Tri-Color Logo


Overall Survey Results:


2008 Wisconsin Waterfowl Association Waterfowl Hunter's Survey


Recently submitted results may be delayed
The newly submitted results for this survey may take up to an hour to post to this page.
1Did you hunt ducks or geese in the last:
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
One Year
   
128 31.2%
Two Years
   
23 5.6%
Three Years
   
251 61.3%
No Response(s)
   
71.7%
 Totals409100%
2In general, do you primarily hunt in the:
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
South Zone
   
224 54.7%
North Zone
   
67 16.3%
Both
   
113 27.6%
No Response(s)
   
51.2%
 Totals409100%
3Do you favor a statewide uniform (same) opening day, even with the current two-zone system?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Yes
   
193 47.1%
No
   
213 52.0%
No Response(s)
   
3<1%
 Totals409100%
4If you checked Yes in Question #3, which of the following would you prefer?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Earlier than the Saturday closest to October 1st
   
25 6.1%
Saturday closest to October 1st
   
46 11.2%
First Saturday in October
   
82 20.0%
October 1st, no matter which day of the week it falls on
   
36 8.8%
Later in October
   
37 9.0%
No Response(s)
   
18344.7%
 Totals409100%
Text Block:
If you checked No in Question #3 it would be assumed you want a different opening day in each of the South and North Zones. If so, which of the following would you prefer:
5South Zone
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Earlier than the Saturday closest to October 1st
   
28 6.8%
Saturday closest to October 1st
   
69 16.8%
First Saturday in October
   
72 17.6%
October 1st, no matter which day of the week it falls on
   
27 6.6%
Later in October
   
67 16.3%
No Response(s)
   
14635.6%
 Totals409100%
6North Zone
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Earlier than the Saturday closest to October 1st
   
124 30.3%
Saturday closest to October 1st
   
41 10.0%
First Saturday in October
   
38 9.2%
October 1st, no matter which day of the week it falls on
   
22 5.3%
Later in October
   
21 5.1%
No Response(s)
   
16339.8%
 Totals409100%
7With the current North/South Zone system would you prefer a split in the waterfowl season?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
North Zone - Yes
   
52 12.7%
North Zone - No
   
59 14.4%
South Zone - Yes
   
209 51.1%
South Zone - No
   
73 17.8%
No Response(s)
   
163.9%
 Totals409100%
8If there is a split should it be for:
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Ducks Only
   
173 42.2%
Ducks and Geese
   
200 48.8%
No Response(s)
   
368.8%
 Totals409100%
9If there is a split, what length should the split be? Please answer in number of days:
 
 Number of
Response(s)
  348
10Should non-toxic shot be required for small game hunting on:
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
State-owned and leased hunting grounds
   
19 4.6%
All public lands (state, federal, county, etc)
   
83 20.2%
All lands
   
106 25.9%
None of the above
   
194 47.4%
No Response(s)
   
71.7%
 Totals409100%
11What time should the waterfowl season open on opening day?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
12:00 noon
   
74 18.0%
9:00 a.m.
   
100 24.4%
1/2 hour before sunrise
   
209 51.1%
No preference
   
20 4.8%
No Response(s)
   
61.4%
 Totals409100%
12Would you support an increase in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Stamp if the funds would be used to increase, restore or enhance waterfowl habitat in Wisconsin?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Yes
   
337 82.3%
No
   
67 16.3%
No Response(s)
   
51.2%
 Totals409100%
13The Wisconsin DNR is currently seeking legislative authority to establish managed hunts in Wisconsin. While managed hunts may increase the individually defined quality of the hunting experience through reduced hunter densities, reduced shooting hours, etc., they may also decrease hunting opportunities through limited access, lotteries, and state blinds. Should the WDNR concentrate its efforts on:
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Establishment of managed hunts on select Wildlife Management Areas (WMA's)
   
46 11.2%
Restore & increase quality of habitat on WMA's to increase hunting opportunity
   
50 12.2%
Purchase/lease currently private habitat areas to increase hunting opportunity
   
14 3.4%
All of the above
   
95 23.2%
Both the second and third choices above
   
186 45.4%
No Response(s)
   
184.4%
 Totals409100%
14Should the Canada Goose season open concurrent with the duck season?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Yes
   
218 53.3%
No
   
184 44.9%
No Response(s)
   
71.7%
 Totals409100%
15If you answered No to Question #14, should it open:
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Earlier
   
165 40.3%
Later
   
22 5.3%
No Response(s)
   
22254.2%
 Totals409100%
16Should the general Canada Goose season be open during the Youth Waterfowl Hunt?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Yes
   
255 62.3%
No
   
141 34.4%
No Response(s)
   
133.1%
 Totals409100%
Text Block:
Question numbers 17-20 below pertain to extending the Canada Goose and Duck seasons. The federal framework allots a specified number of allowable hunting days for Canada Geese and ducks. Any extensions of the Canada Goose and duck seasons will need to be taken from the allotment that Wisconsin is granted by the federal framework.
17Should the Exterior Canada Goose season be extended?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Yes
   
253 61.8%
No
   
145 35.4%
No Response(s)
   
112.6%
 Totals409100%
18If you answered Yes to Question #17, when should it be extended to?
 
 Number of
Response(s)
  224
19If you want the season extended, should it be a separate season so that the Horicon and other goose hunters can participate?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Yes
   
190 46.4%
No
   
121 29.5%
No Response(s)
   
9823.9%
 Totals409100%
20Would you be in favor of an extended (sea duck) season on Lake Michigan?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Yes
   
270 66.0%
No
   
107 26.1%
No Response(s)
   
327.8%
 Totals409100%
21Open water (layout) hunting is a waterfowling method growing in popularity. Should the WDNR maximize hunting opportunities throughout the state for this hunting method?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Yes
   
327 79.9%
No
   
65 15.8%
No Response(s)
   
174.1%
 Totals409100%
22Current open water hunting regulations prohibit the hunting of waterfowl from anchored boat blinds on rivers and streams. There is an exception for "jump shooting". This prohibition eliminates hunting opportunity from thousands of acres that could be hunted using boat blinds that could be anchored immediately adjacent to the shoreline and removed daily. Would you favor a change in the Wisconsin open water hunting regulation to allow hunting from anchored boat blinds on rivers and streams?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Yes
   
328 80.1%
No
   
72 17.6%
No Response(s)
   
92.2%
 Totals409100%
Text Block:
The implementation of voluntary conservation practices on Wisconsin's privately owned lands can greatly improve wildlife habitat and water quality, and thus the quality of hunting and fishing opportunities throughout the state. Interest in preservation and restoration of wetlands and riparian buffers on private lands is high, however the property tax burden for holding or restoring wetlands and other conservation lands proves to be cost-prohibitive for many landowners. Please answer the following two questions regarding this issue:
23Would you support a state-sponsored program to provide property tax reductions for landowners who commit to voluntary conservation practices on properties with high conservation values?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Yes
   
368 89.9%
No
   
33 8.0%
No Response(s)
   
81.9%
 Totals409100%
24Should the above-referenced lands be opened to public hunting and fishing whenever possible?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Yes
   
277 67.7%
No
   
121 29.5%
No Response(s)
   
112.6%
 Totals409100%
25Should the WDNR, through use of Stewardship and other funding sources, expand the program of securing leased public hunting rights on private lands?
 
Answer
0%100%
Number of
Response(s)		Response
Ratio
Yes
   
352 86.0%
No
   
46 11.2%
No Response(s)
   
112.6%
 Totals409100%
Online Surveys by