[Paddlewise] Minnesota DNR Survey

Hey all,

I received a Sea Kayak Survey from the Minnesota DNR (Department of 
Natural Resources) the other day. The enclosed letter said that a 
select number of these surveys were being sent out (I don't have the 
survey with me now so can't get specific on the language). I am 
survey 426 which means that quite a few went out. Question are geared 
specifically towards usage of Minnesota's North Shore of Lake 
Superior and the Lake Superior Water Trail. Other questions include 
number of boats other that the one registered, other sports, how much 
money does my group (doesn't mention solo) spend on the North Shore. 
How much edumakation has I gots and how much money am I making. One 
of the interesting aspects of the survey (which is primarily a 
STRONGLY AGREE ____ STRONGLY DISAGREE type of thing), were the 
questions like (again I am paraphrasing) I don't (do) kayak on Lake 
Superior because: the waves are too big, the water is too cold, 
concern for safety etc.

I am curious about what prompted the survey and will probably call 
the DNR and look into it. Anyone else on the list get the survey and 
what are your thoughts?

-Patrick
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