I regard Mark Damian Duda as an exceptional blend of intelligence, resourcefulness and professional competence. His leadership of the Responsive Management program has been distinguished and innovative. Under his guidance, Responsive Management has been an outstanding source of information, ideas, and techniques helping to foster important and needed change.
—Steve Kellert, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Social Ecology, Yale University

The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs has considered Responsive Management our go-to provider of high-quality phone surveys for many years. We choose them every time they have capacity because we can rely on them to provide the most cost-effective, high quality phone surveys of the many such providers that we have tried over the years. 

They provide a full range of services, including sound methodological advice and questionnaire review on the front-end, the highest quality of data collection based on monitoring of recorded interviews, and data cleaning and weighting on the back end. We often do not have access to a methodologist, so we rely on the team at Responsive Management to provide us with feedback about the integrity of our survey instrument, making sure that we do not ask biased or leading questions. They do this each and every time, always catching something that we have missed.

Their customer service is perhaps the best of any that I personally work with. They provide timely updates, let us know quickly if something isn’t going smoothly, and always deliver on time. We are extremely pleased (and lucky) to have them as our data collection resource for phone surveys. 
—Mary A. Moore, Director of Field Research, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University

I finally had the opportunity to read this report in its entirety… Kudos to you and your team for doing such a great job (and a super prompt job!) on this project. We really appreciate your work and couldn’t be happier with the product. This gives us the information we need to make informed decisions regarding our program. THANK YOU SO MUCH, again, for all that you and your team do.
—Danna Baxley, Research Program Coordinator, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources

Mark Damian Duda is one of the nation’s most respected researchers on natural resource issues.
—Steve Pennaz, Executive Director, North American Fisherman, North American Outdoor Group, Inc.

I have had the good fortune of knowing and working with Mr. Mark Damian Duda and his expert staff for the past 25 years. In that time, they have conducted more than 20 surveys for our Department on a wide range of subjects. These studies have included a survey of constituent satisfaction with Virginia’s Conservation Police Officers; opinions on Black Bears and their management; use of and opinions on Kill Permits; evaluation of Apprentice Licenses as a hunter retention strategy; and developing a marketing campaign to bring back lapsed hunters.

We have always been extremely pleased with the professionalism of their staff and the comprehensive manner in which they complete their data collection and analyses. The surveys conducted by Responsive Management have routinely made critical differences in our advancement of programs, regulations and legislation that supports the mission of the agency.

The individual states’ data are of the utmost importance given that one of our major funding mechanisms is tied directly to the results. With the importance of this in mind, I highly recommend Responsive Management as a contractor for state survey work. They are superbly qualified to conduct these critically important surveys and have an exemplary track record of accomplishment. Additionally, Mr. Duda and his staff are truly a pleasure to work with.
—Bob Duncan, Executive Director, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

His firm is recognized as the leading social science research firm in the nation that works in the natural resources arena.
—Steve L. McMullin, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Virginia Tech

When it comes to querying our valued constituents about salient fisheries and wildlife topics, natural resources related concerns, and associated outdoor recreation and economic trends, Responsive Management is in a class all to themselves. Quite simply, their longstanding history in this research space, their deep relationships with members of the professional fish and wildlife community, and the sheer breadth of their experience helps make them uniquely positioned to assume a project of this gravity and magnitude. My confidence in them is unambiguous.
—Carter Smith, Executive Director, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

I am a retired state employee of 32 years and a current hunter education instructor of 27 years. During that time I have attended so many seminars that I can review the redundancy from memory; however, yours was refreshingly different. It was the best, most informative seminar ever! You had information beyond the usual “personality typing” and had actual cause and effect data. Thank you for spending your time and expertise with us.
—Ray Boone, Washington State Hunter Education Instructor

Mark Damian Duda and his staff at Responsive Management have successfully completed numerous projects for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) over the last several years. Currently we employ Responsive Management to conduct our annual resident big game hunter harvest survey, as well as conduct periodic surveys of our state Wildlife Management Area users, resident small game hunters, and non-resident and honorary license holders. Furthermore, they recently surveyed and produced a high quality report on hunting and angling activity among Georgia’s general population.

My personal relationship with Mark goes back several years as WRD’s hunter harvest survey coordinator. I could always count on Mark and his associates to be very attentive to our informational needs and we have often relied on his expertise to produce a high quality product for us. Not only are Mark and his staff knowledgeable, but they are very approachable and eager to provide quality customer service. I have found very few public opinion research firms with Responsive Management’s experience and expertise in the field of natural resources and I recommend them, without hesitation, to other agencies that are looking for a quality vendor to provide a high level of competency and professionalism.
—Don McGowan, Region Operations Manager, Game Management Section, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division

I have worked directly with Mark Duda and the Responsive Management team on numerous fish and wildlife-oriented surveys over much of my 26-year career in Florida. As the director for a state fish and wildlife agency, there is no doubt that Responsive Management is best positioned to coordinate and conduct this critical survey effort. There certainly are other organizations that can conduct large scale surveys, but there is no other organization in this arena with years of experience on a national scale that can combine the needed technical expertise for design and execution of complex survey methods with such a complete understanding of the communities and constituencies who engage in fish and wildlife-based recreation.

Moreover, Responsive Management’s track record of successful fish and wildlife-related survey work over many years has earned strong credibility and respect among the state and federal agencies across the nation responsible for the stewardship of fish and wildlife resources; the very agencies who will depend the most on the results
—Nick Wiley, Executive Director, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

His work demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism and the volume of work is truly prolific. Responsive Management has become one of the foremost and highly respected survey and research companies in the United States with respect to fisheries, wildlife, natural resources and outdoor recreation… The quality of work directed by Mark Damian Duda has become a benchmark of comparison for others doing similar work in the field….
—Bruce Lemmert, President, Virginia Wildlife Society

The fact is, even if you’re not familiar with Mark Duda’s name—he’s never one to grab the spotlight for himself—if you’re in the arena of fish and wildlife management, then you’re familiar with Mark Duda’s work. Everybody knows his work, everybody has confidence in him, and in 15 years of working with him, I’ve never heard a single negative comment about his work. The thoroughness of his research, the quality of his data, and the insights he brings to his analysis all give him credibility that no one in the field can match.
—John Tomke, President, Ducks Unlimited

Mark Duda has provided the leadership and information that is key to understanding the human dimensions of fish and wildlife conservation. Mark’s work has established a foundation which is necessary to keep conservation relevant in the 21st century.
—Steve Williams, President, Wildlife Management Institute, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has hired Responsive Management on numerous occasions over the past 25 years. They are an exceptional group when it comes to research studies on natural resource, fish and wildlife, and outdoor recreation issues.

