Screening survey

Initial Telephone Contact Survey, Draft
This study is subject to strict research protocols. Please follow the script as closely as
possible.
INTRO:
Hello, my name is ___________________. I work for [Contractor Name] and I’m calling
on behalf of NOAA Fisheries. We are calling people about recreational fishing in
Washington State. This survey is being conducted to gather information about your
fishing activities and preferences. Your answers will provide fishery managers with
information that can be used to help make important decisions.
Hello, may I speak with [Respondent]?
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(SKIP TO Intro 2:) YES, RESPONDENT AVAILABLE
(SKIP TO EXIT1) NO, RESPONDENT UNAVAILABLE
DON’T KNOW/REFUSED [Schedule callback]

EXIT1: Thank you, I will call back later. When would be a good time to reach
[Respondent]?
[Q: What is NOAA Fisheries? A: NOAA Fisheries is the federal agency responsible for the
stewardship of the nation's living marine resources and their habitat.]
[Q: How did you get my name/phone number? A: Your name/telephone number was
drawn in a random sample of people who purchased a license in Washington]
[Q: Is this interview confidential / anonymous? A: This interview is completely
anonymous. Your name will never be linked to your responses in any way.]

Intro 2:
Before we begin, I want to assure you that your answers will be kept completely
anonymous and this call may be monitored for quality assurance. This is a voluntary
state-wide study, and we appreciate your assistance.
Intro 3:
I’m going to read you a few short questions about your fishing activities in Washington.

1. How many saltwater fishing trips have you taken in Washington in the last
twelve months?
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-9 REFUSED
[Q: What do you mean by saltwater? A: Saltwater is defined as all waters seaward of
river or stream mouths, including estuaries]
2. How many saltwater fishing trips have you taken in Washington in the last
twelve months?
TRIPS_________
-8 DON’T KNOW/NOT SURE
-9 REFUSED
/IF Q2 in {0,DON’T KNOW/NOT SURE, REFUSED} THEN SKIP TO ENDING1/
3. How many of your Washington saltwater fishing trips within the last 12 months
targeted salmon?
TRIPS_________
-8 DON’T KNOW/NOT SURE
-9 REFUSED
4. How many of your Washington saltwater fishing trips within the last 12 months
targeted bottomfish (like halibut, rockfish, or lingcod)?
TRIPS_________
-8 DON’T KNOW/NOT SURE
-9 REFUSED
5. How many of your Washington saltwater fishing trips within the last 12 months
targeted tuna?
TRIPS_________
-8 DON’T KNOW/NOT SURE
-9 REFUSED

6. When you saltwater fish in Washington, do you usually fish from … ?
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a private boat
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a charter boat
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a pier or the shore
-8 DON’T KNOW/NOT SURE
-9 REFUSED
7. During the next 12 months, how likely is it that you will take a trip where you will
saltwater sport fish in Washington?
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Certain to fish
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Very unlikely
Definitely will not fish

Intro 4:
So we can see how your fishing activities compare with those of other people, I’d
like to ask a few demographic questions. Again, please remember that all your
answers are kept completely anonymous. .
8. In what year were you born?
Year_____________
-8 DON’T KNOW/NOT SURE
-9 REFUSED
9. I’m going to read you some income categories. For classification purposes only,
please tell me which income category best describes your household’s total
annual income before taxes in 2012. When I read your household income
category, please stop me.
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Less than $20,000
More than $20,000 but less than $40,000
More than $40,000 but less than $60,000
More than $60,000 but less than $80,000
More than $80,000 but less than $100,000
More than $100,000 but less than $125,000
More than $125,000 but less than $150,000
More than $150,000
REFUSED

[If R Refuses: Your answers will only be used for classification purposes. You will
never be identified with your response.]
►GO TO ENDING 2
ENDING1:
Thank you very much for your help today.

ENDING2: Thank you very much for your help today. This call is part of a larger research
project to help managers learn more about the likes and dislikes of saltwater anglers like
you. I’d like to send you a short survey that you can complete online or in the mail.
Which would you prefer?
If email:
Could I get your email address to send you the invitation to take the survey?
Email________________________________________________________
If mail:
If I could just verify the address I have from your license. I have
Name_____________________________________________________
Street Address______________________________________________
City________________________State_______Zip_________________
Phone_____________________________________________________
[If R Refuses: Very few people were selected for this survey, so your help is critical to its
success. Your participation will help provide important information to managers to
improve your fishing opportunities. The survey should not take more than 25 minutes to
complete. We really appreciate your help.]
Thank you, you will be receiving a short survey very soon.