Virginia Voters Oppose Cruel Practice of “Fox Penning” by More Than 8-to-1 Margin
Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 (Original item from 2012)
General Animal Protection | Wildlife and Exotics | Hunting or Trapping | Legislation, Voting, Political Candidates | Wildlife
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Short Description:
A brief survey of Virginia voters examined attitudes toward fox penning and whether there is support in the state to pass legislation banning the practice. The survey found most are opposed the practice and a majority support legislation to ban fox penning in the state of Virginia.
Abstract:
Fox pens are enclosures in which hunters have dogs compete to chase down foxes and other animals. Packs of dogs chase the fox and are judged on various criteria during the chase. Trapped or caught animals may be killed by the dogs during the competition.
Sixty-eight percent of Virginia voters surveyed opposed fox penning and only 8% supported it. These results were consistent across political parties. Half (51%) of respondents also said they would support legislation banning the practice, while only 25% said they would oppose such legislation.
Spot Check Number:
1948
Sponsor:
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
Animal Type:
Human, Wildlife
Record Type:
Survey Summary, Organization or agency
Research Method:
Telephone Survey
Geographic Region:
United States Regional
Number of Participants:
625
Population Descriptors:
Virginia voters
Year Conducted:
2012
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