Pennsylvania Voters Oppose Extending Bobcat Hunting
Summary By: Faunalytics | Published: August 4, 2012
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The majority of respondents in a poll on Pennsylvania voters oppose a new bobcat season.
Asks likely voters about their support of or opposition to hunting and trapping of bobcats, including differences by political affiliation and geographical region.
31% of respondents ‘favor’ the new bobcat season, and 49% ‘oppose’ it. A majority of Democrats, Republicans and independents opposed the new bobcat season, as well as majorities in 4 of 5 regions (Northeast PA, Central PA, Philadelphia Metro, Pittsburgh Metro).
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Citations:
Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, The Fund for Animals, 2000 United States (Regional)
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