Montanans show increasing tolerance of wolves
Among the general population, 74% said they were either very tolerant or tolerant of wolves – up from 50% in the 2017 survey and 41% in the 2012 survey.
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Among the general population, 74% said they were either very tolerant or tolerant of wolves – up from 50% in the 2017 survey and 41% in the 2012 survey.
Among the general population, 74% said they were either very tolerant or tolerant of wolves – up from 50% in the 2017 survey and 41% in the 2012 survey.
A strong majority of Montanas now say they tolerate wolves
Tolerance of wolves among Montana’s general population and its deer and elk hunters continues to grow, but thoughts about wolves, Montana’s regulations, and hunting and trapping seasons vary among the general population and different groups of hunters and private landowners, according to a new survey released this month.
MISSOULA – Montanans have varying attitudes and beliefs about wolves and wolf management, and over time some of those feelings have shifted, according to a new survey conducted cooperatively by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the University of Montana.