Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex (BMWC) 2004 visitor preference and usage data along with characteristics and attitudes towards Fire Management

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This data publication contains 2 comma-delimited ASCII text files described below.

\Data\BMWC2004_onsitedata.csv: Responses collected from the on-site visitor survey.

id# - group_# were not answered by the visitor, but rather part of the sampling process
id# = survey ID #
newweigh = new weights for trailhead sample during analysis
first_ma = Date of first mailing
reminder = Date of reminder card
resend = Date of resend
date_ret = Date Returned
group_# = Group Number

city = City

st = State

stcode = state code -- derived (1=MT; 2=east; 3=WA OR; 4=west; 5=ca; 6=foreign)

poolstcd = Pooled state code (1=MT; 2=east; 3=WA OR; 4=west; 5=ca; 6=foreign)

zip_code = Zip Code

trailhea-reason_f = are from the "Group Summary" portion of the survey (answers filled out by staff member)
trailhea = Trailhead (1=Bear Creek; 2=Beaver Creek; 3=Benchmark; 4=Gibson Reservoir; 5=Headquarters Pass; 6=Indian Meadows; 7=Middle Fork Teton; 8=Morrison Creek; 9=North Fork of the Blackfoot; 10=Owl Creek; 11=Pyramid Pass; 12=South Fork of the Flathead; 13=Monture Creek)

date_con = Date Contacted

sumfall = Summer or fall -- derived (1=summer; 2=fall)

time_of = Time of Contact

entering = Group entering or leaving? (1=Entering; 2=Leaving)

wilderne = Going into/coming from wilderness? (1=yes; 2=no; 3=not clear)

overnigh = Did group stay overnight? (1=yes; 2=no)

length_o = Length of stay? # nights

lengcats = Length of stay catergories -- derived (1=day trip; 2=1-2 nights; 3=3-4 nights; 4=5-6 nights; 5=7 or more nights)

outfitte = Was group outfitted? (1=yes; 2=no)

type_of = Type of Group (1=Hikers; 2=Horseback riders; 3=Hikers with packanimals; 4=Paddlers)

hikehors = mode of travel, hikers and horses only -- derived (1=Hikers; 2=Horseback riders)

stocknum = # Stock animals (88=missing)

stockcat = # Stock categories -- derived (1=1-2; 2=3-5; 3=6-10; 4=11-15; 5=16-20; 6=20 or more; 88=missing)

numnons = Number of non sampled (88=missing)

reason_f = Reason for not sampling

(1) visitbef = Visited Bob Marshall Wilderness before? (1=yes; 2=no; 88=missing)

(1) prvsvist = # previous times visiting wilderness (88=missing)

(2) aware_of = Aware of Fires in 03? (1=yes; 2=no; 3=unsure; 88=missing)

(3) affect_p = Did fires affect your plans in 03 (1=yes; 2=no; 88=missing)

(3) how = How did they affect plans in 03

(4) v28 = Did fires affect your plans in 04 (1=yes; 2=no; 88=missing)

(4) v29 = How did they affect your plans in 04

(5) natural-friend_s = How important were each in choosing a specfic area (1=not important; 2=somewhat important; 3=very important; 88=missing)
natural = natural place
remotnes = remoteness, solitude
scenic_b = scenic beauty
hunting = quality hunting
fishing = quality fishing
recent_f = recent occurance of fire
test_ski = test outdoor skills
familiar = familiarity
variety = a new area, variety
friend_s = a friend or family suggested it

(6) date_of = Date of Birth (88=missing)
age = Age of Visitors -- derived
agecats = Age categories -- derived

(7) educatio = Highest grade completed (88=missing)
female = Sex (1=yes, female; 2=no, male)
filter_$ = hikehors = 2 (FILTER) (0=Not Selected; 1=Selected)



\Data\BMWC2004_maildata.csv: Responses collected via the mailed visitor survey.

