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DEER MANAGEMENT AND DEER HUNTING IN INDIANA
Conducted for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
by Responsive Management
2011
DEER MANAGEMENT AND DEER HUNTING IN INDIANA
2011
Responsive Management National Office Mark Damian Duda, Executive Director
Martin Jones, Senior Research Associate Tom Beppler, Research Associate
Steven J. Bissell, Ph.D., Qualitative Research Associate Andrea Criscione, Research Associate Patrick Doherty, Research Associate Amanda Ritchie, Research Associate Carol L. Schilli, Research Associate
Tim Winegord, Survey Center Manager Alison Lanier, Business Manager
130 Franklin Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540/432-1888 Fax: 540/432-1892 E-mail: mark@responsivemanagement.com
www.responsivemanagement.com
Acknowledgments
Responsive Management would like to thank Chad Stewart, Deer Research Biologist with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, for his input, support, and guidance on this project.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY This study was conducted for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to determine
deer hunters’ participation in deer hunting seasons, their harvest of deer, and their opinions on
deer management. The study entailed a telephone survey of Indiana hunting license holders
valid for deer in 2010.
For the survey, a multi-modal approach was used that included questionnaires administered by
telephone, mail and Internet. The primary contact method was by telephone, supplemented by a
mailed postcard with the website address for taking the survey online and emails with a link to
the website address for taking the survey online. Additionally, interviewers made follow-up
telephone calls to assist people in completing the survey online. The survey questionnaire was
developed cooperatively by Responsive Management and the DNR. The sample of Indiana deer
hunters was obtained from the DNR. The sample was representative of all hunters with a license
that allowed for deer hunting privileges.
For the telephone survey portion of the project, telephone surveying times are Monday through
Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 5:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m., local time. The Internet mode of the survey could be completed at the respondent’s
convenience. The survey was conducted in October 2011. The software used for telephone
survey data collection was Questionnaire Programming Language. The data obtained via the
Internet was imported from the Internet server directly into Statistical Package for the Social
Sciences (SPSS) using standard interfacing software. Responsive Management obtained a total
of 8,591 completed interviews.
The analysis of data was performed using SPSS as well as proprietary software developed by
Responsive Management. Throughout this report, findings of the telephone survey are reported
at a 95% confidence interval (or higher). For the entire sample of Indiana hunters whose license
allowed deer hunting, the sampling error is at most plus or minus 1.03 percentage points.
Sampling error was calculated based on a sample size of 8,591 and a population size of 154,303.
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LICENSE PURCHASES AND DEER HARVESTING WITH THOSE LICENSES The numbers of licenses/permits sold in the state is shown in the tabulation below.
Additionally, an estimated number for each license type based on the survey data is also
shown, demonstrating that the survey results coincide closely to the actual data. A graph
shows percentage of respondents who purchased each type of license (or already had it
during the 2010 season) as well. The most popular licenses/permits are Firearms permits,
including military/refuge tags (109,243 in 2010; an estimated rate of 62% of deer hunters),
Bonus Antlerless permits (71,788; an estimated rate of 39%), and Archery permits, including
military/refuge tags (58,388; an estimated rate of 33%).
Estimated Number of Indiana Licenses/Permits Statewide in 2010 (Questions 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 33)
License / Permit Actual Number
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean
Licenses / Permits
Sample Mean Lower Bound (95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound (95% CI)
Firearms permit, including military/refuge tags
109,243 101,824 99,556 104,093 0.68 0.66 0.69
Bonus Antlerless permit 71,788 74,340 71,821 76,860 0.50 0.48 0.51
Archery permit, including military/refuge tags
58,388 56,221 54,416 58,025 0.37 0.36 0.39
Muzzleloader permit, including military/refuge tags
22,704 42,679 41,129 44,230 0.28 0.27 0.29
Lifetime Hunting License 27,298 29,778 28,492 31,065 0.20 0.19 0.21
Youth Hunting License 40,183 21,524 20,156 22,892 0.14 0.13 0.15
Archery, Urban Deer Only permit 5,497 12,870 11,886 13,854 0.09 0.08 0.09
The survey also obtained data to make estimates of deer harvested by license/permit type and
by season, as shown in the tabulations on the following page.
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Estimated Number of Deer Harvested in Indiana in 2010 (By License/Permit Type) (Questions 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 57)
License / Permit Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Deer
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Firearms permit, including military/refuge tags 42,473 40,921 44,026 0.42 0.40 0.43
Lifetime Hunting License 41,452 39,369 43,534 1.48 1.40 1.55 Bonus Antlerless permit 28,231 26,848 29,614 0.50 0.47 0.52 Archery permit, including military/refuge tags 16,720 15,633 17,807 0.32 0.30 0.34
Youth Hunting License 14,303 12,909 15,697 0.44 0.40 0.48 Muzzleloader permit, including military/refuge tags 5,794 5,306 6,282 0.26 0.24 0.28
Archery, Urban Deer Only permit 1,793 1,545 2,042 0.36 0.31 0.41
Estimated Number of Deer Harvested in Indiana in 2010 (By Season) (Questions 70, 79, 88, 97, 106, 115)
Season Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Deer
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Firearms Season 84,241 81,616 86,866 0.63 0.61 0.65 Early Archery Season 35,010 33,207 36,813 0.41 0.39 0.43 Muzzleloader Season 23,584 22,165 25,003 0.32 0.30 0.34 Urban Deer Zone Season 4,761 3,870 5,653 0.42 0.34 0.50
Late Archery Season 4,953 3,865 6,041 0.10 0.08 0.12 Youth Season 2,721 2,250 3,192 0.23 0.19 0.27
HUNTING SEASONS IN GENERAL The season most often hunted is the Firearms Season (89% of deer hunters hunted in 2010
during this season). The next tier consists of the Early Archery Season (57%) and the
Muzzleloader Season (48%). Rounding out the seasons, 33% hunted the Late Archery
Season, 8% hunted the Youth Season (59% of youths), and 8% hunted the Urban Deer Zone
Season (10% of those who hunted with archery equipment).
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For each season, the survey asked respondents how many days they hunted deer during that
season, as shown in the tabulation below. Early Archery Season had the highest number of
hunting days (1.170 million days), followed by Firearms Season (942 thousand days).
Estimated Number of Days Hunted Deer in Indiana in 2010 During the Given Season (Questions 67, 76, 85, 94, 103, 112)
Season
Estimated Hunters
in the Season
(note that hunters can hunt multiple seasons)
Estimated Number of
Days
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Days
Sample Mean Lower Bound (95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound (95% CI)
Early Archery Season
85,296 1,169,620 1,146,429 1,192,811 13.68 13.41 13.96
Firearms Season 133,559 942,009 929,656 954,363 7.04 6.95 7.13
Muzzleloader Season 72,621 436,490 428,420 444,560 6.00 5.89 6.11
Late Archery Season 48,960 351,683 341,608 361,759 7.17 6.96 7.37
Urban Deer Zone Season 11,281 121,359 111,468 131,249 10.74 9.86 11.61
Youth Season 11,978 20,240 19,823 20,657 1.69 1.65 1.72
TRENDS IN DEER HUNTING, MOTIVATIONS FOR DEER HUNTING, AND CONSTRAINTS TO PARTICIPATION
Most commonly, Indiana deer hunters indicate that their deer hunting in Indiana over the past
5 years has stayed about the same; otherwise, slightly more say it has increased (32%) than
say it has decreased (21%).
• Follow-up questions asked about reasons for the increase or decrease, among those who
gave those responses. In the reasons for increased hunting participation, three stand out
above the rest: an increased interest in deer hunting, having more time to go hunting, and
because access to land has improved for them. Another minor reason is because the
hunter was mentoring another person, typically a child.
• Top reasons for a decrease in hunting participation, among those who gave this response,
are worse access to land, lack of time because of work obligations and/or family
obligations, license costs, and health- or age-related factors.
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The survey asked respondents to rate the importance of various reasons for hunting, using a 0
to 10 scale, with 0 being unimportant and 10 being the most important. In looking at the
mean ratings, the top reason was to be outdoors (mean of 9.06), with four more reasons in a
second tier: to spend time with family and/or friends (7.88), for food/meat (7.82), to harvest
a deer (7.60), and to get away (7.48).
Within the realm of constraints, a series of 13 questions asked respondents to indicate if
various things had been problematic for them while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5
years. For each item, the survey asked if it had been a major problem, a minor problem, or
not a problem at all.
• Two types of problems are at the top in the ranking by the percentage who said it was a
major problem: poor ethics of other hunters and access-related problems (landowners no
longer allowing hunting, finding a place to hunt, not enough land to hunt on). Each of
these had approximately a third of deer hunters rating it as a major problem.
HUNTING ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAND, HUNTING ACCESS, AND FEES PAID TO LANDOWNERS
In Indiana, most hunters go deer hunting on private land: 80% hunt mostly private land, and
another 8% hunt equally on private and public land (a sum of 87% who hunt half their time
or more on private land).
• A series of follow-up questions found that most private land hunters do so on land that
they do not own (nor does anyone in their household), but that most commonly the land
is owned by a friend or acquaintance. Only 4% of hunters pay a fee to lease land for
hunting.
A majority of Indiana deer hunters (59%) typically travel no more than 30 minutes to get to
their deer hunting spot (specifically, to get to the access point at which they leave vehicles
behind).
Within the series of questions about things that might have been problematic for deer hunters
in the past 5 years were four questions specific to access, which are worth examining
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individually. For each of the following, respondents were directly asked if it had been a
major problem, a minor problem, or not a problem for them while deer hunting in Indiana in
the past 5 years.
• Finding a place to hunt. One third of Indiana deer hunters (33%) said this was a major
problem for them, and another 30% said it was a minor problem (a sum of 63% saying it
was a problem).
• Not enough land to hunt. Just under a third (32%) said this was a major problem, and the
same percentage said it was a minor problem (a sum of 64% saying this was a problem).
• Landowners no longer allowing hunting. One third of Indiana deer hunters (33%) said
this was a major problem, and another 27% said it was a minor problem (a sum of 60%).
• Land leased to other hunters. Just under a quarter (23%) said this was a major problem,
and another 27% said it was a minor problem (a sum of 50%).
EQUIPMENT USED FOR DEER HUNTING Respondents were asked to name all the types of equipment they used to hunt deer in Indiana
in 2010: 65% used a shotgun, 56% used archery equipment, and 53% used a muzzleloader.
(Note that multiple responses were allowed.) At the bottom are rifle (12%), handgun (9%),
and crossbow (5%).
TAKING OFF WORK TO HUNT Most Indiana deer hunters (59%) typically take off from work to go deer hunting in Indiana.
The majority of those who take time off take off no more than 5 days (58% of those who take
off work take off in the range of 1 to 5 days); nonetheless, 13% take off more than 10 days.
• The majority of those who take off work do so during the Firearms Season (57% of those
who typically take off work), while about a third (34%) take off during Archery Season.
PROCESSING DEER AND VENISON DONATIONS A majority of Indiana deer hunters (73%) personally process deer that they harvest at least
some of the time; this includes 61% who do so always or sometimes. On the other hand, 26%
never do so. Those who process the deer they harvest only part of the time (i.e., not “always”
and not “never”) were asked about when they typically choose to process their own deer.
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The top factor in their decision is how much time they have to do so, but other notable
factors are whether it is cold enough to let a deer hang, finances, potential help from friends
in processing, and type of finished product desired.
The large majority of Indiana deer hunters (87%) knew, prior to the survey, that they could
donate their deer harvest to a venison donation program. A follow-up question revealed that
14% of Indiana deer hunters have donated deer or deer meat to a venison donation program.
• Regardless of whether they had been aware of venison donation programs, respondents
were asked about the likelihood that they would donate deer meat to such a program:
33% said that they would be very likely; in total, 73% indicated being very or somewhat
likely.
DEER MANAGEMENT IN INDIANA, HUNTING ANTLERLESS DEER, AND THE ONE-BUCK RULE
The majority of Indiana deer hunters (63%) are satisfied with deer management in the state
(mostly somewhat satisfied rather than very satisfied). On the other hand, 19% are
dissatisfied (again, mostly somewhat rather than very dissatisfied).
A measure of perceptions of the size of the deer herd is in the question about whether a
“reduced deer herd” had been a problem to deer hunters in Indiana. A slight majority (53%)
said it was not a problem at all. However, 14% said it was a major problem, and another
29% said it was a minor problem (a sum of 43%).
Another question pertained to the quality of the deer herd; it asked if lack of trophy quality
animals had been a problem. This was a little more problematic than a reduced deer herd.
Regarding a lack of trophy animals, only 44% said this was not a problem, while 17%
indicated it was a major problem and another 37% said it was a minor problem (a majority of
54% saying it was a problem).
Eight items were read to respondents, who indicated if each would make them very likely,
somewhat likely, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana. The
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top items would be a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless license (56% said it would make
them very likely), the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was
previously taken (49%), longer deer seasons (48%), and free venison donation programs
(46%).
Respondents were read nine statements about when they decided to shoot an antlerless deer
(including the “don’t shoot antlerless deer” option). Most commonly, they typically shoot an
antlerless deer at their first opportunity, regardless of season (44% chose this option),
distantly followed by that they typically shoot an antlerless deer only after they have
harvested an antlered deer (11%). No other option had more than 6% selecting it.
The majority of Indiana deer hunters (65%) support the One Buck Rule, mostly strong
support. Meanwhile, 23% oppose, about evenly divided between moderately and strongly
oppose.
Nine statements about the One Buck Rule were read to respondents, and they were asked if
they agreed or disagreed with each statement. There were six positive statements about the
One Buck Rule and three negative statements; they were analyzed separately.
• Positive Statements. Four of the six statements have a majority strongly or moderately
agreeing with them: the One Buck Rule has increased opportunities to harvest a big buck
(54%), the One Buck Rule has increased opportunities to harvest a buck, even though it
might not be a big buck (54%), the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana’s deer herd
management (52%), and the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks seen.
• Negative Statements. The majority of deer hunters disagreed that the One Buck Rule has
taken away from enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (63%) and that the One Buck Rule
has hurt Indiana’s deer herd management (54%), and a near majority disagreed that the
One Buck Rule has limited their opportunities to harvest the kind of bucks that they want
(48%).
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Five potential actions regarding the One Buck Rule were read to respondents, and they were
asked if they supported or opposed each action (one of the actions was the “no action”
option). The most support was for allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second
buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (59% support) and for conducting a 3-
year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule that allows
one antlered deer to be taken during Archery Season and one antlered deer to be taken during
the Firearms or Muzzleloader Season combined (56%). Just half support not changing the
One Buck Rule at all (50%).
• Either of the options that treated public and private land differently had little support (no
more than 22%).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction and Methodology ........................................................................................................1
Use of Multi-Modal Approach for the Survey ........................................................................1 Questionnaire Design and Coding...........................................................................................1 Survey Sample.........................................................................................................................1 Data Collection and Telephone Interviewing Facilities ..........................................................1 Interviewing Dates and Times.................................................................................................2 Survey Data Collection and Quality Control...........................................................................2 Data Analysis...........................................................................................................................3 Nonparametric Analysis ..........................................................................................................3 Reading the Nonparametric Analysis Results .........................................................................9 Sampling Error ......................................................................................................................11 Notes on How Results Are Presented....................................................................................11
License Purchases and Deer Harvesting With Those Licenses .....................................................13 Hunting Seasons, Locations, and Days Hunted .............................................................................29
Hunting Seasons in General ..................................................................................................29 Urban Deer Zone Season.......................................................................................................31 Youth Season.........................................................................................................................36 Early Archery Season ............................................................................................................41 Firearms Season.....................................................................................................................45 Muzzleloader Season.............................................................................................................49 Late Archery Season..............................................................................................................53
Trends in Deer Hunting, Motivations for Deer Hunting, and Constraints to Participation ...........57 Hunting on Public and Private Land, Hunting Access, and Fees Paid to Landowners .................71 Equipment Used for Deer Hunting ................................................................................................96 Taking Off Work to Hunt ............................................................................................................101 Processing Deer and Venison Donations.....................................................................................109 Deer Management in Indiana, Hunting Antlerless Deer, and the One-Buck Rule ......................130 Demographic Data .......................................................................................................................174 Appendix A: Crosstabulation by Archery Equipment ................................................................190 Appendix B: Crosstabulation by Muzzleloading Equipment .....................................................269 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land.........................................348 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age .........................................................................................433 Appendix E: Estimated Number of Indiana 2010 Licenses/Permits for Each
County by Season ..................................................................................................................518 About Responsive Management ..................................................................................................529
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 1
INTRODUCTION AND METHODOLOGY This study was conducted for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to determine deer hunters’ participation in deer hunting seasons, their harvest of deer, and their opinions on deer management. The study entailed a telephone survey of Indiana hunting license holders valid for deer in 2010. Specific aspects of the research methodology are discussed below. USE OF MULTI-MODAL APPROACH FOR THE SURVEY For the survey, a multi-modal approach was used that included questionnaires administered by telephone, mail and Internet. The primary contact method was by telephone, supplemented by a mailed postcard with the website address for taking the survey online and emails with a link to the website address for taking the survey online. Additionally, interviewers made follow-up telephone calls to assist people in completing the survey online. QUESTIONNAIRE DESIGN AND CODING The survey questionnaire was developed cooperatively by Responsive Management and the DNR. Responsive Management conducted pre-tests of the questionnaire to ensure proper wording, flow, and logic in the survey. SURVEY SAMPLE The sample of Indiana deer hunters was obtained from the DNR. The sample was representative of all hunters with a license that allowed for deer hunting privileges. DATA COLLECTION AND TELEPHONE INTERVIEWING FACILITIES A central polling site at the Responsive Management office allowed for rigorous quality control over the telephone interviews and data collection. Responsive Management maintains its own in-house telephone interviewing facilities. These facilities are staffed by interviewers with experience conducting computer-assisted telephone interviews on the subjects of outdoor recreation and natural resources. In addition, the Internet survey data that was obtained was also entered into Responsive Management’s data collection facilities at the central Responsive Management office using interfacing software that imported data from the Internet server into Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), which was used for the analyses. To ensure the integrity of the telephone survey data, Responsive Management has interviewers who have been trained according to the standards established by the Council of American Survey Research Organizations. Methods of instruction included lecture and role-playing. The Survey
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Center Managers and other professional staff conducted a project briefing with the interviewers prior to the administration of this survey. Interviewers were instructed on type of study, study goals and objectives, handling of survey questions, interview length, termination points and qualifiers for participation, interviewer instructions within the survey questionnaire, reading of the survey questions, skip patterns, and probing and clarifying techniques necessary for specific questions on the survey questionnaire. INTERVIEWING DATES AND TIMES For the telephone survey portion of the project, telephone surveying times are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., local time. A five-callback design was used to maintain the representativeness of the sample, to avoid bias toward people easy to reach by telephone, and to provide an equal opportunity for all to participate. When a respondent could not be reached on the first call, subsequent calls were placed on different days of the week and at different times of the day. The Internet mode of the survey could be completed at the respondent’s convenience. The survey was conducted in October 2011. SURVEY DATA COLLECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL The software used for telephone survey data collection was Questionnaire Programming Language (QPL). The survey data were entered into the computer as each interview was being conducted, eliminating manual data entry after the completion of the survey and the concomitant data entry errors that may occur with manual data entry. The survey questionnaire was programmed so that QPL branched, coded, and substituted phrases in the survey based on previous responses to ensure the integrity and consistency of the data collection. The Survey Center Managers and statisticians monitored the data collection, including monitoring of the actual telephone interviews without the interviewers’ knowledge, to evaluate the performance of each interviewer and ensure the integrity of the data. The survey questionnaire itself contains error checkers and computation statements to ensure quality and consistent data. After the surveys were obtained by the interviewers, the Survey Center Managers and/or statisticians checked each completed survey to ensure clarity and completeness. The online survey was coded using HTML. The data obtained via the Internet was imported from the Internet server directly into SPSS using standard interfacing software.
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Responsive Management obtained a total of 8,591 completed interviews. There were 24,378 potential respondents in the sample pool that was used for the survey; however, not all of the potential contacts could be verified as being valid telephone numbers or email addresses. This produces a response rate that is at least 35.2%. DATA ANALYSIS The analysis of data was performed using SPSS as well as proprietary software developed by Responsive Management. On questions that asked respondents to provide a number (e.g., number of days), the graph shows ranges of numbers rather than the precise numbers. Nonetheless, in the survey each respondent provided a precise number, and the dataset includes this precise number, even if the graph only shows ranges of numbers. Note that the calculation of means and medians used the precise numbers that the respondents provided. Crosstabulations were run on many questions, including crosstabulations by use of archery equipment, use of muzzleloaders, hunting on public versus private land, and age. These crosstabulations are shown in Appendices A through D. NONPARAMETRIC ANALYSIS For this report, a nonparametric analysis, also referred to as a z-score analysis, examined how the various responses related to behavioral, participatory, and demographic characteristics. Responses for selected questions were tested by means of z-scores for relationships to various characteristics (i.e., the characteristics as revealed by responses to other questions, including a series of demographic questions). A positive z-score means that the response and characteristic are positively related; a negative z-score means that the response and characteristic are negatively related. The z-score shows the strength of the relationship between the characteristic and the response to the question. Those z-scores that have an absolute value of 3.30 or greater indicate a relationship that is so strong that it would happen by chance only 1 out of 1,000 times (p < 0.001). Those z-scores that have an absolute value of 2.58 to 3.29 indicate a relationship that is so strong that it would happen by chance only 1 out of 100 times (p < 0.01). Finally, those z-scores that have an
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absolute value of 1.96 to 2.57 indicate a relationship that is so strong that it would happen by chance only 5 out of 100 times (p < 0.05). The z-scores were calculated as shown in the formula below.
