NWRS Survey w-PRA 01072026

(Rev. 12/2025) OMB Control No. 1090-0011

U.S. Department of the Interior Expires 09/30/2028

N ATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM CUSTOMER SURVEY

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

1. How do you think the USFWS should prioritize objectives for the National Wildlife Refuge System over the next 3 years to best meet your needs? (Rank options from lowest to highest priorities) E-6

• Wildlife & Habitat Conservation: To conserve, manage, and restore native fish, wildlife, plant resources, and their critical habitats.

• Biological Integrity: To maintain the biological diversity, integrity, and overall environmental health of refuge lands.

• Wildlife-Dependent Recreation: To provide appropriate public uses like hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, and environmental education, as long as they are compatible with conservation.

• Future Generations: To benefit present and future generations of Americans through these conservation and recreational opportunities.

  • Other (Please specify)

2. Do you have any emerging needs or opportunities that you would like to partner with the National wildlife Refuge System on? F-1

• Yes. If yes, please describe.

• No

• Unsure

3. Which of the following additional needs or barriers need to be broken down to connect the local community to the National Wildlife Refuge System (Select all that apply) F-5

• Awareness/Knowledge (lack of information about the refuge or available activities)

• Recreational opportunities (lack of hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, or other opportunities)

• Physical access (lack of transportation or trails)

• Staff availability (lack of staff to engage with/respond to the local community)

• Staff priorities (availability and willingness of staff to make engagement a priority)

• Cultural or social barriers (perceived lack of welcome, language barriers)

• Economic barriers (cost of entry, equipment, or travel)

• Other (Please specify)

4. Overall, how satisfied are you with your experience working with the National Wildlife Refuge System program? G-8

1: Very Dissatisfied

2: Dissatisfied

3: Neutral / Unsure

4: Satisfied

5: Very Satisfied

5. In general, how would you rate your interactions with the USFWS Refuge staff? D-5

1: Very Poor / Not Useful at All

2: Poor / Slightly Useful

3: Good / Useful

4: Excellent / Very Useful

6. Do you feel the National Wildlife Refuge System is sufficiently responsive to new or outside knowledge in changing or adjusting resource management issues, practices, and focus? G-38

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

7. What suggestions do you have to improve the National Wildlife Refuge System and/or specific refuges you interact with? G-82

8. Please use this space to provide feedback on anything we may have missed. M-10

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