Public Opinion on Hunting
Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 (Original item from September 2009)
Wildlife and Exotics | Hunting or Trapping | International Research
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Short Description:
Commissioned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the League Against Cruel Sports, this survey found that three-quarters of the British public support continuing the ban on fox hunting and 84% support continuing the ban on deer hunting.
Abstract:
Among the British public, 75% support the current ban on fox hunting, while 21% would like it repealed. Additionally, 84% support the ban on deer hunting, and 85% believe that hare coursing and hunting should remain illegal.
In rural areas, 72% of respondents support the ban on fox hunting, while 82% think deer hunting and 86% think hare hunting should remain banned, respectively. Among conservatives, 62% say that fox hunting should remain illegal, while 33% believe it should be legal.
The majority (83%) of Labour supporters are opposed to fox hunting, which is roughly similar to 77% of Liberal Democrats who feel similarly.
Spot Check Number:
1203
Sponsor:
International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), League Against Cruel Sports
Animal Type:
Wildlife
Record Type:
Research Study
Research Method:
Online Survey
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
2,003
Population Descriptors:
British adults
Year Conducted:
September 2009
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