Public Opinion Sides with Hunters: Survey Shows Most Americans Think Hunting's OK
Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 (Original item from 2006)
Wildlife and Exotics | Hunting or Trapping | Wildlife
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Short Description:
A survey of U.S. adults conducted by Responsive Management found that a strong majority support hunting. The results indicate that more than three out of four U.S. adults (78%) approve of legal hunting.
Abstract:
Public support for hunting has increased in several states over the past decade. Overall for the U.S. 73% of adults approved of hunting in 1995, while the most recent study (conducted in 2006) showed that 78% approve.
The survey yielded the following responses to the question, "Do you approve or disapprove of legal hunting?"
- Strongly approve (45.4%)
- Moderately approve (32.2%)
- Neither approve nor disapprove (4.9%)
- Don't know (1.2%)
- Strongly disapprove (8.0%)
- Moderately disapprove (8.3%)
Spot Check Number:
958
Sponsor:
Responsive Management
Animal Type:
Wildlife
Record Type:
Journal Article, Survey Summary
Research Method:
Telephone Survey
Geographic Region:
United States National
Number of Participants:
813
Population Descriptors:
U.S. Adults
Year Conducted:
2006
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