The Questions? For the sake of my time and forum space, I'll try to summarize the questions and multiple choices, so keep that in mind as you read (and respond). I don't want to misrepresent the committee if I can help it, but if you have any questions about the questions, let me know.
*1 - Enter Survey ID number
*2 - Did you harvest a buck deer in 2018?
(Did not hunt) - (Did not harvest) - (Harvested 24"wide 4 point) - (Harvested smaller buck)
*3 - What are you primary reasons for hunting mule deer? Please select two.
(Harvesting ANY buck) - (Harvesting 24" 4 point) - (Enjoy hunting) - (Family & friends) - (Meat) - (Develop/test hunting skills) - (Pursuing 24" 4 point) - (Other, please specify)
*4 - Currently across Utah you can draw a General-season buck deer tag on average once every two years. Would you rather:
(Draw less often with a better chance of getting a trophy) - (Same) - (Draw more often with less of a chance of getting a trophy)
*5 - Currently there are 2 Premium LE units, 7 LE units, 29 General-season units.
(Increase, decrease, or keep the same numbers?)
*6 - EXPECTATIONS when hunting General units? (Strongly disagree to Strongly agree)
(Harvesting any buck) - (Harvesting 3 point or better) - (Hunting without harvesting) - (Hunting without harvesting as long as I see bucks)
*7 - Number of hunters seriously detracted from quality of hunt?
(Yes) - (No) - (Did not hunt)
*8 - How satisfied were you with each of the following aspects while hunting General units? (Very dissatisfied to Very satisfied)
(Number of deer seen) - (Number of bucks seen) - (Size of bucks seen) - (Quality of hunting experience)
*9 - Are you willing to accept additional restrictions in order to manage for bigger bucks?
(Yes) - (No)
*10 - Rate your support for the following restrictions (Strongly oppose to Strongly support)
(Conversion of more General-season units to LE) - (More archery and muzzy permits and fewer AW/Rifle permits) - (Draw less often on General units if the buck/hunt quality is better)
*11 - Currently on General units we have 20% archery, 20% muzzy, 60% AW/Rifle.
(Changes?) - (How?)
*12 - Current season lengths are: Archery 28 days, Muzzy 9 days, Early AW/Rifle 5 days, Regular AW/Rifle 9 days. Rate your satisfaction on the length of each season. (Too short) - (Satisfied) - (Too long) - (No opinion)
*13 - Rate your support for antlerless (doe) hunts in the following scenarios (Strongly oppose to Strongly support)
(Damage to agriculture) - (Habitat damage to public lands) - (Too many deer for herd health) - (Manage populations below capacity BEFORE poor herd health) - (Reduce conflicts in urban areas) - (Opportunity to harvest meat)
*14 - If elk are shown to negatively impact deer populations, would you support managing for fewer elk?
(Strongly oppose to Strongly support)
*15 - Rate your support for the following regarding shed hunting. (Strongly oppose to Strongly support)
(Restrict gathering on public lands prior to April 15) - (Require license, permit or stamp) - (Current ethics course)
*16 - Use of trail cameras (Statement that best reflects your sentiments)
(Prohibit all cameras during hunting season) - (Prohibit cameras that transmit real-time pictures during hunting season) - (Trail cameras should not be regulated)
*17 - Baiting big game? (Currently legal)
(Legal) - (Illegal) - (Not sure)
*18 - Hunting regulations
(Not complicated) - (Complicated, but navigable) - (Too hard to navigate)
*19 - Limiting the use of technology-scopes-weapon types.
(Support limiting technology) - (Support limiting technology if it has the possibility of increasing opportunity) - (Would not support limiting technology)
*20 - Have you hunted or applied to hunt mule deer in other states?
(Yes) - (No)
*21 - Where did you live in 2018?
(Urban Utah) - (Rural Utah) - (Urban out-of-state) - (Rural out-of-state)
*22 - How long have you lived in Utah?
(0-5years) - (6-10years) - (11-15years) - (16-20years) - (21-30years) - (>30years) - (Never)
*23 - Do you primarily hunt:
(Public lands) - (Private lands) - (Public and private lands equally)
*24 - If you would like to provide additional comments about mule deer hunting and/or management in Utah, please type them in the box below.
(Box)
There ya go! Have fun!