Most Canadians Back Seal Hunt: Poll
Submitted on Jul 04, 2010 (Original item from June 2010)
Wildlife and Exotics | International Research | Wildlife
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Short Description:
According to the results of this April 2010 survey, 82% of Canadians support the Inuit seal hunt, while 85% also believe that seals should be managed to protect fish stocks. One in seven Canadians (16%) oppose all forms of seal hunting.
Abstract:
Three-fourths of survey respondents said they believe both Inuit and non-Inuit seal hunter respect animal welfare, and the same amount think Canada's seal population is actually much lower than the estimated 6.9 million seals.
Nearly 16% of total survey respondents say they oppose all forms of seal hunting.
Spot Check Number:
1414
Sponsor:
Fur Institute of Canada, Governments of Nunavut, Newfoundland, and Labrador, Quebec and Nova Scotia
Animal Type:
Marine Animals
Record Type:
News Article
Research Method:
Online Survey
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
1,017
Population Descriptors:
Adults
Year Conducted:
June 2010
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