id#-trlhead = were not answered by the visitor, but rather part of the sampling process
id# = Respondent ID #
blkweigh = block weight
newwgt = new weight
date_rec = Date recieved
smr_fall = Summer or Fall - derived (1=summer; 2=fall)
trlhead = Trailhead (1=Bear Creek; 2=Beaver Creek; 3=Benchmark; 4=Gibson Reservoir; 5=Headquarters Pass; 6=Indian Meadows; 7=Middle Fork Teton; 8=Morrison Creek; 9=North Fork of the Blackfoot; 10=Owl Creek; 11=Pyramid Pass; 12=South Fork of the Flathead; 13=Monture Creek)

q1hike, q1raft - q1other = How did you travel in the Wilderness? (0=no; 1=yes)

q1hike = hiked carrying our equipment ourselves

hikehors = hike or horse only -- derived (1=hike; 2=horse)

q1raft = raft, canoe, kayak

q1packan = hiked leading horses or other livestock

q1horse = horseback

q1other = other

q1descri = description of other

q1most = Mode of travel most used if more than one (1=hiked carrying equipment ourselves; 2=raft, canoe, kayak; 3=hiked, leading horses or other
livestock; 4=horseback; 5=other)

q2#anim = Number of livestock taken (88=missing)

q32ish - q3other = Participated in (0=no; 1=yes)
q32ish = fishing
q3hunt = hunting
q3hike = hiking
q3ntrstu = nature study
q3climb = mountain climbing
q3raft = rafting or boating
q3swim = swimming
q3photo = taking pictures
q3other = other

q3descri = description of other

q3get = If hunting, what did you get?

q4ovrnte = Stay overnight? (0=no; 1=yes)

q4#ntes = Number of nights out (88=missing)

numdays = Number of days for trip -- derived

q5outfit = Outfiter or guide go with you? (0=no; 1=yes; 88=missing)

q5typout = Fully outfitted or drop camp (0=Not outfitted; 1=Fully outfitted trip; 2=Spot camp or Drop camp)

q6vstprv = Visited any wilderness before this trip? (0=no; 1=yes; 88=missing)

q6age = Age at first wilderness visit (88=missing)

q7#times = Times visited a wilderness in past 12 months (88=missing)

q7#days = Total days spent in a wilderness last 12 months (88,99=missing)

q8before = Visited Bob before? (0=no; 1=yes)

q8#times = Number of previous visits to the Bob (88,99=missing)

q8qualit = Quality of this area is: (1=Getting better; 2=About the same; 3=Getting worse; 88=missing)

q8differ = What seemed different? (88=missing)

q9highs = High points of trip (88=missing)

q9lows = Low points of trip (88=missing)

q10otrgr = How many other groups did you see? (88=missing)

avencday = Groups per day encountered -- derived

q10ovr10 = How many groups over 10? (88,99=missing)

ovr10per = Number of goups over 10 per day -- derived

q10#wsto = How many with livestock? (88=missing)

stocper = number of groups with livestock per day -- derived

q11feel = How did you feel about the number of people you saw? (1=Saw way too few; 2=Saw too few; 3=About right; 4=Saw too many; 5=Saw way too many;
6=Did not matter to me; 7=Do not remember; 88=missing)

q12prblm = Was crowding a problem where you visited? (0=no; 1=yes; 88=missing)

q12place = Description of where was crowded

q13_1 - q13_9 = Policy statements regarding management-ignited prescribed fires in the Wilderness to restore the natural role of fire in the wilderness (1=Closest to own personal feeling; 2=statement acceptable; 3=Most objectionable; 88=missing)
q13_1 = it is absolutely necessary that prescribed fires are ignited
q13_2 = it would probably be best if prescribed fires are ignited
q13_3 = generally preferable if prescribed fires are ignited
q13_4 = hard to decide what the policy toward prescribed fires should be, but probably managers should ignite them
q13_5 = hard to decide whether or not prescribed fires should be ignited
q13_6 = hard to decide what the policy toward prescribed fires should be, but managers probably should not ignite them
q13_7 = preferable if prescribed fires are not ignited
q13_8 = probably be best if prescribed fires are not ignited
q13_9 = absolutely necessary that prescribed fires are not ignited

