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How often did you visit the Cowlitz Wildlife Area in the last twelve months?

Once
2-5 times
6-10 times
11-15 times
16 times or more
Never
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During which seasons did you visit the Cowlitz Wildlife Area in the last twelve months? Select all that apply.

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
I don't know.
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During your most recent visit to the Cowlitz Wildlife Area, how long was your stay?

Less than 8 hours
1-2 days
3-7 days
8-14 days
>14 days
I don't know.
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During your most recent visit to the Cowlitz Wildlife Area, did you shop in Morton, Mossyrock, Randle, or Packwood? Select all that apply.

Morton
52%
Mossyrock
42%
Randle
29%
None of the above
23%
Packwood
18%
Other, please describe:
6%
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Which units of the Cowlitz Wildlife Area have you visited in the last twelve months? Select all that apply.

Which units of the Cowlitz Wildlife Area have you visited in the last twelve months? Select all that apply.
Riffe Buffer Unit
Mayfield Buffer Unit
Spears Unit
Kiona Unit
Kosmos Unit
Davis Lake Unit
Peterman Ridge Unit
Swofford Unit
Mossyrock Unit
Cowlitz River Unit
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How much did you spend on gas or other transportation costs during your most recent visit to the Cowlitz Wildlife Area?

Less than $25
$25-$49
$50-$99
$100-$149
$150-$199
$200 or more
I didn't spend any money on gas.
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How much did you spend on food and drinks, including both groceries and restaurants, during your most recent visit to the Cowlitz Wildlife Area?

Less than $25
$25-$49
$50-$99
$100-$149
$150-$199
$200 or more
I didn't spend any money on food and drinks.
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How much did you spend on lodging (including camping fees) during your most recent visit to the Cowlitz Wildlife Area?

Less than $25
$25-$49
$50-$99
$100-$149
$150-$199
$200 +
I didn't spend any money on lodging.
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How much did you spend on new or rental sporting/recreational equipment during your most recent visit to the Cowlitz Wildlife Area?

Less than $25
$25-$49
$50-$99
$100-$149
$150-$199
$200 or more
I didn't spend any money on sporting/recreational equipment.
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How much did you spend on other shopping during your most recent visit to the Cowlitz Wildlife Area?

Less than $25
$25-$49
$50-$99
$100-$149
$150-$199
$200+
I didn't spend money on other shopping items.
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During the past twelve months, which of the following activities did you participate in while recreating on the Cowlitz Wildlife Area? Select all that apply.

Biking
Hiking
Camping
Wildlife viewing
Hunting
Fishing
Dog walking or training
Birdwatching
Swimming
Gathering or foraging (ex. berries, mushrooms, forest products)
Horseback riding
Motorized boating
Non-motorized boating
Hang gliding
Picnicking
Driving
Photography
Geocaching
OHV riding
Other, please describe:
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Which trails did you use on the Cowlitz Wildlife Area in the last twelve months?

Which trails did you use on the Cowlitz Wildlife Area in the last twelve months?
Kosmos/Rainey Creek Loop Trail
Peterman Ridge Trail
Swofford Pond Trail
Mossyrock Trail
Spears Pond Trail
Other, please describe:
None
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Which dispersed camping areas have you used on the Cowlitz Wildlife Area?

Which dispersed camping areas have you used on the Cowlitz Wildlife Area?
None
74%
Kosmos/Dogpatch
17%
Peterman Hill
9%
Other, please describe:
7%
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Please rate the following reasons for visiting the wildlife area based on importance, with 1 being not important at all and 5 being very important.

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How could accessibility be improved at the Cowlitz Wildlife Area? Please rank the following options in order of priority.

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Please share your ideas for what infrastructure (parking lots, restrooms, or other physical structures) improvements are needed on the Cowlitz Wildlife Area below.

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Do you consider yourself a wildlife watcher (someone who engages in bird or wildlife watching for commercial, educational, recreational, social, or cultural purposes)?

Yes
59%
No
35%
I don't know.
6%
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Do you consider yourself an angler (someone who engages in fishing for commercial, recreational, social, subsistence, or cultural purposes)?

Yes
80%
No
20%
I don't know.
0%
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Do you consider yourself a hunter (someone who engages in hunting for commercial, recreational, social, subsistence, or cultural purposes)?

Yes
60%
No
39%
I don't know.
1%
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If you identify as a hunter or angler, please share your ideas for how WDFW can improve hunting and/or fishing opportunities on the wildlife area below.

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Have you ever participated in an organized event on the Cowlitz Wildlife Area?

No
87%
Yes
13%
If yes, please describe the type of activity you participated in.
4%
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How did you hear about this survey?

Social media
Club or non-profit group announcement
WDFW email news
Word of mouth
Online forum
WDFW website
News outlet
Fish and Wildlife Commission
Other, please describe:
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WDFW collects demographic data to improve our outreach efforts. Providing this
information is completely voluntary. Would you like to participate?

Yes
No
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What is your length of residence at your current address?

More than 20 years
42%
11-20 years
20%
1-5 years
18%
6-10 years
12%
Less that 1 year
6%
Prefer not to answer
1%
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What county do you live in?

Lewis
31%
Pierce
17%
Thurston
12%
Other - County in Washington, please describe:
11%
King
9%
Clark
8%
Cowlitz
7%
Other - United States
3%
Skamania
1%
Yakima
1%
Prefer not to answer
1%
Kittitas
0%
Klickitat
0%
Other - Canada
0%
Other - International (not Canada)
0%
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Which of the following would best describe you?

Female
Male
Other, please explain.
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What is your age?

18-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85 and older
Prefer not to answer
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What is your race?

White
Black or African American
Asian
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Prefer not to answer
Two or more races
Hispanic or Latino
Other, please specify:
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Do you speak a language other than English at home?

Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
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That is our last question. Thank you for your time and your thoughts. If you have any additional comments about recreation management on the Cowlitz Wildlife Area or this survey, please feel free to type them in the space provided below.

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