%0 Journal Article
%T Perceptions of Hunting and Hunters by U.S. Respondents
%A Elizabeth Byrd
%A John G. Lee
%J Archive of "Animals : an Open Access Journal from MDPI".
%D 2017
%R 10.3390/ani7110083
%X An online survey of 825 U.S. residents was conducted to determine their views on hunting, hunters, and hunting practices within the United States. Overall, 87% of respondents agreed that it was acceptable to hunt for food. However, only 37% agreed that it was acceptable to hunt for a trophy. Those who knew hunters, participated in hunting-related activities, or visited fairs or livestock operations had more favorable opinions on hunting or hunters
%K animal welfare
%K hunting
%K hunting practices
%K public acceptance
%K public perception
%U https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5704112/