How often do you canoe in this area?
Once so far
Every couple years
Every year
2-3 times a year
4 or more times a year
Never again

Which season do you prefer for a canoe trip?
Spring
Summer
Fall

How many total nights have you spent camping in the interior of the BWCA or Quetico?
less than 7
7-20
20-50
50+

In which area have you spent the most time?
BWCA Only
Mostly BWCA
Mostly Quetico
Quetico Only

What is the length of your average trip?
3 days or less
4-7 days
8-11 days
12 days or more

How many different campsites would you probably use on a typical week long trip?
1
2-3
4-5
5+

If you have ever returned from a trip earlier than expected, what was the reason?
Never ended a trip early
Poor fishing
Terrible bugs/weather
Injury or Illness
Forgot something important
Ran out of food
Homesick
Other

What is the longest length of time you have been delayed by the weather?
Less than 8 hours
8-12 hours
1 day
2 or more days

On a typical trip, how many people are there in your group?
Solo
2
3-5
Over 6

Have you ever traveled solo?
No
Yes Once
Yes 2-3 times
Yes 4-7 times
Yes 8 or more times

What is the longest period of time (in days) that you spent without seeing another person in Quetico? (Not counting the people in your party)
Less than 1
2
3-5 days
6-10 days
Over 10

What is the longest period of time (in days) that you spent without seeing another person in the BWCA? (Not counting the people in your party)
Less than 1
2 days
3-5 days
6-10 days
Over 10

Which choice best describes your personal canoe/camping equipment?
Have duct tape will travel
Good enough
Above average
Best there is

How often do you use an outfitter(s)?
Never
Sometimes
Usually
Always

Do you receive useful advice from your outfitter(s)?
No Outfitter
Never
Sometimes
Usually

What do you cook with?
Campfire only
Mostly campfire
Mostly stove
Stove only

Do you hang your food pack? (3 meters off the ground and well away from the nearest tree)
Never
Sometimes
Usually
Always

Has a bear ever helped itself to your food?
No
Yes

How would you describe the amount of stuff you pack for a trip?
Minimal - Only the Essentials
Medium - Just the Necessities
Heavy - Everything Possible
Too Much

How many trips (per canoe) does it take to portage all of your stuff from one lake to another?
One
Two
Three or more

While on a typical trip, how many times do you wish you had an ice cold malt beverage in your hand?
Never
1-25 times
26-50 times
51 or more times

How would you rate yourself regarding litter, human waste and utter stupidity?
Excellent - "I clean up after myself and others."
Better than average
Worse than average
Terrible - "But hey it's biodegradable?"

How would you rate others regarding litter, human waste and utter stupidity?
Excellent
Better than yourself
Worse than yourself
Terrible - "People suck!"

How would you rate your fishing success on an average trip?
Excellent - Just call me "Babe"
Above Average
Below Average
Terrible - "Fishing Sucks"
I Don't Fish

Which species do you fish for most?
I told you I don't fish.
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
Northern Pike
Lake Trout
Anything that bites

Of the "keeper size" fish you've caught, what percentage did you release.
I keep telling you I don't fish.
When I've caught enough for dinner I stop fishing.
Release 1 in 3
Release 2 in 3
Release 3 in 3

Based on your experience, how many meals containing fish would you eat in a typical 7 day trip?
None
at least 1
at least 3
at least 5

What is your main reason for taking a wilderness canoe trip?
Canoeing
Camping
Fishing
Solitude
Personal challenge
To be with family/friends
All of the above
Other

Your Gender
Male
Female

Your Age
under 18
18-35
36+

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