⎥⎦
⎤⎢⎣
⎡+−
−=
21
21
11)1(
)(
nnpp
ppz
where: n1 represents the number of observations in Group 1.
n2 represents the number of observations in Group 2. p1 = a/(a + b) = a/n1 and represents the proportion of observations in Group 1 that falls in Cell
a. It is employed to estimate the population proportion Π1 (% of Group 1 who had specific characteristic).
p2 = c/(c + d) = c/n2 and represents the proportion of observations in Group 2 that falls in Cell c. It is employed to estimate the population proportion Π2 (% of Group 2 who had specific characteristic).
p = (a + c)/(n1 + n2) = (a + c)/n and is a pooled estimate of the proportion of respondents who had specific characteristic in the underlying population.
(Equation from Handbook of Parametric and Nonparametric Statistical Procedures, 2nd Edition by David J. Sheskin. © 2000, Chapman & Hall/CRC, Boca Raton, FL.) The variables that were run in the nonparametric analysis are color-coded and grouped into ten
categories, as shown in the tabulation below. On the next page is another tabulation that shows
all the variables that were run.
Z-Score Variable Categories Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
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Z-Score Variables Run in the Nonparametric Analysis Had a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010. Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010. Had a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010. Did not have a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010. Had an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010. Did not have an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010. Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010. Did not have an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010. Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010. Did not have a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010. Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010. Did not have a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010. Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010. Did not have a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010. Used a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010. Did not use a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010. Hunted in Indiana during the Urban Deer Zone Season in 2010. Did not hunt in Indiana during the Urban Deer Zone Season in 2010. Hunted in Indiana during the Youth Season in 2010. Did not hunt in Indiana during the Youth Season in 2010. Hunted in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010. Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010. Hunted in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010. Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010. Hunted in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010. Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010. Hunted in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010. Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010. Hunted mostly on private land or at least half the time on private land. Hunted mostly on public land (or did not know). Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years. Did not say that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years. [stayed about the same, decreased, or don’t know] Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana. Does not typically take time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana. Rated exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Did not rate exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Rated being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Did not rate being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Rated controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Did not rate controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Rated introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Did not rate introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Rated getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Did not rate getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Rated harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer.
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Z-Score Variables Run in the Nonparametric Analysis Did not rate harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Rated spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Did not rate spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Rated getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Did not rate getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Rated spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Did not rate spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Did not rate harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer. Says hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. Does not say hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. [minor problem,, not a problem at all, or don’t know] Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. [minor problem,, not a problem at all, or don’t know] Says confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. Does not say confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. [minor problem,, not a problem at all, or don’t know] Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. Does not say crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. [minor problem,, not a problem at all, or don’t know] Says a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. Does not say a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. [minor problem,, not a problem at all, or don’t know] Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. Does not say landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. [minor problem,, not a problem at all, or don’t know] Says city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. Does not say city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. [minor problem,, not a problem at all, or don’t know] Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. Does not say increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. [minor problem,, not a problem at all, or don’t know] Says land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. Does not say land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. [minor problem,, not a problem at all, or don’t know] Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. Does not say poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. [minor problem,, not a problem at all, or don’t know] Says a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. Does not say a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. [minor problem,, not a problem at all, or don’t know] Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years.
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 7 Z-Score Variables Run in the Nonparametric Analysis Does not say not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. [minor problem,, not a problem at all, or don’t know] Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. Does not say finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years. [minor problem,, not a problem at all, or don’t know] Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana. Did not indicate being satisfied with deer management in Indiana. [neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, very dissatisfied, or don’t know] Always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana. Does not say he/she always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana. Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program. Prior to survey was not aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program. Would be very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location. Did not indicate being very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location. [somewhat likely, not at all likely, or don’t know] Says a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana. Does not say a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana.[somewhat likely, not at all likely, or don’t know] Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana. Does not say more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana.[somewhat likely, not at all likely, or don’t know] Says free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana. Does not say free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana.[somewhat likely, not at all likely, or don’t know] Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana. Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana.[somewhat likely, not at all likely, or don’t know] Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana. Does not say regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana.[somewhat likely, not at all likely, or don’t know] Says shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana. Does not say shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana.[somewhat likely, not at all likely, or don’t know] Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana. Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana.[somewhat likely, not at all likely, or don’t know] Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana. Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana.[somewhat likely, not at all likely, or don’t know] Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck.
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Z-Score Variables Run in the Nonparametric Analysis Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck. [neither agree nor disagree, moderately disagree, strongly disagree, or don’t know] Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck. Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck. [neither agree nor disagree, moderately disagree, strongly disagree, or don’t know] Agrees the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana. Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana. [neither agree nor disagree, moderately disagree, strongly disagree, or don’t know] Agrees the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management. Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management. [neither agree nor disagree, moderately disagree, strongly disagree, or don’t know] Agrees the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants. Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants. [neither agree nor disagree, moderately disagree, strongly disagree, or don’t know] Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees. Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees. [neither agree nor disagree, moderately disagree, strongly disagree, or don’t know] Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees. Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees. [neither agree nor disagree, moderately disagree, strongly disagree, or don’t know] Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees. Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees. [neither agree nor disagree, moderately disagree, strongly disagree, or don’t know] Agrees the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management. Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management. [neither agree nor disagree, moderately disagree, strongly disagree, or don’t know] Supports the One Buck Rule. Does not say he/she supports the One Buck Rule. [neither support nor oppose, moderately oppose, strongly oppose, or don’t know] Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule that allows one antlered deer to be taken during Archery season and one antlered deer to be taken during the Firearms or Muzzleloader season combined to see if allowing the harvest of two bucks changes the age structure of the buck population. Does not indicate supporting conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule that allows one antlered deer to be taken during Archery season and one antlered deer to be taken during the Firearms or Muzzleloader season combined to see if allowing the harvest of two bucks changes the age structure of the buck population. [neither support nor oppose, moderately oppose, strongly oppose, or don’t know] Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all. Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all. [neither support nor oppose, moderately oppose, strongly oppose, or don’t know] Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer. Does not indicate supporting allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer. [neither support nor oppose, moderately oppose, strongly oppose, or don’t know] Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land. Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land. [neither support nor oppose, moderately oppose, strongly oppose, or don’t know] Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land. Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land. [neither support nor oppose, moderately oppose, strongly oppose, or don’t know]
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 9 Z-Score Variables Run in the Nonparametric Analysis Typically travels 30 minutes or less to get to their hunting access point. Typically travels more than 30 minutes to get to their hunting access point. Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less. Has lived in Indiana more than the median number of years. Is the median age (43) or younger. Is older than the median age. Is male. Is female.
READING THE NONPARAMETRIC ANALYSIS RESULTS The z-score analysis of each characteristic (i.e., each variable) examines two groups: those with
the characteristic compared to those without the characteristic. As an example, when the
analysis is run on gender, it looks at males versus not males (i.e., females). When the analysis is
run on age, it looks at those who are the median age or younger versus not in that age group (i.e.,
those who are older than the median age). When the analysis is run on support of the One Buck
Rule, it looks at those who responded with either strongly support or moderately support versus
those who did not give either of those answers (i.e., those who responded with “neither support
nor oppose,” “moderately oppose,” “strongly oppose,” or “don’t know”). While most of the
respondents in the latter group gave one of the “oppose” answers, it includes the neutral answers
as well, and it would be incorrect to say that the analysis looks at support versus opposition. An
example of how this latter characteristic pair is worded in the z-score tabulations is shown below.
Supports the One Buck Rule. Does not say he/she supports the One Buck Rule.
When examining the correlations that are found in the z-score analysis, it is important to keep
several points in mind. Most importantly, a correlation means simply that a response to a
particular question is correlated to giving another response. For instance, as shown in the
excerpt from the nonparametric analysis for the given variable shown in the tabulation on the
following page, being satisfied with deer management in Indiana (first row, in bold) is correlated
with all the rows below it, including supporting the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001) (second row).
This simply means that those who are satisfied with deer management are more likely to support
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the One Buck Rule than are hunters who are not satisfied with deer management. This does not
mean that all hunters who are satisfied with deer management support the One Buck Rule, as
some who are satisfied do not support the rule. The finding simply means that hunters who are
satisfied with deer management are more likely to support the One Buck Rule than are those who
are not satisfied.
Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana Z-SCORE
Supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 10.04 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.6
Secondly, a finding that a characteristic is correlated to another response does not mean that a
majority of those with that characteristic give that particular response; it simply means that those
with that characteristic are more likely to give the particular response than are those without that
characteristic (even in a situation where less than a majority of both groups give the particular
response). For instance, being satisfied with deer management in Indiana is correlated with the
respondent saying that his/her deer hunting participation increased over the past 5 years (third
row). However, less than a majority of those who are satisfied with deer management said that
their deer hunting participation increased. Indeed, less than a majority of those who are satisfied
as well as those who did not indicate being satisfied said that their deer hunting participation
increased. The finding, therefore, simply means that those who are satisfied with deer
management are more likely, compared to those who are not satisfied, to say that their deer
hunting participation increased over the past 5 years. It would be incorrect to say, “Most hunters
who are satisfied with deer management have increased their deer hunting participation over the
past 5 years,” as that is not what the z-score analysis found.
The nonparametric analysis results are tabulated following the graph of each pertinent question
in the body of the report. The tabulation has the variables grouped into the ten overall
categories. Within each category, the variables are ranked according to the strength of the
correlation.
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SAMPLING ERROR Throughout this report, findings of the telephone survey are reported at a 95% confidence
interval (or higher). For the entire sample of Indiana hunters whose license allowed deer
hunting, the sampling error is at most plus or minus 1.03 percentage points. This means that if
the survey were conducted 100 times on different samples that were selected in the same way,
the findings of 95 out of the 100 surveys would fall within plus or minus 1.03 percentage points
of each other. Sampling error was calculated using the formula described below, with a sample
size of 8,591 and a population size of 154,303.
Sampling Error Equation
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Note: This is a simplified version of the formula that calculates the maximum sampling error using a 50:50 split (the most conservative calculation because a 50:50 split would give maximum variation).
NOTES ON HOW RESULTS ARE PRESENTED In examining the results, it is important to be aware that the questionnaire included several types
of questions:
• Open-ended questions are those in which no answer set is read to the respondents; rather, they can respond with anything that comes to mind from the question.
• Closed-ended questions have an answer set from which to choose. • Some questions allow only a single response, while other questions allow respondents to
give more than one response or choose all that apply. Those that allow more than a single response are indicated on the graphs with the label, “Multiple Responses Allowed.”
• Many closed-ended questions (but not all) are in a scale, such as excellent-good-fair-poor.
• Many questions are part of a series, and the results are primarily intended to be examined relative to the other questions in that series (although results of the questions individually can also be valuable). Typically, results of multiple individual questions in a series are shown together.
Where: B = maximum sampling error (as decimal) NP = population size (i.e., total number who could be surveyed) NS = sample size (i.e., total number of respondents surveyed)
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Some graphs show an average, either the mean or median (or both). The mean is simply the sum
of all numbers divided by the number of respondents. Because outliers (extremely high or low
numbers relative to most of the other responses) may skew the mean, the median may be shown.
The median is the number at which half the sample is above and the other half is below. In other
words, a median of 20 days means that half the sample gave an answer of more than 20 days and
the other half gave an answer of less than 20 days.
Most graphs show results rounded to the nearest integer; however, all data are stored in decimal
format, and all calculations are performed on unrounded numbers. For this reason, some results
may not sum to exactly 100% because of this rounding on the graphs. Additionally, rounding
may cause apparent discrepancies of 1 percentage point between the graphs and the reported
results of combined responses (e.g., when “strongly support” and “moderately support” are
summed to determine the total percentage in support).
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LICENSE PURCHASES AND DEER HARVESTING WITH THOSE LICENSES
The numbers of licenses/permits sold in the state is shown in the tabulation below.
Additionally, an estimated number for each license type based on the survey data is also
shown, demonstrating that the survey results coincide closely to the actual data. A graph
shows percentage of respondents who purchased each type of license (or already had it
during the 2010 season) as well. The most popular licenses/permits are Firearms permits,
including military/refuge tags (109,243 in 2010; an estimated rate of 62% of deer hunters),
Bonus Antlerless permits (71,788; an estimated rate of 39%), and Archery permits, including
military/refuge tags (58,388; an estimated rate of 33%).
• See Appendix E for results for each county regarding estimated number of Indiana
licenses/permits in 2010.
Estimated Number of Indiana Licenses/Permits Statewide in 2010 (Questions 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 33)
License / Permit Actual Number
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean
Licenses / Permits
Sample Mean Lower Bound (95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound (95% CI)
Firearms permit, including military/refuge tags
109,243 101,824 99,556 104,093 0.68 0.66 0.69
Bonus Antlerless permit 71,788 74,340 71,821 76,860 0.50 0.48 0.51
Archery permit, including military/refuge tags
58,388 56,221 54,416 58,025 0.37 0.36 0.39
Muzzleloader permit, including military/refuge tags
22,704 42,679 41,129 44,230 0.28 0.27 0.29
Lifetime Hunting License 27,298 29,778 28,492 31,065 0.20 0.19 0.21
Youth Hunting License 40,183 21,524 20,156 22,892 0.14 0.13 0.15
Archery, Urban Deer Only permit 5,497 12,870 11,886 13,854 0.09 0.08 0.09
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hunting seasons.
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Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 15 KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Had a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 Z-SCORE Did not have a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 51.66 Did not have a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 30.75 Did not have an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
27.37
Did not have a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 21.76 Did not have an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
9.54
Did not have a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 3 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 19.52 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 14.92 Did not say that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
13.83
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.74 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.18 Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001). 4.46 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Urban Deer Zone Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.04 Did not rate harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
6.51
Did not rate getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.57
Rated introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.65
Did not rate controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.39
Rated being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 3.01 Rated getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05). 2.57 Says a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.68
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.97
Does not say increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.4
Says land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.3
Does not say finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.92
Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.8
Says a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.45
Does not say confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2
Always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.001).
10.13
Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
7.32
Would be very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
5.18
Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
36.24
Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
12.47
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Does not say more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.16
Does not say regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
5.03
Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.54
Says shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.2
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.001).
7.85
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
5.38
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
5
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
4.59
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
4.48
Agrees the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.56
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.001).
5.12
Does not indicate supporting allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
4.73
Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001). 4.34 Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
3.97
Supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.01). 3.15 Does not indicate supporting conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.01).
2.88
Has lived in Indiana more than the median number of years (37) (p < 0.001). 16.03 Is older than the median age (43) (p < 0.001). 9.93 Is male (p < 0.001). 6.97 Typically travels 30 minutes or less to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.05).
2.04
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 17 KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Had a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 Z-SCORE Did not have a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 11.26 Did not have a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 8.53 Did not have an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
7.63
Did not have a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.85 Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.33 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Youth Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 53.45 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Urban Deer Zone Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.05 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.79
Does not typically take time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
5.23
Used a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.32 Rated introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
12.16
Rated spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
7.24
Did not rate spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.51
Did not rate getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 3.46 Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.4
Prior to survey was not aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
5.24
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
3.05
Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.05).
2.08
Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.001). 12.82 Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.001). 7.33 Is female (p < 0.001). 4.26 Typically travels 30 minutes or less to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
3.5
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Had an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 Z-SCORE Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 10.82 Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 9.88 Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.47 Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.13 Did not have an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
4.41
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Urban Deer Zone Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 34.27 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 17.73 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 14.11 Did not use a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.32 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.45
Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.05). 2.14 Rated getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.92 Rated harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.49
Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05). 2.46 Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.08
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.53
Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.45
Says city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.44
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.43
Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.01). 2.67 Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.13
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.5
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.78
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
1.96
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.46
Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
3.44
Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.05).
2.43
Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.001). 4.6 Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.001). 4.16
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 19 KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 Z-SCORE Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 31.2 Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 26.06 Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 22.19 Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 21.52 Did not have a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.76 Did not have an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
3.42
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 52.76 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 33.63 Did not use a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 12.53 Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001). 11.89 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
9.71
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.67 Hunted mostly on public land (or did not know) (p < 0.05). 2.04 Rated being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.46 Rated harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.69
Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.47
Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.14
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.09
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.09
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.69
Says a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.3
Says confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.08
Says land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.09
Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
4.67
Would be very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
3.84
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
16.53
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.28
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.58
Says free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.57
Does not say regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.21
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Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
5.5
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
5.45
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.76
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
4.5
Agrees the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 3.73 Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
3.91
Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
3.33
Supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.05). 2.15 Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.001). 9.69 Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.001). 9.37 Is male (p < 0.001). 4.43
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Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 21 KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 Z-SCORE Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 57.06 Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 38.11 Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 31.62 Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
22.19
Did not have a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 11.39 Had an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.47 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 34.37 Used a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 24.83 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
8.14
Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001). 4.1 Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 5.64 Rated controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.13
Did not rate introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.75
Did not rate harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.41
Rated getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05). 2.2 Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.26
Does not say a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.97
Does not say land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.21
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.84
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.76
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.56
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
1.99
Does not say he/she always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.78
Did not indicate being very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
4.19
Prior to survey was not aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.05).
2.15
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
29.75
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
11.91
Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.63
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.32
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.45
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Does not say shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.46
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
7.15
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
6.61
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
5.71
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.001).
5
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001).
4.66
Agrees the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
3.99
Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
5.87
Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
5.79
Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001).
5.77
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
4.48
Does not say he/she supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 4.12 Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.001).
3.99
Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.001). 6.25 Typically travels more than 30 minutes to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
3.44
Is female (p < 0.01). 3.26 INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 23 KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 Z-SCORE Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 31.62 Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 27.66 Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
26.06
Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 25.46 Had an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 9.88 Did not have a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.29 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 52.03 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 11.22 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.61 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.12
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.9 Did not use a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.36 Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001). 5.35 Hunted mostly on public land (or did not know) (p < 0.001). 3.56 Rated controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
3.24
Rated being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 3.13 Rated spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05). 2.28 Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.84
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.7
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.23
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.88
Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.68
Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.26
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.07
Says hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.03
Would be very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
3.37
Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.05).
2.53
Does not say he/she always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.11
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
13.54
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.93
Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
5.36
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.6
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Says a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.58
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.91
Says free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.18
Agrees the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.05).
2.45
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.01).
2.67
Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.05).
2.08
Typically travels more than 30 minutes to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
3.73
Is male (p < 0.05). 2.47 INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 25 KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 Z-SCORE Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 38.11 Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 34.63 Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 27.66 Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
21.52
Did not have a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 8.49 Had an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.13 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 11.08 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
9.43
Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001). 6.88 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.56 Used a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.39 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.42 Hunted mostly on private land or at least half the time on private land (p < 0.001).
3.85
Rated getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 10.08 Did not rate harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
9.5
Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 9.05 Rated controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.86
Did not rate spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.19
Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.51
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.4
Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.38
Does not say a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.06
Does not say a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.92
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.46
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.15
Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.05). 2.15 Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.05).
2.49
Did not indicate being very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.05).
2.16
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
24.75
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
13.91
Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.37
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
5.39
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Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
3.77
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.44
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.05).
2.55
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.05).
2.41
Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
4.69
Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.05).
2.53
Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.05).
2.2
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.05).
2.08
Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.001). 4.45 Is male (p < 0.001). 3.45 Typically travels more than 30 minutes to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.01).
3.12
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 27
Another tabulation shows the proportion of license holders of each type of license who went
hunting.
Proportion Hunted, Licenses Sold per Hunter, and Estimated Number of Hunters From Each Group Represented in the 2010 Indiana Deer Season
Lifetime Youth Non-
resident Resident Total Respondents with a valid hunting license 1,830 1,022 236 6,246 9,334 Respondents hunting in at least one season 1,783 1,002 231 6,214 9,230
Percentage who hunted 97.43 98.04 97.88 99.49 98.89
Number of Lifetime Licenses *28,332 39,158 11,297 256,985 335,772
Avg. number of licenses had/bought per hunter 1.01 1.20 1.48 2.61 NA Number of hunters in this group 28,073 32,610 7,652 98,379 166,713 Number of hunters in this group afield 27,352 31,972 7,490 97,875 164,688
*Estimated number of Lifetime Licenses purchases in 2010 or before.
The survey also obtained data to make estimates of deer harvested by license/permit type and
by season, as shown in the tabulation below and on the following page. Note that not all
licenses are represented in the tabulation; this shows only the harvest under the specific
licenses.
