Protect Our Heritage Forests

Now I'd like to read you some specific environmental problems facing Montana that people have mentioned. For each one I read, please tell me how concerned you are with that specific issue. Are you extremely concerned, very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not too concerned about that issue?

[a] Snowmobiles having a negative impact on Yellowstone National Park

Ext. Conc. 11%
Very Conc. 20%
Smwht Conc. 27%
Not Too Conc. 39%
Don't Know/NA 3%

Ext. Conc. 9%
Very Conc. 19%
Smwht Conc. 28%
Not Too Conc. 28%
Don't Know/NA 16%

Ext. Conc. 16%
Very Conc. 26%
Smwht Conc. 28%
Not Too Conc. 28%
Don't Know/NA 2%

[d]Existing roadless areas in national
forests being threatened by mining,
logging, and development

Ext. Conc. 16%
Very Conc. 25%
Smwht Conc. 26%
Not Too Conc. 30%
Don't Know/NA 3%

1. Now I want to talk about National Forest lands. Do you think that logging, mining, and other industrial activities are allowed on National Forest lands?

2. In general, do you favor or oppose allowing logging, mining, and other industrial activities on National Forest lands? (IF FAVOR/OPPOSE, ASK:) Do you strongly or somewhat (FAVOR/OPPOSE) this?

Strongly favor 26%
Somewhat favor 25%
Somewhat oppose 20%
Strongly oppose 22%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 7%

3. National Forest lands in the United States total 192 million acres. Currently, 18% of these lands are permanently protected from logging and other development. Do you think the U.S. has too much, not enough, or about the right amount of permanently protected land in our national forests?

Too much protected land 17%
Not enough protected land 36%
About the right amount 43%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 4%

4. Currently, 20% of the land in Montana's National Forests is permanently protected from logging and other development. Do you think Montana has too much permanently protected area in National Forests, not enough permanently protected area in National Forests, or the right amount of permanently protected area in National Forests, or aren't you sure about that?

Too much protected land 18%
Not enough protected land 32%
About the right amount 45%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 5%

5. As I just mentioned, National Forest lands in the United States total 192 million acres. 51% of this land has already been logged, mined, or has roads, and remains open to commercial development. 18% is permanently protected. The remaining 31% are wild but unprotected roadless areas. The Clinton administration has proposed to protect nearly all of these remaining wild but unprotected areas. This means that it could be used for most types of recreation including camping, hunting and fishing, but that logging, new roads, mining, oil drilling, and off-road vehicles would be prohibited. Do you favor or oppose this proposal? (IF FAVOR/OPPOSE, ASK:) Do you strongly or somewhat (FAVOR/OPPOSE) this?

Strongly favor 33%
Somewhat favor 20%
Somewhat oppose 13%
Strongly oppose 28%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 6%

6. Included in the Administration's proposal are National Forests lands in Montana. The proposal would protect up to an additional 40% of the national forest lands in Montana from logging, new roads, mining and off-road vehicles, but would remain open to most forms of recreation including camping, hunting and fishing. Do you favor or oppose this protection of National Forests lands in Montana? (IF FAVOR/OPPOSE, ASK:) Do you strongly or somewhat (FAVOR/OPPOSE) this?

Strongly favor 35%
Somewhat favor 24%
Somewhat oppose 13%
Strongly oppose 22%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 6%

7. Next, I would like to read you some statements that supporters of the administration?s plan have made. After you hear each one, please tell me how convincing each statement is as a reason to support the plan. Is that a very convincing, somewhat convincing, not too convincing, or not at all convincing reason to support the plan?

[a]We need to preserve these
lands because they provide
some of the finest opportunities
for hunting and fishing.

VERY CONV. 24%
SMWHT CONV. 38%
NOT TOO CONV. 20%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 17%
DON'T KNOW 2%

(SPLIT SAMPLE A)

[b]If roadless areas were opened
for development, taxpayers
would have to foot the bill for
building and maintaining
the roads

VERY CONV. 16%
SMWHT CONV. 24%
NOT TOO CONV. 29%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 27%
DON'T KNOW 4%

[c]These lands are both an
inheritance from the past and
our legacy for future generations.
If we develop them, we will lose
their wild character forever.

VERY CONV. 36%
SMWHT CONV. 29%
NOT TOO CONV. 18%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 15%
DON'T KNOW 2%

(SPLIT SAMPLE B)

[d]Protecting these lands will have
little, if any, economic impact.
Most of the timber is too difficult
to log, and scientific research shows
that the value of oil and gas
reserves isn?t worth developing.

