Omnibus survey asking respondents if they agree or disagree with the statement that “trapping is a part of Maine’s outdoors heritage and should continue, ” as one of a series of questions.

As part of a survey, Maine residents were asked how they felt about: “Trapping is a part of Maine’s outdoors heritage and should continue.” – Strongly agree (34%), Agree somewhat (16.7%), Disagree somewhat (16.2%), Disagree strongly (23%), Don’t know (10.1%).

Participants get their fashion sense through exposure to media; teens are more likely to be influenced by their peers than adults.

The appeal of fur trim is the distinctive look, which elevates personal esteem and self-image.

There are three levels of consciousness regarding fur: a) Those who do not know because they choose not to think about it b) Those who know and justify c) Those who really do not know.

Fur trim is seen as a “scrap” and therefore does not require the killing of animals. 6. Most were aware of fake fur, but did not find it appealing, viewed as low quality. In tests, most participants could not distinguish between fake and actual fur trim.

Most participants learn about animal issues from spotlight news programs. After limited discussion about fur trim, many acknowledged the need for some restraints to be used with respect to real fur. 9. With respect to ads, group participants preferred to cut or humorous ads in preference to violent ones.