q14_1 - q14_9 = Policy statements regarding management-ignited prescribed fires in the Wilderness to reduce hazardous fuels and lessen the threat of wildfire escaping the wilderness (1=Closest to own personal feeling; 2=statement acceptable; 3=Most objectionable; 88=missing)
q14_1 = it is absolutely necessary that prescribed fires are ignited
q14_2 = it would probably be best if prescribed fires are ignited
q14_3 = generally preferable if prescribed fires are ignited
q14_4 = hard to decide what the policy toward prescribed fires should be, but probably managers should ignite them
q14_5 = hard to decide whether or not prescribed fires should be ignited
q14_6 = hard to decide what the policy toward prescribed fires should be, but managers probably should not ignite them
q14_7 = preferable if prescribed fires are not ignited
q14_8 = probably be best if prescribed fires are not ignited
q14_9 = absolutely necessary that prescribed fires are not ignited

q15 - q15noinf = (0=no; 1=yes)
q15vist = Visit a Forest Service Office
q15tele = Telephone a Forest Service Office
q15write = Write a Forest Service office
q15email = E-mail a Forest Service office
q15fsnet = View a Forest Service internet site
q15nonfs = View a non-Forest Service internet site
q15guide = Read a guidebook
q15other = Other ways that you obtained information
q15expla = Explanation of other ways
q15noinf = Did not obtain info

q16well = How well did the information from the FS meet your needs (1=Very well; 2=Fairly well; 3=Not very well; 4=No opinion, or don't remember; 88=missing)

q17#peop = Number of people in your group
peopcats = Number of people categories (1=1; 2=2-4; 3=5-7; 4=8-10; 5=11-15)

q18famil - q18other = (0=no; 1=yes; 88=missing)
q18famil = Group included: family
q18famfr = Group included: family + friends
q18frien = Group included: friends
q18org = Group included: from an organization
q18other = Group included: other

q18descr = Description of other group members

q19#pref = Number of parties you would prefer to be camped near (88,99=missing)

q20#time = Were you able to find a campsite with this prefered number (1=Always; 2=Usually; 3=Sometimes; 4=Never; 88=missing)

q21mf - q21sf = (0=no; 1=yes; 88,99=missing)
q21mf = Camp near the Middle fork of the Flathead?
q21sf = Camp near the South Fork of the Flathead?

q21baway = How far from these rivers did you camp? (1=1-100 feet; 2=101-200 feet; 3=> 200 feet; 88,99=missing)

q22pass-q22other = whether a campsite was passed up and the reasons (0=no; 1=yes; 88=missing)
q22pass = Did you pass up a campsite because you didn't like the condition it was in?
q22litte = litter
q22manur = horse manure
q22bare = bare ground, exposed roots, erosion
q22campf = campfire remains
q22firew = scarce firewood
q22trees = cut or damaged trees
q22grazi = grazing scarce
q22waste = evidence of human waste
q22other = other

q22expla = explanation of other reasons (88=missing)

q22camps = description of location of passed over campsite (88=missing)

q23_a - q23gg = (1=Undesirable; 2=Don't care; 3=Desirable; 4=Desirable in more heavily used parts but not lightly used; 88,99=missing)
q23_a = High standard trails
q23_b = Low standard trails
q23_c = Leaving some areas with no trails
q23_d = 1-2 trees blown down per mile across trails
q23_e = Bridges over creeks where hikers feet would get wet
q23_f = Bridges over rivers that are dangerous to cross
q23_g = Outhouses
q23_h = Cemented rock fireplaces
q23_i = Small loose rock fireplaces
q23_j = Natural forest fires started by lightning
q23_k = Pole corrals at campsites for horses
q23_l = Closing some areas to horse use
q23_m = Prohibiting wood fires where dead wood is scarce
q23_n = Split log picnic tables at campsites
q23_o = Restricting number of visitors
q23_p = Eliminate grazing, require carrying horse feed
q23_q = Require visitors to register upon entry
q23_r = Natural Fishery - no stocking, barren left barren
q23_s = Limiting party size to 12
q23_t = Prohibiting camping within 200 feet of water
q23_u = Encourageing visitors to remove fire rings and eveidence of fires
q23_v = Signs along the trail explaining natural features or early history
q23_w = Burying unburnable trash
q23_x = Use of chainsaws to clear trails
q23_y = A guidebook to the wilderness
q23_z = A detailed accurate map
q23_aa = Issue trip permits so visitors could only camp each night in the area assigned
q23_bb = Expect campers to use only dead wood for camp fires
q23_cc = Allow visitors to catch fish to eat in the wilderness but not to bring out
q23_dd = Packing unburnable garbage back out of the wilderness
q23_ee = Rangers in the backcountry
q23_gg = Mandatory human waste pack out for boaters