Estimated Number of Deer Harvested in Indiana in 2010 (By License/Permit Type) (Questions 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 53, 57)
License / Permit Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Deer
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Firearms permit, including military/refuge tags 42,473 40,921 44,026 0.42 0.40 0.43
Lifetime Hunting License 41,452 39,369 43,534 1.48 1.40 1.55 Bonus Antlerless permit 28,231 26,848 29,614 0.50 0.47 0.52 Archery permit, including military/refuge tags 16,720 15,633 17,807 0.32 0.30 0.34
Youth Hunting License 14,303 12,909 15,697 0.44 0.40 0.48 Muzzleloader permit, including military/refuge tags 5,794 5,306 6,282 0.26 0.24 0.28
Archery, Urban Deer Only permit 1,793 1,545 2,042 0.36 0.31 0.41
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Estimated Number of Deer Harvested in Indiana in 2010 (By Season) (Questions 70, 79, 88, 97, 106, 115)
Season Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Deer
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Firearms Season 84,241 81,616 86,866 0.63 0.61 0.65 Early Archery Season 35,010 33,207 36,813 0.41 0.39 0.43 Muzzleloader Season 23,584 22,165 25,003 0.32 0.30 0.34 Urban Deer Zone Season 4,761 3,870 5,653 0.42 0.34 0.50
Late Archery Season 4,953 3,865 6,041 0.10 0.08 0.12 Youth Season 2,721 2,250 3,192 0.23 0.19 0.27
The following tabulations show hunter success rates by season segment.
Hunter Success Rates (%) for Each Segment of the 2010 Indiana Deer Season Expressed as Harvest/Hunter, Harvest/Effort, and Proportion of Hunters Harvesting at Least 1 Deer Early Urban Early Archery Firearms Muzzleloader Late Archery Harvest/hunter 39.3 37.4 59.7 29.8 8.9 Harvest/effort 3.7 2.8 8.5 5.0 1.3 Hunters with > 1 deer 25.8 28.3 43.5 23.7 6.5
Statewide Hunter Success Rates by Segment and for the Entire Season Expressed as the Percentage of Hunters Harvesting Deer in the 2010 Indiana Deer Season (Does Not Sum to 100% Because “Don’t Know” Responses Not Included)
Deer Harvest per
Hunter
Early Urban (%)
Early Archery (%) Firearms (%) Muzzleloader
(%) Late Archery
(%) 2010 Deer
Season
0 67.4 62.9 51.3 68.3 82.2 43.5 1 18.9 21.8 32.2 19.3 5.6 30.0 2 4.2 5.0 8.3 3.3 0.5 12.2 3 1.7 1.1 2.2 0.8 0.2 5.6 4 0.6 0.2 0.5 0.2 0.0 2.4 5 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.9 6 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.5 7 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.2
8+ 0.3 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.6 Harvest > 1 25.8 28.3 43.5 23.7 6.5 52.4
Don’t know 6.8 8.7 5.2 8.0 11.3 4.1
n=647 n=4,892 n=7,660 n=4,165 n=2,808 n=8,444
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HUNTING SEASONS, LOCATIONS, AND DAYS HUNTED HUNTING SEASONS IN GENERAL
The season most often hunted is the Firearms Season (89% of deer hunters hunted in 2010
during this season). The next tier consists of the Early Archery Season (57%) and the
Muzzleloader Season (48%). Rounding out the seasons, 33% hunted the Late Archery
Season, 8% hunted the Youth Season (59% of youths), and 8% hunted the Urban Deer Zone
Season (10% of those who hunted with archery equipment). Note that this graph represents
six separate questions; respondents were asked about each season individually, and all the
results are shown together.
Q64, 73, 82, 91, 100, 109. Percent who hunted in Indiana in 2010 during the following seasons.
89
57
48
33
8
8
0 20 40 60 80 100
FirearmsSeason
Early ArcherySeason
MuzzleloaderSeason
Late ArcherySeason
Youth Season
Urban DeerZone Season
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For each season, the survey asked respondents how many days they hunted deer during that
season, as shown in the tabulation below. Early Archery Season had the highest number of
hunting days (1.170 million days), followed by Firearms Season (942 thousand days).
Estimated Number of Days Hunted Deer in Indiana in 2010 During the Given Season (Questions 67, 76, 85, 94, 103, 112)
Season
Estimated Hunters
in the Season
(note that hunters can hunt multiple seasons)
Estimated Number of
Days
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Days
Sample Mean Lower Bound (95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound (95% CI)
Early Archery Season
85,296 1,169,620 1,146,429 1,192,811 13.68 13.41 13.96
Firearms Season 133,559 942,009 929,656 954,363 7.04 6.95 7.13
Muzzleloader Season 72,621 436,490 428,420 444,560 6.00 5.89 6.11
Late Archery Season 48,960 351,683 341,608 361,759 7.17 6.96 7.37
Urban Deer Zone Season 11,281 121,359 111,468 131,249 10.74 9.86 11.61
Youth Season 11,978 20,240 19,823 20,657 1.69 1.65 1.72
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URBAN DEER ZONE SEASON As previously discussed in the above section of the report, 8% of Indiana deer hunters (10%
of those who used archery equipment) hunted in 2010 during the Urban Deer Zone Season.
• Graphs show the number of days hunting during that season and the deer harvested
during that season.
o Hunters in the Urban Deer Zone Season have the second highest (behind the Early
Archery Season) average number of days of participation (10.74 mean days, 7 median
days). (These two seasons can have overlapping days; therefore, the survey asked
about hunting in each specific season to account for this overlap.)
o Hunters in the Urban Deer Zone Season have the second highest rate of deer harvest
at 0.42 deer per hunter (behind Firearms Season).
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Q64. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Urban Deer Zone Season?
8
92
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
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Q64. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Urban Deer Zone Season? (Among respondents
who hunted with archery equipment.)
10
90
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Percent (n=4829)
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Q67. How many days total did you hunt during the Urban Deer Zone Season in Indiana in 2010?
(Among those who hunted in Indiana during the 2010 Urban Deer Zone Season.)
1
9
13
27
18
6
4
7
9
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 30days
21-30 days
11-20 days
6-10 days
5 days
4 days
3 days
2 days
1 days
Don't know
Percent (n=647)
Mean = 10.74Median = 7.00
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Q70. How many deer total did you harvest during the Urban Deer Zone Season in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted in Indiana during the
2010 Urban Deer Zone Season.)
3
4
19
67
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 2 deer
2 deer
1 deer
0 deer
Don't know
Percent (n=647)
Mean = 0.42Median = 0
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YOUTH SEASON As previously discussed, 8% of Indiana deer hunters overall and 59% of youth hunters
hunted in 2010 during the Youth Season.
• Graphs show the number of days hunting during that season and the deer harvested
during that season.
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Q73. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Youth Season?
8
92
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
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Q73. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Youth Season? (Among respondents
under age 18.)
59
41
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Percent (n=296)
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Q76. How many days total did you hunt during the Youth Season in Indiana in 2010? (Among those
who hunted in Indiana during the 2010 Youth Season.)
68
31
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
2 days (maximumamount)
1 day
Don't know
Percent (n=687)
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Q79. How many deer total did you harvest during the Youth Season in Indiana in 2010? (Among
those who hunted in Indiana during the 2010 Youth Season.)
6
75
18
0 20 40 60 80 100
1 deer (bag limit)
0 deer
Don't know
Percent (n=687)
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EARLY ARCHERY SEASON As previously discussed, a majority of Indiana deer hunters (57%) hunted in 2010 during the
Early Archery Season. Next to Firearms Season, the Early Archery Season has the highest
participation rate among deer hunters.
• Graphs show the number of days hunting during that season and the deer harvested
during that season.
o Hunters in the Early Archery Season have the highest average number of days of
participation of all the seasons: 13.68 mean days and 10 median days.
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Q82. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Early Archery Season?
57
43
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
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Q85. How many days total did you hunt during the Early Archery Season in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted in Indiana during the 2010 Early
Archery Season.)
1
3
3
4
10
35
32
7
4
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 30days
21-30 days
11-20 days
6-10 days
5 days
4 days
3 days
2 days
1 days
Don't know
Percent (n=4892)
Mean = 13.68Median = 10
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Q88. How many deer total did you harvest during the Early Archery Season in Indiana in 2010?
(Among those who hunted in Indiana during the 2010 Early Archery Season.)
2
5
22
63
9
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 2 deer
2 deer
1 deer
0 deer
Don't know
Percent (n=4892)
Mean = 0.41Median = 0
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FIREARMS SEASON As previously discussed, the overwhelming majority of Indiana deer hunters (89%) hunted in
2010 during the Firearms Season. The Firearms Season has the highest participation rate of
all hunting seasons among deer hunters.
• Graphs show the number of days hunting during this season and the deer harvested
during this season.
o Hunters during the Firearms Season have the highest deer harvest rate, at 0.63 deer
per hunter.
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Q91. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Firearms Season?
89
11
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
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Q94. How many days total did you hunt during the Firearms Season in Indiana in 2010? (Among those
who hunted in Indiana during the 2010 Firearms Season.)
1
4
13
46
13
9
7
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
11 days to limit(16 days)
6-10 days
5 days
4 days
3 days
2 days
1 days
Don't know
Percent (n=7659)
Mean = 7.04Median = 6
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Q97. How many deer total did you harvest during the Firearms Season in Indiana in 2010? (Among
those who hunted in Indiana during the 2010 Firearms Season.)
3
8
32
51
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 2 deer
2 deer
1 deer
0 deer
Don't know
Percent (n=7659)
Mean = 0.63Median = 0
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MUZZLELOADER SEASON As previously discussed, nearly half of Indiana deer hunters (48%) hunted in 2010 during the
Muzzleloader Season.
• Graphs show the number of days hunting during this season and the deer harvested
during this season.
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Q100. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Muzzleloader Season?
48
51
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
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Q103. How many days total did you hunt during the Muzzleloader Season in Indiana in 2010? (Among
those who hunted in Indiana during the 2010 Muzzleloader Season.)
1
4
8
36
18
14
9
11
0 20 40 60 80 100
11 days to limit(16 days)
6-10 days
5 days
4 days
3 days
2 days
1 days
Don't know
Percent (n=4165)
Mean = 6.00Median = 5
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Q106. How many deer total did you harvest during the Muzzleloader Season in Indiana in 2010?
(Among those who hunted in Indiana during the 2010 Muzzleloader Season.)
1
3
19
68
8
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 2 deer
2 deer
1 deer
0 deer
Don't know
Percent (n=4165)
Mean = 0.32Median = 0
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LATE ARCHERY SEASON As previously discussed, a third of Indiana deer hunters (33%) hunted in 2010 during the
Late Archery Season.
• Graphs show the number of days hunting during this season and the deer harvested
during this season.
o Hunters during the Late Archery Season have the lowest deer harvest rate, at 0.10
deer per hunter.
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Q109. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Late Archery Season?
33
67
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
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Q112. How many days total did you hunt during the Late Archery Season in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted in Indiana during the 2010 Late
Archery Season.)
4
13
9
0
2
14
30
16
11
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 30days
21-30 days
11-20 days
6-10 days
5 days
4 days
3 days
2 days
1 days
Don't know
Percent (n=2808)
Mean = 7.17Median = 5
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Q115. How many deer total did you harvest during the Late Archery Season in Indiana in 2010?
(Among those who hunted in Indiana during the 2010 Late Archery Season.)
0
0
5
82
11
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 2 deer
2 deer
1 deer
0 deer
Don't know
Percent (n=2808)
Mean = 0.10Median = 0
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TRENDS IN DEER HUNTING, MOTIVATIONS FOR DEER HUNTING, AND CONSTRAINTS TO PARTICIPATION
Most commonly, Indiana deer hunters indicate that their deer hunting in Indiana over the past
5 years has stayed about the same; otherwise, slightly more say it has increased (32%) than
say it has decreased (21%).
• Follow-up questions asked about reasons for the increase or decrease, among those who
gave those responses. In the reasons for increased hunting participation, three stand out
above the rest: an increased interest in deer hunting, having more time to go hunting, and
because access to land has improved for them. Another minor reason is because the
hunter was mentoring another person, typically a child.
• Top reasons for a decrease in hunting participation, among those who gave this response,
are worse access to land, lack of time because of work obligations and/or family
obligations, license costs, and health- or age-related factors.
The survey asked respondents to rate the importance of various reasons for hunting, using a 0
to 10 scale, with 0 being unimportant and 10 being the most important. There are two ways
to examine the data: the first looks at the mean ratings, which reveals the overall consensus;
the second way to examine the data looks at the percentages who rated the reasons as a 9 or
10, which shows the portion of the population who feel strongly about the reasons.
• Means. The top reason was to be outdoors (mean of 9.06), with four more reasons in a
second tier: to spend time with family and/or friends (7.88), for food/meat (7.82), to
harvest a deer (7.60), and to get away (7.48).
• High Ratings (9 or 10). The same reason was at the top, and the second tier had the same
reasons with the addition of introducing a child to hunting. Specifically, the results are as
follows: To be outdoors was the leading reason, by far (73% gave it a 9 or 10 rating),
followed by the second tier: to spend time with family and/or friends (53%), for
food/meat (50%), to harvest a deer (47%), to get away (45%), and to introduce a child
and/or friend to hunting (42%).
o At the bottom are hunting for exercise, to control the deer population, to spend time
alone, or to harvest a trophy buck.
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Within the realm of constraints, a series of 13 questions asked respondents to indicate if
various things had been problematic for them while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5
years. For each item, the survey asked if it had been a major problem, a minor problem, or
not a problem at all.
• Two types of problems are at the top in the ranking by the percentage who said it was a
major problem: poor ethics of other hunters and access-related problems (landowners no
longer allowing hunting, finding a place to hunt, not enough land to hunt on). Each of
these had approximately a third of deer hunters rating it as a major problem.
o Another graph looks at the sum of those who said major problem or minor problem.
The same items above are at the top, along with the increased costs of hunting
equipment and ammunition.
o The third graph shows the percentages who said each item was not a problem at all.
Based on those results, the regulations, hunters from out-of-state, and the deer herd
are not problematic for Indiana deer hunters.
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Q152. Has your deer hunting in Indiana increased, stayed about the same, or decreased in the past 5
years?
32
46
21
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Increased
Stayed about thesame
Decreased
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years Z-SCORE Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 14.08 Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
9.71
Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 9.43 Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 8.14 Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.12 Had a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.79 Had an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.45 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.91 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Youth Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.13 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.19 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Urban Deer Zone Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.46 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.29 Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 7.83 Rated getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 5.73 Rated controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.85
Rated being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.95 Does not say a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
8.15
Does not say land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.6
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.88
Does not say a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.51
Does not say landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.91
Does not say crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.5
Does not say not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.61
Does not say finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.31
Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 5.6 Would be very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
4.06
Does not say he/she always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.45
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
12.17
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
11.42
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
10.58
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.15
Says free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
5.11
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 61 Says a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.89
Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.29
Says shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.31
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.01).
3.28
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.01).
3.24
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.01).
3.07
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.05).
1.98
Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
6.27
Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
4.51
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.05).
2.51
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.05).
2.37
Does not say he/she supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.05). 2.27 Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.001). 15.53 Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.001). 15.05 Is female (p < 0.001). 5.36
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Did not say that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years Z-SCORE Had a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 13.83 Did not have an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
9.76
Did not have a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 9.7 Did not have a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 8.35 Did not have a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.44 Did not have a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.69 Did not have an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
3.63
Did not rate harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
7.83
Did not rate getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
5.73
Did not rate controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.85
Did not rate being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.95 Says a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
8.15
Says land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.6
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.88
Says a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.51
Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.91
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.5
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.61
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.31
Did not indicate being satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 5.6 Did not indicate being very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
4.06
Always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.45
Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
12.17
Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
11.42
Does not say more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
10.58
Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.15
Does not say free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
5.11
Does not say a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.89
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 63 Does not say regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.29
Does not say shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.31
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.01).
3.28
Agrees the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.01).
3.24
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.01).
3.07
Agrees the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.05). 1.98 Does not indicate supporting allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
6.27
Does not indicate supporting conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
4.51
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.05).
2.51
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.05).
2.37
Supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.05). 2.27 Is older than the median age (43) (p < 0.001). 15.53 Has lived in Indiana more than the median number of years (37) (p < 0.001). 15.05 Is male (p < 0.001). 5.36
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Q155. Why has your deer hunting in Indiana increased in the past 5 years? (Among those
whose deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years.)
1
2
2
53
44
30
5
2
2
1
1
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Interest in deer hunting has increased
More time
Access to land to hunt has increased
Taking children / mentoring
Wanted meat
Now have someone to go with (other thantaking children)
Started using different equipment /different seasons
More deer available
Just started / re-started (i.e., can'tdecrease)
Better quality deer now available / OneBuck Rule
Now old enough to go more
Just moved into Indiana (i.e., can onlyincrease in state)
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent (n=2,761)
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Q159. Why has your deer hunting in Indiana decreased in the past 5 years? (Among those
whose deer hunting in Indiana has decreased in the past 5 years.)
2
3
8
43
42
38
26
22
9
2
1
1
1
1
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Access to land to hunt hasdecreased
Not enough time – work obligations
Not enough time – family obligations
License costs
Health / age
Interest in deer hunting hasdecreased
Equipment costs
Crowding / too much deer pressure
Cost in general
Better opportunities elsewhere
Regulatory response (e.g., baglimits)
Poor behavior of other sportsmen
Moved away
Lost hunting partner
Because of One Buck Rule
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent
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Note that this graph represents 10 separate questions; respondents were asked about each reason individually, and all the results are shown together.
Mean rating of importance of each of the following reasons to hunt deer.
5.51
6.76
7.48
7.60
7.82
7.88
9.06
6.36
6.22
6.00
0 2 4 6 8 10
Q134. To beoutdoors
Q144. To spendtime with family /
friends
Q140. For food ormeat
Q150. To harvest adeer
Q146. To get away
Q138. To introducea child / friend to
hunting
Q148. To spendtime alone
Q142. To harvest atrophy buck
Q136. To control thedeer population
Q132. Exercise
Means
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Note that this graph represents 10 separate questions; respondents were asked about each reason individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent who rated each of the following reasons to hunt deer as a 9 or 10 in importance for them.
19
42
45
47
50
53
73
31
31
26
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q134. To be outdoors
Q144. To spend time with family /friends
Q140. For food or meat
Q150. To harvest a deer
Q146. To get away
Q138. To introduce a child / friend tohunting
Q142. To harvest a trophy buck
Q148. To spend time alone
Q136. To control the deer population
Q132. Exercise
Percent
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Note that this graph represents 13 separate questions; respondents were asked about each potential problem individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who indicated that each of the following was a major problem for them while
deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years.
7
9
14
17
25
27
32
33
33
35
23
23
21
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q185. Poor ethics or trespassing byother hunters
Q181. Landowners no longer allowinghunting
Q188. Fnding a place to hunt
Q187. Not enough land to hunt
Q179. Crowding by other hunters
Q183. Increased costs of huntingequipment / ammunition
Q177. Hunting pressure
Q184. Land leased to other hunters
Q182.City growth / development
Q186. A lack of trophy quality animals
Q180. A reduced deer herd
Q176. Hunters from out of state
Q178. Confusing or unclear deerhunting regulations
Percent
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Note that this graph represents 13 separate questions; respondents were asked about each potential problem individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who indicated that each of the following was a major or a minor problem for them while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5
years.
29
34
43
50
63
63
64
66
68
74
60
54
52
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q185. Poor ethics or trespassing byother hunters
Q183. Increased costs of huntingequipment / ammunition
Q179. Crowding by other hunters
Q187. Not enough land to hunt
Q177. Hunting pressure
Q188. Fnding a place to hunt
Q181. Landowners no longer allowinghunting
Q186. A lack of trophy quality animals
Q182.City growth / development
Q184. Land leased to other hunters
Q180. A reduced deer herd
Q178. Confusing or unclear deerhunting regulations
Q176. Hunters from out of state
Percent
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Note that this graph represents 13 separate questions; respondents were asked about each potential problem individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who indicated that each of the following was not a problem for them while
deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years.
24
32
33
34
44
44
45
54
62
65
37
37
35
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q178. Confusing or unclear deerhunting regulations
Q176. Hunters from out of state
Q180. A reduced deer herd
Q182.City growth / development
Q184. Land leased to other hunters
Q186. A lack of trophy quality animals
Q181. Landowners no longer allowinghunting
Q188. Fnding a place to hunt
Q187. Not enough land to hunt
Q177. Hunting pressure
Q179. Crowding by other hunters
Q183. Increased costs of huntingequipment / ammunition
Q185. Poor ethics or trespassing byother hunters
Percent
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HUNTING ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAND, HUNTING ACCESS, AND FEES PAID TO LANDOWNERS
In Indiana, most hunters go deer hunting on private land: 80% hunt mostly private land, and
another 8% hunt equally on private and public land (a sum of 87% who hunt half their time
or more on private land).
• A series of follow-up questions are detailed below. In summary, they show that most
private land hunters do so on land that they do not own (nor does anyone in their
household), but that most commonly the land is owned by a friend or acquaintance. The
following are the details of the individual follow-up questions.
