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1 Survey of New York State Deer Hunters
Following the 2009 Hunting Season Jody W. Enck Human Dimensions Research Unit Department of Natural Resources Cornell University

2 Presentation Topics Sampling considerations and survey design.
Statistical precision. Survey topics: Opinions about a possible youth hunt Opinions about legalization and use of crossbows Opinions about various management options emerging from statewide meetings held prior to the 2009 hunting season.

3 Sampling Considerations
Statewide survey, representative of all deer hunters. Geographic breakouts for hunters who hunt primarily in Northern Zone and for hunters who hunt primarily in Southern Zone. Total sample size of 4,791 deliverable questionnaires; 2,213 respondents (46.2%). Maximum margin of error = +/- 2.2%

4 Survey Design 2 versions of the questionnaire. Similarities:
Variables on hunting participation and experiences, demographic characteristics. Opinions about possible youth hunt, crossbows. Differences: Version 1: Questions about 8 options regarding season structure and harvest of antlerless deer. Version 2: Questions about 6 options regarding harvest of antlered bucks.

5 Opinions About Possible Youth Hunt
Overall opinion % Good Idea 56 Neither Good nor Bad 20 Bad Idea 24

6 Opinions About Possible Youth Hunt
Overall opinion With Kids No kids Good Idea 58% 55% Neither Bad Idea Having children who might take advantage of the new opportunity had little effect on hunters’ opinions.

7 Opinions About Possible Youth Hunt
When should a youth hunt be held? 6 options were examined… each was a good idea for 25-36% each was a bad idea for 36-45% What kind of hunting opportunity should the youth have? Good Bad buck tag and antlerless tag 48% 33% one deer of either sex 64% 24%

8 Opinions About Possible Youth Hunt
Willing to be non-hunting adult on youth hunt? Kids No kids Not at all willing 5% 18% Slightly willing 7 17 Moderately willing Very willing 72 44

9 Opinions About Use of Crossbows
Crossbows were not legal at time of survey. What extent agree or disagree that crossbows should never be legalized? Agree, never legalize 31% Neither agree nor disagree 16% Disagree, should legalize 53%

10 Opinions About Use of Crossbows
Crossbows were not legal at time of survey. What extent agree or disagree that crossbows should never be legalized? Bowhunters Others Agree % % Neither Disagree

11 Opinions About Use of Crossbows
If crossbows were legal, they should be legal for… Agree Neither Disagree All hunters, whenever bows are legal (bow, reg. gun) 53% % 33% Places needing more deer harvested All hunters, only reg. gun Disabled hunters Senior hunters

12 Opinions About Use of Crossbows
If crossbows were legal, would you use one? Bowhunters Others Definitely no % % Probably no Not sure Probably yes Definitely yes

13 Management Options Topics identified from statewide meetings
4 options pertaining to season structure 4 options pertaining to antlerless harvest 6 options pertaining to antlered buck harvest Opinion measured as Good Idea vs. Bad Idea Most important trade-offs as basis for opinion

14 Opinions About Changes to Season Structure
Lengthen late archery and muzzleloader seasons in Southern Zone? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters 38% 29% 33% Hunt SZ late seas Other hunters (statistically different)

15 Opinions About Changes to Season Structure
Shorten regular firearms season? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters 17% 7% 76% Hunt reg. gun Other hunters (different)

16 Opinions About Changes to Season Structure
Create new season for flintlock, sidelock, and matchlock muzzleloaders (no scopes allowed)? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters % 19% 63% Muzz. hunters Other hunters (different)

17 Create new season for flintlock, sidelock, and matchlock muzzleloaders (no scopes allowed)? Would participate? All muzzlehunters not likely 69% 50% slightly likely moderately likely 7 11 very likely 9 19

18 Opinions About Changes to Season Structure
Start archery season earlier? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters 47% 24% 29% Bowhunters Other hunters (different)

19 Opinions About Changes to Antlerless Regulations
In WMUs where deer population too high, make part of bow and muzzle seasons antlerless-only? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters 50% 16% 34% Bow/muzzle Reg. gun (not different statistically)

20 Opinions About Changes to Antlerless Regulations
Allow antlerless harvest only through DMPs? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters 50% 14% 36% Bow/muzzle Others (different)

21 Opinions About Changes to Antlerless Regulations
In years when WMUs are temporarily closed to DMPs, allow bow and muzzle hunters to only take bucks in those WMUs during that year? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters 57% 17% 26% Bow/muzzle Others (different)

22 Opinions About Changes to Antlerless Regulations
Create a new, early muzzleloader season in SZ that is antlerless-only? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters % 12% 47% SZ Muzz. Hunters Other hunters (different)

23 Trade-offs for Buck Options
Which ONE of these experiences is most important to you personally? Having the greatest opportunity to harvest more than one buck per year = 8% Having the greatest prospects of taking an older buck with large antlers = 34% Having the greatest freedom to choose which antlered buck I take = 58%

24 Opinions About Changes to Buck Regulations
Allow each hunter to take only one antlered buck per year? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters 42% 17% 41% Bow/muzzle Other hunters (different)

25 Opinions About Changes to Buck Regulations
Keep current 2-buck bag limit, but make 2nd tag valid only for bucks with larger antlers? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters 42% 11% 47%

26 Opinions About Changes to Buck Regulations
Set mandatory antler restrictions to reduce harvest of yearling bucks during all deer seasons (youth exempt)? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters 48% 7% 45%

27 Opinions About Changes to Buck Regulations
Set mandatory antler restrictions to reduce harvest of yearling bucks, but only for part of the deer season (youth exempt)? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters 42% 12% 46%

28 Opinions About Changes to Buck Regulations
Promote voluntary restraint on the part of hunters to pass-up shots at yearling bucks? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters 53% 14% 33%

29 Opinions About Changes to Buck Regulations
Give hunters choice to buy 1 tag valid for any antlered buck OR 2 tags valid only for bucks with larger antlers? Good Bad idea Neither idea All hunters 33% 15% 52%

30 Thank You

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