Member Polls
The National Deer Alliance (NDA) believes strongly that member input on important deer and hunting issues is critical, and will use this information to inform managers and state and federal wildlife agencies whenever possible.
Here are the results from the most recent polls taken in the weekly newsletter by NDA members.
| If you have found a dead head, have you been able to determine the cause of death? February 19, 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Results | |||
| Yes. | 16.8% | ||
| No. | 64.8% | ||
| I couldn't confirm the cause of death, but I have my suspicions. | 18.2% | ||
| Total participants: | 645 | ||
| Do you currently, or would you, participate in a suburban or urban hunt? February 5, 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Results | |||
| Yes, I currently participate in suburban or urban hunts. | 17.5% | ||
| No, I don't currently participate in suburban or urban hunts, but I'm open to the idea. | 71.6% | ||
| No, I don't currently participate in suburban or urban hunts, and I have no desire to participate. | 10.7% | ||
| Total participants: | 815 | ||
| If you do currently participate in a suburban or urban hunt, what draws you to do so? Select all that apply. February 5, 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Results | |||
| Close to home | 28.9% | ||
| Easy to gain access | 15.5% | ||
| Target-rich environment | 22.6% | ||
| No other hunting options | 3.1% | ||
| I like to aid in management efforts | 25% | ||
| Other | 4.5% | ||
| Total participants: | 566 | ||
| If you do not currently participate in a suburban or urban hunt, why not? Select all that apply. February 5, 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Results | |||
| No suburban or urban opportunities close to home | 46.8% | ||
| Too many rules for participating hunters | 9% | ||
| Difficult to gain access | 15% | ||
| Other/better hunting opportunities | 18.6% | ||
| Too many distractions | 5.9% | ||
| Other | 4.3% | ||
| Total participants: | 902 | ||
| If suburban or urban hunts provided your only opportunity to hunt, would you participate? February 5, 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Results | |||
| You bet | 78.7% | ||
| No way | 2.5% | ||
| I'd consider it | 18.6% | ||
| Total participants: | 808 | ||
| Were you aware of this case prior to this week's newsletter? January 15, 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Results | |||
| Yes | 57.3% | ||
| No | 42.6% | ||
| Total participants: | 844 | ||
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