Over the years, Responsive Management has performed several large-scale surveys for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Each study required rapid turnaround times. In every case, they provided us with exceptional data that helped guide our agency. Our surveys have varied widely in subject. In each case, Responsive Management has been an invaluable partner in our efforts. They have met and exceeded all of their obligations, while at the same time producing a quality product in-time and on-budget. Despite deadline pressure, their professionalism and ethical conduct have allowed them to produce high quality results.

On a personal note, let me say that I have a great deal of admiration and trust for the company’s executive director Mark Duda. We have worked closely on several AGFC projects. His knowledge, intellect and experience are beyond reproach. He’s a leader in his field. I can unequivocally state my strong recommendation for Mark and Responsive Management.
—Mike Knoedl, Director, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

Responsive Management provided extraordinary services to my research project, which involved a large-scale telephone survey about cultural diversity and attitudes toward marine animals in Los Angeles. This was a challenging project, involving a lengthy survey that needed to be translated into several languages, and required a complex sampling strategy. Mark provided invaluable guidance in refining my survey instrument, structuring the sampling design, and working out the survey’s logistics. And his friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff worked closely with me before, during and after the survey was completed. I would recommend Responsive Management to anyone planning a survey or focus group about wildlife and wildlife management.
—Jennifer Wolch, Ph.D., Professor, University of Southern California

I want to take this opportunity to express my thanks for your outstanding work.... This is a very fine report that has already proven helpful in discussions about funding and marketing issues with my staff and the Administration. I know that it will prove to be of similar value in upcoming discussions with external constituents and legislators.

This is the third time.... that my Department has contracted for your services, and I am pleased to have been personally involved in each survey. I continue to be impressed by your candid and thoughtful input, personalized approach to customer needs, and professional approach to survey design, implementation, and reporting. In sum, you do great work that results in a product with high outreach and advocacy value.
—Ronald Regan, Executive Director, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Commissioner, Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife

Mark Duda and his team were fantastic partners in a statewide phone survey. Their many years of experience and expertise allowed them to make suggestions and recommendations that improved the overall quality of the project. They are very responsive, adaptable, and do whatever it takes to make sure the client is satisfied with the results. The team at Responsive Management went above and beyond to help with data interpretation and data visualization even after the project had concluded. I can’t recommend them enough! They will be my go-to partner for any future survey needs.
—Amy E. Scaroni, Ph.D., Clemson University, Assistant Professor, Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation

Our annual spring turkey hunter survey had many moving parts, was always late, and produced questionable data. Responsive Management conducted our survey this year and the difference was incredible. It was done in a timely manner with modern methods and produced accurate data—all without the hassles we’ve faced in the past. In fact, we got our 2019 survey results only 3 weeks before our 2020 results from Responsive Management. By analyzing some of our previous data Responsive Management also provided us with the ability to reliably compare old and new survey data, making the transition as seamless as possible. The professionalism and expertise of Mark and his staff is remarkable and we are pleased to trust Responsive Management with our survey.
—Buddy Welch, Wild Turkey Management Program Coordinator, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

I didn’t get a chance to publicly thank you. I had the privilege of chairing the legislative task force to find alternative funding for ODFW. I want to tell you that the survey information that you did was crucial in providing input to the legislature that helped us get this bill passed. We got a million dollars from the legislature… I just want you to know that your information is important and it does produce results, so thank you for that.
—Commissioner Mark Labhart, Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting, September 13, 2019, Gold Beach, Oregon

The findings [of the needs assessment] have been very informative! I know I will be considering and discussing these results for a while, and they will definitely be applied as I work on strategic planning. Having this information will help me feel like I am not taking wild guesses in the dark, especially as I consider how my program will transition out of all-virtual trainings. …The full report is definitely a valuable resource.
—Maeve Snyder, Coastal Training Program Coordinator, North Inlet – Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Thank you so very much for working with us and putting together this thorough report. I am excited to share this with our partners in hunter education, and I am certain I will reference this work many times over the next several years. A proper documentation of the impacts from COVID during this time of rapid, forced change to hunter education teams is incredibly important to keep handy. Teams everywhere are still recovering from the decisions that were made—often in haste—to maneuver the changing landscape. Many states are continuing to struggle with volunteer management which clearly plays a large part in the positions of hunter education administrators and their teams, and this study gives us the intelligence we need to confidently make suggestions that will aid our partners.
—Alex Baer, Executive Director, International Hunter Education Association (IHEA-USA)

I wanted to pass along the kudos from one of our State R3 Program Grants Proposal Review Working Group members as they are busy reviewing the 2022 proposals now using the new scorecard [that Responsive Management developed]! I customized it slightly for our program, and also used a modified version for our GHWB VAP Education Fund Grants program, which were just decided last week. Great to have this new resource to use, thank you!
—Stephanie Hussey, State R3 Program Director, Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation

Thank you for your [Conservation Words That Work] webinar yesterday! It was clear that the audience was extremely engaged, and we got a lot of amazing feedback after the event too. I’m looking forward to implementing the practices you recommend when communicating about our work on the Hudson.
—Lindsay Charlop, Collaboration Coordinator, Estuary Training Program Coordinator, Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve

It has been great working with you on this project, and I look forward to working with you on others in the future.
—Kip Adams, Chief Conservation Officer, National Deer Association

I would just like to take this quick opportunity to thank you and your staff on the tremendous work you recently completed for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. I believe wildlife management decisions should be based on solid biological data; however, I also believe that we must use essential human dimensions work and public opinion to come up with the best management strategy.

