Sportsmen's Forum Public Opinion Poll

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* 1. To meet operating needs, do you believe the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission should cut programs or raise revenue in the future?

Cut programs

Raise revenue

Both cut programs and raise revenue

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* 2. With respect to raising revenue for PFBC, which is the method of revenue generation that you prefer the most?

Have a license/stamp fee increase enacted

Increase user fees under the Commission's jurisdiction

Add additional user fees under the Commission's jurisdiction

Offer voluntary permits for special causes/species of fish (i.e. habitat, wild trout, bass, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 3. With respect to cutting existing PFBC programs and services, where are you most willing to accept cuts?

Reductions in trout rearing and stocking

Reductions in warm/cool water fish rearing and stocking

Leaving law enforcement positions unfilled

Reducing planned fisheries fieldwork/activities

Cuts in maintenance at access areas/ramps

Conducting fewer educational programs/seminars

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Would you be willing to pay for a copy of the PA Fishing Summary?

Yes

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* 5. How much would you be willing to pay for the PA Fishing Summary?

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* 6. Would you be willing to purchase a voluntary permit with the revenue dedicated to wild trout preservation/restoration?

Yes

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* 7. Are you a Pennsylvania resident?

Yes

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* 8. Have you purchased/do you plan to purchase a Pennsylvania fishing license this year?

Yes

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* 9. Do you own a boat registered in Pennsylvania?

Yes

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* 10. Overall, how would you describe programs and services offered by the PFBC?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

No opinion

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* 11. What species do you fish for?

Trout

Bass

Panfish

Carp

Muskie

Walleye

Pike

Catfish

Other (please specify)