VERY CONV. 16%
SMWHT CONV. 26%
NOT TOO CONV. 25%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 27%
DON'T KNOW 6%

[e]These undeveloped lands are
important sources for clean water.
If we allow them to be developed
or logged, then we would threaten
the quality of our drinking water.

VERY CONV. 34%
SMWHT CONV. 28%
NOT TOO CONV. 17%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 19%
DON'T KNOW 2%

8. Now, I would like to read you some statements that opponents of the administration?s plan have made. After you hear each one, please tell me how convincing each statement is as a reason to oppose the plan. Is that a very convincing, somewhat convincing, not too convincing, or not at all convincing reason to oppose the plan?

[a]This plan is simply a land grab
by President Clinton and means
that the federal government is
severely restricting how we
can use millions of acres of land
in our backyard.

VERY CONV. 27%
SMWHT CONV. 24%
NOT TOO CONV. 21%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 23%
DON'T KNOW 4%

[b]This plan will restrict access
to national forests for most
Montanans and limit the kind
of recreational activities that can
be done on these public lands.

VERY CONV. 31%
SMWHT CONV. 27%
NOT TOO CONV. 17%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 21%
DON'T KNOW 4%

9. Now I'm going to read a list of vehicles, and for each, I would like you to tell me if you have a generally favorable, neutral, or generally unfavorable opinion of both that vehicle and the user of the vehicle. If you are unfamiliar with that vehicle or do not have an opinion, please say so and we?ll go on to the next one.

(IF FAVORABLE/UNFAVORABLE, ASK:) "Is that very or somewhat (FAVORABLE/UNFAVORABLE)?" (ROTATE)

(SPLIT SAMPLE A)

[]a.All Terrain Vehicles, or A.T.V.s

Very Fav 17%
SW Fav 25%
Neut 18%
SW Unfav 18%
Very UnFav 14%
Heard Of/Don't Know 6%
Never Heard Of 1%

Very Fav 18%
SW Fav 28%
Neut 19%
SW Unfav 18%
Very Unfav 13%
Heard Of/Don't Know 4%
Never Heard Of 0%

Very Fav 24%
SW Fav 29%
Neut 15%
SW Unfav 14%
Very Unfav 15%
Heard Of/Don't Know 3%
Never Heard Of 0%

Very Fav 13%
SW Fav 20%
Neut 21%
SW Unfav 21%
Very Unfav 20%
Heard Of/Don't Know 4%
Never Heard Of 1%

Very Fav 19%
SW Fav 30%
Neut 21%
SW Unfav 16%
Very Unfav 10%
Heard Of/Don't Know 4%
Never Heard Of 1%

Very Fav 13%
SW Fav 22%
Neut 20%
SW Unfav 16%
Very Unfav 22%
Heard Of/Don't Know 5%
Never Heard Of 1%

10.As you may know, in Montana there are millions of acres of public land. Recently, there has been a discussion about the use of motorized off-road vehicles, not including snowmobiles, on these public lands. There have been several proposals made recently to address this issue. I would like to read some specific items that have been included in the discussion, and I want you to tell me whether you agree or disagree with them? (IF AGREE/DISAGREE ASK:) "Is that strongly (AGREE/DISAGREE) or just somewhat?" (ROTATE TOP TO BOTTOM/BOTTOM TO TOP)

[a]Off-road vehicles should not be allowed on public lands at all.

Str Agree 12%
Smwht Agree 15%
Smwht Disagree 32%
Str Disagree 39%
Don't Know 2%

[b]Vehicles should be limited to official Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management roads.

Str Agree 30%
Smwht Agree 30%
Smwht Disagree 18%
Str Disagree 19%
Don't Know 4%

[c]Vehicles should be required to keep to roads and trails that are specifically designated for
off-road use.

Str Agree 56%
Smwht Agree 32%
Smwht Disagree 5%
Str Disagree 5%
Don't Know 2%

[d]Vehicles should keep to existing roads and trails but not be allowed
to travel cross-country.

Str Agreee 45%
Smwht Agree 29%
Smwht Disagree 12%
Str Disagree 9%
Don't Know 4%

[e]Vehicles should be allowed to travel anywhere cross-country, including off the trail.