The report that Responsive Management supplied us with was very comprehensive, and the cross-tabulations supplied additional insight that may have otherwise gone undetected. The additional analysis that you and your staff did... was above and beyond the call of duty and demonstrated the kind of expertise and caring attitude that your staff has about our natural resources. It also helped to demonstrate that while this survey was conducted on all residents of West Virginia, your staff was able to identify our target audience very effectively and supplied us with the best possible data to make management recommendations.
—Chris Ryan, Ph.D., Supervisor of Game Management Services, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

I must say, in my nearly 50 years of working in fish and game, Responsive Management, as a group, has the best “corporate culture” I’ve ever seen for collaboration skills and wanting to do good work.
—Michael Fraidenburg, Executive for the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission; The Cooperation Company

I would be remiss if I did not recognize and thank the outstanding professional work that Mark Damian Duda (Responsive Management) and his staff accomplished for the States Organization of Boating Access and its partners (NMMA, BoatUS, RBFF, AMI). This project was the first of its kind to understand on a national level, angler and boater experiences at boating access facilities. From the early stages of grant writing and developing a proposal through the final report, Mark and his staff demonstrated extraordinary skills in managing all phases of the project. I attended a boater focus group and watched facilitative skills draw much needed boater views that ultimately assisted in the survey questionnaire. Mark and his staff have great insight into human dimension work and this study proved that again. The project was expertly managed through the telephone survey and final report development, which resulted in completing the work ahead of schedule. This work represents a national baseline that can be measured against as boating access programs across the country can learn from and improve. I look forward to future opportunities where I can work again with Responsive Management.
—James Adams, Executive Board Member and Past President, States Organization for Boating Access; Facilities Director, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

In addition to an impeccable research record with numerous wildlife management agencies, including our own, Responsive Management has a history of thorough data collection and analysis, the ability to maintain a research schedule and budget, as well as the ability to consistently produce legally and statistically defensible research documents.
—Wyoming Game and Fish Department

It is no surprise that Mark Duda and his team at Responsive Management are regarded as some of the best in the field of wildlife-related human dimensions research. Responsive Management far exceeded expectations for professionalism, work ethic, and time to completion while working collaboratively on a public opinion survey regarding Pennsylvania residents’ attitudes on and opinion toward nongame wildlife. The Game Commission sought to replicate a 1996 survey on the same topic, also completed by Responsive Management all those years ago. To our astonishment, Mark was able to find the 1996 report and survey instrument in his files, greatly facilitating the advancement of this project. In addition, Mark provided the narrative for a State Wildlife Grant to support this survey as part of the State Wildlife Action Plan revision. There was a grant match requirement, which Mark generously contributed to through a budget discount. By the time the state contracting process was completed, Responsive Management only had about three months to submit the final report. They not only finished on schedule, his survey team was able to procure the number of completes to accommodate the agreed upon sampling error. We were impressed. Suggested report edits were handled swiftly and professionally, and Mark continues to be available for additional questions and discussion about survey results. Sincere thanks, Mark, for your dedication to this project and best wishes for continued success.
—Catherine D. Haffner, Wildlife Diversity Conservation Planning Coordinator, Pennsylvania Game Commission

No one has done more to move the human dimensions aspect of natural resource management into the mainstream thinking of decision makers than Mark Duda.
—Christine Thomas, Dean and Professor of Resource Management, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point

Responsive Management recently completed a detailed survey of Vermont deer hunters. Mark Duda and his very responsive staff went above and beyond in developing a sampling design and survey instrument that met our specific needs. Most notably, their continued assistance in evaluating survey results and providing additional analyses helped our staff better understand the interests of our deer hunting public.
—Scott Darling, Wildlife Management Program Manager, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department

Thank you very much for speaking at the plenary session at the recent SEAFWA conference, and I also thank you for your ideas on how the speakers should flow. I thought each built nicely on the message from the previous speaker....

You always bring such a unique perspective, and your work is absolutely integral to every aspect of a fish and wildlife agency. I heard more than one person remark that not only was your message important but that they felt you were more passionate than usual about bringing that message home. Thanks again for all you did and for all you continue to do in helping us gauge the mood and thoughts of our constituents.
—Ed Carter, Executive Director, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

On behalf of the entire staff at The Conservation Fund, I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to you and your wonderful team at Responsive Management for the work on our survey. Your professionalism and diligent work was truly outstanding. Your brilliant team’s expertise shined through in every step of the survey process, delighting not only myself, but also our staff and in turn our partners.

I personally sincerely appreciated working with you and your impressive staff. There were many late nights when I was thankful to be working with such a competent and hard-working team. My expectations were considerably surpassed. The meaningful work that you and your staff put in to the survey allowed for our July Real Estate Summit to be a great success. In addition, your presentation at the Summit allowed for all of our staff to properly understand the results and how we need to interpret our partners’ needs in order to plan for the future of The Conservation Fund. Your candor, critical thoughts, and vast expertise have allowed for us to move forward on a firm foundation.
—Meg McCants, The Conservation Fund

My first opportunity to work directly with Mark was in the development of a survey he conducted for the Federal Lands Hunting and Shooting Sports Roundtable in 2008.  Mark worked with the Roundtable on its initiative to create an outdoor ethics education campaign whose primary focus is the importance of land stewardship to access.  Mark designed a survey and conducted focus groups of shooters to determine what issues were of concern to them and how they thought behaviors of shooters could be improved.  From the results of Mark’s research, the Roundtable launched the Respected Access is Open Access Campaign which is being implemented in partnership with Tread Lightly! Inc.  Mark’s research was critical in fashioning a campaign that would address the challenges associated with recreational shooting without being perceived as an attack on shooting.  The campaign has been going strong for over 5 years and we have received great support from the shooting community.

More recently, Mark participated in the NRA’s first symposium that was held to address the challenges to the future of hunting in the 21st century.  The NRA has created a Hunters’ Leadership Forum of influential individuals in the hunting community.  Mark’s participation in the symposium was acknowledged by all participants as invaluable.  His presentation on “What the Data Tells Us” provided the kind of critical information that is necessary to properly guide the NRA and the Forum in expanding NRA’s existing programs and influence in areas that provide critical support to hunting and the hunter.   We in the NRA look forward to future collaborations with Mark on the issues that are of importance to our organization and members.  It has truly been a rewarding experience to work with Mark who is so talented and skilled in the field of public opinion research.
—Susan Recce, Director of Conservation, Wildlife and Natural Resources, National Rifle Association

On behalf of the Freshwater Fisheries Division of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, I would like to thank Responsive Management for the outstanding job that they did on the recently completed survey of licensed anglers in South Carolina. Under your innovative guidance, we were able to ascertain public opinion on many fishery management issues. Your competence in assisting our staff to develop the survey in the most cost-effective manner was extremely important in these times of restricted funding. I was especially pleased with your staff’s ability to work with colloquial names of places and species during the survey. In past surveys with other firms, many errors in data analysis occurred due to lack of training of the interviewers. Our requests for additional cross-referencing of data were handled promptly.

The product you provided fulfilled our needs and will play a major role in taking our department into the twenty-first century. It provides the catalyst for the department to recognize and adapt to change, to meet the needs of our constituents.

