Federal Register #2026-11411

Request for Public Comment: Revisions to National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife Watching

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife Watching information collection. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) - Office: Information Collection Clearance Officer - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a request for public input on survey methodology, not a procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Revision and execution of the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife Watching (FHWW) - Survey to collect data on participation and expenditures in fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching - Estimated 184,370 survey responses using web, phone, and paper methods - Pre-test cognitive interviews with up to 70 respondents - Notable Requirements: - Expanded questionnaires covering participation, species pursued, and expenditure willingness - Use of multiple survey methods (web, phone, paper) - Collection of detailed demographic and activity data - Focus on minimizing respondent burden through technology and improved methodology - Survey supports Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration grant programs and informs policy/resource management decisions - The Service invites comments on the necessity, methodology, and burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing respondent burden.

Description

This notice pertains to the revision of a currently approved information collection related to the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife Watching conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The survey collects data on participation and expenditures related to fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching activities across the United States. The information supports the administration of Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration grant programs and helps inform policy decisions and resource management. The survey is conducted approximately every five years, with the next full survey planned for 2027 or possibly 2028. Public comments on the proposed revisions are invited until July 8, 2026.

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