Str Agree 8%
Smwht Agree 9%
Smwht Disagree 24%
Str Disagree 58%
Don't Know 1%

11. Next, I would like to read you some statements made by people who support placing limits on cross-country travel by motorized vehicles. After you hear each one, please tell me how convincing each statement is as a reason to support this position. Is that a very convincing, somewhat convincing, not too convincing, or not at all convincing reason? (ROTATE)

[a]These machines cause a significant
amount of air and noise pollution

VERY CONV. 29%
SMWHT CONV. 31%
NOT TOO CONV. 18%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 20%
DON'T KNOW 2%

[b]Motorized vehicles interfere with
hikers, bikers, and horseback
riders, who make up the vast
majority of trail users

VERY CONV. 26%
SMWHT CONV. 33%
NOT TOO CONV. 19%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 20%
DON'T KNOW 3%

[c]People should have a place to go in
existing wild public lands where there
is peace and quiet and no machines
or vehicles

VERY CONV. 48%
SMWHT CONV. 31%
NOT TOO CONV. 10%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 11%
DON'T KNOW 1%

VERY CONV. 29%
SMWHT CONV. 32%
NOT TOO CONV. 14%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 17%
DON'T KNOW 8%

(SPLIT SAMPLE B)

[e]Cross-country motorized travel
causes erosion and threatens
natural habitat and wildlife

VERY CONV. 40%
SMWHT CONV. 32%
NOT TOO CONV. 10%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 15%
DON'T KNOW 4%

(ASK ALL RESPONDENTS)

12.I am going to read you two statements made by people about this issue. After you hear both statements, please tell me which one is closer to your view. (ROTATE PAIRS)

[a][] (Some people/other people) say that as Montanans, we have a right to ride off-road vehicles on public lands, and that radical environmentalists are trying to take away this right. 21%

OR

[] (Other people/some people) say we need to restore balance in how our forests are used. These people are only asking for some basic limitations so that everyone can enjoy these lands. 65%

(NEITHER) 4%
(BOTH) 8%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 3%

[b][] (Some people/other people) say that as Montanans, we have a right to ride off-road vehicles on public lands, and that radical environmentalists are trying to take away this right. 33%

OR

[] (Other people/some people) say off-road vehicles cause a significant amount of noise and air pollution and, when they travel cross-country, they cause erosion, spread noxious weeds, and threaten habitat and wildlife. These machines should be limited to designated roads and trails. 53%

(NEITHER) 6%
(BOTH) 7%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 1%

[c][] (Some people/other people) say that as Montanans, we have a right to ride off-road vehicles on public lands, and that radical environmentalists are trying to take away this right. 30%

OR

[] (Other people/some people) say that motorized off-road vehicles often interfere with other users, such as hikers and backpackers, bicyclists, and horseback riders, who comprise the vast majority of trail users. It is simply not fair to allow a small minority of users to have the right of way over these public lands. 48%

(NEITHER) 10%
(BOTH) 9%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 3%

15. Do you think snowmobiles should be allowed in Yellowstone National Park or not? (IF ALLOWED/NOT ALLOWED, ASK:) Do you feel strongly or not so strongly about that?

Strongly allow 35%
Not so strongly allow 24%
Not so strongly NOT allow 13%
Strongly NOT allow 20%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 8%

16. I am going to read you a pair of statements that have been made regarding winter-use in Yellowstone National Park. After you hear both statements, please tell me which one you think should be a higher priority in determining winter-use policy in Yellowstone. (ROTATE PAIRS)

[] Protecting and maintaining Yellowstone and its natural resources. 52%

OR

[] Helping the economies of nearby towns and communities. 24%

(NEITHER) 4%
(BOTH) 17%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 2%

17. Currently, the National Park Service is revising its winter-use policy in Yellowstone National Park. One proposal would phase out all snowmobiles from the park within the next three years and replace them with a transportation system using snowcoaches, which are passenger vans that can travel over snow and carry up to 12 people at a time. Do you support or oppose this proposed new plan? (IF SUPPORT/OPPOSE ASK:) "Is that strongly (SUPPORT/OPPOSE) or just somewhat?"

Strongly support 27%
Somewhat support 19%
Somewhat oppose 15%
Strongly oppose 30%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 8%

18. Would you be more or less inclined to visit Yellowstone National Park if snowmobiles were phased out and replaced with snowcoaches, or would it not make a difference? (IF MORE/LESS INCLINED, ASK:) Would you be much (MORE/LESS) inclined or just somewhat?

