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New Poll Reveals Iowa Voters Overwhelmingly Oppose Dove Hunting

 
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Short Description:
Iowa voters oppose the hunting of mourning doves by a margin of two to one; 53% oppose it and 27% support it. Voter attitudes toward dove hunting is also a factor in determining support of a legislative candidate.

Abstract:

Survey question: The hunting of mourning doves in Iowa has been outlawed since 1918. The Iowa legislature is considering a bill to allow the hunting of doves. Do you support or oppose allowing the hunting of mourning doves in Iowa?

  • Support (27%)
  • Oppose (53%)
  • Undecided (20%)

Survey question: If the legislature passed a bill allowing the hunting of mourning doves, would you support or oppose Governor Culver vetoing the measure?

  • Support (50%)
  • Oppose (30%)
  • Undecided (20%)

Survey question: Everything else being equal, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for a state legislator who voted to legalize dove hunting in the state of Iowa?

  • More likely (19%)
  • Less likely (35%)
  • No effect/don't know (46%)

Spot Check Number: 996
Sponsor: Humane Society of the United States
Researcher/Author: Mason-Dixon Polling & Research
Animal Type: Doves, Birds
Record Type: Survey Summary
Research Method: Online Survey
Geographic Region: United States Regional
Number of Participants: 625
Population Descriptors: Iowa Voters
Year Conducted: February 2009

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