footwear  Clothing  Souvenirs, gifts (not clothing)  Personal services (barber, laundry, etc.)  Business services (plumbing, electrical, telephone, telegraph) NOT INCLUDING CAMPSITE HOOKUPS  Vaccinations and health services (physicians, dentists, hospitals)  Other, specify: 1) 2) 3)

1. Now, please think about all the money you spent traveling to and from _______________ (this would be the total only for figures in Column C). For all major categories below, please tell us the percentage of your travel expenses that were spent in (STATE) . For example, 100% of lodging costs may have been in (STATE) .

Travel Expenses spent in (STATE)

______ % Lodging

______ % Food and Beverage

______ % Transportation

______ % Recreation equipment, supplies, and admission fees

______ % Any other expenses

IF YOU TRAVELED 50 OR MORE MILES TO REACH _______________, PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION (IF YOU TRAVELED LESS THAN 50 MILES, SKIP TO QUESTION 3).

2. Again, please think about all the money you spent traveling to and from _______________ (the total for figures in Column C). This time, please tell us the percentage of those expenses that was spent within 50 miles of _______________.

Travel Expenses spent within 50 miles of site

______ % Lodging

______ % Food and Beverage

______ % Transportation

______ % Recreation equipment, supplies, and admission fees

______ % Any other expenses

3. Do you feel that the estimates you just gave for your recreation trip expenditures were (CHECK ONE):

 Very accurate for most items

 Reasonably accurate for most items

 Not very accurate for most items

That’s all! Please return this questionnaire to us as soon as possible. This survey is a very important part of our research project. Simply insert the questionnaire in the large envelope provided and mail it back to us. No postage is necessary.

THANK YOU!

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