Bernardsville Deer Management Questionnaire
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1
. What is the street intersection nearest your address?
What is the street intersection nearest your address?
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2
. How long have you lived there?
How long have you lived there?
Less than 5 years
5-9 years
10-19 years
20-40 years
More than 40 years
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. During your time at this address, have you seen or experienced an increase in deer-related problems?
During your time at this address, have you seen or experienced an increase in deer-related problems?
No
Yes
Not Sure
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4
. How many members of your household have ever had Lyme Disease or other tick-borne diseases?
How many members of your household have ever had Lyme Disease or other tick-borne diseases?
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1
2
3
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. If somone in your household had Lyme or other tick-borne diseases, what were your medical expenses over 5 years?
If somone in your household had Lyme or other tick-borne diseases, what were your medical expenses over 5 years?
Less than $1,000
More than $1,000
More than $5,000
More than $10,000
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. How many in your household have been involved in a car collision with a deer?
How many in your household have been involved in a car collision with a deer?
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2
3
More
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. If anyone in your household had a collision with a deer, was it serious enough to require hospitalization or a visit to the doctor’s office?
If anyone in your household had a collision with a deer, was it serious enough to require hospitalization or a visit to the doctor’s office?
No
Yes
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. If you had a collision(s), what was the approximate cost to repair your car?
If you had a collision(s), what was the approximate cost to repair your car?
$5,000
$10,000
More than $10,000
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. As a homeowner or renter, have deer caused landscape or garden damage where you live (to flowers, bulbs, shrubs, trees) over the past five years?
As a homeowner or renter, have deer caused landscape or garden damage where you live (to flowers, bulbs, shrubs, trees) over the past five years?
No
Yes
Not Sure
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. If yes to question above, then would you estimate the cost of all landscape or garden damage in the last five years to be –
If yes to question above, then would you estimate the cost of all landscape or garden damage in the last five years to be –
Less than $1,000
More than $1,000
More than $2,000
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. Has actual deer damage or its possibility affected your landscaping and/or gardening? (check all that apply)
Has actual deer damage or its possibility affected your landscaping and/or gardening? (check all that apply)
My gardening has not been affected
I no longer plant a garden because of deer
I have used deer-resistant plants and sprays
I have put up fences or devices to scare the deer
I have used other means to overcome deer browse in my yard
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. My efforts to prevent deer damage have been
My efforts to prevent deer damage have been
Effective
Very Effective
Not Effective
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13
. Does anyone in your household feed deer?
Does anyone in your household feed deer?
No
Yes
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14
. Do you think the size of the deer population is a problem?
Do you think the size of the deer population is a problem?
No
Yes
Not Sure
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15
. Does anyone in your household hunt deer?
Does anyone in your household hunt deer?
No
Yes
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. What factors might lead hunters in your household to take deer in Bernardsville? (Check all that apply)
What factors might lead hunters in your household to take deer in Bernardsville? (Check all that apply)
Services for field dressing and processing for meals at home
Services available to give the venison to local food banks
If there were more times available for hunting
If there were more places to hunt
There are no hunters in my household
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. If anyone in your household has ever been a full or part-time farmer in Bernardsville, please estimate your average yearly crop losses over the past five years due to deer predation.
If anyone in your household has ever been a full or part-time farmer in Bernardsville, please estimate your average yearly crop losses over the past five years due to deer predation.
Less than $5,000
$5,000 - $24,999
$25,000 - $49,999
Over $50,000
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. As a property owner, have you incurred other deer-related expenses, such as fencing costs, gates, etc?
As a property owner, have you incurred other deer-related expenses, such as fencing costs, gates, etc?
Less than $1,000
$1,000 - $1,999
$2,000 - $9,999
More than $10,000
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. If you are a property owner of over 5 acres, do you allow hunting?
If you are a property owner of over 5 acres, do you allow hunting?
No
Yes
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20
. How do you feel about the following...
Positive
Neutral
Negative
Unsure
Experienced licensed hunters
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How do you feel about the following... Experienced licensed hunters Positive
Experienced licensed hunters Neutral
Experienced licensed hunters Negative
Experienced licensed hunters Unsure
Experienced bow-hunters
Experienced bow-hunters Positive
Experienced bow-hunters Neutral
Experienced bow-hunters Negative
Experienced bow-hunters Unsure
Hunters with a special deer management permit from the State
Hunters with a special deer management permit from the State Positive
Hunters with a special deer management permit from the State Neutral
Hunters with a special deer management permit from the State Negative
Hunters with a special deer management permit from the State Unsure
Special agents permitted by county or state
Special agents permitted by county or state Positive
Special agents permitted by county or state Neutral
Special agents permitted by county or state Negative
Special agents permitted by county or state Unsure
Professional sharpshooters
Professional sharpshooters Positive
Professional sharpshooters Neutral
Professional sharpshooters Negative
Professional sharpshooters Unsure
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. Does the present size of the deer herd have a positive impact on the following:
Yes
No
Not Sure
Real estate values
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Does the present size of the deer herd have a positive impact on the following: Real estate values Yes
Real estate values No
Real estate values Not Sure
Gardening and landscaping
Gardening and landscaping Yes
Gardening and landscaping No
Gardening and landscaping Not Sure
Outdoor activities for small children
Outdoor activities for small children Yes
Outdoor activities for small children No
Outdoor activities for small children Not Sure
Peace of mind when driving
Peace of mind when driving Yes
Peace of mind when driving No
Peace of mind when driving Not Sure
The natural landscape and environment
The natural landscape and environment Yes
The natural landscape and environment No
The natural landscape and environment Not Sure
The long-term economic preservation of our unique community
The long-term economic preservation of our unique community Yes
The long-term economic preservation of our unique community No
The long-term economic preservation of our unique community Not Sure
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22
. Which statement best fits your attitude to our local white-tail deer population?
Which statement best fits your attitude to our local white-tail deer population?
Deer do not cause any problems.
Deer cause some problems, but not enough to worry about.
Deer cause many problems and solutions are needed.
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. In the early 1900’s, the white-tailed deer in New Jersey were almost extinct.
In the early 1900’s, the white-tailed deer in New Jersey were almost extinct.
True
False
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. In 2010, according to the Division of Fish & Wildlife, NJ, the size of the white-tailed deer population in New Jersey is: (Check all that apply.)
In 2010, according to the Division of Fish & Wildlife, NJ, the size of the white-tailed deer population in New Jersey is: (Check all that apply.)
Just right
Too large and a general nuisance
Detrimental to a healthy forest
Damaging to farming
A potential threat to our health
Costly for homeowners to plant and garden
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. How long would you estimate it would take for a forest degraded by deer to return to natural health?
How long would you estimate it would take for a forest degraded by deer to return to natural health?
1 year
2 years
5 years
10 years or more
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. Would you attend a presentation on the possibility of a deer management program for Bernardsville?
Would you attend a presentation on the possibility of a deer management program for Bernardsville?
Yes
No
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