Most Say Hunting Should Not Be Legal
MORI conducted a nationally-representative telephone survey of 1,000 adults aged 15+ between 14-16 November 2003. It found that most people — in each case — felt that deer hunting, hare hunting & coursing and fox hunting should not be legal (82%, 77% & 69% respectively).
MORI conducted a nationally-representative telephone survey of 1,000 adults aged 15+ between 14-16 November 2003. It found that most people -- in each case -- felt that deer hunting, hare hunting & coursing and fox hunting should not be legal (82%, 77% & 69% respectively).
Topline Results
- 1,000 respondents aged 15+ across Great Britain
- Interviews carried out by telephone
- Fieldwork conducted between 14-16 November 2003
- Results are weighted to the known population profile
- * indicates a score of less than half of one per cent, but greater than zero
Q Now a question on traditional sports, where dogs are set upon wild animals. Which, if any, of these do you think, on balance, should be legal in Britain today?
| 160 | Yes, should be legal | No, should not be legal | Don't know | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | % | % | % | % |
| Deer Hunting | 15 | 82 | 3 | * |
| Fox Hunting | 28 | 69 | 3 | * |
| Hare Hunting and Coursing | 19 | 77 | 4 | * |
| 160 | ||||
| Average | 21 | 76 | 3 | * |
