Hunting or Trapping

Virginia Voters Oppose Cruel Practice of “Fox Penning” by More Than 8-to-1 Margin

Carol L. Glasser — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:45:00 -0800

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.

Kentucky Residents’ Awareness of and Opinions on Elk Restoration and Management Efforts

Carol L. Glasser — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:45:00 -0800

Residents of the U.S. state of Kentucky were surveyed about their experiences with and attitudes toward elk and other wildlife management issues. The survey was conducted to examine the effects of an elk restoration project that began in 1997.

Nationwide Scientific Survey Finds Continued Approval of Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting

Carol L. Glasser — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:45:00 -0800

This survey of U.S. adults investigated attitudes toward and experiences with hunting. It found a high level of acceptance for hunting among U.S. adults.

In Defense of Humane Trends

Carol L. Glasser — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:24:35 -0800

In a recent review in ANIMAL PEOPLE, Merritt Clifton responded to the Humane Research Council’s Humane Trends study with questions regarding its validity and usefulness. We appreciate the feedback and are always open to improvement, but we are concerned that some of Mr. Clifton’s critiques were misdirected and that they undervalued the overall usefulness and importance of the Humane Trends study.

New Poll: Americans Want Cameras Aimed at African Lions, Not Rifles

Carol L. Glasser — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:45:00 -0700

This poll of over 1,000 U.S. adults finds that 70.4% of tourists are willing to pay to view lions, but only 6.6% are willing to pay to hunt them. This suggests that, in order for Africa to keep its travel and tourism industry healthy, it should focus on the preservation and protection of wild lions and their habitat.

New Humane Trends Study and Website Released Today

Carol L. Glasser — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:45:00 -0700

Today we are launching our new Humane Trends report and the accompanying website, www.HumaneTrends.com. Put simply, Humane Trends is a barometer of the status of animal protection in the United States. The study brings together a collection of 25 diverse indicators to assess the status and progress of animal well-being, providing a comprehensive view of animal use and abuse in the United States to help inform animal advocates as well as policymakers and the public.

Humane Trends Baseline Report (2011)

Carol L. Glasser — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:45:00 -0700

Humane Trends is a barometer of the status of animal protection in the United States. This study brings together a collection of 25 diverse indicators to assess the status and progress of animal well-being, providing a comprehensive view of animal use and abuse in the United States to help inform animal advocates as well as policymakers and the public. Although Humane Trends compiles the most accurate data currently available for each indicator, the overall study is limited by the lack of reliable data regarding animal protection issues. Humane Trends serves to underscore the need for further research and more accurate information about our treatment of animals.

Hunting and Illegal Violence Against Humans and Other Animals: Exploring the Relationship

Carol L. Glasser — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:45:00 -0700

This study tests the links between hunting and other deviant behaviors based on a survey of college students. The survey addressed participants' history of hunting, other animal abuse, and engaging in deviant behaviors such as vandalism.

Measuring the State of Animal Protection--Where Do We Stand?

Carol L. Glasser — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:49:11 -0700

A recent Gallup Poll found that U.S. adults generally believe the country has only “poor” or “fair” moral values. However, opinions seem to be improving slightly, and there is an increasing number of people who think that that the state of moral values is “good” or “excellent.”

Open Spring Season Means More Protected Birds Shot

Kmunsell — Mon, 30 May 2011 16:59:16 -0700

Results from a survey conducted during the spring 2011 open hunting season shows an increase in the illegal shooting of protected birds; 950 shots were recorded outside hunting hours, with 61 protected birds being shot, and 52 protected birds sustaining gunshot injuries during flight.