2017 Bowhunter Observation Log

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    born
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      Location: Forest Lake
      Member Since: May 2004
      Posts: 150

      I got this email today from.

      The Minnesota DNR and University of Minnesota are partnering on a project using archery deer hunters as sources of information on deer and other wildlife. You have been selected at random to participate in this survey. We selected you based on the fact that you bought an archery deer license from 2014 – 2016. This is the first year of a survey that we hope to do annually.

      I think I will participate. The email goes on to say that there are trying to get 17,000 to participate

      This electronic log is set up so you can record daily observations over the course of the early season. We ask that you enter your hunt data on the same day as your hunt or shortly thereafter. Alternatively, feel free to keep track of your hunts on the paper log and electronically enter your data later. Each time you enter a hunt, it will be recorded automatically. However, If you mail us a paper log, you will not be able to keep track of your weather information on the datasheet.

      Anybody else get one of these or have comments on whether I should participate

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      #704208
      sundie23
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        Location: mora mn
        Member Since: Dec 2011
        Posts: 1013

        I got one from State of Missouri this year and last year. Mine asks on not just deer but all animals seen

        #704209
        rubberducky
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          Location: cannon falls
          Member Since: Jan 2007
          Posts: 626

          I got the letter in the mail today I’m considering doing it, they are asking about multiple other animals seen as well on the paper version

          #704210
          bottlebass
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            Location: South Minneapolis
            Member Since: Dec 2012
            Posts: 2018

            Does it state what their goal is or what they plan on doing with the info? I’m not a bow hunter but I’d totally do it as long as the process isn’t too cumbersome.

            #704211
            born
            Participant

              Location: Forest Lake
              Member Since: May 2004
              Posts: 150

              From the email

              We intend to use this log to help monitor trends in deer populations, so data for no deer observed are as important as the data you enter when you see deer.

              Please note that our data collection period is: September 16 – November 3, 2017

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              #704212
              steelhead30
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                Member Since: Dec 2016
                Posts: 43

                I got the same thing. Mixed feelings on it. Likely, i will participate. If anything the log will be fun for my own self to look back upon. But I’ve never been a fan of sharing where and how often I hunt, let alone how many I see with people I don’t know.

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