Florida Freshwater Fisheries Survey Questions abot the FBCC

Florida Bass Conservation Center

Have you read or heard enough information about the Florida Bass Conservation Center to form an opinion (If not you might want to review the information at http://www.FloridaFisheries.com/FBCC.html and then come back)?

	Very Familiar
	Somewhat Familiar
	Not Very Familiar
	Not At All Familiar

Do you support the concept of refurbishing Richloam Hatchery using existing state and federal monies to provide more bass for stocking?

	Yes
	No
	Neutral

Do you support the concept of developing a visitors´ center with educational exhibits and fishing areas?

	Yes, no matter who pays
	Yes, only if sponsors cover cost
	Yes, only if a reasonable entry fee covers cost
	Yes, sponsors and/or entry fee okay
	No, don´t support no matter who pays

Do you support the idea of a $5 bass stamp to "take or possess" bass that would be dedicated to the continued operation and maintenance of the Bass Conservation Center?

	Yes
	No
	Neutral

In the last 12 months, how many times have you fished in FLORIDA´S FRESH WATERS?

	None
	1 to 5 times
	6-10 times
	11-15 times
	More than 15 times

There are a number of challenges to providing quality bass fishing in Florida. The following are some of the major challenges. Mark as many as you think apply?

	None it should be simple
	Habitat degradation
	Too many anglers
	Too many tournaments
	The bass virus
	Loss of genetic integrity among Florida bass
	Inadequate funding from anglers (licenses and user fees)
	Inadequate support from the fishing industry
	Too much vegetation, especially exotics
	Too much vegetation control (spraying, harvesting, grass carp)
	Regulations not stringent enough
	Regulations too complex
	Regulations not adequately enforced

Mark which of the following best describes your Florida Freshwater Fishing license status?

	Never Owned
	Currently Valid
	Expired
	Exempt--Don't Need a License

Regardless of whether you need to legally buy a bass stamp, either because of an exemption or because you always release all your bass, would you consider purchasing a bass stamp for $5.00 to contribute to a dedicated fund supporting the Florida Bass Conservation Center?

	Absolutely
	Probably
	Don´t Know
	Probably Not
	No Way

Have you ever participated in a freshwater fishing tournament?

	Yes, professional tournament(s) only
	Yes, club tournament(s) only
	Yes, both club and professional
	No

Which of the following best describes your current practices pertaining to bass fishing?

	I ALWAYS release all the bass I catch.
	I generally release the bass I catch, but want to be able to keep a trophy.
	I generally release all the bass I catch, but occassionally take one for a meal
	I generally release all the bass I catch, but keep those below a slot-limit size, knowing this helps the resource.
	I only release bass that are illegal to keep, due to size or bag limits.
	I typically keep all the bass I catch regardless of limits.

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