MANY RESPONDENTS EXPRESSED SURPRISE THAT VIRTUAL EVENTS EXISTED , INDICATING THEIR LACK OF PARTICIPATION MAY BE DUE TO LIMITED MARKETING .
5 . However , in-person programs are still needed and preferred by many . While we recommend increasing virtual offerings , in-person classes are still beneficial , and not just for new anglers and hunters . We found some evidence to indicate that in-person events may be preferred when both the time and location are convenient for attendees . For example , among folks that have taken both types of events , almost everyone identified events with some in-person component as matching their learning style better .
4 . Virtual events support intentional design efforts . Virtual learners identified supplemental information ( e . g ., places to hunt and fish ) and additional opportunities ( e . g ., networking with experienced recreationists ) as keys to translating their participation in virtual events into action in the field . Either as add-on mechanisms for mentoring and hunter education programs or as stand-alone efforts , agencies should consider the elements in the table at right for their virtual programs to best serve participants .
Furthermore , nearly half of respondents said they are unlikely to take a virtual event at all . Specific reasons for not having taken a virtual event varied . Although many respondents expressed concerns about effectiveness or reservations about the format , many also expressed surprise that virtual events existed , indicating their lack of participation may be due to limited marketing and promotion by the organizers .
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