Characterizing the Experiences of Visitors to National Wildlife Refuges: 2018-2023 National-level Results

The National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Survey (National Visitor Survey) is a continuous monitoring effort aimed at learning more about visitors to national wildlife refuges and their experiences on refuges. More than 20,000 visitors have responded to the voluntary survey, allowing the Service to better understand visitor demographics, satisfaction, trip characteristics and planning, spending, and how management or ecosystem changes might affect future recreation participation. This information helps us better meet the needs of visitors and understand how trends are changing over time. This document reflects the first visitor survey results for the Refuge System as a whole.