I want to sincerely thank you and your staff for producing a most informative document. The professional quality of the work, coupled with the personal approach of your organization, made the project most enjoyable to facilitate. I can think of no one that I would rather have do future surveys than Responsive Management.
—David Allen, Fisheries Biologist, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

The Georgia Game and Fish Division was extremely pleased with the high-quality products produced by Responsive Management… Mark and his staff worked closely with us from the early planning stages of our two surveys through the interpretation of survey results. They were very competent, courteous and comfortable for our staff to work with.
—Ron Odom, Georgia Wildlife Resources Division

I am writing to extend my appreciation to you and your staff for the exemplary job you did with the development and production of Saving Lives and Preventing Boating-Related Accidents: An Assessment of State Recreational Boating Safety Needs for the Aquatic Resources (Wallop-Breaux) Trust Fund.

The needs assessment has been very well received, and we anticipate utilizing the document as the primary educational tool for conveying our state resource needs to members of Congress and the Administration. The content, format and ‘look’ of the publication are first rate.

I want to take this opportunity to thank you personally for your commitment, involvement and contribution to NASBLA’s research agenda over the last few years. You have been a part of some of our most exciting and significant trend analysis and policy development to date.
—Alvin Taylor, President, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators

The extensive Future of Fishing study conducted by Responsive Management provided the basis for the formation of RBFF and was the impetus for the strategies we employed to increase fishing participation. Sound research provides a firm foundation on which to grow, and RBFF’s successful programs and marketing efforts would not have been possible without it.
—Bruce Matthews, President, Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation

I have worked with Responsive Management as a client and as part of state agency or research teams benefiting from their work for over a decade. For years prior to then, I utilized and received tremendous value from the work of Responsive Management through their reports, peer-reviewed publications and presentations at a wide variety of national conferences. Their work has always been thorough, accurate, well-designed and statistically rigorous. There was never any doubt that the data, analysis and interpretations and findings from the studies of Responsive Management were of the highest standards....

It is important to recognize that Responsive Management has extensive experience and is highly regarded by the state fish and wildlife and natural resource agencies. In my previous capacity as executive director of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, we worked with Responsive Management on a number of issues and were always thoroughly impressed with their professionalism, concern for and understanding of the needs of the client, and dedication to ensuring that all aspects of their work reflected the highest possible level of scientific integrity.

I strongly recommend Responsive Management.... Their work will be of great value to the quality of the survey, the value of the results, and the acceptance of the project by all involved.
—Douglas J. Austen, Executive Director, American Fisheries Society

Mark, recently you spoke in Iowa at DNR wildlife statewide. Thanks for one of the best presentations we have ever enjoyed at our statewide meeting.
—Pat Schlarbaum, Natural Resource Tech. II, Iowa Department of Natural Resources

I would recommend Mark Duda to anyone wishing to assess public views. His style was interactive in the development of the instrument as well as during the assessment of the results. His knowledge and experience nationwide were tremendously helpful in framing the questions on the survey, and provided a basis to further understand not only what our citizens thought about our performance and what our priorities should be, but how it compared on a national level. Mark provided a professional presentation to our Wildlife Commission, and answered their queries from a technical expertise concerning the survey and what it meant that would have been difficult to manage on our own. I have utilized his graphs which he provided in Microsoft Power Point to develop programs for training of employees and presentations to public groups. In the final analysis of his services I would say that when it becomes time to do another assessment, Mark will be the first one contacted to see if he can do the work. I’d hire him again.
—John Bredehoft, Chief of Law Enforcement, Colorado Division of Wildlife

We receive many, many compliments on A Bridge to the Future; it has been received well by members of Congress, industry representatives, and state and federal fish and wildlife agencies.

 I greatly appreciate the high quality expertise Mark Duda and Responsive Management offer.  Mark has constantly offered good ideas, concise thinking and provided me a forum to brainstorm new approaches to aid in our wildlife conservation initiatives.
—Naomi Edelson, Wildlife Diversity Director, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

I’ve just finished reviewing A Bridge to the Future.  What a spectacular and useful document! I want to commend you for the tremendous job you did in writing the publication . . . .  I know you put a tremendous amount of effort into this publication-it shows!
—Jay D. Hair, (Former) President, National Wildlife Federation

Working with Responsive Management on A Bridge to the Future was pure pleasure.  The report was better than I envisioned and completed sooner than I anticipated.  What’s more, I believe it will be pivotal in finally securing funding for the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. I couldn’t be more pleased!
—Doug Crowe, (Retired) Special Assistant to the Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

I’d like to say a few things about our survey contractor, Responsive Management of Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Responsive Management has grown to be the nation’s premier survey research firm on fish, wildlife and natural resource issues.

When we began to look for a survey contractor for the wolf survey, we knew we needed good information, and we needed it fast. We contacted the University of [name withheld]. They couldn’t meet our timeline. We contacted other potential contractors. They either couldn’t do it the way we wanted, or couldn’t meet our timeline. Responsive Management could. In fact, they have consistently been ahead of the timeline we were told was ‘simply unrealistic’ by other survey researchers.

Their timeliness and efficiency is only one thing we’ve been impressed with. They have been very cooperative, taking great pains to address the concerns of the Commission and staff in developing a set of survey questions from our objectives, then repeatedly refining those questions to reflect our comments. Their cooperation has been outstanding.

From a technical standpoint, Responsive Management is simply the best. They have the best computer-assisted telephone interviewing system. Their interviewers are the most thoroughly trained, according to industry standards. They only conduct surveys on wildlife and natural resource issues. They always pre-test their surveys, something no other survey contractor has ever done for us. Their sampling is the most painstaking. They produce reports from the perspective of an unbiased third party, with full statistical analysis.

