Poll Reveals Iowa Voters Strongly Oppose Dove Hunting
Iowa voters oppose the hunting of mourning doves by a margin of two to one; 53% oppose it and 27% support it. Voter attitudes toward dove hunting is also a factor in determining support of a legislative candidate.
Survey question: The hunting of mourning doves in Iowa has been outlawed since 1918. The Iowa legislature is considering a bill to allow the hunting of doves. Do you support or oppose allowing the hunting of mourning doves in Iowa?
- Support (27%)
- Oppose (53%)
- Undecided (20%)
Survey question: If the legislature passed a bill allowing the hunting of mourning doves, would you support or oppose Governor Culver vetoing the measure?
- Support (50%)
- Oppose (30%)
- Undecided (20%)
Survey question: Everything else being equal, would you be more likely or less likely to vote for a state legislator who voted to legalize dove hunting in the state of Iowa?
- More likely (19%)
- Less likely (35%)
- No effect/don’t know (46%)