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Purpose of the survey – To obtain public input relevant to conserving Florida’s status as the Fishing Capital of the World, and provide the public with appropriate information. DIRECTIONS: This survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete, although if you want to visit some of the Web sites or view some of the publications listed near the end it will take longer). Please note that some yes/no questions direct you to proceed to the next question and gray out follow-up questions if you select no.
1. Which one government agency would you say is most responsible for managing and conserving fish and wildlife in Florida? Select One... Florida Coastal Conservation Association Department of Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Agency Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission County Parks Departments Fish and Wildlife Service
2. Do you recall seeing or hearing the phrase or slogan “Take Me Fishing” used in advertising during the past four months?NoYes (if no, go to question 3)
If yes, where did you see or hear this advertising slogan? (Check all that apply) a. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission publications b. In the fishing regulations booklet c. During fishing shows on television d. During advertisements on television e. On the radio f. At sporting goods stores g. On the FWC website h. In magazines i. In newspapers j. At fishing/boating shows or events
3. Do you recall seeing or hearing the phrase or slogan “Fishing Capital of the World?NoYes (if no go to question 4)
If yes, where did you see or hear this slogan? (Check all that apply) a. FWC publications b. In the fishing regulations booklet c. During fishing shows on television d. During advertisements on television e. On the radio f. At sporting goods stores g. On the FWC website h. In magazines i. In newspapers j. At fishing/boating shows or events
4. Do you think it is appropriate for Florida to be described as the “Fishing Capital of the World”?NoYes
5. We are interested in your opinion on whether or not the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) should promote sustainable recreational fishing within Florida. (Note: promotion means to work with industry to provide incentives to anglers, whereas encourage angling means to just provide positive information about fishing) Select One... The FWC should not actively promote recreational fishing The FWC should not encourage recreational fishing The FWC should not encourage nor promote recreational fishing It doesn’t make any difference to me The FWC should actively encourage recreational fishing The FWC should actively promote recreational fishing The FWC should actively encourage and promote recreational fishing
6. Are you aware that the primary sources of funding for fisheries and fisheries habitat conservation is through fishing license fees and excise taxes on fishing tackle and motor boat fuels?NoYes
7. Have you gone fishing in Florida during the past 10 years?NoYes (if no go to question 8)
If yes, ... how many days have you gone FRESHWATER FISHING IN FLORIDA during the past year? Select One... 0 1-5 6-10 11-20 21 or more how many days have you gone SALTWATER FISHING IN FLORIDA during the past year? Select One... 0 1-5 6-10 11-20 21 or more how many days have you gone fishing OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA during the past year? Select One... 0 1-5 6-10 11-20 21 or more
8. The Fish and Wildlife Commission offers a 5-year freshwater and/or saltwater fishing license. Have you seen or heard any advertisements, literature or other information about these 5-year licenses?NoYes (if no go to question 9)
If yes, where did you see or hear about the 5-year license? a. FWC publications b. In the fishing regulations booklet c. During fishing shows on television d. During advertisements on television e. On the radio f. At sporting goods stores g. On the FWC website h. Local fishing or conservation organizations i. Personal contact j. Fishing/boating show or event
9. The FWC has recently provided information through local media and organizations about several actions you can take to improve fishing and support conservation. Which of the following messages have you seen or heard on radio or television, or in newspapers, magazines or other print sources? a. Following fishing and boating regulations b. Buying a fishing license when required c. Voluntarily buying a fishing license when not required to support fisheries management and conservation d. Releasing fish properly e. Using Circle Hooks to minimize damage to released fish f. Recycle monofilament line g. Avoid powering through aquatic vegetation h. Avoid anchoring on reefs and structures i. Minimize the use of insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to protect water quality j. Don’t release non-native fishes or transport exotic plants on your boat and trailer
10. In your opinion, which of the following things contribute most to a satisfying fishing trip? a. Fishing regulations (season, size and harvest limits) are generally reasonable Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
b. There are good fishing locations close to my home Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
c. Fish I like to catch seem to be plentiful Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
d. The waters where I fish are generally unpolluted Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
e. There is always a chance of catching a large fish Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
f. The water is not crowded where I like to fish Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
g. There is good access to fishing waters nearby Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