Much more inclined 14%
Somewhat more inclined 8%
Makes no difference 55%
Somewhat less inclined 9%
Much less inclined 12%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 3%

19.Now I am going to read you two statements that have been made on the issue, and I would like you to tell me which one you agree with more. (ROTATE)

[] (Some people/other people) say that we should phase out snowmobiles and replace them with a system using snowcoaches that would allow the same number of visitors to the park each winter. They say that phasing out snowmobiles will protect the park and the visitor experience by reducing traffic, chronic air and noise pollution, and threats to wildlife. While a short-term economic transition will be necessary, phasing out snowmobiles will ultimately help nearby communities by keeping the park healthy and appealing to visitors.

[] (Other people/some people) say that we should keep the current policy in place and not ban snowmobiles because it will hurt local towns too much. They say people should have the freedom to enjoy the park as they choose and that snowcoaches would cut down on personal flexibility. They also say that the impacts of snowmobiles on wildlife, air, noise, and other visitors are overstated, and that if snowmobiles are phased out, it will have a devastating impact on local economies.

(IF A STATEMENT IS CHOSEN, ASK:) "Do you strongly or just somewhat agree with that statement?"

Strongly agree with phasing out snowmobiles 33%
Somewhat agree with phasing out snowmobiles 16%
Somewhat agree with keeping current policy in place 17%
Strongly agree with keeping current policy in place 26%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 7%

20. I am going to read you another pair of statements that people have made about this issue. After you hear both statements, please tell me which one is closer to your view. (DO NOT ROTATE)

Opponents of a snowmobile ban in Yellowstone say that the ban is
unnecessary because cleaner and quieter snowmobiles will be available
in the future and will solve the problem. 43%

OR

Supporters of phasing out snowmobiles from Yellowstone say that betting on
cleaner and quieter snowmobiles is not a realistic option because they are
only in the experimental stage and not ready to market to the public. 40%

(NEITHER) 6%
(BOTH) 4%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 7%

(SPLIT SAMPLE B)

21. I am going to read you another pair of statements that people have made about this issue. After you hear both statements, please tell me which one is closer to your view. (DO NOT ROTATE)

Opponents of a snowmobile ban in Yellowstone say that the ban is
unnecessary because cleaner and quieter snowmobiles will soon be available and
will solve the problem. 38%

OR

Supporters of phasing out snowmobiles from Yellowstone say a cleaner and quieter
snowcoach system would reduce vehicle traffic in the park by 90 percent, make
the park safer, reduce air and noise pollution, and protect the park. 43%

(NEITHER) 12%
(BOTH) 4%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 3%

(SPLIT SAMPLE C)

22. I am going to read you one more pair of statements that people have made about this issue. Again, after you hear both statements, please tell me which one is closer to your view. (ROTATE)

[] Opponents of a snowmobile ban in Yellowstone say that it will have a devastating impact on towns and communities whose economies depend on tourists who use snowmobiles in the park. 35%
OR

[] Supporters of phasing out snowmobiles from Yellowstone say that nearby communities will benefit the most by keeping the park healthy to attract visitors, and that hundreds of miles of trails near the park would still be available for snowmobile use. 45%

(NEITHER) 5%
(BOTH) 8%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 8%

23. I am going to read you one more pair of statements that people have made about this issue. Again, after you hear both statements, please tell me which one is closer to your view. (ROTATE)

[] Opponents of a snowmobile ban in Yellowstone say that it will have a devastating impact on towns and communities whose economies depend on tourists who use snowmobiles in the park. 50%

OR

[] Supporters of phasing out snowmobiles from Yellowstone say that it is possible to have both a healthy park and a strong local economy because the snowcoach system would allow the same number of visitors to the park each winter. 38%

(NEITHER) 4%
(BOTH) 3%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 6%

(SPLIT SAMPLE E)

24. I am going to read you one more pair of statements that people have made about this issue. Again, after you hear both statements, please tell me which one is closer to your view. (ROTATE)

[] Opponents of a snowmobile ban in Yellowstone say that it will have a devastating impact on towns and communities whose economies depend on tourists who use snowmobiles in the park. 39%

OR

[] Supporters of phasing out snowmobiles from Yellowstone say snowmobiles cause too much noise and air pollution, harm wildlife, ruin the park experience for everyone else, and are an inappropriate activity in a national park. 43%

(NEITHER) 9%
(BOTH) 3%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 6%

(ASK ALL RESPONDENTS)

NOW I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU A FEW QUESTIONS CONCERNING RIVERS

25. How much would you say you have heard or read about the Missouri River Breaks country along the Lewis and Clark route: a great deal, a fair amount, a little, or nothing at all?