We’re very happy with the work Responsive Management has done for us, and we’re not alone. It was a pleasure to work with them on this survey.
—Walt Gasson, Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Thank you for your capable and professional work in completing the recent survey of Pennsylvania anglers and boaters. There is no doubt that the Commission received the best and most cost-effective survey product available. You and your staff did an outstanding job preparing and conducting the survey and presenting the results. . . . In spite of the frequent requests for modifications during the survey development process, you were still able to complete the survey instrument, compile customer opinion and present results at the July commission meeting. We are extremely impressed with Responsive Management’s capacity to meet tight deadlines!
—Peter A. Colangelo, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission

We would like to express our gratitude, on behalf of the Colorado Division of Wildlife, for your excellent efforts in collecting the data for our human dimensions study. . . . Your expertise contributed to a thorough and credible study. The results have been very useful and have reinforced our agency’s broad-based funding approach to wildlife management.
—Colorado Division of Wildlife

On behalf of the staff of our Department, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to you for your gracious professionalism and assistance with the Responsive Management survey in our agency. I feel this process worked extremely well, and our interaction was truly beneficial to the development, implementation and evaluation of this survey… We deeply appreciate the support and enthusiasm that each of you gave to this effort.
—Larry D. Cartee, Assistant Executive Director, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

I just wanted to get back to you to say thank you for the outstanding job you did on the recent opinion survey on deer, moose and bear management in New Hampshire. You did an outstanding job at preparing and conducting the survey, as well as presenting the results at our May Commission meeting. As you heard from members of the Commission and audience, interest in the survey results is high, and [the results] will be an important piece of the puzzle when developing our new 5-10-year management plans for these species. Thanks again for the highly professional job.
—James J. DiStefano, Executive Director, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

The information you provided is exactly what we were looking for. Thank you for the more detailed insights to certain survey responses and analyzing the data by level of avidity for the specified outdoor recreation activities. This information is useful in assessing how well current Department programs are meeting the broader needs of these stakeholders.
—Stephen Perry, Chief of Inland Fisheries Division, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

In going back to the survey results, I again am impressed by the professional quality of the survey, and will use this to base our media/advertising sales on, and our social media campaign. Thanks again!
—Jay Ann Cox, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief and Advertising Manager, Dallas Safari Club Publications

We at the National Wild Turkey Federation have been associated with Responsive Management for many years, and we have always been impressed and pleased with the quality of your work. In this particular report [Effectiveness of Hunting, Shooting, and Fishing Recruitment and Retention Programs], the details provided on the commonalities of successful programs were very useful to us as we look for ways to improve our own efforts on hunter recruitment and retention.
—Tom Hughes, Certified Wildlife Biologist and Assistant Vice President for Conservation Programs, National Wild Turkey Federation

Mark Damian Duda is one of the nation’s foremost researchers on public attitudes toward the environment.
—Associated Press

Mark Duda, executive director of Responsive Management, has worked with the Florida Wildlife Federation on a number of projects and was our Conservation Educator of the Year for his work in applying an understanding of people to wildlife issues. I highly recommend his and Responsive Management’s abilities for work you have involving your constituency and wildlife issues, training workshops for your employees, or public opinion/attitude surveys.
—Manley K. Fuller III, President, Florida Wildlife Federation

Aloha! Two reasons for this letter. First is to say thank you very much for all the great work you did on the freshwater fishing marketing study. We never imagined that the results would be that positive. Your expertise in asking the focus group questions and writing the surveys has given us a wealth of information. The opportunities provided for both the supporters of freshwater fishing and the environmentalists to work together is wonderful.
—Lynn McCrory, President, Kauai Economic Development Board

On behalf of Ducks Unlimited, I wish to thank you and your team at Responsive Management for your outstanding work…. You and your staff were pleasant, easy to work with, and very professional…. The questions and analysis were right on target to address important issues in habitat conservation.
—James K. Ringelman, Director of Conservation, Programs, Ducks Unlimited Inc.

If there is anyone who can predict the future of our industry, he’s it.
—Florida Outdoor Writers Association

It is quite an understatement to say that I couldn’t have done it without you all! From our very first conversations about survey design, timeline, budget, and data handling, you were attentive to my concerns as a graduate student and a newly initiated human dimensions researcher. Your professionalism and expertise made me feel quite confident about our partnership and about the quality of data.

Furthermore, you included me in every aspect of the process and made me feel that my comments were valued…

Upon my visit to Responsive Management, it became quite clear to me why your firm is so highly praised throughout the field of human dimensions research. It was an absolute delight to see you guys in action… A world of thanks.
—Salinda Daley, graduate student, North Carolina State University (now with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission)

Thanks again for all of your work on the statewide litter attitudes survey for Georgia and for participating in the Governor’s Land Summit… The campaign created exactly the buzz that we were after! …Your research certainly paved the way for us to launch the new “Litter. It Costs You” campaign. I have given several presentations on the development of the campaign in recent weeks that highlights decisions that were made to select the logo and tag line based on both the telephone survey and focus groups. Time and again, I have had people praise our thorough process and science-based decision-making… In short, we’re off to a great start, thanks to the foundation that you helped us set. I appreciate your guidance and input on this project from the outset and look forward to measuring our progress 12 to 18 months from now.

The work that Responsive Management has done for Georgia is extremely valuable and has staying power. In recent weeks, I’ve paged through not only the litter attitudes survey, but also the DNR strategic planning survey and the water messaging survey as well. They are amazing resources for us to have at our fingertips, and I don’t know how any agency can make natural resources decisions without having a solid understanding of the human factor… Please pass along our appreciation to Alison, Steve, Peter and the rest of the Responsive Management team.
—Beth Brown, Special Assistant to the Commissioner, Georgia Department of Natural Resources

The admonition to ‘Know Thyself’ was never more true than when it is applied to business. And helping us define our Bowhunting Market and who we are has recently been masterfully done for us by Mark Damian Duda and the folks at Responsive Management. In my 34 years in the Archery Industry, I have never seen such a complete and understandable marketing research exercise than what they have just completed for us. Mark has long been recognized as the leader in definitive research when it comes to our outdoor field, and he is a joy to work with, as is his entire staff. We can recommend Responsive Management in the highest possible terms.
—Dick Lattimer, President/CEO, The Archery Manufacturers & Merchants Organization

Responsive Management is one of the top research firms in the nation when it comes to our market and the shooting and hunting industry. During the research phase of this project, [Responsive Management] conducted both qualitative and quantitative research… Needless to say, we learned a great deal in this process, and we are now better able to target our efforts and our resources.
—Peter J. Dart, President and CEO, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

You did an outstanding job putting the assessment together, as well as presenting the results. This information will be invaluable as we proceed with the National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) Revenue Enhancement Initiative. Thanks again for a spectacular job.
—Karen M. Brubeck, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Thank you, Mark, for the tremendous effort you and your staff have provided us in developing our recreation plan. From the survey design through data analysis, you and your dedicated staff have graciously assisted us throughout the process and beyond your contractual obligation. I am proud to present these survey findings and am confident in their source and meaning.