q23comme = comments on questions

q24activ = What activity do you participte in most? (88=missing)

q24_1 - q24_36 = (1=Never; 2=Rarely; 3=Sometimes; 4=Frequently; 5=Always; 88=missing)
q24_1 = I am challenged, but I believe my skills will allow me to meet the challenge
q24_2 = I make the correct movments without thinking about tryin gto do so
q24_3 = I know clearly what I want to do
q24_4 = It is really clear to me how my performance is going
q24_5 = My attention is focused entirely on what I am doing
q24_6 = I have a sense of control over what I am doing
q24_7 = I am not concerned with what others may be thinking of me
q24_8 = Time seems to alter (either slows down or speeds up)
q24_9 = I really enjoy the experience
q24_10 = My abilities match the high challenge of the situation
q24_11 = Things just seem to happen automatically
q24_12 = I have a strong sense of what I want to do
q24_13 = I am aware of how well I am performing
q24_14 = It is no effort to keep my mind on what is happening
q24_15 = I feel like I can control what I am doing
q24_16 = I am not concerned with how others may be evaluating me
q24_17 = The way time passes seems to be different fromn normal
q24_18 = I love the feeling of the performance and want to capture it again
q24_19 = I feel I am competent enough to meet the high demands of the situation
q24_20 = I perform automatically, without thinking too much
q24_21 = I know what I want to achieve
q24_22 = I have a good idea while I am performing about how well I am doing
q24_23 = I have total concentration
q24_24 = I have a feeling of total control
q24_25 = I am not concerned with how I am presenting myself
q24_26 = It feels like time goes by quickly
q24_27 = The experience leaves me feeling great
q24_28 = The challenge and my skills are at an equally high level
q24_29 = I do things spontaneously and automatically without having to think
q24_30 = My goals are clearly defined
q24_31 = I can tell by the way I am performing how well I am doing
q24_32 = I am completely focused on the task at hand
q24_33 = I feel in total control of my body
q24_34 = I am not worried about what others may be thinking of me
q24_35 = I lose my normal awareness of time
q24_36 = The experience is extremely rewarding

q25schoo = Highest grade completed (88=missing)

q26clubs = Do you belong to any conservation or outdoor rec clubs?" (0=no; 1=yes; 88,99=missing)

q26which = Description of clubs (88=missing)

q27born = Year you were born? 19xx? (88,99=missing)

q28nowli - q28mos1l = (1=On a farm; 2=Rural or small town <1000; 3=Town 1000-5000; 4=Small city 5001-50,000; 5=Medium city 50,001-1million; 6=Large city over 1 million; 88,99=missing)
q28nowli = Where do you now live?
q28mos1l = Where did you live before age 18?

commen1s = Comments

filter_$ = smr_fall = 2 (FILTER) (0=Not Selected; 1=Selected)

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:

See the actual surveys in the full data publication download: \Supplements\BMWC2004_onsite_survey.pdf and \Supplements\BMWC2004_mailback_survey.pdf.

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SUPPLEMENTS

This data publication includes 3 PDF/a files with the following content:

\Supplements\BMWC2004_onsite_survey.pdf: On-site survey taken by visitors to Bob Marshall, Great Bear, and/or Scapegoat Wilderness Areas.

\Supplements\BMWC2004_mailback_survey.pdf: Survey mailed to visitors of Bob Marshall, Great Bear, and/or Scapegoat Wilderness Areas.

\Supplements\Knotek_etal_JLR_Note_112007.pdf: Document titled "ATTITUDES TOWARD WILDERNESS PRESCRIBED FIRES: Recreation visitor attitudes towards management-ignited prescribed fires in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, Montana" by Kotek, Watson, Borrie, Whitmore, and Turner. (File originally dated 11/20/2007). This document is very similar to Kotek et al. 2008, but contains more content.

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Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20201105

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Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Alan Watson

Contact_Organization: USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station

Contact_Position: Research Social Scientist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical

Address: 790 East Beckwith Avenue

City: Missoula

State_or_Province: MT

Postal_Code: 59801

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 406-542-4197

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Biological Data Profile of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001.1-1999