• Most commonly, those who hunted on private land at least half their time (the 87%
referenced above) indicated that they used private land that they or someone in their
household did not own (i.e., owned by a company or a private landowner not in their
household): 66% gave this answer. On the other hand, 33% hunted at least some of the
time on land that they or someone in their household owned.
o Another follow-up question found that hunters who hunted at least part of the time on
land that they or someone in their household did not own most commonly hunted on
land owned by a friend or acquaintance; however, just under a third of this subgroup
had to ask permission to hunt on the land (i.e., the land was owned by someone they
did not know or was owned by a company). Other graphs show the number of
landowners from whom respondents sought permission (of those asked and out of all
respondents).
o An additional follow-up question asked those who had to ask permission if they had
paid a fee to hunt on that land: 18% of this subgroup did so, which is 4% of all deer
hunters in the survey.
o All those who hunted private land at least half the time were asked to indicate the size
(in acres) of the parcel of land on which they most often hunted: the mean was 210.8
acres; the median was 80 acres.
o Also asked of those who hunted private land at least half of the time was who owned
the parcel of private land on which they hunted most often: 22% said the most
commonly used parcel was owned by a friend or acquaintance, while 77% said it was
owned by another private landowner or a company.
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A majority of Indiana deer hunters (59%) typically travel no more than 30 minutes to get to
their deer hunting spot (specifically, to get to the access point at which they leave vehicles
behind).
Within the series of questions about things that might have been problematic for deer hunters
in the past 5 years were four questions specific to access, which are worth examining
individually. For each of the following, respondents were directly asked if it had been a
major problem, a minor problem, or not a problem for them while deer hunting in Indiana in
the past 5 years.
• Finding a place to hunt. One third of Indiana deer hunters (33%) said this was a major
problem for them, and another 30% said it was a minor problem (a sum of 63% saying it
was a problem).
• Not enough land to hunt. Just under a third (32%) said this was a major problem, and the
same percentage said it was a minor problem (a sum of 64% saying this was a problem).
• Landowners no longer allowing hunting. One third of Indiana deer hunters (33%) said
this was a major problem, and another 27% said it was a minor problem (a sum of 60%).
• Land leased to other hunters. Just under a quarter (23%) said this was a major problem,
and another 27% said it was a minor problem (a sum of 50%).
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Q118. In 2010, did you hunt deer mostly on public land, mostly on private land, or both about equally
in Indiana?
12
8
80
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Mostly publicland
Both aboutequally
Mostly privateland
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
87%*
*Rounding on graph causes apparent
discrepancy in sum.
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Hunted mostly on private land or at least half the time on private land Z-SCORE Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.85 Did not have a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.68 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.96 Used a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 3.12 Does not typically take time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.43
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.12 Rated harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.02
Did not rate exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.98 Does not say landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
12.88
Does not say crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
9.97
Does not say finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
9.89
Does not say not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
9.22
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.55
Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.56
Does not say city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.62
Does not say land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.17
Does not say a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.01
Would be very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
4.37
Always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.61
Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.64
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.05).
2.36
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.05).
2
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.01).
3.23
Supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.05). 2.51 Does not indicate supporting conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.05).
2.44
Typically travels 30 minutes or less to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
19.07
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Hunted mostly on public land (or did not know) Z-SCORE Did not have a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.7 Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.56 Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.07 Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05).
2.04
Did not use a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 3.12 Did not rate harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.02
Rated exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.98 Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
12.88
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
9.97
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
9.89
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
9.22
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.55
Does not say poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.56
Says city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.62
Says land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.17
Says a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.01
Did not indicate being very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
4.37
Does not say he/she always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.61
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.64
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.05).
2.36
Agrees the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.05). 2 Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.01).
3.23
Does not say he/she supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.05). 2.51 Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.05).
2.44
Typically travels more than 30 minutes to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
18.33
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Q120. Did you hunt deer on private land owned by you or someone in your household, private land
owned by other private landowners or companies, or both? (Among those who hunted on private land
in Indiana at least half of their hunting time in 2010.)
17
16
66
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Land owned byrespondent orsomeone inhousehold
Both
Land owned byother private
landowners orcompanies
Don't know
Percent (n=7502)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 77
70
14
16
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Land owned byfriends or
acquaintances
Both
Land owned byprivate
landowners orcompanies
contacted forpermission
Don't know
Percent (n=6209)
Q121. Did you hunt on land owned by friends or acquaintances, land owned by private landowners or
companies you had to contact for permission, or both? (Among those who hunted private land at least half the time and who primarily hunted private land owned by others or both private land owned by others and land
owned by themselves in Indiana in 2010.)
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13
6
12
23
36
11
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 4landowners
4
3
2
1
Don't know
Percent (n=1,840)
Mean = 3.13Median = 2
Q122. Regardless of whether you were given permission, how many landowners / companies did you contact to request permission to hunt on their land in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted on land owned by private landowners or companies whom they had to
contact for permission in Indiana in 2010.)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 79
28
51
3
1
3
5
8
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 4 landowners
4 landowners
3 landowners
2 landowners
1 landowner
Don't know
Did not need to ask permission (hunted mostlyland owned by friend or acquaintance)
Hunted mostly on public land or hunted privateland which they or household member owned
Percent (n=8,591)
Mean = 3.13Median = 2
(among those who asked permission)
Q122. Regardless of whether you were given permission, how many landowners / companies did you contact
to request permission to hunt on their land in Indiana in 2010? (Out of all respondents, including
those not asked the question.)
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Q125. Did you pay a fee to hunt on any private land in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted on land owned by private landowners or companies
whom they had to contact for permission in Indiana in 2010.)
18
82
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent (n=1840)
This represents 4% of all deer hunters in the
survey.
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Q126. Regardless of who owned the land, how large, in acres, was the parcel of private land you
hunted deer on most often in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted private land in
Indiana in 2010.)
7
2
2
30
24
21
9
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 1,000acres
101 - 1,000 acres
51 - 100 acres
21- 50 acres
11 - 20 acres
6 - 10 acres
0 - 5 acres
Don't know
Percent (n=7,502)
Mean = 210.83Median = 80
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Q129. Who owned the parcel of private land you hunted deer on most often in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted on private land in
Indiana at least half of their hunting time in 2010.)
22
77
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Owned by you orsomeone inhousehold
Owned by otherprivate landowner
or company
Don't know
Percent (n=7498)
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Q161. How far, in minutes, do you typically travel to hunt deer in Indiana ?
8
10
23
36
23
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 90minutes
61 to 90 minutes
31 to 60 minutes
11 to 30 minutes
10 minutes orless
Percent (n=8591)
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Typically travels 30 minutes or less to get to their hunting access point Z-SCORE Did not have a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.57 Had a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.5 Did not have a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.48 Did not have a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 3.01 Had a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.04 Hunted mostly on private land or at least half the time on private land (p < 0.001).
19.07
Does not typically take time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.35
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Youth Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.09 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.39 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.25 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.07 Did not rate spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
6.39
Did not rate getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.7 Rated harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
3.23
Rated introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.3
Did not rate exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05). 2.04 Does not say finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
9.89
Does not say landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
9.4
Does not say not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.69
Does not say city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.29
Says hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.82
Does not say crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.18
Always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.13
Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.62
Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.3
Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.23
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.26
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.2
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.01).
2.62
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.01).
2.61
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 85 Agrees the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.42
Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.01). 3.09 Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.05).
2.11
Is female (p < 0.001). 4.21 Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.001). 3.74
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Typically travels more than 30 minutes to get to their hunting access point Z-SCORE Did not have a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.81 Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.73 Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.44 Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 3.12 Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.26 Hunted mostly on public land (or did not know) (p < 0.001). 18.33 Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001). 8.32 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Urban Deer Zone Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.16 Rated spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
6.48
Rated getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.74 Did not rate harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.5
Did not rate introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.22
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
10.04
Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
9.54
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.73
Says city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.12
Does not say hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.78
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.15
Does not say he/she always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.98
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.72
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.54
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.53
Says free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.02
Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
1.96
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.27
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.26
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.05).
2.5
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.05).
2.46
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.25
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 87 Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.01).
2.94
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.05).
2.11
Is male (p < 0.001). 4.09 Is older than the median age (43) (p < 0.001). 3.66
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88 Responsive Management
Q188. What about finding a place to hunt? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
33
30
37
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 89
KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years
Z-SCORE
Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.7 Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
5.47
Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.4 Had an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.53 Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 2.81 Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.56 Hunted mostly on public land (or did not know) (p < 0.001). 9.89 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.47 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.93 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.01). 2.74 Did not say that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.31
Did not use a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.28 Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.05). 2.01 Rated getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.95 Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.15 Rated exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.14 Rated spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 3.55 Did not rate harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.9
Rated introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.78
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
59.09
Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
49.85
Says land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
33.44
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
29.33
Says city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
23.58
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
22.27
Says hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
13.35
Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
13.28
Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
13.13
Says a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
9.81
Says a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
8.86
Says confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.07
Did not indicate being satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 6.98 Does not say he/she always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.7
90 Responsive Management
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
10.12
Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.57
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.94
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.22
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
5.97
Says free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
5.84
Says a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.32
Says shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.25
Agrees the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 4.23 Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.22
Agrees the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.92
Agrees the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
3.89
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
3.82
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.01).
3.28
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.05).
2.38
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.05).
2.04
Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.01).
2.8
Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.05).
2.31
Typically travels more than 30 minutes to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
10.04
Is male (p < 0.05). 2.43 Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.05). 2.11
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 91
KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Does not say finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer
hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years Z-SCORE
Did not have an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
5.61
Did not have a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.33 Did not have a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.14 Did not have an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
3.69
Had a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 2.92 Did not have a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.35 Hunted mostly on private land or at least half the time on private land (p < 0.001).
9.89
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.01). 2.96 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.31
Used a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.28 Did not rate getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.95
Did not rate harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.15
Did not rate exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.14 Did not rate spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.55
Rated harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.9
Did not rate introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.78
Does not say not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
59.09
Does not say landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
49.85
Does not say land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
33.44
Does not say crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
29.33
Does not say city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
23.58
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
22.27
Does not say hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
13.35
Does not say poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
13.28
Does not say increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
13.13
Does not say a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
9.81
Does not say a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
8.86
Does not say confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.07
Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 6.98
92 Responsive Management
Always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.7
Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
10.12
Does not say regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.57
Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.94
Does not say more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.22
Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
5.97
Does not say free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
5.84
Does not say a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.32
Does not say shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.25
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001).
4.23
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.22
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.92
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
3.89
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
3.82
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.01).
3.28
Agrees the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.05). 2.38 Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.05).
2.04
Does not indicate supporting conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.01).
2.8
Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.05). 2.31 Typically travels 30 minutes or less to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
9.89
Is female (p < 0.05). 2.43 Is older than the median age (43) (p < 0.05). 2.11
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 93
Q187. What about not enough land to hunt? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
32
32
35
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
94 Responsive Management
Q181. What about landowners no longer allowing hunting? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer
hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
33
27
37
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 95
Q184. What about land leased to other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem,
or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
23
27
44
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
96 Responsive Management
EQUIPMENT USED FOR DEER HUNTING Respondents were asked to name all the types of equipment they used to hunt deer in Indiana
in 2010: 65% used a shotgun, 56% used archery equipment, and 53% used a muzzleloader.
(Note that multiple responses were allowed.) At the bottom are rifle (12%), handgun (9%),
and crossbow (5%).
Q62. Which of the following equipment did you use to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010?
65
56
53
12
9
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Shotgun
Archery
Muzzleloader
Rifle
Handgun
Crossbow
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent (n=8,591)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 97
KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Used a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 Z-SCORE Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 24.83 Did not have an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
12.52
Did not have a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.48 Did not have an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
5.45
Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.39 Had a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.32 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 41.65 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Youth Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.42 Hunted mostly on private land or at least half the time on private land (p < 0.01).
3.12
Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.05). 2.11 Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 3.47 Rated controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
3.2
Rated getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.74 Rated exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.62 Rated spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.45
Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.74
Says hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.3
Does not say finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.28
Prior to survey was not aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
4.19
Did not indicate being very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.01).
2.64
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.51
Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.88
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.41
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
3.01
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.35
Agrees the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.28
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001).
6.11
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
5.23
Agrees the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
5.21
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.67
98 Responsive Management
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.19
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
3.78
Agrees the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 3.45 Does not say he/she supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 7.85 Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001).
6.04
Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
4.96
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
4.62
Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
4.32
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.01).
2.76
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 99
KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Did not use a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 Z-SCORE Did not have a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 25.66 Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
12.53
Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.36 Did not have a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.53 Had an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.32 Did not have a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.45 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 13.4 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 8.49 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.26 Does not typically take time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.52
Hunted mostly on public land (or did not know) (p < 0.01). 3.12 Did not rate harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.47
Did not rate controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
3.2
Did not rate getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.74
Did not rate exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.62 Did not rate spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.45
Does not say increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.74
Does not say hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.3
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.28
Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
4.19
Would be very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.01).
2.64
Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.51
Does not say regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.88
Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.41
Does not say more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
3.01
Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.35
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.28
Agrees the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 6.11 Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001). 6.04 Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
5.23
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
5.21
100 Responsive Management
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.67
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.19
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
3.78
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001).
3.45
Supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 7.85 Does not indicate supporting conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
4.96
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
4.62
Does not indicate supporting allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
4.32
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.01).
2.76
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
The following is a tabulation of the estimated number of hunters using various types of
equipment.
Hunter Use of Different Equipment Types in the 2010 Indiana Deer Season
Equipment Type Use (%) Total # of all hunters
Single equipment users (%)
Total # of all single
equipment users
Firearms 91.4 152,418 28.7 47,890 Shotgun 64.8 108,058 19.3 32,140 Archery 56.2 93,685 7.4 12,414 Muzzleloader 52.6 87,634 6.2 10,338 Rifle 12.5 20,813 2.8 4,733 Handgun 8.6 14,256 0.4 679 Crossbow 5.4 8,922 0.2 330
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 101
TAKING OFF WORK TO HUNT Most Indiana deer hunters (59%) typically take off from work to go deer hunting in Indiana.
(Another 12% do not have to take off from work, being either retired or currently
unemployed.) The majority of those who take off work take off no more than 5 days (58% of
those who take off work take off in the range of 1 to 5 days); nonetheless, 13% take off more
than 10 days.
• The majority of those who take off work do so during the Firearms Season (57% of those
who typically take off work), while about a third (34%) take off during Archery Season.
102 Responsive Management
Q162. Do you typically take off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana?
59
29
9
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Retired
Unemployed
Percent (n=8591)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 103 KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana Z-SCORE Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
11.89
Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.88 Did not have a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.26 Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.35 Had a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.46 Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.1 Had an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.14 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 18.51 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 13.46 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 11.89 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.14 Used a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.11 Rated harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
6.85
Rated getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 6.83 Rated being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 5.7 Rated introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.92
Rated spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.6
Rated spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05). 2.14 Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
8.53
Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.22
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.27
Says a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.88
Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.46
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.81
Says land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.79
Says a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.51
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.01
Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
5.9
Would be very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
4.97
Always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.33
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.06
Says a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.65
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Says free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.35
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.35
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
6.05
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
5.24
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
5.11
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.56
Agrees the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 3.79 Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
3.73
Supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 3.79 Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001). 3.58 Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.05).
2.49
Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.001). 8.46 Typically travels more than 30 minutes to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
8.32
Is male (p < 0.001). 6.57 Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.001). 4.06
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Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 105 KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Does not typically take time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana Z-SCORE Did not have an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
7.99
Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.92 Had a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.23 Did not have a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.84 Did not have a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.57 Did not use a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.52 Hunted mostly on private land or at least half the time on private land (p < 0.05).
2.43
Did not rate being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 5.98 Did not rate harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
5.38
Did not rate getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 5.35 Did not rate spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.99
Did not rate exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.41 Did not rate introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.01
Did not rate spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.64
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.67
Does not say poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.47
Does not say a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.98
Does not say landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.9
Does not say land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.88
Does not say crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.46
Does not say a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.68
Does not say not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
1.96
Prior to survey was not aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
5.41
Did not indicate being very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
4.22
Does not say he/she always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.29
Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.13
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.44
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.72
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.001).
3.76
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Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
3.35
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.01).
3.17
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.01).
2.87
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.66
Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.01).
2.61
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.05).
2.09
Typically travels 30 minutes or less to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
8.35
Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.001). 6.03 Is female (p < 0.001). 5.33 Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.001). 3.84
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Q163. How many days do you typically take off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana?
(Asked of those who typically take off from work to hunt deer in Indiana.)
4
13
5
9
28
21
9
12
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 15days
11 to 15 days
6 to 10 days
5 days
4 days
3 days
2 days
1 day
Percent (n=5035)
Mean = 6.79Median = 5
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Q166. During which one season do you typically take off work the most to hunt deer in Indiana?
(Asked of those who typically take off from work to hunt deer in Indiana.)
34
57
3
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
Archery Season
Firearms Season
MuzzleloaderSeason
Don't take offwork more daysfor one seasonthan another
Percent (n=5046)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 109
PROCESSING DEER AND VENISON DONATIONS A majority of Indiana deer hunters (73%) personally process deer that they harvest at least
some of the time; this includes 61% who do so always or sometimes. On the other hand, 26%
never do so.
• Those who process the deer they harvest only part of the time (i.e., not “always” and not
“never”) were asked about when they typically choose to process their own deer. The top
factor in their decision is how much time they have to do so. Otherwise, top factors in
decisions include the weather (typically whether it is cold enough to let a deer hang for a
while), how much money the hunter has available, whether a friend can help process it,
and the type of finished product that is desired.
The large majority of Indiana deer hunters (87%) knew, prior to the survey, that they could
donate their deer harvest to a venison donation program.
• A follow-up question revealed that 14% of Indiana deer hunters have donated deer or
deer meat to a venison donation program.
• Regardless of whether they had been aware of venison donation programs, respondents
were asked about the likelihood that they would donate deer meat to such a program:
33% said that they would be very likely; in total, 73% indicated being very or somewhat
likely.
Within the series of questions about things that might make deer hunters likely to harvest an
antlerless deer in Indiana were two questions pertaining to venison donation sites.
• In the first question, having a local venison donation site close to home or where the
respondent hunts would make 31% very likely and 32% somewhat likely (a sum of 63%)
to harvest an additional antlerless deer.
• In the second question, free venison programs that would not require the hunter to pay to
process the meat he/she donates would make 46% very likely and another 25% somewhat
likely (a sum of 71%) to harvest an additional antlerless deer.
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Q167. How often do you personally process the deer you harvest in Indiana?
40
21
12
26
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 111 KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana Z-SCORE Had a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 10.13 Did not have a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.15 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.86 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.01 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.7 Did not say that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.45
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.3 Hunted mostly on private land or at least half the time on private land (p < 0.01).
2.61
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Youth Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.46 Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.05). 2.33 Rated getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 9.35 Rated introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
6.92
Rated spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.3
Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.91 Rated exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.75 Rated being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05). 2.03 Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.34
Says hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.86
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.67
Says a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.15
Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.12
Does not say not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.77
Does not say finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.7
Says land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.68
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.34
Says city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.3
Did not indicate being satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.05). 2.37 Did not indicate being very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
8.75
Does not say free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.68
Does not say a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.53
Says shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
3.27
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.74
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Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.08
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.44
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.05).
2.49
Agrees the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.05). 2.02 Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.05). 1.99 Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.05). 2.25 Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.05).
1.96
Typically travels 30 minutes or less to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
8.13
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Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 113 KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Does not say he/she always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests
in Indiana Z-SCORE
Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 10.96 Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.78 Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.11 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.45
Hunted mostly on public land (or did not know) (p < 0.01). 2.61 Does not typically take time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.29
Did not rate getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
9.35
Did not rate introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
6.92
Did not rate spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.3
Did not rate harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.91
Did not rate exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.75 Did not rate being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05). 2.03 Does not say increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.34
Does not say hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.86
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.67
Does not say a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.15
Does not say poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.12
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.77
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.7
Does not say land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.68
Does not say crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.34
Does not say city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.3
Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.05). 2.37 Would be very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
8.75
Says free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.68
Says a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.53
Does not say shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
3.27
Does not say more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.74
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Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.08
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.44
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.05).
2.49
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.05).
2.02
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.05).
1.99
Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.05).
2.25
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.05).
1.96
Typically travels more than 30 minutes to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
7.98
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Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 115
Q168. Which of the following best describes when you typically choose to personally process the deer
you harvest in Indiana? (Asked of those who process the deer they harvest part of the
time - i.e., either sometimes or rarely.)
78
2
1
14
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
It depends on howmuch time I have
I process the firstdeer of the yearand the take the
rest to a processor
I process onlyfawns
Other
Don't know
Percent (n=2,831)
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Q169. When do you typically choose to personally process a deer you harvested? (Asked of those
who answered "other" to the previous question.)