Mark, I want to extend a special thanks to Dr. Peter De Michele, who willingly provided me with much needed technical support. I appreciate his kindness, patience and most of all his sincerity in helping me understand and use the SPSS software. Also, it was a pleasure working with Alison Lanier. Whether by phone or e-mail, I came to expect a cheerful and responsive Alison at the other end graciously willing and able to assist me.
—Bob Ehemann, Division of Parks and Recreation, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Thanks very much for the extra fast delivery of the final reports. It appears to be another great product. Our meeting is later this week, so we are now in great shape in terms of survey distribution. Thanks again for your fine attention to detail, and extraordinary efforts to accommodate our interests and concerns… I look forward to crossing paths with you on future projects, and to adding a third year to our survey trend data in 2014!
—Mark Ellingwood, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

This is just a short note to thank you for the outstanding service you provided in the recent survey effort. You delivered a product that precisely fits our needs and in a time frame that allows us to begin using the information immediately. I truly appreciate your dedication and professionalism. It’s not an exaggeration to say that you exceeded my expectations.
—Rob Manes, Assistant Secretary, Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks, (currently with The Nature Conservancy)

I personally, sincerely appreciated working with you and your very professional and talented staff. I thought it was going to be difficult managing a project that was half done, but your assistance and guidance helped me catch up right away. Thank you again for a sensational job. Please relay my personal best to everyone at Responsive Management.
—Hardy Pearce, U.S. Department of the Interior

The Marketing Workshop led by Mark Damian Duda excelled in all aspects. There was just the right mix of lecture and discussion, written material and graphics, seriousness and humor. Presentation of information, enhanced by the use of multi-media-slides, overheads and videos, all helped get the message across.

Mark’s enthusiasm for the material was captivating. The importance of Responsive Management principles hit you between the eyes, and plans to incorporate Responsive Management into ongoing operations automatically began to form. Discussion among participants was encouraged, and everyone’s contribution was explicitly noted as important.

Humor, scattered throughout the workshop, made for a fun, rewarding two days. Expectations on the value of spending two days away from the “real work” were well exceeded. We’ll be back for more.
—Recreational Fisheries Branch, British Columbia Ministry of Environment

Thanks for an outstanding presentation at the Northeast Fish and Wildlife Conference held in New Hampshire… You really made an impression on the group. The fact that there was standing room only speaks well of your reputation. Your session was the best attended.
—Judy Cummings, Chief, Information and Education, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

Many thanks go to Mark Damian Duda, Steven J. Bissell and the staff of Responsive Management. Their dedication, creativity and hard work were unfailing throughout the entire research process.
—Paul W. Hansen, Executive Director, Izaak Walton League of America

Over the past years, the Potomac Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited has honored certain outdoor writers for their contribution to the understanding and appreciation of the sustainable use of renewable resources. The Chapter has made this award only three times in the past…

It is my pleasure to inform you the Chapter has voted to have you receive this recognition at our 18th Annual Dinner & Reception.
—Stephen S. Boynton, The Potomac Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Inc.

I have known Mark Duda and Responsive Management for several years, but had the opportunity to work collaboratively with him and his staff over the past two years on a major project for the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have been impressed by the work of the whole Responsive Management organization. They produce good work and lots of it. Mark and his staff have done a lot to promote sound market-based research for natural resource management agencies.
—Brett Wright, Ph.D., Director, Center for Recreation Resources Policy, George Mason University

I’m no fan of conferences, but I was intrigued by this session because it was billed as the best of its kind for fish and wildlife agencies. At the end of this four-day session, I can say that this is the best seminar I have ever attended.
—Todd Malmsbury, Colorado Division of Wildlife

Mark Duda, the Executive Director of Responsive Management, keynoted the interagency Watchable Wildlife Conference in Missoula, Montana. Mr. Duda is “in touch” with the needs of natural resource field personnel. His presentation reflected a combination of thorough preparation, technical field experience, and effective communication skills. He did an outstanding job of defining the scope and importance of the Watchable Wildlife Program.
—Bruce Hronek, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Recreational and Park Administration, Indiana University

Shazam! You did it again! The survey report you generated for the Commission’s Task Force on Outdoor Kansas is excellent. Even more impressive is the fact that you beat, by two days, the unreasonable deadline we gave you…

I was not at all surprised that you delivered the survey and report services as agreed (that is the type of work you’re known for), but I was impressed that the Responsive Management crew was able to get it done so quickly.
—Rob Manes, Assistant Secretary, Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks

Thank you for meeting with my staff and me and reviewing the results of Georgia’s first Responsive Management survey… I especially appreciate the outstanding report and newsletter that you prepared and provided to us.
—David Waller, Director, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) would like to thank you [Mark Duda], Kira, and the rest of your staff for the revised Survey of Eastern Washington Upland Bird Hunters. The revised report was excellent and will help WDFW manage upland birds based on good science. We appreciate your taking all of our comments on the draft report into consideration. Comparing results based on place of residence will be very useful to WDFW. The revised figures were clear and distinct… We look forward to working with you again. Again, thank you for a detailed, final report.
—Tom McCall, Planning Biologist, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

On behalf of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, I want to commend you for your authorship of the excellent West Virginia Viewing Guide. Your professionalism and knowledge of wildlife and West Virginia served to make this a publication that we are not only proud of, but will enhance the image of our state. Because of your commitment to seeing that only the best would be acceptable for our state’s guide, we have a publication that I believe to be the best in the series.

We are all appreciative of your efforts in producing the West Virginia Viewing Guide. You can count on our enthusiastic support for all of your future endeavors.
—Bernard F. Dowler, Chief of Wildlife Resources Section, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

Just a short note to let you know that I received Illinois Residents’ Opinions and Attitudes Regarding Trapping, Fur Hunting and Furbearer Management. Excellent job! I’m excited at the opportunities that exist for developing a focused, efficient educational program based on the results of this survey.
—Bob Bluett, Furbearer Program Manager, Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Job well done. The past 6-month effort has done much to begin the resolution of the deer hunting controversy here in Maryland…I appreciate your timeliness and professionalism in carrying out this job. Your presentation certainly helped us put our best foot forward.
—Josh Sandt, Director, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division

Responsive Management provides the opportunity and mechanism for focusing our resource management efforts where they are both wanted and needed. The public opinion workshop clearly and concisely introduces attendees to the processes of understanding public expectations of the agency, problems to avoid in implementing the processes, and the benefits derived from addressing those expectations. The subsequent availability of Responsive Management staff to advise on specified public opinion projects is a bonus. I definitely recommend the Public Opinion Workshop to all public resource managers.
—Virginia Vail, Division of Marine Fisheries, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

I was most pleased with the presentation Mark Damian Duda gave at our Utah Wildlife Fair. His presentation was timely, entertaining, professional and most importantly influential to the listening audience. I have found this to be consistent with everything that comes out of Responsive Management.
—Tim Provan, Director, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Your abilities gave my staff confidence that the Responsive Management program is in good hands at the National level. We look forward to conducting another marketing workshop this fall with your assistance.
—Pat Graham, Director, Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks

The Colorado Division of Wildlife has used the C.I.P., Change Module, and Marketing Module, and found them to be quality products that address real needs of our agency. We have also appreciated the eagerness to help shown by the Responsive Management staff. The Responsive Management Program has helped us to become substantially better prepared to deal with the changing attitudes, beliefs and opinions of our constituents.
—Perry Olson, Director, Colorado Division of Wildlife

Our biologists and natural resource managers spend their professional lives implementing management programs designed to effect change. We regard natural change as normal. However, as professional natural resource managers, we do not as easily accept or embrace changes in our operating environment.