h. I have family and/or friends I like to fish with Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
i. Changes in fishing regulations generally don’t bother me Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
11. In your opinion what factors are most likely to keep you from going on a fishing trip? a. I don’t have others I like to fish with Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
b. Fishing regulations (season, size and harvest limits) are too restrictive Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
c. Good fishing locations are too far from my home Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
d. The waters where I like to fish are too polluted Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
e. The fish I like are not very plentiful Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
f. There are too many other people on the water Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
g. Access to good fishing locations is very limited Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
h. The chance of catching large fish is pretty low Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
i. There are too many changes in fishing regulations to keep up with Select One... No Answer/Don't Know Response 1-Strongly Agree 2-Agree 3-Neither Agree or Disagree 4-Disagree 5-Strongly Disagree
12. Over the course of the past 12 months, have you had contact with any Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) personnel? By contact, we mean a personal meeting, telephone call to someone in the agency, attending meetings where a FWC employee is present, Conservation Officer, etc. NoYes
13. How satisfied were you with the interaction you had with the FWC employee? Very Dissatisfied 1….2…..3…..4…..5….6….7….8…..9….10 Very Satisfied Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
14. Overall, how satisfied are you with the programs and services of the FWC? Very Dissatisfied 1….2…..3…..4…..5….6….7….8…..9….10 Very Satisfied Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
15. Many anglers in Florida are exempt from buying a fishing license. For instance, anglers that fish from shore or piers in saltwater, county residents using cane poles in freshwater, and resident youths and seniors in freshwater and saltwater do not have to buy fishing licenses. Thus they do not directly contribute to the management, restoration and conservation of the state’s fisheries, and cannot be counted to recover excise taxes spent on tackle or motor boat fuels. We would like to know if you feel we should encourage anglers to voluntarily purchase a license to help pay for the management and conservation of the state’s fisheries they use and to get more federal tax money that is already paid into the system back to help with Florida sport fish restoration efforts.
a. How strongly do you support promoting voluntary purchases by Senior Anglers? Strongly Oppose Promoting …1….2….3….4….5…6….7….8….9….10…. Strongly Support Promoting Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
b. How strongly do you support promoting voluntary purchases by Saltwater Shore Anglers? Strongly Oppose Promoting …1….2….3….4….5…6….7….8….9….10…. Strongly Support Promoting Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
c. How strongly do you support promoting voluntary purchases by Underage Anglers? Strongly Oppose Promoting …1….2….3….4….5…6….7….8….9….10…. Strongly Support Promoting Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
16. Please indicate how often you engage in the following activities. a. Recycle newspapers, cans or bottles Select One... No Response Nearly Always Sometimes Rarely Virtually Never
b. Encourage others to recycle Select One... No Response Nearly Always Sometimes Rarely Virtually Never
c. Walk, bike, carpool, or take public transportation to reduce environmental impacts Select One... No Response Nearly Always Sometimes Rarely Virtually Never
d. Pick up litter that is not your own Select One... No Response Nearly Always Sometimes Rarely Virtually Never
e. Buy recycled paper or recycled plastic products Select One... No Response Nearly Always Sometimes Rarely Virtually Never
f. Turn off water instead of letting it run while brushing your teeth or shaving Select One... No Response Nearly Always Sometimes Rarely Virtually Never
g. Make an effort to purchase and use products that are less harmful to the environment Select One... No Response Nearly Always Sometimes Rarely Virtually Never
h. Dispose of used motor oil at approved waste collection sites Select One... No Response Nearly Always Sometimes Rarely Virtually Never
i. Use low-wattage, energy efficient light bulbs Select One... No Response Nearly Always Sometimes Rarely Virtually Never
j. Wear a personal floatation device when boating Select One... No Response Nearly Always Sometimes Rarely Virtually Never
k. Recycle used monofilament fishing line Select One... No Response Nearly Always Sometimes Rarely Virtually Never
17. How many times in the last 5 years have you engaged in the following activities? a. Sent a letter or e-mail to a government official supporting an environmental issue Select One... 0 times 1-2 times 3-5 times More than 5 times
b. Voted for candidates largely because of her or his pro-environmental views Select One... 0 times 1-2 times 3-5 times More than 5 times
c. Contributed money (in addition to membership dues) to an environmental or conservation organization Select One... 0 times 1-2 times 3-5 times More than 5 times
d. Volunteered to help an environmental group or project Select One... 0 times 1-2 times 3-5 times More than 5 times
e. Actively opposed an environmentally damaging development project Select One... 0 times 1-2 times 3-5 times More than 5 times
