DJ Case spearheads first-time
National Duck Hunter Survey

In February, D.J. Case & Associates helped unveil the National Duck Hunter Survey 2005, the first attempt to learn the opinions of duck hunters across the country. The National Flyway Council and Wildlife Management Institute commissioned the effort.

DJ Case coordinated the survey, which queried almost 30,000 waterfowl hunters about duck hunting and conservation; more than 10,000 responded.

Survey results will inform state wildlife agencies and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service about the views of duck hunters and aid in developing hunting regulations and management plans.

“Duck hunters and their beliefs are important,” says Dave Case, president. “They are a small segment of hunters, but for much of the 20th century, they have been the backbone of many financial, volunteer and political initiatives for conservation.”

The national survey gauges hunters’ opinions about recent duck seasons and bag limits, populations, management priorities, and their involvement and interest in duck hunting.

DJ Case set the stage for a successful survey by overseeing and developing:
Input from waterfowl biologists on management issues to develop the survey
The survey instrument, including objectives, questions, layout, printing, mailings and tracking
Ducksurvey.com website to present results

DJ Case developed the National Duck Hunter Survey report, which includes more than 800  pages of analyses of responses to 32 questions. Results are presented in a national report, as well as separate reports for major flyway regions.

In coming months, state wildlife agencies, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, flyway councils and other partners will focus on how the results can inform waterfowl hunting and management decisions.

DJ Case will guide several national strategies during the next year based on duck survey results.

To view the survey report visit www.ducksurvey.com.