Q13 As a recreation provider, are there any other issues, needs or trends
this survey didn't address that you feel should be considered in the
development of Idaho's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation
Plan?
Answered: 24 Skipped: 46
# RESPONSES DATE
1 Disc Golf is on the rise; all bike related activities including BMX; skate parks and funding for those 9/18/2017 1:35 PM
2 connectivity of trail systems across land public (fed and state) land ownerships providing state
wide trail riding systems that connect (ATVs/UTVs) addressing a collaborative effort to provide trail
maintenance and decrease deferred maintenance needs (trail brushing etc)
7/12/2017 4:39 PM
3 IDPR has great programs that have been critical in providing the public the quality services that
the Forest Service and the State of Idaho expect. With the assistance of RV, Waterways,
Motorbike, ORMV grant sources, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests are able to manage
recreation sites and trails to a better standard. Also, critical programs such as the Trail Rangers,
Mini Ex & Sweco tours, have allowed our forest to improve our motorized trail systems within the
State. A few suggestions in the future would be working on education campaigns associated to
motorized use and possibly State Trail Rangers for OHV's (ATV & UTV). This would be similar to
what the State has already with the single track motorized trail ranger program. Also, need to work
together and getting relevant information to the users on the right platform (Technology gap) as
well as connecting with youth. As with many states, there continues to be issues to long term
maintenance associated to non-motorized trails. It is in both agencies best interest to work with
user groups for a more reliable volunteer source or finding creative funding sources.
7/6/2017 10:38 AM
4 decreasing federal budgets! 7/3/2017 1:20 PM
5 no 6/28/2017 8:45 AM
6 Cell service reception Internet connection Many people would stay longer if they had better
connectivity. To those in the rec field for a long time this may seem counter-intuitive, as people
come outdoors to get away from electronics - yes some do, but many of our visitors now depend
on internet access to pay bills, schedule appointments, manage businesses, manage finances and
communicate with family. Remote developed campgrounds/facilities need help providing this now
needed service where it may not be profitable for communications companies to provide.
6/27/2017 11:15 AM
7 As population grows, the demand for core amenities and facilities also continues to rise. Ballfields,
playgrounds, picnic shelters, multi-use sports fields, dog parks, skate parks, etc. all are seeing
greater demand than available facilities.
6/27/2017 8:20 AM
8 maintaining access roads to recreation sites 6/27/2017 7:27 AM
9 Funding for non-motorized trails 6/26/2017 4:00 PM
10 Would like to see IDPR manage improved camping facilities on state endowment ground so that
there is less dispersed camping and chance of fire starts.
6/26/2017 3:02 PM
11 The definition of access needs to be more clearly identified to the public. 6/26/2017 2:57 PM
12 > There is a lack of statistically valid research in the recreation field. > There is a lack of public
land management and funding for maintenance of existing facilities.
6/22/2017 9:32 AM
13 Need for improved non motorized fishing/boating access sites, ADA river access sites. 6/19/2017 12:15 PM
14 No 6/13/2017 5:05 AM
15 Advertising. What to do and where 6/11/2017 1:09 PM
16 You asked if activities have increased or decreased, but did not ask if they were appropriate or a
priority for the lands we manage.
6/9/2017 10:59 AM
17 no 6/8/2017 1:38 PM
