2006 Hawaii Saltwater Fishing Expenditure Survey...Yes No Please skip to question A8 on the next page When you sell your fish, do you consider yourself a commercial fisherman, trying

2006 Hawaii SaltwaterFishing Expenditure Survey

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A3 During the past two months, how many saltwater fishing trips have you taken from:

Beach or bank

Pier, bridge, dock or jetty

Privately owned boat

Charter, party, or head boat

A1 How many years have you been saltwater recreational fishing?

# of Years

A2 During the past two months, how many days have you spent fishing in saltwater and fresh-water (please count partial days as full days)?

# of Days Freshwater# of Days Saltwater

New Jersey

A4 During the past year (last 12 months), how many days have you spent saltwaterfishing in the following states? Please count partial days as full days.

Alabama

Delaware Florida

Other (please specify, including foreign countries:________________________________)

Georgia

Louisiana Maryland

Mississippi New HampshireNorth Carolina Oregon Rhode IslandTexas Virginia Washington

CaliforniaAlaska

Maine

New York

Hawaii

Massachusetts

South Carolina

Connecticut

Section A: Your Sport Fishing Activities In this section we ask you about saltwater fishing trips in general. A fishing trip is defined asany portion of a day spent fishing. Saltwater is defined as the open ocean or any portion of abay, sound, or river that is saltwater or brackish water. Except when asked, please do notinclude any information for other household members or other fishing party members. Whencompleting the questionnaire please print clearly.

1 Do you consider yourself a full-time commercial fisherman?

No, part-time commercial Yes, full-time commercial

A5 Do you ever sell any of the fish you catch?No Please skip to question A8 on the next pageYes

When you sell your fish, do you consider yourself a commercial fisherman, trying to makesome income, or do you sell only to cover your trip costs?

b

Cover trip costs onlyMake income

a What percentage of your fishing trips last year were purely for recreation, where yousold none of your catch? %

Please skip to SectionD on page 14

A6 I could not afford to keep my boat or pay for fishing expenses without being able to sellsome fish.

Strongly agree Agree Strongly disagreeDisagree Don’t know

Please skip to the next question A6

A7 How much money did you make selling fish from your most recent trip?

$ .00

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A9 How many fishing tournaments do you normally particpate in annually?None1-2

3 - 56 or more

Fishermen in Hawaii go fishing for many reasons. When you go fishing, how commonare each of the following types of trips?

Holoholo fishing corresponds to recreationalfishing, where a good day can have manycomponents, including just getting away, beingout on the water, spending time with friends orfamily, and catching some fish.

All of myfishingtrips

Most of myfishingtrips

Some ofmy fishing

trips

None of myfishingtrips

A8

Kaukau fishing corresponds to subsistencefishing for food, either for yourself and family, orfor sharing the fish with others, but not selling thefish.

Expense fishing, also called recreational ex-pense fishing, involves selling enough of thecatch to cover costs associated with fishing.

Profit fishing, or commercial fishing, is done toprovide or supplement one’s income, part-time orfull-time.

Trophy fishing, where the goal is to catch a fishof a trophy size.

A10 What are your preferences for catching the following pelagic fish? Please mark only onechoice for each species.

Rarely orNever

Desirable

PelagicSpecies

AlwaysDesirable

SometimesDesirable

UsuallyDesirable

Blue marlin

Other billfish

Mahi mahi

Ono

Yellowfin tuna

Bigeye tuna

Other______________________


Some fishermen regularly release blue marlins even though they are not required to, whileother fishermen keep blue marlins, or keep them under some circumstances. How do youfeel about each of the following statements about the blue marlin caught in Hawaii?

Anglers should release all blue marlin

StronglyAgree

AgreeFeel

NeutralNot

Applicable

Anglers should be able to keep trophy-sized bluemarlins

StronglyDisagree

A12

A high proportion of blue marlins caught will die ifreleased

Blue marlins should be kept only if they look likethey are going to die if released

It’s important to tag and release blue marlins toincrease our knowledge

I have released blue marlin(s) to save ice for moredesirable species

I have released blue marlin(s) because they weretoo big to deal with

Anglers should release blue marlins over 300pounds because they are apt to be breedingfemales

A11 Have you ever caught a blue marlin?No Please skip to question A12Yes

a How many blue marlin have you caught?

Number of blue marlin

b What was the biggest marlin you ever caught?

Number of pounds

The next two questions ask specifically about blue marlin; please answer even if youdo not target or have not caught a blue marlin.


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 Hawaii, and for the large durable items you purchased please indicatethe 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 Hawaii andthe percentage of each category used for saltwater fishing.