8
2
2
33
14
8
6
5
5
12
0 20 40 60 80 100
Depends on weather
Depends on cost / whether he/she hasmoney
Has friend who processes
Depends on type of finished product(e.g., ground venison, jerky)
Depends on if he/she can find aprocessor
Partially process on own, then take toprocessor
Takes first (or first few) to processor thendoes them himself / herself
Process only does
Other
No answer / don't know
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent (n=367)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 117
Q170. Prior to this survey, did you know that you could donate your deer harvest or meat to a
venison donation program available through efforts of either nonprofit organizations or the Indiana
Department of Natural Resources?
87
12
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program
Z-SCORE
Had a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.32 Did not have a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.33 Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
4.67
Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.53 Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.49 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 8.11 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.88 Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001). 5.9 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.6 Did not use a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.19 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.28 Rated introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.62
Rated being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 3.25 Did not rate harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.97
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.38
Does not say increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.1
Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.06
Says land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.78
Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.4
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.32
Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.01). 2.65 Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.51
Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
3.17
Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.68
Does not say a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.56
Does not say more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.54
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.46
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.08
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
3.99
Agrees the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 3.83 Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.71
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 119 Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
3.3
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.01).
3.15
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.05).
2.39
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.05).
2.18
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.001).
6.54
Supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 6.2 Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
5.76
Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001). 5.52 Does not indicate supporting allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.05).
2.16
Has lived in Indiana more than the median number of years (37) (p < 0.001). 9.15 Is older than the median age (43) (p < 0.001). 7.26 Is male (p < 0.001). 4.16
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Prior to survey was not aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program
Z-SCORE
Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.67 Had a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.24 Did not have an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
4.86
Did not have a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 3 Did not have a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 2.74 Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.15 Does not typically take time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
5.41
Used a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.19 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Youth Season in 2010 (p < 0.01). 3.22 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Urban Deer Zone Season in 2010 (p < 0.01). 3.19 Did not rate introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.62
Did not rate being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 3.25 Rated harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.97
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.38
Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.1
Does not say poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.06
Does not say land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.78
Does not say landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.4
Does not say crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.32
Did not indicate being satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.01). 2.65 Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.51
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
3.17
Does not say regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.68
Says a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.56
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.54
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.46
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.08
Agrees the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
3.99
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001).
3.83
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 121 Agrees the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.71
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
3.3
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.01).
3.15
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.05).
2.39
Agrees the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.05). 2.18 Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.001).
6.54
Does not say he/she supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 6.2 Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
5.76
Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001).
5.52
Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.05).
2.16
Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.001). 9.15 Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.001). 7.26 Is female (p < 0.001). 4.16
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Q171. Have you personally donated deer meat to any venison donation program in Indiana in the
past 5 years? (Among all respondents.)
14
73
13
Less than 1%
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
No; did not knowabout the
program (werenot askedquestion)
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 123
Q172. How likely would you be to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if there was a local
donation site close to your home or where you hunt?
33
40
21
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Would be very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was
close to his/her home or hunting location Z-SCORE
Had a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.18 Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
3.84
Did not have a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.61 Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.37 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 9.52 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 8.26 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.35 Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001). 4.97 Hunted mostly on private land or at least half the time on private land (p < 0.001).
4.37
Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.06
Did not use a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 2.64 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Urban Deer Zone Season in 2010 (p < 0.01). 2.61 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Youth Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.18 Did not rate getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
12.06
Rated introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
10.91
Rated spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
9.6
Rated being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 9.46 Rated harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
8.09
Rated getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 7.58 Rated controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
7.27
Did not rate harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
6.1
Rated exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 6.03 Rated spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 6.02 Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
8.25
Says land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.74
Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.72
Says confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.02
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.87
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.65
Says city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.48
Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 6.61 Does not say he/she always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.75
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 125 Says a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
42.93
Says free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
37.59
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.18
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.38
Says shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.26
Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
1.98
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
7.5
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
7.32
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
6.75
Agrees the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 5.41 Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
4.17
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.001).
3.91
Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
5.3
Supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 4.17 Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
3.36
Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.05). 2.21 Has lived in Indiana more than the median number of years (37) (p < 0.01). 3.09 Is male (p < 0.05). 2.41
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Did not indicate being very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location
Z-SCORE
Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.98 Did not have an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
4.37
Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.19 Did not have a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.83 Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.16 Hunted mostly on public land (or did not know) (p < 0.001). 4.37 Does not typically take time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.22
Did not say that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.06
Used a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 2.64 Rated getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 12.06 Did not rate introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
10.91
Did not rate spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
9.6
Did not rate being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 9.46 Did not rate harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
8.09
Did not rate getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 7.58 Did not rate controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
7.27
Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 6.1 Did not rate exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 6.03 Did not rate spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
6.02
Does not say poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
8.25
Does not say land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.74
Does not say landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.72
Does not say confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.02
Does not say not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.87
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
2.65
Does not say city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.48
Did not indicate being satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 6.61 Always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.75
Does not say a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
42.93
Does not say free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
37.59
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 127 Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.18
Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.38
Does not say shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.26
Does not say regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
1.98
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
7.5
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
7.32
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
6.75
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001).
5.41
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
4.17
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.001).
3.91
Does not indicate supporting allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
5.3
Does not say he/she supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 4.17 Does not indicate supporting conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
3.36
Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.05).
2.21
Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.01). 3.09 Is female (p < 0.05). 2.41
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Q193. How about a local venison donation site close to your home or where you hunt? (Would this
make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
31
32
31
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
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Q195. How about free venison donation programs, meaning you would not have to pay to process the
meat you donate? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an
additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
46
25
25
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
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DEER MANAGEMENT IN INDIANA, HUNTING ANTLERLESS DEER, AND THE ONE-BUCK RULE
The majority of Indiana deer hunters (63%) are satisfied with deer management in the state
(mostly somewhat satisfied rather than very satisfied). On the other hand, 19% are
dissatisfied (again, mostly somewhat rather than very dissatisfied).
A measure of perceptions of the size of the deer herd is in the question about whether a
“reduced deer herd” had been a problem to deer hunters in Indiana. A slight majority (53%)
said it was not a problem at all. However, 14% said it was a major problem, and another
29% said it was a minor problem (a sum of 43%).
Another question pertained to the quality of the deer herd; it asked if lack of trophy quality
animals had been a problem. This was a little more problematic than a reduced deer herd.
Regarding a lack of trophy animals, only 44% said this was not a problem, while 17%
indicated it was a major problem and another 37% said it was a minor problem (a majority of
54% saying it was a problem).
Eight items were read to respondents, who indicated if each would make them very likely,
somewhat likely, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana. The
top items would be a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless license (56% said it would make
them very likely), the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was
previously taken (49%), longer deer seasons (48%), and free venison donation programs
(46%). The other items were at 36% or lower, with the least effective being shorter deer
seasons (10%).
• Another graph shows the sum of very and somewhat likely; however, it would be prudent
to expect that many of those who say that they are only somewhat likely will not actually
do it. The final graph shows the percentages who said not at all likely.
Respondents were read nine statements about when they decided to shoot an antlerless deer
(including the “don’t shoot antlerless deer” option). Most commonly, they typically shoot an
antlerless deer at their first opportunity, regardless of season (44% chose this option),
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distantly followed by that they typically shoot an antlerless deer only after they have
harvested an antlered deer (11%). No other option had more than 6% selecting it.
• These results were crosstabulated by the season(s) in which the respondent hunted. The
crosstabulation was run on whether the respondent had or had not hunted in each of the
four major seasons (those who hunted Firearms Season versus those who did not, those
who hunted Muzzleloader Season versus those who did not, those who hunted Early
Archery Season versus those who did not, and those who hunted Late Archery Season
versus those who did not).
• Those who did not choose one of the nine options were asked in follow-up to indicate
when they choose to shoot an antlerless deer in Indiana, and the graph shows their
responses. Most commonly, they say that they shoot an antlerless deer during one of the
archery seasons.
The majority of Indiana deer hunters (65%) support the One Buck Rule, mostly strong
support. Meanwhile, 23% oppose, about evenly divided between moderately and strongly
oppose.
Nine statements about the One Buck Rule were read to respondents, and they were asked if
they agreed or disagreed with each statement. There were six positive statements about the
One Buck Rule and three negative statements; they were analyzed separately.
• Positive Statements. Four of the six statements have a majority strongly or moderately
agreeing with them: the One Buck Rule has increased opportunities to harvest a big buck
(54%), the One Buck Rule has increased opportunities to harvest a buck, even though it
might not be a big buck (54%), the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana’s deer herd
management (52%), and the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks seen.
o At the bottom, 47% agree that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big
bucks seen, and only 38% agree that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of
antlerless deer seen.
• Negative Statements. The majority of deer hunters disagreed that the One Buck Rule has
taken away from enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (63%) and that the One Buck Rule
has hurt Indiana’s deer herd management (54%), and a near majority disagreed that the
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One Buck Rule has limited their opportunities to harvest the kind of bucks that they want
(48%).
o In looking at the percentages who agree with these negative statements, the top
statement is that the One Buck Rule has limited opportunities to harvest the kinds of
bucks that respondents want to harvest: 23% agree. (Because it was possible to give
a neutral answer, the percentages in agreement and disagreement do not sum to
100%. On these negative statements, from 23% to 34% gave neutral responses.)
• Four graphs are shown of the positive statements: strongly agree by itself, the sum of
strongly agree and moderately agree, strongly disagree by itself, and the sum of strongly
and moderately disagree. Likewise, four graphs are shown of the negative statements, as
well.
Five potential actions regarding the One Buck Rule were read to respondents, and they were
asked if they supported or opposed each action (one of the actions was the “no action”
option). The most support was for allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second
buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (59% support) and for conducting a 3-
year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule that allows
one antlered deer to be taken during Archery Season and one antlered deer to be taken during
the Firearms or Muzzleloader Season combined (56%). Just half support not changing the
One Buck Rule at all (50%).
• Either of the options that treated public and private land differently had little support (no
more than 22%). In fact, these latter options have majorities in opposition.
• Four graphs are shown: strongly support by itself, the sum of strongly and moderately
support, strongly oppose by itself, and the sum of strongly and moderately oppose.
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Q173. How satisfied are you with deer management in the state of Indiana?
22
41
16
13
6
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very satisfied
Somewhatsatisfied
Neither satisfiednor dissatisfied
Somewhatdissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana Z-SCORE Had an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 2.67 Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.15 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.6
Rated spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
6.16
Rated controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
5.66
Rated introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.95
Rated getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.91 Rated being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.66 Rated exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.77 Does not say a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
21.82
Does not say a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
16.5
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
12
Does not say crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
10.31
Does not say hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.67
Does not say not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.34
Does not say finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.98
Does not say poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.74
Does not say land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.57
Does not say landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.53
Does not say confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.71
Does not say increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.74
Does not say city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.49
Would be very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
6.61
Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.01).
2.65
Does not say he/she always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.37
Says free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.46
Says a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.91
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.39
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 135 Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.8
Does not say shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.76
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.73
Agrees the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 21.4 Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
14.9
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
14.39
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
13.12
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
12.25
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001).
9.71
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.29
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.001).
7.11
Supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 10.04 Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001). 8.18 Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
3.98
Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.01).
2.9
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.05).
2.05
Is older than the median age (43) (p < 0.001). 4.5 INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
136 Responsive Management
KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Did not indicate being satisfied with deer management in Indiana Z-SCORE Did not have an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01).
2.8
Did not have a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.46 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.53 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.04 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.82 Did not say that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.6
Did not rate spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
6.16
Did not rate controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
5.66
Did not rate introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.95
Did not rate getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.91 Did not rate being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.66 Did not rate exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.77 Says a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
21.82
Says a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
16.5
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
12
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
10.31
Says hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.67
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.34
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.98
Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.74
Says land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.57
Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.53
Says confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.71
Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.74
Says city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.49
Did not indicate being very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
6.61
Prior to survey was not aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.01).
2.65
Always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.37
Does not say free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.46
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 137 Does not say a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.91
Does not say more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.39
Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.8
Says shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.76
Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.73
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001).
21.4
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
14.9
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
14.39
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
13.12
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
12.25
Agrees the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 9.71 Agrees the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.29
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.001).
7.11
Does not say he/she supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 10.04 Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001).
8.18
Does not indicate supporting conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
3.98
Does not indicate supporting allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.01).
2.9
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.05).
2.05
Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.001). 4.5 INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
138 Responsive Management
Q180. What about a reduced deer herd? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
14
29
53
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 139
Q186. What about a lack of trophy quality animals? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem,
or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
17
37
44
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
140 Responsive Management
Note that this graph represents eight separate questions; respondents were asked about each potential incentive individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who indicated that each of the following would make them very likely to
harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana.
31
36
46
48
49
56
24
10
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q196. A reduced fee for the BonusAntlerless license
Q200. The opportunity to also harvest asecond buck if an antlerless deer was
previously taken
Q199. Longer deer seasons
Q195. Free venison donation programs
Q197. Regulations that permit the useof equipment when deer hunting that iscurrently not allowed in Indiana, such
as crossbows or centerfire rifles
Q193. A local venison donation siteclose to their home or where they hunt
Q194. If they personally had morefreezer space to store venison
Q198. Shorter deer seasons
Percent
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 141
Note that this graph represents eight separate questions; respondents were asked about each potential incentive individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who indicated that each of the following would make them very or somewhat
likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana.
56
63
70
71
72
73
49
20
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q196. A reduced fee for the BonusAntlerless license
Q199. Longer deer seasons
Q195. Free venison donation programs
Q200. The opportunity to also harvest asecond buck if an antlerless deer was
previously taken
Q193. A local venison donation siteclose to their home or where they hunt
Q197. Regulations that permit the useof equipment when deer hunting that iscurrently not allowed in Indiana, such as
crossbows or centerfire rifles
Q194. If they personally had morefreezer space to store venison
Q198. Shorter deer seasons
Percent
142 Responsive Management
Note that this graph represents eight separate questions; respondents were asked about each potential incentive individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who indicated that each of the following would make them not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana.
26
27
31
40
47
75
25
24
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q198. Shorter deer seasons
Q194. If they personally had morefreezer space to store venison
Q197. Regulations that permit the useof equipment when deer hunting that iscurrently not allowed in Indiana, such
as crossbows or centerfire rifles
Q193. A local venison donation siteclose to their home or where they hunt
Q200. The opportunity to also harvest asecond buck if an antlerless deer was
previously taken
Q199. Longer deer seasons
Q195. Free venison donation programs
Q196. A reduced fee for the BonusAntlerless license
Percent
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 143
Q189. Which of the following statements best describes when you typically choose to shoot an
antlerless deer when you hunt in Indiana?
9
2
3
44
11
6
6
5
5
5
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
I typically shoot an antlerless deer at myfirst opportunity, regardless of the
season
I typically shoot an antlerless deer onlyafter I have harvested my antlered deer
I typically shoot an antlerless deer afterthe first weekend of firearms season is
over
I typically only hunt for bucks but will takea doe during firearms season
I typically shoot an antlerless deer afterthe second weekend of firearms season
is over
I typically only hunt for bucks but will takea doe during muzzleloader season
I typically shoot an antlerless deer onopening morning of firearms season
I typically shoot an antlerless deer in theevening of a hunt, regardless of the
season
I typically do not shoot antlerless deer
None of these
Don't know
Percent (n=8,591)
144 Responsive Management
Q189. Which of the following statements best describes when you typically choose to shoot an
antlerless deer when you hunt in Indiana?
9
11
5
43
2
3
7
5
7
5
34
7
13
13
1
3
46
2
4
3
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
I typically shoot an antlerless deer at my firstopportunity, regardless of the season
I typically shoot an antlerless deer in the eveningof a hunt, regardless of the season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer on openingmorning of firearms season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer after the firstweekend of firearms season is over.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer after the secondweekend of firearms season is over.
I typically only hunt for bucks but will take a doeduring firearms season.
I typically only hunt for bucks but will take a doeduring muzzleloader season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer only after I haveharvested my antlered deer.
I typically do not shoot antlerless deer.
None of these
Don't know
Percent
Hunted during FirearmsSeason (n=7659)Did not hunt duringFirearms Season (n=929)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 145
Q189. Which of the following statements best describes when you typically choose to shoot an
antlerless deer when you hunt in Indiana?
5
11
8
50
3
2
6
5
4
5
23
5
14
12
4
2
38
7
5
9
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
I typically shoot an antlerless deer at my firstopportunity, regardless of the season
I typically shoot an antlerless deer in the eveningof a hunt, regardless of the season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer on openingmorning of firearms season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer after the firstweekend of firearms season is over.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer after the secondweekend of firearms season is over.
I typically only hunt for bucks but will take a doeduring firearms season.
I typically only hunt for bucks but will take a doeduring muzzleloader season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer only after I haveharvested my antlered deer.
I typically do not shoot antlerless deer.
None of these
Don't know
Percent
Hunted during MuzzleloaderSeason (n=4165)
Did not hunt during MuzzleloaderSeason (n=4422)
146 Responsive Management
Q189. Which of the following statements best describes when you typically choose to shoot an
antlerless deer when you hunt in Indiana?
7
11
5
52
3
1
4
4
4
7
24
3
13
12
5
2
33
9
6
9
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
I typically shoot an antlerless deer at my firstopportunity, regardless of the season
I typically shoot an antlerless deer in the eveningof a hunt, regardless of the season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer on openingmorning of firearms season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer after the firstweekend of firearms season is over.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer after the secondweekend of firearms season is over.
I typically only hunt for bucks but will take a doeduring firearms season.
I typically only hunt for bucks but will take a doeduring muzzleloader season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer only after I haveharvested my antlered deer.
I typically do not shoot antlerless deer.
None of these
Don't know
Percent
Hunted during Early ArcherySeason (n=4892)Did not hunt during EarlyArchery Season (n=3691)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 147
Q189. Which of the following statements best describes when you typically choose to shoot an
antlerless deer when you hunt in Indiana?
5
11
5
55
3
1
4
4
3
7
23
4
11
11
4
2
38
8
5
8
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
I typically shoot an antlerless deer at my firstopportunity, regardless of the season
I typically shoot an antlerless deer in the eveningof a hunt, regardless of the season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer on openingmorning of firearms season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer after the firstweekend of firearms season is over.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer after the secondweekend of firearms season is over.
I typically only hunt for bucks but will take a doeduring firearms season.
I typically only hunt for bucks but will take a doeduring muzzleloader season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer only after I haveharvested my antlered deer.
I typically do not shoot antlerless deer.
None of these
Don't know
Percent
Hunted during the LateArchery Season (n=2808)Did not hunt during the LateArchery Season (n=5772)
148 Responsive Management
Q190. When do you typically choose to shoot an antlerless deer when hunting in Indiana? (Asked of those who did not choose one of the options in the
previous question.)
3
4
5
39
14
10
8
8
8
2
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
During archery season
Depends on if needs meat
Depends on other factors (other than meat/ herd / rut / what has been seen)
Timing depends on weather
Depends on deer herd / management-related response
Regulatory constraint (e.g., can only shootantlered deer with out-of-state license)
Do not deer hunt much / have not huntedmuch / have not shot an antlerless deer yet
During muzzleloader season
Depends on rut
Depends on what he/she has seen
No answer / don't know
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent (n=441)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 149
Q202. Do you support or oppose the One Buck Rule?
1
11
12
12
25
40
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent (n=8591)
150 Responsive Management
KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Supports the One Buck Rule Z-SCORE Did not have a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.24 Had a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 3.15 Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05).
2.15
Did not use a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.85 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 5.04 Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001). 3.79 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.01). 2.93 Hunted mostly on private land or at least half the time on private land (p < 0.05).
2.51
Did not say that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.27
Did not rate harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
7.24
Did not rate getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
6.17
Did not rate controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.53
Rated being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 3.35 Rated introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.4
Rated harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.09
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.54
Does not say increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.48
Does not say confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.59
Says a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.36
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.2
Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.17
Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 10.04 Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
6.2
Would be very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
4.17
Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
28.44
Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
17.1
Does not say regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
11.62
Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
9.27
Does not say more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.44
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 151 Says shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.58
Agrees the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 36.57 Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
35.95
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
31.98
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
31.72
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
31.45
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
27.53
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
24.76
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001).
21.48
Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001). 52.24 Does not indicate supporting conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
31.04
Does not indicate supporting allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
30.79
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
13.58
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.001).
10.8
Is male (p < 0.001). 3.36 Has lived in Indiana more than the median number of years (37) (p < 0.01). 2.74
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
152 Responsive Management
KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Does not say he/she supports the One Buck Rule Z-SCORE Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.12 Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 3.01 Did not have an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05).
2.22
Used a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.85 Hunted mostly on public land (or did not know) (p < 0.05). 2.51 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.33 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.27
Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 7.24 Rated getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 6.17 Rated controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.53
Did not rate being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 3.35 Did not rate introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.4
Did not rate harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.09
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.54
Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.48
Says confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.59
Does not say a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.36
Does not say crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.2
Does not say poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.17
Did not indicate being satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 10.04 Prior to survey was not aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
6.2
Did not indicate being very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.001).
4.17
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
28.44
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
17.1
Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
11.62
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
9.27
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7.44
Does not say shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.58
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
27.53
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 153 Agrees the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
24.76
Agrees the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 21.48 Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001).
