NE Florida Recreational Angler Survey

1. Are you a Florida resident?

   Yes No
   

2. If you answered "yes" to #1, please tell us what county you live in

   
   

3. Roughly how often do you fish in NE Florida (Flagler, St. Johns, Duval or Nassau counties)?

   Less than 5 days a month
   5-10 days a month
   10-20 days a month
   20-30 days a month
   
   

4. Please select the activity you enjoy MOST when you fish in NE Florida:

   Surf casting in the Atlantic Ocean
   Fishing off a pier, bridge or dock into the Atlantic Ocean
   Fishing off a pier or dock in the Intracoastal Waterway
   Fishing off a causeway or bridge into the Intracoastal
   Fishing from shore/wading in the Intracoastal
   Fishing in a freshwater lake, river, stream or creek
   Fishing off a boat (saltwater)
   Fishing off a boat (freshwater)
   
   

5. To your knowledge, is it possible to recycle monofilament fishing line?

   Yes
   No
   Not sure
   
   

6. Which of the following best describes the way that discarded fishing line impacts wildlife (birds, fish, reptiles and mammals)?

   It has a positive effect
   It has a negative effect
   It has no impact
   
   

7. Do you currently recycle monofilament line you use and/or find?

   Yes No
   

8. If you do recycle monofilament, please use the list below to select the locations where you drop off used line (select as many as apply):

   Outdoor recycling bin
   Bait/tackle shop
   Marina
   I do not currently recycle monofilament
   

9. If you currently recycle, please tell us the specific location(s) that you use:

   
   

10. Which of the following would be the most convenient monofilament recycling locations for you? Select all that apply.

    Fishing piers
    Bridges
    Beach accesses
    Boat ramps
    Tackle shops
    Other
    

11. Have you heard about Northeast Florida's monofilament recycling program?

    Yes
    No
    Not sure

    If you answered "Yes" to # 11, please answer the following 2 questions, otherwise skip to # 12.

            a) How did you FIRST learn about the recycling program?

Saw outdoor recycling stations
Saw indoor recycling stations
Heard a presentation about the program
Received information in the mail about the program
Read about the program in the newspaper
Heard about the program on the TV or radio
Other

            b) When did you first learn that it was possible to recycling monofilament line?

More than a year ago
Within the past 6-12 months
Within the past 6 months
Not sure

 

12. In your opinion, what impact will recovering and recycling monofilament have on the overall health of wildlife in NE Florida?

    Positive impact on overall health
    Negative impact on overall health
    No impact on overall health
    

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