No Please skip to question B2 on the next pageYes

%Purchased InHawaii

(0% - 100%)

%Used forSaltwaterFishing

(0% - 100%)?Personal

ExpenditureType of

Expenditure

%.00Rods, poles, reels, spear guns, andcomponents for rodmaking $

%.00Tackle (lures, hooks, leaders, sink-ers, flies and fly tying supplies,fishing line, etc.)

$

%.00Gear (tackle boxes, nets, bait con-tainers, knives, gaffs, dive floatsetc.)

$

%Purchased InHawaii

(0% - 100%)

%Used forSaltwaterFishing

(0% - 100%)?

%

%

%


Approximately how much money have you PERSONALLY spent on the following itemsin the last 12 months? Some of these items have multiple uses other than saltwaterfishing. Please indicate the percentage purchased in Hawaii and the percentage oftime 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 (foulweather gear, boots, waders, masks,wetsuits, etc.)

$

%.00Binoculars, field glasses, etc. $

%.00Camping equipment (sleeping bags,packs, tents, etc.) $

%Purchased InHawaii

(0% - 100%)

%

%

%

%

%

%


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 where the expenditure was made, indicate if the item was financed,indicate whether the purchase was new or used, and indicate whether thepurchase was from a broker/dealer or private 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 purchasedseparate 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? (checkone)

Broker/DealerPrivate Party



NewUsed

PurchasedNew orUsed?

(check one)

NewUsed

NewUsed

State WhereExpenditure

Occurred


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, indicate if the item wasfinanced, indicate whether the purchase was new or used, and indicatewhether the purchase was made from 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/Dealer orPrivate

Party? (checkone)

No

State WhereExpenditure

Occurred


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, indicatewhether the purchase was new or used, and indicate whether the purchasewas made from a real 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?

%


Section C: Your Preferences for Pelagic Fishing Trips

In this section we want to know about your preferences for different types of saltwater

fishing trips. Consider each trip to take place where you normally launch your boat.

Each question will ask you to compare two full-day fishing trips that will vary in the

following ways: the season the trip is taken; what you expect to catch; and what the trip

would cost you personally.

• Your expected catch: Your expected catch is the total number and weight of the fishyou expect to catch on the given full-day fishing trip. The average weight is the weightbefore cleaning or filleting.

• Other Pelagic Catch: Includes catch of pelagic fish other than blue marlin or largeahi (over 50 pounds), including mahi mahi, ono, spearfish, striped marlin, small tunas(under 50 pounds), etc.

• Fishing cost per day: The cost per day is your personal share of the trip costincluding bait, ice, tackle, boat fuel, food, and beverages, vehicle fuel, and relatedexpenses.

.


1 In the above table, which choice do you MOST prefer?(select only one)

Choice A Choice B Choice C

3 In the above table, which choice do you LEAST prefer?(select only one)


2 If your most preferred option was the only pelagic fishing trip available toyou during the specified season, how many trips would you take?

Number of Trips

4 If your least preferred option was the only pelagic fishing trip available toyou during the specified season, how many trips would you take?

Number of Trips

C1 Imagine that you have the choice between two pelagic fishing trips (Choice A orChoice B) or not taking either trip (Choice C). After you have compared the trips,answer the five questions below the table.

Choose somethingother than a day of

pelagic fishing.


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Your expected catch(weight per fish)

Your expected catch(total weight of other

fish caught)

Fishing Cost perDay

(per person)


2 (50 lbs.)

None None

$100$150

Sea

son

Time of year the trip occurs

Summer Summer

None

No blue marlinhooked but saw ablue marlin in the

spread

No blue marlinhooked but saw ablue marlin in the

spread







Number of Trips


Number of Trips


pelagic fishing.


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Fishing Cost perDay

(per person)


None

50 lbs. 100 lbs.

$100$100

Sea

son

Time of year the trip occurs

Winter Fall


None

1 (300 lbs.) 1 (1000 lbs.)


fish caught)







Number of Trips


Number of Trips


pelagic fishing.


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Fishing Cost perDay

(per person)


None

100 lbs. None

$50$50

Sea

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Time of year the trip occurs Spring Winter


2 (100 lbs.)

1 (500 lbs.)Hooked, fought, butlost a blue marlin


fish caught)


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 D: About You and Your Household

D2 What year were you born?

Year:

Less than 9th grade

D5 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

Boyfriend

D4 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:___________________________________)

D1 Are you........?

FemaleMale

D3 How old were you when you learned how to fish?

Age:


D9 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

D10 About how many hours do you work per week?

Hours

D8 What is your ethnic background?

Not Hispanic or LatinoHispanic or Latino

D7 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)_______________________

D6 Please list the top three reasons why you go fishing.

1. __________________________________________________________

2. __________________________________________________________

3. __________________________________________________________

D12 What percentage of your 2005 household income came from the sale offish?

%

$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

D11 Which of the following categories best describes your household’s total annual incomebefore taxes in 2004?


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 [email protected]

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