Input from Hawaii's Registered Boaters (non-response sho

1. Please indicate the type of saltwater fishing you engage in

1. I do not fish in saltwater (please proceed directly to Question 6)

2. Only shore-based fishing (please proceed directly to Question 5)

3. Mostly shore-based fishing, and some boat-based fishing

4. About equal amounts of shore and boat-based fishing

5. Mostly boat-based fishing, and some shore-based fishing

6. Only boat-based fishing

Definitions:

Shore-based fishing means you do not use a boat.

Boat-based fishing means you use a boat or other water-craft while fishing.

2. Have you fished in Hawaii in the past 12 months?

1. Yes

2. No (please proceed directly to Question 19)

3. When I go fishing, I:

1. Always fish from my own boat

2. Sometimes fish from my private boat and sometimes from a friend’s boat

3. Always fish from a friend’s boat

4. Usually hire a charter boat or party fishing boat

5. Other (please specify) _______________________________________

4. When fishing, I would say that:

1. I always fish in State waters (0-3 miles from shore)

2. I usually fish in State waters, but sometimes in Federal waters (more than 3 miles from shore)

3. I fish about equally in State and Federal waters

4. I usually fish in Federal waters, but sometimes in State waters

5. I always fish in Federal waters

5. About how many years of experience do you have…

1. Shore fishing in Hawaii ______ years

2. Boat fishing in Hawaii ______ years

6. What year were you born?

______

7. How long have you lived in Hawaii?

______ years

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