Predator Control

A for-profit survey research firm "specializing in natural resource and outdoor recreation issues." Their clients include mostly state and federal government agencies, tourism boards, "sportsmen's" groups, and businesses engaged in hunting, fishing, wildlife-related, or "resource management" issues.

Evaluates Maryland residents' opinions on black bear hunting as a "management" tool, including personal contact with bears and attitudes toward them.

Evaluates opinions regarding a proposed grizzly restoration project, including increased or decreased support for having citizens manage the project (designed to promote citizen management).

Evaluates public attitudes about "predator control, " including support for or opposition to management of wild animals of different species, and differences by gender, income, and rural versus urban residency.

Asks respondents to address the likeliness of damage to their homes from "insects or wild animals such as rodents, squirrels, and deer, " including whether or not they've take steps to protect their home from such damage.