36.57
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
35.95
Agrees the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
31.98
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
31.72
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
31.45
Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001).
52.24
Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
31.04
Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
30.79
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
13.58
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.001).
10.8
Is female (p < 0.001). 3.36 Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.01). 2.74
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Note that this graph represents six separate questions; respondents were asked about each statement individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who strongly agree with each of the following statements about the One
Buck Rule. (Positive statements.)
14
25
25
26
26
28
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q206. The One Buck Rule has increasedmy opportunities to harvest a big buck
Q213. The One Buck Rule has helpedIndiana's deer herd management
Q212. The One Buck Rule has increasedthe number of bucks I see
Q210. The One Buck Rule has increasedthe number of big bucks I see
Q205. The One Buck Rule has increasedmy opportunities to harvest a buck even
though it might not be a big buck
Q211. The One Buck Rule has increasedthe number of antlerless deer I see
Percent
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 155
Note that this graph represents six separate questions; respondents were asked about each statement individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who strongly or moderately agree with each of the following statements about
the One Buck Rule. (Positive statements.)
33
47
52
52
54
54
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q206. The One Buck Rule has increasedmy opportunities to harvest a big buck
Q205. The One Buck Rule has increasedmy opportunities to harvest a buck even
though it might not be a big buck
Q213. The One Buck Rule has helpedIndiana's deer herd management
Q212. The One Buck Rule has increasedthe number of bucks I see
Q210. The One Buck Rule has increasedthe number of big bucks I see
Q211. The One Buck Rule has increasedthe number of antlerless deer I see
Percent
156 Responsive Management
Note that this graph represents six separate questions; respondents were asked about each statement individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who strongly disagree with each of the following statements about the One
Buck Rule. (Positive statements.)
8
9
9
10
12
13
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q211. The One Buck Rule has increasedthe number of antlerless deer I see
Q210. The One Buck Rule has increasedthe number of big bucks I see
Q212. The One Buck Rule has increasedthe number of bucks I see
Q206. The One Buck Rule has increasedmy opportunities to harvest a big buck
Q205. The One Buck Rule has increasedmy opportunities to harvest a buck even
though it might not be a big buck
Q213. The One Buck Rule has helpedIndiana's deer herd management
Percent
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 157
Note that this graph represents six separate questions; respondents were asked about each statement individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who strongly or moderately disagree with each of the following statements about the One Buck Rule. (Positive statements.)
16
19
21
22
26
27
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q211. The One Buck Rule has increasedthe number of antlerless deer I see
Q210. The One Buck Rule has increasedthe number of big bucks I see
Q212. The One Buck Rule has increasedthe number of bucks I see
Q206. The One Buck Rule has increasedmy opportunities to harvest a big buck
Q205. The One Buck Rule has increasedmy opportunities to harvest a buck even
though it might not be a big buck
Q213. The One Buck Rule has helpedIndiana's deer herd management
Percent
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Percent of respondents who strongly agree with each of the following statements about the One
Buck Rule. (Negative statements.)
5
6
9
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q209. The OneBuck Rule has
limited myopportunities to
harvest the kind ofbuck I want
Q207. The OneBuck Rule has taken
away from myenjoyment of deerhunting in Indiana
Q208. The OneBuck Rule has hurtIndiana's deer herd
management
Percent
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 159
Note that this graph represents three separate questions; respondents were asked about each statement individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who strongly or moderately agree with each of the following statements about
the One Buck Rule. (Negative statements.)
12
14
23
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q209. The One BuckRule has limited my
opportunities toharvest the kind of
buck I want
Q207. The One BuckRule has taken awayfrom my enjoymentof deer hunting in
Indiana
Q208. The One BuckRule has hurt
Indiana's deer herdmanagement
Percent
160 Responsive Management
Note that this graph represents three separate questions; respondents were asked about each statement individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who strongly disagree with each of the following statements about the One
Buck Rule. (Negative statements.)
30
35
47
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q207. The One BuckRule has taken awayfrom my enjoymentof deer hunting in
Indiana
Q208. The One BuckRule has hurt
Indiana's deer herdmanagement
Q209. The One BuckRule has limited my
opportunities toharvest the kind of
buck I want
Percent
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 161
Note that this graph represents three separate questions; respondents were asked about each statement individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who strongly or moderately disagree with each of the following statements
about the One Buck Rule. (Negative statements.)
48
54
63
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q207. The OneBuck Rule has taken
away from myenjoyment of deerhunting in Indiana
Q208. The OneBuck Rule has hurtIndiana's deer herd
management
Q209. The OneBuck Rule has
limited myopportunities to
harvest the kind ofbuck I want
Percent
162 Responsive Management
KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Agrees the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in
Indiana Z-SCORE
Had a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.56 Did not have a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.31 Used a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.28 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.64 Did not say that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.24
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Youth Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.19 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 1.98 Rated exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 5.44 Rated harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.89
Rated controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.65
Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.61 Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
8.38
Says confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
8.08
Says hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.03
Says a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.87
Says land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.15
Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.99
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.57
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.3
Says a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.17
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.12
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.92
Says city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.73
Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.27
Did not indicate being satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 8.29 Prior to survey was not aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
3.71
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
20.3
Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
9.97
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
9.92
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 163 Says a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.53
Says free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.42
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
3.02
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.47
Agrees the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
36.19
Agrees the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 32.41 Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001).
19.68
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
16.09
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
14.11
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
13.9
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
12.84
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.001).
6.28
Does not say he/she supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 31.98 Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001).
26.02
Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
19.14
Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
18.29
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
13.13
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.001).
8.55
Is older than the median age (43) (p < 0.001). 4.27 Has lived in Indiana more than the median number of years (37) (p < 0.001). 3.72 Typically travels 30 minutes or less to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.05).
2.42
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana
Z-SCORE
Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.25 Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.44 Did not use a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.28 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.24
Does not typically take time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.66
Did not rate exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 5.44 Did not rate harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.89
Did not rate controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.65
Did not rate harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.61
Does not say increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
8.38
Does not say confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
8.08
Does not say hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.03
Does not say a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.87
Does not say land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.15
Does not say landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.99
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.57
Does not say crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.3
Does not say a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.17
Does not say not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.12
Does not say finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.92
Does not say city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.73
Does not say poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.27
Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 8.29 Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
3.71
Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
20.3
Does not say regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
9.97
Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
9.92
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 165 Does not say a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.53
Does not say free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.42
Does not say more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
3.02
Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.47
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
36.19
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001).
32.41
Agrees the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 19.68 Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
16.09
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
14.11
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
13.9
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
12.84
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.001).
6.28
Supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 31.98 Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001). 26.02 Does not indicate supporting conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
19.14
Does not indicate supporting allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
18.29
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
13.13
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.001).
8.55
Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.001). 4.27 Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.001). 3.72 Typically travels more than 30 minutes to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.05).
2.25
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Agrees the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management Z-SCORE Used a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.45 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Urban Deer Zone Season in 2010 (p < 0.01). 2.75 Did not say that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
1.98
Rated controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
5.99
Rated exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.48 Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 2.9 Rated introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.55
Rated spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.25
Rated getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05). 2.02 Rated getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05). 2.02 Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.37
Says a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.81
Says hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.31
Says confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.9
Says a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.99
Says land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.89
Says city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.47
Says not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.45
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.23
Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.1
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.02
Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.93
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.87
Did not indicate being satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 9.71 Prior to survey was not aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.05).
2.18
Always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.02
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
13.69
Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.58
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 167 Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.4
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.79
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.11
Says a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.85
Says free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.55
Agrees the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
32.41
Agrees the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
26.47
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001).
15.97
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.001).
11.89
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
11.72
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
7.72
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
6.33
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
5.8
Does not say he/she supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 21.48 Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001).
17.08
Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
15.67
Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
14.26
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
12.17
Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.001).
8.69
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management
Z-SCORE
Did not use a shotgun or rifle to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.45 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
1.98
Did not rate controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
5.99
Did not rate exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.48 Did not rate harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01).
2.9
Did not rate introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.55
Did not rate spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.25
Did not rate getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.02
Did not rate getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05). 2.02 Does not say increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
7.37
Does not say a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.81
Does not say hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
6.31
Does not say confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.9
Does not say a lack of trophy quality animals was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.99
Does not say land leased to other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.89
Does not say city growth / development was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.47
Does not say not enough land to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.45
Does not say finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.23
Does not say landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.1
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4.02
Does not say poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.93
Does not say crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.87
Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 9.71 Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.05).
2.18
Does not say he/she always or sometimes personally processes deer he/she harvests in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.02
Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
13.69
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 169 Does not say regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.58
Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.4
Does not say more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.79
Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.11
Does not say a local venison donation site close to home or where he/she hunts would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
2.85
Does not say free venison donation programs would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.05).
2.55
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
32.41
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.001).
26.47
Agrees the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.001). 15.97 Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer he/she sees (p < 0.001).
11.89
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
11.72
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
7.72
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
6.33
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
5.8
Supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 21.48 Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001). 17.08 Does not indicate supporting conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.001).
15.67
Does not indicate supporting allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
14.26
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
12.17
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.001).
8.69
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Note that this graph represents five separate questions; respondents were asked about each proposed change individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who strongly support each of the following proposed changes to the One Buck
Rule.
7
11
32
32
33
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q217. Not changing the current One Buck Ruleat all
Q216. Conducting a 3-year pilot study thatremoves the One Buck Rule and returns to a
Two Buck Rule that allows one antlered deer tobe taken during Archery season and one
antlered deer to be taken during the Firearms orMuzzleloader season combined
Q218. Allowing hunters to earn the privilege toharvest a second buck if they have already
harvested an antlerless deer
Q219. Changing the One Buck Rule so that itapplies only to hunting on public land
Q220. Changing the One Buck Rule so that itapplies only to hunting on private land
Percent
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Note that this graph represents five separate questions; respondents were asked about each proposed change individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who strongly or moderately support each of the following proposed changes to
the One Buck Rule.
15
22
50
56
59
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q218. Allowing hunters to earn the privilege toharvest a second buck if they have already
harvested an antlerless deer
Q216. Conducting a 3-year pilot study thatremoves the One Buck Rule and returns to a
Two Buck Rule that allows one antlered deer tobe taken during Archery season and one
antlered deer to be taken during the Firearms orMuzzleloader season combined
Q217. Not changing the current One Buck Ruleat all
Q219. Changing the One Buck Rule so that itapplies only to hunting on public land
Q220. Changing the One Buck Rule so that itapplies only to hunting on private land
Percent
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Note that this graph represents five separate questions; respondents were asked about each proposed change individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who strongly oppose each of the following proposed changes to the One Buck
Rule.
14
20
21
42
50
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q220. Changing the One Buck Rule so that itapplies only to hunting on private land
Q219. Changing the One Buck Rule so that itapplies only to hunting on public land
Q216. Conducting a 3-year pilot study thatremoves the One Buck Rule and returns to a
Two Buck Rule that allows one antlered deer tobe taken during Archery season and one
antlered deer to be taken during the Firearms orMuzzleloader season combined
Q218. Allowing hunters to earn the privilege toharvest a second buck if they have already
harvested an antlerless deer
Q217. Not changing the current One Buck Ruleat all
Percent
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Note that this graph represents five separate questions; respondents were asked about each proposed change individually, and all the results are shown together.
Percent of respondents who strongly or moderately oppose each of the following proposed changes to
the One Buck Rule.
26
28
29
56
65
0 20 40 60 80 100
Q220. Changing the One Buck Rule so that itapplies only to hunting on private land
Q219. Changing the One Buck Rule so that itapplies only to hunting on public land
Q216. Conducting a 3-year pilot study thatremoves the One Buck Rule and returns to a
Two Buck Rule that allows one antlered deer tobe taken during Archery season and one
antlered deer to be taken during the Firearms orMuzzleloader season combined
Q218. Allowing hunters to earn the privilege toharvest a second buck if they have already
harvested an antlerless deer
Q217. Not changing the current One Buck Ruleat all
Percent
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DEMOGRAPHIC DATA Overwhelmingly, Indiana deer hunters are male: 96% are male.
A graph shows the ages of respondents. The mean age is 42.8 years; the median age is 43
years.
For the most part, Indiana deer hunters are long-term residents of the state: 73% have been
an Indiana resident for over 25 years. The mean number is 36.6 years; the median is 37
years.
Counties of residence are shown in a three-part graph. In addition, a tabulation of the
counties in alphabetical order is included.
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 175
Q233. Respondent's gender (not asked; observed by interviewer).
96
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Male
Female
Percent (n=8591)
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Is male Z-SCORE Had a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.97 Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
4.43
Did not have a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.36 Had a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.45 Did not have a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 2.87 Had a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.47 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 9.72 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 8.33 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 6.71 Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001). 6.57 Did not say that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.36
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.09 Did not rate getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
7.9
Rated being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 5.55 Did not rate harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.9
Rated spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 3.7 Rated introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.67
Rated getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 3.17 Did not rate spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.01
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.43
Says landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.24
Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
4.16
Would be very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.05).
2.41
Does not say more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.6
Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.33
Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.21
Says regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.78
Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.32
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
6.71
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
4.41
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.24
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 177 Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
3.67
Agrees the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.01). 2.6 Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.05).
2.24
Supports not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001). 3.38 Supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 3.36 Does not indicate supporting allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
3.34
Is older than the median age (43) (p < 0.001). 7.33 Has lived in Indiana more than the median number of years (37) (p < 0.001). 6.2 Typically travels more than 30 minutes to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
4.09
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KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Is female Z-SCORE Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.21 Did not have an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
4.58
Had a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.26 Did not have a Bonus Antlerless Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 3.71 Had a Firearms Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 3.26 Did not have a Muzzleloader Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.01). 2.69 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.36
Does not typically take time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
5.33
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Youth Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2 Rated getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 7.9 Did not rate being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 5.55 Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.9 Did not rate spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.7
Did not rate introducing a child / friend to hunting at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
3.67
Did not rate getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 3.17 Rated spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.01
Does not say finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.43
Does not say landowners no longer allowing hunting were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.24
Prior to survey was not aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
4.16
Did not indicate being very likely to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if one was close to his/her home or hunting location (p < 0.05).
2.41
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.6
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.33
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.21
Does not say regulations that permit the use of equipment that is currently not allowed in Indiana would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.78
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
3.32
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
6.71
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.001).
4.41
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.001).
4.24
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a buck even though it might not be a big buck (p < 0.001).
3.67
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 179 Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.01).
2.6
Agrees the One Buck Rule has limited his/her opportunities to harvest the kind of buck he/she wants (p < 0.05).
2.24
Does not indicate supporting not changing the current One Buck Rule at all (p < 0.001).
3.38
Does not say he/she supports the One Buck Rule (p < 0.001). 3.36 Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.001).
3.34
Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.001). 7.33 Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.001). 6.2 Typically travels 30 minutes or less to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
4.21
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Q226. May I ask your age?
3
6
14
25
26
18
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
65 years old orolder
55-64 years old
45-54 years old
35-44 years old
25-34 years old
18-24 years old
Under 18 yearsold
Percent (n=8591)
Mean = 42.79Median = 43
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 181 KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Is the median age (43) or younger Z-SCORE Had a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 12.82 Did not have a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 10.8 Had an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
9.37
Had an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.6 Says that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
15.53
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Youth Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 9.35 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Early Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 8.77 Typically takes time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001). 8.46 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Late Archery Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 7.61 Does not typically take time off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.03
Rated getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 9.94 Did not rate exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 8.06 Rated harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 6.98 Rated harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
5.48
Did not rate spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
4.38
Did not rate getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 3.19 Rated controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.55
Did not rate spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.06
Did not rate being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05). 2 Says increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.85
Says crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4
Says hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.84
Says poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.29
Does not say a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.07
Says hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.33
Says finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.11
Did not indicate being satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 4.5 Prior to survey was not aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
7.26
Says more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
11.53
Says a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.98
Says the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7
Says longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.3
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Says shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
3.28
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.27
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.01).
2.93
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.01).
2.73
Agrees the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.05). 2 Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
5.79
Supports allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.01).
3.05
Does not indicate supporting conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.05).
2.55
Has lived in Indiana for the median number of years (37) or less (p < 0.001). 51.86 Is female (p < 0.001). 7.33 Typically travels 30 minutes or less to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
3.74
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 183 KEY Participation—License Buying Participation—Equipment, Seasons, and Location Motivations for Hunting Constraints to Hunting Participation Satisfaction/Dissatisfaction with Deer Management in Indiana Deer Processing and Venison Donation Opinions on and Motivations for Harvesting Antlerless Deer Opinion on One Buck Rule Support for or Opposition to One Buck Rule Demographic Data, Travel Distance to Hunting Sites
Is older than the median age (43) Z-SCORE Did not have a Youth Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 12.94 Had a Lifetime Hunting License in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001). 9.93 Did not have an Archery Permit (including military/refuge tag) in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
9.36
Did not have an Archery - Urban Deer Zone Only Permit in Indiana in 2010 (p < 0.001).
4.54
Did not say that his/her deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
15.53
Did not hunt in Indiana during the Firearms Season in 2010 (p < 0.001). 4.2 Did not hunt in Indiana during the Muzzleloader Season in 2010 (p < 0.05). 2.2 Did not rate getting food or meat at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
9.94
Rated exercise at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 8.06 Did not rate harvesting a deer at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
6.98
Did not rate harvesting a trophy buck at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).
5.48
Rated spending time alone at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001). 4.38 Rated getting away at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.01). 3.19 Did not rate controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.55
Rated spending time with family / friends at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05).
2.06
Rated being outdoors at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.05). 2 Does not say increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
5.85
Does not say crowding by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
4
Does not say hunters from out of state were a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.001).
3.84
Does not say poor ethics/trespassing by other hunters was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.29
Says a reduced deer herd was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.01).
3.07
Does not say hunting pressure was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.33
Does not say finding a place to hunt was a major problem for him/her while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years (p < 0.05).
2.11
Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 4.5 Prior to survey was aware that he/she could donate deer harvest to venison donation program (p < 0.001).
7.26
Does not say more freezer space to store venison would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
11.53
Does not say a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless License would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
8.98
Does not say the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
7
Does not say longer deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.001).
6.3
Does not say shorter deer seasons would make him/her very likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana (p < 0.01).
3.28
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Agrees the One Buck Rule has taken away from his/her enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana (p < 0.001).
4.27
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks he/she sees (p < 0.01).
2.93
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased his/her opportunities to harvest a big buck (p < 0.01).
2.73
Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks he/she sees (p < 0.05).
2
Does not indicate supporting changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land (p < 0.001).
5.79
Does not indicate supporting allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already harvested an antlerless deer (p < 0.01).
3.05
Supports conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule to see if it changes the age structure of the buck population (p < 0.05).
2.55
Has lived in Indiana more than the median number of years (37) (p < 0.001). 51.86 Is male (p < 0.001). 7.33 Typically travels more than 30 minutes to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).
3.66
INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED
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Q222. How many years have you lived in Indiana?
