In order to better understand recreational boating and fishing and aquatic resource stewardship, RBFF works with market research and consulting firms. 

 Below are the final reports for a number of market research studies commissioned by RBFF. 

• July 2009 - The Special Report on Fishing & Boating, a partnership project of the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation and The Outdoor Foundation, is a first-of-its-kind publication that provides valuable demographic information and key insights into the participation patterns of the fishing and boating community. 
  Final Study

• August 2008 - The Oregon Market Research provides RBFF and the Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) with a better understanding of why the state’s boat registrations have declined over the last 10 years. It helps prepare the state for a marketing program to increase boat registration renewals.
  Executive Summary
  

• April 2007 – The Boating and Fishing Relationship Market Research provides a better understanding of the directional relationship between recreational boating and fishing. That is, how does recreational fishing lead to boating and how does recreational boating lead to fishing? The project includes two phases of market research: Phase 1 is Qualitative Focus Groups and Phase 2 is a Quantitative Survey. Included in the link below are the reports for both Phase 1 Qualitative Focus Groups and Phase 2 Quantitative Survey. 
  National Survey Final Report  
  Quick Facts  
  Focus Group Final Report  
  PowerPoint Presentation  
  Final Survey  
  

• June 2006 -  The Stewardship Market Research provides insight into the relationship between recreational boating and fishing and aquatic resource stewardship behaviors. It helps stakeholders understand how to chart a path that enables an angler or boater to engage in aquatic resource stewardship. 
  Stewardship Market Research Final Report
  Stewardship Report Highlights
  Final Stewardship Survey
  Stewardship Literature Review
  
  
• March 2003 -  Boating and Fishing Attitude Segmentation Study
  
  
• January 2002 -  African American and Hispanic Participation In and Attitudes Towards Recreational Boating and Fishing
  
  
• August 2001 -  An Examination of the Relationship Between Recreational Boating and Fishing Participation and Aquatic Resource Stewardship -- A Literature Review
  
  
• July 2001 - Report on the Best Practices in Fishing, Boating and Aquatic Stewardship Education
  
  
• June 2001 - Anglers' and Boaters' Attitudes Toward Various Messages that Communicate the Benefits of Fishing and Boating: Results of a Series of Nationwide Focus Groups  
  
  
• September 2000 - Participation in Boating and Fishing -- A Literature Review 
  Executive Summary
  Full Report
  

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