f. Stopped buying a product because it caused environmental problems Select One... 0 times 1-2 times 3-5 times More than 5 times
g. Helped clean up a local beach, lake or stream Select One... 0 times 1-2 times 3-5 times More than 5 times
h. Called Wildlife Alert to report a fishing, boating, or hunting violation or problem Select One... 0 times 1-2 times 3-5 times More than 5 times
18. Are you aware the “Go Fishing” bass tags for your vehicle or trailer directly funds fish and wildlife conservation throughout Florida, unlike many tags that support one species or one particular area? NoYes
19. Do you own one or more of the “Go Fishing” bass tags?NoYes
20. What factors would encourage you the most to purchase a “Go Fishing” bass tag? (1 to 5, 5 being the best)a. A more attractive design Select One... 1 2 3 4 5
b. If the money only went to bass fishing enhancements, such as the Florida Bass Conservation Center, rather than helping fund all fish and wildlife conservation Select One... 1 2 3 4 5
c. Making it clear that the tag funds all fish and wildlife conservation (game and non-game) Select One... 1 2 3 4 5
d. Nothing would make me buy one Select One... 1 2 3 4 5
e. A promotional incentive such as t-shirt, hat, towel or drink cooler would make me buy one Select One... 1 2 3 4 5
21. For each of the following publications please rate them on usefulness and overall appearance (1 to 5, five is best). Skip any that you are not familiar with. a. Florida Fishing Capital of the World guide i. Usefulness: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 ii. Appearance: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 iii. Comments:
b. Take Me Fishing rack card i. Usefulness: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 ii. Appearance: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 iii. Comments:
c. Freshwater Fishing Regulation Summary i. Usefulness: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 ii. Appearance: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 iii. Comments:
d. Fishing Lines (Saltwater Regulation Summary) i. Usefulness: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 ii. Appearance: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 iii. Comments:
e. Florida Boating and Fishing Guide i. Usefulness: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 ii. Appearance: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 iii. Comments:
22. For each of the following Web Sites, please rate them on usefulness and overall appearance (1 to 5, five is best). A link is provided to allow you to see the site if you haven’t please remember to come back and complete the survey. Skip any that you are not familiar with. (click on link to view page in separate window) a. FishingCapital.com (this site) i. Usefulness: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 ii. Appearance: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 iii. Comments: b. MyFWC.com/Fishing (state freshwater info) i. Usefulness: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 ii. Appearance: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 iii. Comments: c. MyFWC.com/Marine (state saltwater info) i. Usefulness: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 ii. Appearance: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 iii. Comments: d. Research.MyFWC.com (FWRI info) i. Usefulness: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 ii. Appearance: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 iii. Comments: e. TakeMeFishing.org (National fishing promotion site) i. Usefulness: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 ii. Appearance: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 iii. Comments: f. VisitFlorida.com/experience/nature/fishing/ (Florida tourism fishing site) i. Usefulness: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 ii. Appearance: Select One... 1 2 3 4 5 iii. Comments:
Just a few more questions to help us learn more about our customer base.
23. What is your country of residence? Select One... United States of America Canada Carribbean Region France Germany United Kingdom Mexico Spain Other If other:
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25. If Florida, what county do you reside in? Select One... Alachua County Baker County Bay County Bradford County Brevard County Broward County Calhoun County Charlotte County Citrus County Clay County Collier County Columbia County DeSoto County Dixie County Duval County Escambia County Flagler County Franklin County Gadsden County Gilchrist County Glades County Gulf County Hamilton County Hardee County Hendry County Hernando County Highlands County Hillsborough County Holmes County Indian River County Jackson County Jefferson County Lafayette County Lake County Lee County Leon County Levy County Liberty County Madison County Manatee County Marion County Martin County Miami-Dade County Monroe County Nassau County Okaloosa County Okeechobee County Orange County Osceola County Palm Beach County Pasco County Pinellas County Polk County Putnam County St. Johns County County Santa Rosa County Sarasota County Seminole County Sumter County Suwannee County Taylor County Union County Volusia County Wakulla County Walton County Washington County
26. What is your age? Select One.... Under 18 18-44 45-64 Older than 65
27. What is your gender?MaleFemale
28. Do you have any children under 18 at home?NoYes
29. Last level of school you attended? Select One.... Grade School High School College Post-Graduate
30. Ethnic background? Select One.... African-American Asian Caucasian Hispanic Other If other:
31. Email address:
32. May we follow up with your about your responses? No Yes
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