1
73
9
7
5
3
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Over 25 years
21-25 years
16-20 years
11-15 years
6-10 years
5 years or less
Don't know
Percent (n=8333)
Mean = 36.57Median = 37
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Q225. What county do you live in? (Part 1)
1.061.081.121.131.161.221.231.261.321.361.371.371.441.471.481.591.69
2.102.142.14
5.523.552.942.882.692.53
1.981.901.831.771.731.71
0 20 40 60 80 100
MarionAllenLake
JohnsonHendricksHamilton
ClarkPorter
ElkhartVanderburgh
DuboisTippecanoeSt. Joseph
BartholomewFloyd
MorganMadison
VigoJackson
NobleHarrisonWarrickLaPorteMonroe
HancockKosciuskoDearbornDelaware
DeKalbHowardWhitleyGreene
Percent (n=8,591)
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Q225. What county do you live in? (Part 2)
0.560.560.560.560.570.570.580.590.590.630.640.650.650.660.680.680.720.720.730.740.780.800.83
0.920.940.95
1.041.010.980.980.970.97
0.910.880.870.860.830.83
0 20 40 60 80 100
PutnamSteuben
GibsonMarshall
JasperRipley
MontgomeryLawrence
ShelbyWayne
DaviessGrantHenry
JenningsMiami
WashingtonWabash
CassBooneAdams
HuntingtonKnoxClay
FranklinPoseyBrownPerry
LaGrangeClintonFulton
SpencerSullivan
ScottWells
DecaturFountainJefferson
Owen
Percent (n=8,591)
188 Responsive Management
Q225. What county do you live in? (Part 3)
2.68
0.19
0.23
0.27
0.29
0.33
0.34
0.35
0.44
0.44
0.45
0.55
0.51
0.50
0.48
0.48
0.45
0.42
0.38
0.37
0.36
0.36
0.35
0 20 40 60 80 100
Parke
Vermillion
Orange
Newton
White
Carroll
Randolph
Pulaski
Starke
Rush
Crawford
Jay
Benton
Warren
Fayette
Pike
Blackford
Martin
Switzerland
Tipton
Ohio
Union
Not a resident of Indiana
Percent (n=8,591)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 189
County Percent of Sample County Percent of
Sample County Percent of Sample
Adams 0.7 Hendricks 2.7 Pike 0.3 Allen 3.6 Henry 0.9 Porter 2.1 Bartholomew 1.7 Howard 1.1 Posey 0.7 Benton 0.4 Huntington 0.7 Pulaski 0.4 Blackford 0.3 Jackson 1.5 Putnam 1.0 Boone 0.7 Jasper 1.0 Randolph 0.5 Brown 0.7 Jay 0.4 Ripley 1.0 Carroll 0.5 Jefferson 0.6 Rush 0.4 Cass 0.8 Jennings 0.8 Scott 0.6 Clark 2.1 Johnson 2.9 Shelby 0.9 Clay 0.7 Knox 0.7 Spencer 0.6 Clinton 0.6 Kosciusko 1.2 St. Joseph 1.8 Crawford 0.4 LaGrange 0.6 Starke 0.4 Daviess 0.9 Lake 2.9 Steuben 1.0 Dearborn 1.2 LaPorte 1.4 Sullivan 0.6 Decatur 0.6 Lawrence 0.9 Switzerland 0.3 DeKalb 1.1 Madison 1.6 Tippecanoe 1.8 Delaware 1.2 Marion 5.5 Tipton 0.3 Dubois 1.9 Marshall 1.0 Union 0.2 Elkhart 2.1 Martin 0.3 Vanderburgh 2.0 Fayette 0.3 Miami 0.8 Vermillion 0.5 Floyd 1.7 Monroe 1.3 Vigo 1.5 Fountain 0.6 Montgomery 1.0 Wabash 0.8 Franklin 0.7 Morgan 1.7 Warren 0.4 Fulton 0.6 Newton 0.5 Warrick 1.4 Gibson 1.0 Noble 1.4 Washington 0.8 Grant 0.9 Ohio 0.2 Wayne 0.9 Greene 1.1 Orange 0.5 Wells 0.6 Hamilton 2.5 Owen 0.6 White 0.5 Hancock 1.3 Parke 0.5 Whitley 1.1 Harrison 1.4 Perry 0.7
190 Responsive Management Appendix A: Crosstabulation by Archery Equipment
APPENDIX A: CROSSTABULATION BY ARCHERY EQUIPMENT
Q11. Do you have or have you purchased any Lifetime Hunting Licenses during the 2010 Indiana
hunting season?
24
73
3
2
86
13
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q13. Do you have or have you purchased any Youth Hunting Licenses during the 2010 Indiana
hunting season?
11
89
0
0
87
13
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q15. Do you have or have you purchased any Archery, Urban Deer Only permits during the 2010
Indiana hunting season?
13
86
1
0
99
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q17. Do you have or have you purchased any Archery permits, including military/refuge tags,
during the 2010 Indiana hunting season?
57
42
1
0
96
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q19. Do you have or have you purchased any Firearms permits, including military/refuge tags,
during the 2010 Indiana hunting season?
54
45
1
1
26
73
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q21. Do you have or have you purchased any Muzzleloader permits, including military/refuge tags, during the 2010 Indiana hunting season?
30
69
1
0
76
24
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q23. Do you have or have you purchased any Bonus Antlerless permits during the 2010 Indiana
hunting season?
38
61
1
1
60
40
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q64. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Urban Deer Zone Season?
10
90
0
0
96
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q73. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Youth Season?
9
91
0
0
93
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q82. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Early Archery Season?
96
4
0
0
93
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q91. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Firearms Season?
86
14
0
0
7
93
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q100. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Muzzleloader Season?
59
41
0
0
65
35
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q109. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Late Archery Season?
55
45
0
0
96
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q118. In 2010, did you hunt deer mostly on public land, mostly on private land, or both about equally
in Indiana?
12
79
9
0
6
81
12
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Mostly public land
Mostly privateland
Both aboutequally
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q120. Did you hunt deer on private land owned by you or someone in your household, private land
owned by other private landowners or companies, or both? (Among those who hunted on private land
in Indiana at least half of their hunting time in 2010.)
15
66
19
0
12
68
20
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Land owned byrespondent orsomeone inhousehold
Land owned byother private
landowners orcompanies
Both
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4233)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3269)
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Q121. Did you hunt on land owned by friends or acquaintances, land owned by private landowners
or companies you had to contact for permission, or both? (Among those who hunted private land at
least half the time and who primarily hunted private land owned
67
16
17
0
8
16
75
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Land owned byfriends or
acquaintances
Land owned byprivate
landowners orcompanies
contacted for
Both
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3599)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=2610)
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Q122. Regardless of whether you were given permission, how many landowners / companies did you contact to request permission to hunt on their land in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted
on land owned by private landowners or companies who they had to
10
3
31
23
13
7
6
7
11
10
23
46
4
1
3
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
1
2
3
4
5
6 - 10
More than 10
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=1199)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=641)
Hunted with archery:Mean = 3.29Median = 2
Did not hunt with archery:Mean = 2.85Median = 1
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Q125. Did you pay a fee to hunt on any private land in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted on land owned by private landowners or companies
whom they had to contact for permission in Indiana in 2010.)
21
79
0
0
87
13
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=1199)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=641)
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Q126. Regardless of who owned the land, how large, in acres, was the parcel of private land you
hunted deer on most often in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted private land in Indiana
in 2010.)
7
2
2
31
25
20
8
5
8
23
27
2
22
10
6
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 1000acres
101 - 1000 acres
51 - 100 acres
21- 50 acres
11 - 20 acres
6 - 10 acres
0 - 5 acres
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4233)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3269)
Hunted with archery:Mean = 201.20Median = 80
Did not hunt with archery:Mean = 223.43Median = 74.5
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Q129. Who owned the parcel of private land you hunted deer on most often in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted on private land in
Indiana at least half of their hunting time in 2010.)
21
79
0
1
75
24
0 20 40 60 80 100
Owned by you orsomeone inhousehold
Owned by otherprivate landowner
or company
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4231)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3267)
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Q132. What about to exercise? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is
extremely important?)
6
6
6
13
5
11
10
9
19
4
10
01
10
4
6
6
12
6
15
9
8
19
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q134. What about to be outdoors? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a
scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
0
0
0
61
14
12
5
2
2
0
0
32
1
0
0
0
14
15
54
6
3
3
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q136. What about to control the deer population? (How important is this to you as a reason for
hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
5
5
4
18
7
14
10
7
18
4
9
11
9
4
5
5
13
7
20
8
6
17
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q138. What about to introduce a child / friend to hunting? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is
not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
3
3
2
34
10
13
8
5
10
2
9
22
15
3
3
3
12
7
31
6
4
10
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q140. What about for food or meat? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
2
2
2
40
10
14
9
5
10
2
2
22
2
1
2
2
14
10
41
8
4
11
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q142. What about to harvest a trophy buck? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
4
4
4
27
8
12
9
6
15
3
6
21
11
5
6
6
10
6
21
8
6
16
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q144. What about to spend time with family / friends? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is
not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
2
2
2
41
11
15
8
4
8
1
4
22
4
1
1
2
14
12
43
8
4
8
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q146. What about to get away? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is
extremely important?)
2
3
2
34
12
16
9
6
10
1
3
11
5
2
2
2
17
11
32
8
6
10
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q148. What about to spend time alone? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
4
4
4
24
9
15
10
7
15
3
6
11
11
3
4
4
14
8
21
9
6
15
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q150. What about to harvest a deer? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
2
3
3
36
10
13
9
5
13
2
2
22
2
1
2
3
13
10
39
9
5
12
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q152. Has your deer hunting in Indiana increased, stayed about the same, or decreased in the past 5
years?
34
45
20
1
22
47
30
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Increased
Stayed about thesame
Decreased
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q161. How far, in minutes, do you typically travel to hunt deer in Indiana ?
23
37
23
10
7
0
24
34
23
10
9
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
10 minutes orless
11 to 30 minutes
31 to 60 minutes
61 to 90 minutes
More than 90minutes
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q162. Do you typically take off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana?
67
25
6
2
0
13
36
48
4
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Retired
Unemployed
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q163. How many days do you typically take off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana?
0
2
9
6
11
31
22
8
10
0
7
22
5
2
18
10
16
20
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 15days
11 to 15 days
6 to 10 days
5 days
4 days
3 days
2 days
1 day
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3251)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=1784)
Hunted with archery:Mean = 7.67Median = 5
Did not hunt with archery:Mean = 5.18Median = 4
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Q166. During which one season do you typically take off work the most to hunt deer in Indiana?
(Asked of those who typically take off from work to hunt deer in Indiana.)
50
40
2
8
0
6
88
4
3
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Archery season
Firearms season
Muzzleloaderseason
Don't take offwork more daysfor one seasonthan another
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3259)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=1787)
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Q167. How often do you personally process the deer you harvest in Indiana?
41
24
13
22
1
11
18
40
30
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q170. Prior to this survey, did you know that you could donate your deer harvest or meat to a
venison donation program available through efforts of either nonprofit organizations or the Indiana
Department of Natural Resources?
90
10
0
1
15
84
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q171. Have you personally donated deer meat to any venison donation program in Indiana in the
past 5 years? (Asked of those who knew about the donation program prior to the survey.)
19
81
0
0
87
13
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4320)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3175)
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Q172. How likely would you be to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if there was a local
donation site close to your home or where you hunt?
37
39
19
5
25
40
29
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q173. How satisfied are you with deer management in the state of Indiana?
20
42
14
15
7
1
18
39
25
11
4
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very satisfied
Somewhatsatisfied
Neither satisfiednor dissatisfied
Somewhatdissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q176. What about hunters from out of state? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
9
21
61
9
64
18
9
9
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q177. What about hunting pressure? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
27
44
27
2
43
35
18
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q178. What about confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations? (Has this been a major
problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5
years?)
7
26
66
1
65
26
7
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q179. What about crowding by other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
29
41
29
1
38
37
23
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q180. What about a reduced deer herd? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
15
30
52
3
55
28
12
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q181. What about landowners no longer allowing hunting? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer
hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
36
29
32
3
42
25
29
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q182. What about city growth / development? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
21
34
42
2
49
28
20
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q183. What about increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5
years?)
25
44
31
1
32
42
25
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q184. What about land leased to other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem,
or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
25
30
41
5
49
25
20
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q185. What about poor ethics or trespassing by other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a
minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
39
39
20
2
29
38
30
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q186. What about a lack of trophy quality animals? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem,
or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
19
38
41
2
47
35
14
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q187. What about not enough land to hunt? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
34
34
31
1
39
30
30
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q188. What about finding a place to hunt? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
35
31
33
0
41
28
30
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q193. How about a local venison donation site close to your home or where you hunt? (Would this
make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
32
33
31
5
32
32
30
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q194. How about if you personally had more freezer space to store venison? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest
an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
23
25
49
3
46
27
24
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q195. How about free venison donation programs, meaning you would not have to pay to process the
meat you donate? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an
additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
47
25
25
3
26
26
44
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q196. How about a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless license? (Would this make you very,
somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
53
16
27
4
20
19
59
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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33
18
45
4
33
22
40
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
Q197. How about regulations that permit the use of equipment when deer hunting that is currently not
allowed in Indiana, such as crossbows or centerfire rifles? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
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Q198. How about shorter deer seasons? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to
harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
11
11
73
5
77
10
9
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q199. How about longer deer seasons? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to
harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
44
23
31
2
20
24
54
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q200. How about the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless
deer in Indiana?)
53
19
26
2
28
23
45
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q202. Do you support or oppose the One Buck Rule?
42
25
10
12
11
1
14
26
36
13
10
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q205. The One Buck Rule has increased my opportunities to harvest a buck even though it
might not be a big buck. (Do you agree or disagree with this statement?)
26
29
23
10
9
2
24
29
24
11
8
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q206. The One Buck Rule has increased my opportunities to harvest a big buck. (Do you agree
or disagree with this statement?)
32
26
19
11
9
3
24
24
24
13
10
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q207. The One Buck Rule has taken away from my enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana. (Do you
agree or disagree with this statement?)
6
8
20
14
50
1
23
9
5
17
44
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q208. The One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management. (Do you agree or disagree with
this statement?)
4
7
26
18
39
6
28
8
5
19
31
9
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q209. The One Buck Rule has limited my opportunities to harvest the kind of buck I want. (Do you agree or disagree with this statement?)
9
13
26
17
33
2
29
13
10
17
27
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q210. The One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks I see. (Do you agree or
disagree with this statement?)
28
23
21
14
11
3
26
21
20
16
13
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q211. The One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer I see. (Do you agree or
disagree with this statement?)
13
18
34
15
14
6
31
21
16
13
11
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q212. The One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks I see. (Do you agree or disagree
with this statement?)
29
27
21
11
9
3
24
25
22
14
11
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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Q213. The One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management. (Do you agree or disagree
with this statement?)
28
27
23
8
8
6
25
26
23
9
8
9
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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35
22
11
8
23
1
16
26
28
8
19
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4814)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3743)
Q216. Conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule that allows one antlered deer to be taken during Archery season and one
antlered deer to be taken during the Firearms or Muzzleloader season combined to see if allowing the
harvest of two bucks changes the age structure of the buck population. (Would you support or oppose this policy?)
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Q217. Not changing the current One Buck Rule at all. (Would you support or oppose this policy?)
34
17
21
12
14
2
23
17
31
12
14
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4808)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3746)
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Q218. Allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already
harvested an antlerless deer. (Would you support or oppose this policy?)
35
25
10
8
21
1
13
29
30
9
18
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4819)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3746)
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Q219. Changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land. (Would you
support or oppose this policy?)
11
11
18
13
44
3
21
12
11
14
39
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4815)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3742)
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Q220. Changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land. (Would you
support or oppose this policy?)
6
7
16
15
54
2
20
10
8
15
45
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4804)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3747)
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Q222. How many years have you lived in Indiana?
1
74
10
6
4
3
3
7
8
72
6
3
3
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Over 25 years
21-25 years
16-20 years
11-15 years
6-10 years
5 years or less
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4714)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3619)
Hunted with archery:Mean = 35.63Median = 36
Did not hunt with archery:Mean = 37.80Median = 39
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Q226. May I ask your age?
0
0
2
3
11
25
30
21
7
0
0
25
18
10
20
14
7
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
65 years old orolder
55-64 years old
45-54 years old
35-44 years old
25-34 years old
18-24 years old
Under 18 yearsold
Don't know
Refused
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
Hunted with archery:Mean = 41.36Median = 41
Did not hunt with archery:Mean = 44.63Median = 46
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Q233. Respondent's gender (not asked; observed by interviewer).
97
3
7
93
0 20 40 60 80 100
Male
Female
Percent
Hunted deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=4829)
Did not hunt deer with archeryequipment in 2010 (n=3762)
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APPENDIX B: CROSSTABULATION BY MUZZLELOADING EQUIPMENT
Q11. Do you have or have you purchased any Lifetime Hunting Licenses during the 2010 Indiana
hunting season?
26
70
4
1
87
12
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
270 Responsive Management Appendix B: Crosstabulation by Muzzleloading Equipment
Q13. Do you have or have you purchased any Youth Hunting Licenses during the 2010 Indiana
hunting season?
12
88
0
0
88
12
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q15. Do you have or have you purchased any Archery, Urban Deer Only permits during the 2010
Indiana hunting season?
7
92
0
0
91
8
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
272 Responsive Management Appendix B: Crosstabulation by Muzzleloading Equipment
Q17. Do you have or have you purchased any Archery permits, including military/refuge tags,
during the 2010 Indiana hunting season?
36
63
1
0
69
31
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q19. Do you have or have you purchased any Firearms permits, including military/refuge tags,
during the 2010 Indiana hunting season?
60
38
2
1
34
65
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
274 Responsive Management Appendix B: Crosstabulation by Muzzleloading Equipment
Q21. Do you have or have you purchased any Muzzleloader permits, including military/refuge tags, during the 2010 Indiana hunting season?
50
49
1
0
98
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q23. Do you have or have you purchased any Bonus Antlerless permits during the 2010 Indiana
hunting season?
42
57
1
1
64
35
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
276 Responsive Management Appendix B: Crosstabulation by Muzzleloading Equipment
Q64. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Urban Deer Zone Season?
8
92
0
0
93
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q73. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Youth Season?
9
91
0
0
93
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
278 Responsive Management Appendix B: Crosstabulation by Muzzleloading Equipment
Q82. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Early Archery Season?
68
32
0
0
55
45
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q91. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Firearms Season?
95
5
0
0
17
83
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
280 Responsive Management Appendix B: Crosstabulation by Muzzleloading Equipment
Q100. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Muzzleloader Season?
86
13
0
0
94
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q109. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Late Archery Season?
42
58
0
0
77
23
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q118. In 2010, did you hunt deer mostly on public land, mostly on private land, or both about equally
in Indiana?
12
79
8
0
7
80
12
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Mostly public land
Mostly privateland
Both aboutequally
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q120. Did you hunt deer on private land owned by you or someone in your household, private land
owned by other private landowners or companies, or both? (Among those who hunted on private land
in Indiana at least half of their hunting time in 2010.)
15
66
19
0
13
67
19
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Land owned byrespondent orsomeone inhousehold
Land owned byother private
landowners orcompanies
Both
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=3962)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=3540)
284 Responsive Management Appendix B: Crosstabulation by Muzzleloading Equipment
68
16
16
0
11
16
73
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Land owned byfriends or
acquaintances
Land owned byprivate
landowners orcompanies
contacted for
Both
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=3351)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=2858)
Q121. Did you hunt on land owned by friends or acquaintances, land owned by private landowners or
companies you had to contact for permission, or both? (Among those who hunted private land at least half the time and who primarily hunted private land owned by others or both private land owned by others and land
owned by themselves in Indiana in 2010.)
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11
31
2
7
5
6
14
24
10
3
5
3
6
10
21
43
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 10
6 - 10
5
4
3
2
1
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=1064)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010 (n=776)
Hunted with a muzzleloaderMean = 2.92Median = 2
Did not hunt with a muzzleloaderMean = 3.42Median = 1
Q122. Regardless of whether you were given permission, how many landowners / companies did you contact to request permission to hunt on their land in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted on land owned by private landowners or companies whom they had to
contact for permission in Indiana in 2010.)
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Q125. Did you pay a fee to hunt on any private land in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted on land owned by private landowners or companies
whom they had to contact for permission in Indiana in 2010.)
21
79
0
0
85
15
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=1064)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010 (n=776)
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Q126. Regardless of who owned the land, how large, in acres, was the parcel of private land you
hunted deer on most often in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted private land in Indiana
in 2010.)
7
2
2
33
25
20
8
4
8
23
25
2
22
10
6
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 1000acres
101 - 1000 acres
51 - 100 acres
21- 50 acres
11 - 20 acres
6 - 10 acres
0 - 5 acres
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=3962)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=3540)
Hunted with a muzzleloaderMean = 182.28Median = 80
Did not hunt with a muzzleloaderMean = 243.18Median = 65
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Q129. Who owned the parcel of private land you hunted deer on most often in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted on private land in
Indiana at least half of their hunting time in 2010.)
21
78
1
1
76
23
0 20 40 60 80 100
Owned by you orsomeone inhousehold
Owned by otherprivate landowner
or company
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=3960)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=3538)
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Q132. What about to exercise? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is
extremely important?)
5
6
6
14
6
12
10
9
20
4
9
10
12
4
7
6
11
5
14
9
8
18
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q134. What about to be outdoors? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a
scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
0
0
0
59
15
12
5
2
3
0
0
32
1
0
0
0
14
14
57
6
3
3
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q136. What about to control the deer population? (How important is this to you as a reason for
hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
4
5
4
18
7
14
9
7
18
4
8
11
10
4
5
5
13
7
19
9
6
18
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q138. What about to introduce a child / friend to hunting? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is
not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
3
3
3
35
10
13
7
5
9
2
9
22
14
3
3
3
12
8
31
7
5
10
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q140. What about for food or meat? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
2
2
2
41
10
15
8
5
10
1
2
22
2
2
2
2
13
10
40
9
5
11
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q142. What about to harvest a trophy buck? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
5
5
4
25
7
11
9
6
15
4
8
11
9
4
5
5
11
7
24
8
6
16
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q144. What about to spend time with family / friends? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is
not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
2
2
2
42
12
14
8
4
7
1
4
22
4
1
2
2
15
11
42
8
4
9
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q146. What about to get away? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is
extremely important?)
2
3
2
34
11
16
9
6
11
1
4
11
5
2
2
3
16
11
33
9
6
10
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q148. What about to spend time alone? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
4
4
4
23
9
15
9
7
15
3
7
11
10
3
4
4
14
8
22
9
7
14
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q150. What about to harvest a deer? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
2
3
3
37
10
13
8
5
13
1
2
22
2
2
2
3
13
10
38
9
5
12
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q152. Has your deer hunting in Indiana increased, stayed about the same, or decreased in the past 5
years?
32
47
20
1
21
45
32
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Increased
Stayed about thesame
Decreased
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q161. How far, in minutes, do you typically travel to hunt deer in Indiana ?
