2012 North Tongass Shoreline Feedback Survey

Who do you see using the Tongass National Forest? The Forest Service is seeking information about outfitter and guide use on Admiralty Island National Monument and on the Sitka, Hoonah, and Juneau Ranger Districts. This review will inform a determination of the amount and types of outfitter and guide use that will be allowed on a large portion of the northern Tongass National Forest (see map). Your comments will improve understanding of current use and user experiences and will help focus the environmental review. We appreciate your time in completing this survey with as much detail as possible.

1. First, a few questions about you

	yes	no
Are you an outfitter or a guide operating under a US Forest Service permit?	*First, a few questions about you Are you an outfitter or a guide operating under a US Forest Service permit? yes	Are you an outfitter or a guide operating under a US Forest Service permit? no
Are you employed in the visitor industry in Southeast Alaska?	Are you employed in the visitor industry in Southeast Alaska? yes	Are you employed in the visitor industry in Southeast Alaska? no

What is your home zip code? (where you are registered to vote)

2. During the last twelve months how many recreational trips have you taken on the northern Tongass National Forest or in the nearby shore zone? (see map)

During the last twelve months how many recreational trips have you taken on the northern Tongass National Forest or in the nearby shore zone? (see map) none

1-3

4-6

7-10

more than 10

If more than 10 approximately how many total trips?

3. During these trips what was the highest number of groups of people per day that you saw or heard nearby (not including distant boat or plane traffic)?

	no encounters	1 group per day	2-3 groups per day	more than 3 groups per day	not sure
on shore/land?	*During these trips what was the highest number of groups of people per day that you saw or heard nearby (not including distant boat or plane traffic)? on shore/land? no encounters	on shore/land? 1 group per day	on shore/land? 2-3 groups per day	on shore/land? more than 3 groups per day	on shore/land? not sure
on the water, in a bay or inlet?	on the water, in a bay or inlet? no encounters	on the water, in a bay or inlet? 1 group per day	on the water, in a bay or inlet? 2-3 groups per day	on the water, in a bay or inlet? more than 3 groups per day	on the water, in a bay or inlet? not sure

At which locations did this occur? On shore/land or on the water: Please be as specific as possible with locations and Use Area numbers (see map) these locations occur, e.g. 04-03 = North Beach, Kruzof.

4. During these trips what was the second highest number of groups of people per day that you saw or
heard nearby (not including distant boat or airplane traffic)?

	none	1 group/ day	2-3 groups/ day	more than 3 groups/ day	not sure
on shore or land	*During these trips what was the second highest number of groups of people per day that you saw or heard nearby (not including distant boat or airplane traffic)? on shore or land none	on shore or land 1 group/ day	on shore or land 2-3 groups/ day	on shore or land more than 3 groups/ day	on shore or land not sure
on the water, in a bay or inlet	on the water, in a bay or inlet none	on the water, in a bay or inlet 1 group/ day	on the water, in a bay or inlet 2-3 groups/ day	on the water, in a bay or inlet more than 3 groups/ day	on the water, in a bay or inlet not sure

At which locations did this occur? On shore/land or on the water: Please be as specific as possible with locations and Use Area numbers (see map) these locations occur, e.g. 04-01A = Red Bluff Bay.

5. Are there places where you think there is inappropriate use of the National Forest or nearby shore zone?

Are there places where you think there is inappropriate use of the National Forest or nearby shore zone? yes

not sure

If you answered yes, please list the specific locations or areas, the season or specific dates, and describe the type of use considered inappropriate.

6. Are there places on the Tongass National Forest where you think commercially guided use is NOT
appropriate?

Are there places on the Tongass National Forest where you think commercially guided use is NOT appropriate? yes

If yes, when, where, why?

7. Are there places on the Tongass NF that you think can support additional commercially guided use?

Are there places on the Tongass NF that you think can support additional commercially guided use? yes

not sure

If yes, where, when, and what types of use?

8. What activities would you be interested in experiencing or providing in the future?

What activities would you be interested in experiencing or providing in the future?

9. Additional comments: (Are there places where you have concerns about the biological or physical resource? Can you suggest other concerns that should be evaluated during the Shoreline planning process?)

Additional comments: (Are there places where you have concerns about the biological or physical resource? Can you suggest other concerns that should be evaluated during the Shoreline planning process?)

Shoreline II Outfitter Guide Project Area

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