A great deal 15%
A fair amount 26%
A little 39%
Nothing 18%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 2%

26. Now I would like to tell you a little bit more about this issue. The Missouri Breaks country refers to an area east of Great Falls in north-central Montana where the Missouri River flows through a 150-mile stretch of rugged badlands and cliffs that is comprised mostly of large undeveloped tracts of public land interspersed with private land. In thinking about that area, do you think it merits any sort of special protection or not? Would you say it deserves a lot of protection, some protection, only a little or none at all?

A lot of protection 22%
Some protection 40%
Only a little protection 10%
No protection 19%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 9%

27. Would you support or oppose a proposal that would extend national monument status to the Missouri Breaks country along a 150-mile stretch of the Missouri River and adjacent public lands? (IF SUPPORT/OPPOSE ASK:) Do you strongly (SUPPORT/OPPOSE) or just somewhat (SUPPORT/OPPOSE) the proposal?

Strongly support 28%
Somewhat support 25%
Somewhat oppose 12%
Strongly oppose 19%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 17%

28. Let me ask you a little more about this proposal. This stretch of the Missouri has been nationally recognized as a wild and scenic river. Declaring the Missouri Breaks country and adjacent public lands a national monument would provide greater protection for the river and the breaks from development and oil and gas extraction. Activities such as ranching, hunting, fishing, and camping could continue, with no effect on private property. Having heard this additional information, would you say you support or oppose this proposal? (IF SUPPORT/OPPOSE ASK:) Do you strongly (SUPPORT/OPPOSE) or just somewhat (SUPPORT/OPPOSE) the proposal?

Strongly support 36%
Somewhat support 28%
Somewhat oppose 11%
Strongly oppose 15%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 10%

29.Now I am going to read you two statements that have been made on the issue, and I would like you to tell me which one you agree with more. (ROTATE)

[] Supporters of creating a national monument say that more needs to be done to protect the Missouri Breaks country. The area is the last stretch of river that looks like what Lewis and Clark experienced two hundred years ago. If nothing is done, developers could build trophy homes and subdivisions, oil and gas development could be expanded, and the river, water quality, and wildlife habitat would be threatened. Ranching, hunting, fishing, and camping would continue, and the area would be protected from being overrun with increasing numbers of tourists.

[] Opponents of creating a national monument say that the plan is a land grab by President Clinton and federal agencies, who are attempting to bypass Congress and local concerns. The plan threatens private property rights and could restrict what landowners do with their property. And the plan could hurt farmers and ranchers, who are already struggling, by limiting their ability to make ends meet. The breaks are already designated a wild and scenic area and do not need additional protection from the government.

(IF A STATEMENT IS CHOSEN, ASK:) "Do you strongly or just somewhat agree with that statement?"

Strongly agree with supporters 29%
Somewhat agree with supporters 22%
Somewhat agree with opponents 14%
Strongly agree with opponents 24%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 11%

(ROTATE Q32 AND Q33)
30.Now, I would like to read you some statements made by supporters of making the Missouri Breaks country a national monument. After you hear each one, please tell me how convincing each statement is as a reason to support this proposal. Is that a very convincing, somewhat convincing, not too convincing, or not at all convincing reason to support the plan? (ROTATE)

[]a.This area is the last five percent of river that still resembles what Lewis and Clark explored two hundred years ago.

VERY CONV. 28%
SMWHT CONV. 35%
NOT TOO CONV. 16%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 16%
DON'T KNOW 6%

(SPLIT SAMPLE A)

[]b.If no action is taken, the area could be developed for resorts, vacation homes for wealthy out-of-staters, and other commercial development.

VERY CONV. 32%
SMWHT CONV. 30%
NOT TOO CONV. 14%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 19%
DON'T KNOW 5%

[]c.Use of the river and the breaks nearly doubled over the past few
years, and more is expected with the upcoming bicentennial of the
Lewis and Clark expedition. We need sensible limitations on the
number of visitors, or the area could get overwhelmed.

