63 first time visitors 81 have visited 5

63% first time visitors 81% have visited 5 or more times

“Other” sources (14%) included (most common responses): Information from FWC Hunting regulations Previous visit

76% of visitor groups obtained information about the preserve prior to this visit. 31% of visitor groups obtained information about the preserve prior to this visit 88% of visitor groups received the information about the preserve that they needed 89% of visitor groups received the information about the preserve that they needed Information needed, but not available from these sources included (most common responses): Camping Preserve features Information about the trails 64% NPS preserve website 52% Travel guides/tour books/publications Detailed map Information about the trails Water levels 61% NPS preserve website 56% Friends/relatives/word of mouth

92% of visitor groups said that the preserve was their primary destination 21% of visitor groups were residents of the area. 50% of visitor groups visited places in South Florida other than the preserve Most visited places: 61% Everglades NP 54% Naples 55% Everglades City 50% Everglades City 51% Naples 46% Everglades NP 85% 1 vehicle 50% 1 vehicle 28% 2 vehicles 22% 3 or more vehicles 57% entered once 26% 2 times 66% entered once 15% 2 times

“Other”wildlife management unit (6%) included: Loop Unit Deep Lake Unit Addition Lands Area Florida National Scenic Trail

71% of vehicles/equipment were primarily used in backcountry

“Other” activities (10%) included (most common responses): Scouting for hunting Property maintenance Work on camp

The highest general visitor crowding rating was for campgrounds 11% “extremely crowded” or “very crowded. ”

52% of visitor groups (N=620) would likely visit Addition Lands in the future 71% of visitor groups (N=238) would likely visit Addition Lands in the future 30% of visitor groups would likely visit Addition Lands in the future if outfitters/guides were available 18% of visitor groups would likely visit Addition Lands in the future if outfitters/guides were available Preferred activities (most common): - Hiking - Camping Preferred activities (most common): - Hunting - Off road driving - Camping - Fishing

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