Responsive Management has been a catalyst to help recognize and adapt to change, for the Department. Responsive Management has resulted in meaningful strategic direction and a renewed commitment to our employees and customers.
—K.L. Cool, Director, Michigan Department of Natural Resources

I want to personally thank you for the substantial contribution to our successful staff conference in Corpus Christi. Your talk on Responsive Management: Integrating the Public into the Resource Management Equation was very timely and well received… The staff really got a lot out of your presentation and the session.
—Rudolph Rosen, Director, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

My compliments on a great presentation at the Watchable Wildlife Conference. Your ties to history and changes in technology were great in getting one to think of new ways to view this great challenge. Coming from one with a wildlife background, your comments were very credible and moved everyone to begin thinking of the human side of the coin.
—John T. Drake, Director, U.S. Forest Service Region 1, Wilderness, Recreation and Heritage Program

Responsive Management has been helpful in getting our telephone surveys started after we attended their well-presented training session. We have called upon them for technical advice many times… When I call the RM office, I feel like I am talking to friends, yet they are well organized and professional. I am very pleased with the sponsorship arrangement.
—Steve Miller, Ohio Division of Wildlife

In surveying the Kansas public’s attitudes about endangered species, we were dealing with a volatile issue. It is also one of the most important issues for wildlife management in Kansas. The review by RM of our survey instrument and subsequent endorsement provided a degree of credibility needed for this publicly sensitive project. In fact, the results, which demonstrated overwhelming support for our endangered species protection efforts, have yet to be met with any serious challenges. I’d give major credit to the helpful and critical review we received from Responsive Management. Thanks!
—Ken Brunson, Nongame Program Coordinator, Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks

Congratulations! You folks did a great job on your new publication designed to inform Congress on the needs of a nationwide nongame program.
—Terry Johnson, Nongame Program Manager, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division

Responsive Management has been very ‘responsive’ to the needs of the Maryland Wildlife Division on many levels. We particularly were interested in having RM do our watchable wildlife survey because of their extensive experience in social surveying, particularly concerning attitudes, perceptions, knowledge and activities involving wildlife.
—Edith Thompson, Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Mark Duda gave one of two presentations on a marketing approach to wildlife management to a major Ministry of Natural Resources staff workshop. Mark’s presentation was excellent, and its influence on workshop discussions was obvious.
—Margaret McLaren, Wildlife Policy Branch, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources

Thank you for speaking at the Perspectives in Urban Ecology Symposium… Participants ranked you and Dr. David Goode, the keynote speaker who is Director of the London Ecology Unit, the two top speakers and ranked human dimensions research as the highest subject area of interest for all presentations.
—Betsy Webb, Curator of Zoology, Denver Museum of Natural History

Thank you for taking part in the Watchable Wildlife training session… Your presentation on defining constituencies was very well received and was one of the highlights of the course.
—Lynn Engdahl, Manager, Phoenix Training Center, Bureau of Land Management

We appreciate your participation in the panel discussion during the ACI conference… Many of the panelists and the audience remarked that the discussion left them better prepared to cope with the complications that erupt frequently in our line of work. Your well-prepared demeanor seemed to serve as a catalyst for the scenario’s progress, and I am grateful for that.
—Henry Cabbage, Public Information Director, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

I wanted to take this time and express our gratitude to you for your extensive participation in the Information and Education sessions at the Southeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Conference. Not only have I heard compliments regarding your presentation, but I’ve heard from several people who appreciated the fact that you were available for the duration of the seminars. That kind of support makes our work all that much worthwhile.
—Jeff Curtis, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries

Just a note to let you know how much I appreciated your presentation at our Wildlife Officer Recruit Academy. Your presentation was excellent.
—Captain Wayne King, Regional Law Enforcement Supervisor, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

I learned a great deal about my own personal beliefs and attitudes and, further, how difficult it is for one individual to change, let alone an entire agency. After now attending all RM training, the Change workshop strikes me as providing the most important information for organizations to grasp. It is also the most difficult.
—Stan T. Allen, Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Mark assisted me with the planning and development of two statewide turkey hunter surveys. The surveys involved measuring elements of turkey hunter satisfaction, hunter attitudes and hunter harvest. Mark’s knowledge and experience with opinion surveys and questionnaire design saved me time and effort. In addition to being professionally capable, he was enthusiastic and took time away from his own work to help me out.
—Neil Eicholz, Coordinator, Wild Turkey Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

You bring a unique combination of personal effectiveness and important information… You do an excellent job.
—Larry Harris, Ph.D., Professor, University of Florida

Responsive Management is a terrific, long overdue marketing analysis tool that will enable natural resource organizations to broaden their focus and to increase their understanding of the diverse clientele groups they serve. A contemporary business approach by these people-oriented agencies will increase their effectiveness and efficiency in addressing the needs of their customers.
—Joe Schaefer, Ph.D., Professor, University of Florida

I wanted to take a few minutes to let you know how much I enjoyed the Responsive Management training session in Tucson. I have to admit I was a little reluctant when I first saw the workshop agenda. But I think you did a marvelous job of mixing work, social, and free time to make it a most enjoyable time and learning experience for all participants.
—Stephen R. Wilson, Chief, Information and Education Section, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

The marketing workshops were a success. I have heard many good comments from participants of both sessions. I have been at two meetings since the workshops where the people were thinking and talking about “markets” and were using many of the terms presented at the workshops.

Enclosed are the evaluation summary and the comment sheets for the second session. As in the first session, the vast majority enjoyed the course, believed they will use the information, learned a great deal about marketing and thought you did an excellent job.