VERY CONV. 25%
SMWHT CONV. 32%
NOT TOO CONV. 20%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 19%
DON'T KNOW 5%

(SPLIT SAMPLE B)

[]d.If no action is taken, then oil and gas drilling could expand onto
these wild lands.

VERY CONV. 28%
SMWHT CONV. 34%
NOT TOO CONV. 15%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 17%
DON'T KNOW 7%

[]e.We need to protect the river, the breaks, and adjacent public lands
because they provide important wildlife habitat.

VERY CONV. 36%
SMWHT CONV. 37%
NOT TOO CONV. 11%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 11%
DON'T KNOW 5%

[]f.National Geographic estimates that 25 million people will visit some portion of the Lewis and Clark Trail for the bicentennial of the expedition.
We need sensible limitations on the number of visitors, or the area could get overwhelmed.

VERY CONV. 24%
SMWHT CONV. 31%
NOT TOO CONV. 19%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 21%
DON'T KNOW 5%

(ASK ALL RESPONDENTS)

(ROTATE Q32 AND Q33)

31 Now, I would like to read you some statements made by opponents of making the Missouri Breaks country a national monument. After you hear each one, please tell me how convincing each statement is as a reason to oppose this proposal. Is that a very convincing, somewhat convincing, not too convincing, or not at all convincing reason to support the plan? (ROTATE)

(SPLIT SAMPLE A)

[]a.This plan is a land grab by President Clinton and his administration in their continuing war on the West. Clinton is trying to bypass Montana's elected officials and ignore input from local citizens.

VERY CONV. 32%
SMWHT CONV. 24%
NOT TOO CONV. 19%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 22%
DON'T KNOW 4%

[]b.This plan could make it even more difficult for ranchers and farmers to earn their livelihood by limiting access to water and to land

VERY CONV. 35%
SMWHT CONV. 28%
NOT TOO CONV. 16%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 16%
DON'T KNOW 5%

(ROTATE)

(SPLIT SAMPLE B)

[]c.The plan threatens the rights of private property owners who could face restrictions on the use of their own property and lose the right to do what they want on public land.

VERY CONV. 25%
SMWHT CONV. 33%
NOT TOO CONV. 18%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 16%
DON'T KNOW 8%

[]d.This stretch of the Missouri has already been designated a wild and scenic river by the government, and no additional action is necessary.

VERY CONV. 26%
SMWHT CONV. 29%
NOT TOO CONV. 23%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 14%
DON'T KNOW 8%

[]e.This plan is unnecessary because ranchers are good stewards of the land and will continue to protect the values of the breaks.

VERY CONV. 29%
SMWHT CONV. 29%
NOT TOO CONV. 19%
NOT AT ALL CONV. 15%
DON'T KNOW 7%

(RESUME ASKING ALL RESPONDENTS)

32.Now let me ask you again, would you support or oppose a proposal that would extend national monument status to the Missouri Breaks country along a 150-mile stretch of the Missouri River and adjacent public lands? (IF SUPPORT/OPPOSE ASK:) Do you strongly (SUPPORT/OPPOSE) or just somewhat (SUPPORT/OPPOSE) the proposal?

Strongly support 29%
Somewhat support 23%
Somewhat oppose 12%
Strongly oppose 23%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 13%

HERE ARE MY LAST QUESTIONS AND THEY ARE FOR CLASSIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY

How often do you participate in the following outdoor activities: a lot, sometimes, hardly ever, or never?

0-5 years 9%
6-10 years 8%
11-20 years 12%
20+ years 44%
(BORN AND RAISED) 26%
(DON'T KNOW) 1%

34. How would you describe yourself politically? Would you say you are very conservative, somewhat conservative, moderate, somewhat liberal or very liberal?

Very conservative 17%
Somewhat conservative 30%
Moderate 30%
Somewhat liberal 12%
Very liberal 7%
(DON'T KNOW) 5%

35. Generally speaking, do you think of yourself as a Democrat, a Republican, an Independent or what? (IF DEMOCRAT/REPUBLICAN, ASK:) "Would you call yourself a strong or not so strong Democrat/Republican?" (IF INDEPENDENT, ASK:) "Do you lean more to the Democrats or the Republicans?"

Strong Democrat 17%
Not so strong Democrat 9%
Independent/lean Democrat 7%
Independent/no lean 26%
Independent/lean Republican 6%
Not so strong Republican 10%
Strong Republican 17%
(DON'T KNOW/NA) 8%