I want to thank you personally for your efforts. You did an outstanding job of presenting ideas and concepts which are new to many of us.
—Tom Wasson, Ohio Division of Wildlife; President, Organization of Wildlife Planners

You did a bang-up job on the survey and in presenting the results to our Commission yesterday. Many Thanks!
—Don McKenzie, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

Just a quick note of thanks for hosting such a great workshop. It really was jam packed with a lot of useful and interesting information. I wish you could go on the road and present this information regionally . . . hint, hint. Please relay thanks to your staff for a smooth-running event, and to the presenters for their excellent effort.
—Linda Sikorowski, Human Dimensions Specialist, Colorado Department of Natural Resources

I just wanted to thank you again for making your presentation to the Commissioners at the Southeastern Conference. The presentation contained lots of facts that will be beneficial to all who attended. I probably benefited from the information more than anyone. As usual, you did a great job. I never cease to be amazed at how productive and energetic you are.
—Victor J. Heller, Assistant Executive Director, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

We would like to thank you and your staff for your professionalism and hard work on the Future of Fishing study. We are pleased with the results of this study as well as the way in which they are presented in the study’s final report.

The interest and anticipation that have been expressed in the final report echo the importance of this study to state fish and wildlife agencies across the country… Thank you again for your efforts.
—Bob Miles, Resource Director, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

Special thanks go out to the staff of Responsive Management for going the extra mile in pretesting our biennial trends survey and making improvements to it and for accommodating our special requests for analysis, graphs and report format. This report is being used more than any of the previous years’ reports.
—Jeff Casper, Arizona Game and Fish Department

This most recent survey for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Alliance on hunter attitudes toward National Forests is outstanding work and will undoubtedly prove to be extremely valuable in our efforts to promote sound stewardship of the National Forest System.
—Paul Hansen, Executive Director, The Izaak Walton League of America

A group of us met with a NY State Assemblyman yesterday. . .We were talking about a piece of legislation that he wanted [giving] out free sportsmen licenses to a particular group, and we told him we opposed it as it would affect money being received from the PR Fund. He didn’t know about Pittman Robertson, Johnson Dingle. I had a copy of The Sportsman’s Voice with me. I got it out. We looked up Pittman Robinson, and I showed him the various tables of data in your book. He immediately gave the book to one of his aids and asked her to get the information so that he could buy a copy.

The book helped to foster a relationship, and we are looking forward to working closer with this legislator.
—Chuck Parker, President, New York State Conservation Council

We looked over the Kansas Threatened and Endangered Species Survey report and could not find anything else we needed or that needed further clarification. It was thorough, timely, and well-done…We had feared that with the poor economy that support for this program had eroded over the last 20 years but that is apparently not the case. If legislators target our regulatory program for deregulation, we can certainly give them pause with this report.

We are certainly appreciative of the professionalism and expediency of Responsive Management.
—Edwin Miller, Endangered Species Program Coordinator, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

I have really enjoyed working with you and your staff. Your assistance, assurances, and flexibility when the sample size increased just prior to initiating the survey was very much appreciated. I look forward to hopefully having additional projects with you in the future.
—M. Kathryn Knowlton, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Coastal Resources Division

I also wanted to extend my thanks—albeit belated—for a great job with a task that at times might have seemed amorphous. The process worked and wouldn’t have without your talent, experience, and expertise.
—Dennis Slate, National Rabies Management Coordinator, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Heath Inspection Service (APHIS)

I am writing on behalf of USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services National Rabies Management Program (NRMP) to express my appreciation for the exceptional job Michael Fraidenburg and Responsive Management did in helping us to organize and facilitate a modified Delphi decision-making process involving a panel of 15 experts from the U.S. and Canada. Like the company name, Mike was responsive to our changing needs in real time and was able to help us meet our objectives of reaching consensus on key wildlife rabies ecology and management questions critical to ongoing economic modeling research. I was impressed by both the professionalism and enthusiasm Mike brought to the various stages of the process including the planning, implementation and final summary report writing. Responsive Management provided consulting services in our requested time frame and made sure we got what we needed when we needed it. Simply put, our experience working with Mike and Responsive Management was excellent and far exceeded our expectations. Thank you!
—Richard B. Chipman, Certified Wildlife Biologist, Assistant Coordinator, National Rabies Management Program, USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services

The Sportsman’s Voice is the definitive source of information regarding public attitudes toward and the economic contribution of hunting and fishing in the United States. It further defines the role that sportsmen play in fish and wildlife conservation. Responsive Management has compiled a comprehensive treatise of information regarding hunting and angling participation, federal wildlife laws, agency and organization programs, and the major funding sources that drive conservation. The book should be required reading for aspiring fish and wildlife biologists and managers, as well as anyone truly concerned about the future of fish and wildlife conservation in our nation.
—Steve Williams, President, Wildlife Management Institute; Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Responsive Management is one of the nation’s most respected research firms in the area of public opinion about wildlife.
—Laury Parramore, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

I want to thank you for your efforts in assessing public knowledge, attitudes, and opinions regarding grizzly bear reintroduction to the Bitterroot Mountains of central Idaho. The professional rigor in the design, implementation and analysis of the random telephone survey was outstanding. I particularly valued and appreciated the close working relationship we had in developing this project and the prompt completion of the final report. We were quite pleased with every aspect of the job by Responsive Management.
—John Weaver, Team Leader, Bitterroot Grizzly Bear EIS, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Thanks for doing a bang-up job at the Conservation Planning Workshop last week. I’ve had much positive feedback on your presentation from other participants. Personally, I was impressed that you could come in cold, pick up the PowerPoint package and then present such a detailed, data-packed talk an hour or so later. Thanks again for sharing your expertise.
—John Slown, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

I’d like to thank you for doing such a fine job facilitating the two sessions on marketing at our recent Aquatic Resource Education Workshop. Your introductory session, in particular, gave our state colleagues excellent information on how to design education programs to achieve their objectives. Your insights have been a big help to both our own staff and the state coordinators.
—Libby Hopkins, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your excellent presentation at the Ecosystem Seminar Series. I now know why Mike Boylan strongly recommended you as a speaker.
—Jim Clark, Office of Training and Education, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The timely, thorough stakeholder survey Responsive Management provided for the subcommittee considering new options for the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation got our activities off on the right foot. Thanks for the quick turn-around and quality work! I’m always impressed with your objectivity and with the thoroughness of your analyses; this project demonstrated both admirably. Thanks, too, for your patience with clients who didn’t articulate their needs very well!
—Spence Amend, Management Assistance Team, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service