22
36
25
10
6
0
22
35
24
10
9
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
10 minutes orless
11 to 30 minutes
31 to 60 minutes
61 to 90 minutes
More than 90minutes
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q162. Do you typically take off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana?
65
25
8
2
0
10
34
52
3
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Retired
Unemployed
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q163. How many days do you typically take off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana?
0
2
11
6
11
30
21
9
10
0
6
25
6
3
21
8
15
16
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 15days
11 to 15 days
6 to 10 days
5 days
4 days
3 days
2 days
1 day
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=2915)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=2120)
Hunted with a muzzleloaderMean = 7.45Median = 5
Did not hunt with a muzzleloaderMean = 5.88Median = 5
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Q166. During which one season do you typically take off work the most to hunt deer in Indiana?
(Asked of those who typically take off from work to hunt deer in Indiana.)
33
53
6
8
0
0
62
35
3
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Archery season
Firearms season
Muzzleloaderseason
Don't take offwork more daysfor one seasonthan another
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=2922)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=2124)
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Q167. How often do you personally process the deer you harvest in Indiana?
43
23
12
22
0
12
19
38
30
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q170. Prior to this survey, did you know that you could donate your deer harvest or meat to a
venison donation program available through efforts of either nonprofit organizations or the Indiana
Department of Natural Resources?
90
9
0
1
15
84
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q171. Have you personally donated deer meat to any venison donation program in Indiana in the
past 5 years? (Asked of those who knew about the donation program prior to the survey.)
19
81
0
0
87
13
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4066)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=3429)
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Q172. How likely would you be to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if there was a local
donation site close to your home or where you hunt?
36
39
19
6
24
41
30
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q173. How satisfied are you with deer management in the state of Indiana?
20
43
15
14
6
1
17
39
25
12
5
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very satisfied
Somewhatsatisfied
Neither satisfiednor dissatisfied
Somewhatdissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q176. What about hunters from out of state? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
10
20
61
9
64
18
9
9
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q177. What about hunting pressure? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
26
42
30
2
39
37
20
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q178. What about confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations? (Has this been a major
problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5
years?)
7
26
67
1
64
27
8
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q179. What about crowding by other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
28
41
30
1
36
37
25
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q180. What about a reduced deer herd? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
16
29
52
3
55
28
12
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q181. What about landowners no longer allowing hunting? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer
hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
36
27
34
3
39
28
30
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q182. What about city growth / development? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
21
33
43
3
47
30
20
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q183. What about increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5
years?)
25
43
32
1
31
43
25
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 317 Appendix B: Crosstabulation by Muzzleloading Equipment
Q184. What about land leased to other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem,
or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
25
28
41
5
47
26
20
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q185. What about poor ethics or trespassing by other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a
minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
38
40
21
2
27
37
33
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 319 Appendix B: Crosstabulation by Muzzleloading Equipment
Q186. What about a lack of trophy quality animals? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem,
or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
18
38
41
2
46
36
16
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q187. What about not enough land to hunt? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
33
33
33
1
37
31
31
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q188. What about finding a place to hunt? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
35
30
35
0
39
29
31
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q193. How about a local venison donation site close to your home or where you hunt? (Would this
make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
33
32
30
5
33
33
29
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q194. How about if you personally had more freezer space to store venison? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest
an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
23
25
48
3
47
26
24
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q195. How about free venison donation programs, meaning you would not have to pay to process the
meat you donate? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an
additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
46
25
25
3
26
26
45
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q196. How about a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless license? (Would this make you very,
somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
52
16
28
4
19
18
60
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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38
19
39
4
41
20
33
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
Q197. How about regulations that permit the use of equipment when deer hunting that is currently not
allowed in Indiana, such as crossbows or centerfire rifles? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 327 Appendix B: Crosstabulation by Muzzleloading Equipment
Q198. How about shorter deer seasons? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to
harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
11
11
74
5
76
10
9
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q199. How about longer deer seasons? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to
harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
48
23
27
2
25
24
48
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q200. How about the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless
deer in Indiana?)
51
19
27
2
27
23
47
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q202. Do you support or oppose the One Buck Rule?
41
25
11
12
11
1
13
25
38
13
10
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q205. The One Buck Rule has increased my opportunities to harvest a buck even though it
might not be a big buck. (Do you agree or disagree with this statement?)
26
29
23
11
10
2
24
30
24
10
7
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q206. The One Buck Rule has increased my opportunities to harvest a big buck. (Do you agree
or disagree with this statement?)
30
26
21
12
10
2
22
25
27
12
9
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q207. The One Buck Rule has taken away from my enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana. (Do you
agree or disagree with this statement?)
6
9
21
15
48
2
22
8
5
16
46
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q208. The One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management. (Do you agree or disagree with
this statement?)
4
8
27
18
37
6
27
8
5
19
34
8
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q209. The One Buck Rule has limited my opportunities to harvest the kind of buck I want. (Do you agree or disagree with this statement?)
10
13
28
17
31
2
26
14
9
17
30
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q210. The One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks I see. (Do you agree or
disagree with this statement?)
27
22
23
14
11
3
24
22
22
15
12
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q211. The One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer I see. (Do you agree or
disagree with this statement?)
12
18
34
16
15
5
32
21
16
13
11
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q212. The One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks I see. (Do you agree or disagree
with this statement?)
27
27
22
12
10
3
23
25
25
13
10
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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Q213. The One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management. (Do you agree or disagree
with this statement?)
27
27
24
8
8
6
24
26
25
9
7
8
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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33
23
13
9
22
1
14
25
31
8
20
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4498)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4059)
Q216. Conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule that allows one antlered deer to be taken during Archery season and one
antlered deer to be taken during the Firearms or Muzzleloader season combined to see if allowing the
harvest of two bucks changes the age structure of the buck population. (Would you support or oppose this policy?)
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Q217. Not changing the current One Buck Rule at all. (Would you support or oppose this policy?)
34
17
20
12
15
2
23
17
32
12
13
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4492)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4062)
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Q218. Allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already
harvested an antlerless deer. (Would you support or oppose this policy?)
33
25
11
8
21
1
12
28
31
8
19
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4508)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4057)
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Q219. Changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land. (Would you
support or oppose this policy?)
10
11
19
14
44
2
20
12
11
13
40
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4494)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4063)
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Q220. Changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land. (Would you
support or oppose this policy?)
6
8
17
15
52
2
19
8
8
15
47
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4494)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4057)
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Q222. How many years have you lived in Indiana?
0
78
8
6
4
2
2
7
10
68
6
4
4
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Over 25 years
21-25 years
16-20 years
11-15 years
6-10 years
5 years or less
Don't know
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4436)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=3897)
Hunted with a muzzleloaderMean = 37.83Median = 39
Did not hunt with a muzzleloaderMean = 35.14Median = 35
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Q226. May I ask your age?
0
0
2
5
15
27
28
18
6
0
0
23
14
8
23
19
8
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
65 years old orolder
55-64 years old
45-54 years old
35-44 years old
25-34 years old
18-24 years old
Under 18 yearsold
Don't know
Refused
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
Hunted with a muzzleloaderMean = 43.28Median = 43
Did not hunt with a muzzleloaderMean = 42.25Median = 42
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Q233. Respondent's gender (not asked; observed by interviewer).
97
3
6
94
0 20 40 60 80 100
Male
Female
Percent
Hunted deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4518)Did not hunt deer with amuzzleloader in 2010(n=4073)
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APPENDIX C: CROSSTABULATION BY HUNTING ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE LAND
Q11. Do you have or have you purchased any Lifetime Hunting Licenses during the 2010 Indiana
hunting season?
15
82
2
3
78
19
22
76
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q13. Do you have or have you purchased any Youth Hunting Licenses during the 2010 Indiana
hunting season?
13
87
0
0
88
11
15
85
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q15. Do you have or have you purchased any Archery, Urban Deer Only permits during the 2010
Indiana hunting season?
8
92
0
0
92
7
11
89
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q17. Do you have or have you purchased any Archery permits, including military/refuge tags,
during the 2010 Indiana hunting season?
38
62
0
1
67
33
36
63
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q19. Do you have or have you purchased any Firearms permits, including military/refuge tags,
during the 2010 Indiana hunting season?
64
34
1
1
36
63
61
37
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q21. Do you have or have you purchased any Muzzleloader permits, including military/refuge tags, during the 2010 Indiana hunting season?
33
66
1
1
73
26
32
66
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q23. Do you have or have you purchased any Bonus Antlerless permits during the 2010 Indiana
hunting season?
35
64
1
1
60
40
38
61
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q62. Which of the following equipment did you use to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010?
0
66
57
54
11
8
6
52
56
65
13
9
5
0
13
66
64
58
9
7
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Shotgun
Archery
Muzzleloader
Rifle
Handgun
Crossbow
None of these
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q64. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Urban Deer Zone Season?
7
93
0
0
92
8
9
90
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q73. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Youth Season?
9
91
0
0
92
8
11
89
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q82. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Early Archery Season?
57
43
0
0
43
57
65
35
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q91. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Firearms Season?
86
14
0
0
10
90
89
11
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q100. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Muzzleloader Season?
50
50
0
0
52
48
56
44
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q109. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Late Archery Season?
35
64
0
0
68
32
40
60
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q120. Did you hunt deer on private land owned by you or someone in your household, private land
owned by other private landowners or companies, or both? (Among those who hunted on private land
in Indiana at least half of their hunting time in 2010.)
17
67
16
0
21
65
13
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Land owned byrespondent orsomeone inhousehold
Land owned byother private
landowners orcompanies
Both
Don't know
Percent
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q121. Did you hunt on land owned by friends or acquaintances, land owned by private landowners
or companies you had to contact for permission, or both? (Among those who hunted private land at
least half the time and who primarily hunted private land owned
70
16
13
0
16
15
68
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Land owned byfriends or
acquaintances
Land owned byprivate
landowners orcompanies
contacted for
Both
Don't know
Percent
Mostly private land(n=5636)Both about equally (n=570)
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Q122. Regardless of whether you were given permission, how many landowners / companies did you contact to request permission to hunt on their land in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted
on land owned by private landowners or companies who they had to
10
37
2
5
4
6
12
23
13
5
14
4
7
11
18
27
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 10
6 - 10
5
4
3
2
1
Don't know
Percent
Mostly private land(n=1660)Both about equally (n=179)
Mostly private landMean = 3.08Median = 2Both about equallyMean = 3.64Median = 2
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Q125. Did you pay a fee to hunt on any private land in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted on land owned by private landowners or companies
whom they had to contact for permission in Indiana in 2010.)
19
81
0
0
87
13
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly private land(n=1660)Both about equally (n=179)
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Q126. Regardless of who owned the land, how large, in acres, was the parcel of private land you
hunted deer on most often in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted private land in Indiana
in 2010.)
7
2
2
30
24
21
8
5
8
22
24
4
19
12
7
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 1000acres
101 - 1000 acres
51 - 100 acres
21- 50 acres
11 - 20 acres
6 - 10 acres
0 - 5 acres
Don't know
Percent
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Mostly private landMean = 203.82Median = 80Both about equallyMean = 283.51Median = 60
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Q129. Who owned the parcel of private land you hunted deer on most often in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted on private land in
Indiana at least half of their hunting time in 2010.)
22
77
1
1
81
18
0 20 40 60 80 100
Owned by you orsomeone inhousehold
Owned by otherprivate landowner
or company
Don't know
Percent
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q132. What about to exercise? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is
extremely important?)
4
6
5
15
7
13
10
9
18
3
9
11
10
4
6
6
11
5
13
9
9
19
5
1
8
3
5
4
10
15
9
13
8
17
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q134. What about to be outdoors? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a
scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
0
0
0
57
14
14
7
3
3
0
0
22
1
0
0
0
13
15
58
6
2
3
0
2
0
0
0
0
4
61
15
11
2
3
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q136. What about to control the deer population? (How important is this to you as a reason for
hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
5
5
4
17
8
14
9
7
17
4
9
11
9
4
5
5
13
7
19
9
7
18
4
1
9
3
4
5
9
19
9
13
5
18
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q138. What about to introduce a child / friend to hunting? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is
not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
2
3
2
32
8
14
9
4
10
2
12
22
12
3
3
3
12
9
33
7
5
10
3
1
7
2
4
3
7
37
10
14
4
8
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q140. What about for food or meat? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
3
2
3
41
10
12
8
5
11
1
2
12
2
2
3
2
14
9
40
9
5
10
2
1
1
1
2
1
8
43
11
15
7
8
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q142. What about to harvest a trophy buck? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
7
5
6
20
7
8
9
7
17
4
10
12
8
4
5
5
12
7
25
9
6
15
4
1
7
3
4
6
9
27
6
10
5
17
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q144. What about to spend time with family / friends? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is
not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
2
2
2
40
12
15
8
4
9
1
4
12
4
1
2
2
14
11
42
8
4
8
2
1
3
1
2
1
8
43
11
16
5
6
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q146. What about to get away? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is
extremely important?)
2
3
3
33
12
15
10
6
11
1
3
11
4
2
2
3
16
11
33
9
6
10
2
2
3
1
2
3
7
36
11
19
4
11
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q148. What about to spend time alone? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
4
4
5
21
8
13
11
7
15
3
8
01
8
3
4
4
15
8
22
9
7
15
4
0
8
3
5
3
7
24
10
16
6
15
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land (n=6836)
Both about equally (n=662)
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Q150. What about to harvest a deer? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
2
2
3
39
11
13
9
6
11
1
2
12
2
2
2
3
13
10
37
9
5
13
3
2
2
1
2
3
8
41
11
13
4
12
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q152. Has your deer hunting in Indiana increased, stayed about the same, or decreased in the past 5
years?
32
42
25
1
20
47
32
1
1
32
46
21
0 20 40 60 80 100
Increased
Stayed about thesame
Decreased
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q155. Why has your deer hunting in Indiana increased in the past 5 years? (Among those
whose deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years.)
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
60
51
17
4
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
32
43
51
5
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
0
2
55
41
28
1
1
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Interest in deer hunting has increased
More time
Access to land to hunt has increased
Taking children / mentoring
Wanted meat
Now have someone to go with (other thantaking children)
Started using different equipment / differentseasons
More deer available
Just started / re-started (i.e., can't decrease)
Better quality deer now available / one buckrule
Now old enough to go more
Just moved into Indiana (i.e., can only increasein state)
Don't see as many deer / takes longer to getdeer
Just better circumstances (other than moretime)
More opportunities / tags more available /special draw hunts
Better health
Weather
Other
Don't know
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent
Mostly public land (n=330)Mostly private land (n=2217)Both about equally (n=209)
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Q159. Why has your deer hunting in Indiana decreased in the past 5 years? (Among those
whose deer hunting in Indiana has decreased in the past 5 years.)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
10
55
41
32
24
20
5
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
39
42
39
26
23
10
8
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
4
4
25
61
42
37
18
5
14
0 20 40 60 80 100
Access to land to hunt has decreased
Not enough time – work obligations
Not enough time – family obligations
License costs
Health / age
Interest in deer hunting has decreased
Equipment costs
Crowding / too much deer pressure
Cost
Better opportunities elsewhere
Regulatory response (e.g., bag limits)
Poor behavior of other sportsmen
Moved away
Lost hunting partner
Because of one buck rule
Decline in quality of deer
Other activities
Don't need as much meat
Not enough opportunities
Weather
Concerns about health of deer, including CWD
Other
Don't know
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent
Mostly public land (n=258)
Mostly private land(n=1349)Both about equally (n=142)
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Q161. How far, in minutes, do you typically travel to hunt deer in Indiana ?
7
25
36
19
13
1
21
37
27
8
7
0
13
13
33
32
9
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
10 minutes orless
11 to 30 minutes
31 to 60 minutes
61 to 90 minutes
More than 90minutes
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q162. Do you typically take off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana?
62
25
9
4
0
9
31
58
2
0
3
65
22
10
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Retired
Unemployed
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q163. How many days do you typically take off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana?
0
3
11
5
8
29
23
8
12
0
4
28
9
5
20
9
12
14
0
3
20
5
10
30
10
10
11
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 15days
11 to 15 days
6 to 10 days
5 days
4 days
3 days
2 days
1 day
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=642)Mostly private land (n=3947)Both about equally (n=430)
Mostly public landMean = 6.80Median = 5Mostly private landMean = 6.77Median = 5Both about equallyMean = 6.97Median = 5
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Q166. During which one season do you typically take off work the most to hunt deer in Indiana?
(Asked of those who typically take off from work to hunt deer in Indiana.)
32
56
5
7
0
3
57
34
6
0
6
35
55
4
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Archery season
Firearms season
Muzzleloaderseason
Don't take offwork more daysfor one seasonthan another
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=643)
Mostly private land(n=3956)Both about equally (n=431)
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Q167. How often do you personally process the deer you harvest in Indiana?
39
19
13
28
1
12
21
41
26
1
21
41
26
11
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q168. Which of the following best describes when you typically choose to personally process the deer
you harvest in Indiana? (Asked of those who process the deer they harvest either sometimes or
rarely.)
1
2
74
16
6
78
2
1
15
5
10
1
1
84
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
I process only fawns
I process the firstdeer of the year andthe take the rest to a
processor
It depends on howmuch time I have
Other
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=325)Mostly private land (n=2240)Both about equally (n=246)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 387 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q169. When do you typically choose to personally process a deer you harvested? (Asked of those
who answered "other" to the previous question.)
0
0
25
23
10
2
6
8
2
7
12
34
7
5
4
2
0
0
42
13
4
0
0
8
0 20 40 60 80 100
Depends on weather
Depends on cost / whether he/shehas money
Have friend who processes
Depends on type of finished produce(e.g., ground venison, jerky)
Depends on if he/she can find aprocessor
Partially process on own, then take toprocessor
Takes first (or first few) to processorthen does them himself / herself
Process only does
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent
Mostly public land (n=48)Mostly private land (n=295)Both about equally (n=24)
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Q170. Prior to this survey, did you know that you could donate your deer harvest or meat to a
venison donation program available through efforts of either nonprofit organizations or the Indiana
Department of Natural Resources?
88
12
0
0
12
87
88
11
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q171. Have you personally donated deer meat to any venison donation program in Indiana in the
past 5 years? (Asked of those who knew about the donation program prior to the survey.)
12
88
0
0
83
17
15
85
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=905)Mostly private land (n=5962)Both about equally (n=582)
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Q172. How likely would you be to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if there was a local
donation site close to your home or where you hunt?
27
43
23
7
21
39
34
5
5
35
39
20
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 391 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q173. How satisfied are you with deer management in the state of Indiana?
25
40
14
12
7
2
16
41
22
14
6
2
14
21
42
15
6
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very satisfied
Somewhatsatisfied
Neither satisfiednor dissatisfied
Somewhatdissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q176. What about hunters from out of state? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
8
20
60
12
63
19
10
8
11
10
20
59
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 393 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q177. What about hunting pressure? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
33
37
28
2
36
40
21
3
3
27
43
27
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q178. What about confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations? (Has this been a major
problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5
years?)
8
26
65
1
65
26
7
1
1
10
26
63
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 395 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q179. What about crowding by other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
40
39
20
1
36
39
24
1
1
37
41
22
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q180. What about a reduced deer herd? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
17
33
46
5
55
28
13
4
3
18
30
49
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 397 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q181. What about landowners no longer allowing hunting? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer
hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
51
23
21
5
40
28
29
3
2
42
30
25
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q182. What about city growth / development? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
23
33
40
3
47
31
20
3
2
26
35
37
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 399 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q183. What about increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5
years?)
23
42
34
1
32
43
25
1
1
31
40
28
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q184. What about land leased to other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem,
or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
25
27
38
10
46
27
22
5
6
29
29
35
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 401 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q185. What about poor ethics or trespassing by other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a
minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
30
36
29
4
24
39
36
2
2
37
40
21
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q186. What about a lack of trophy quality animals? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem,
or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
17
34
46
3
44
38
16
2
2
23
38
37
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 403 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q187. What about not enough land to hunt? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
44
30
25
1
37
32
29
1
1
40
31
28
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q188. What about finding a place to hunt? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
47
30
23
1
40
29
30
0
0
41
31
28
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 405 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q189. Which of the following statements best describes when you typically choose to shoot an
antlerless deer when you hunt in Indiana?
12
10
5
2
11
7
5
3
9
10
6
48
2
4
5
4
5
5
3
3
2
43
7
5
7
5
5
46
4
3
4
6
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
I typically shoot an antlerless deer at my firstopportunity, regardless of the season
I typically shoot an antlerless deer in the evening of ahunt, regardless of the season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer on openingmorning of firearms season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer after the firstweekend of firearms season is over.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer after the secondweekend of firearms season is over.
I typically only hunt for bucks but will take a doeduring firearms season.
I typically only hunt for bucks but will take a doeduring muzzleloader season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer only after I haveharvested my antlered deer.
I typically do not shoot antlerless deer.
None of these
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6833)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q190. When do you typically choose to shoot an antlerless deer when hunting in Indiana? (Asked of those who did not choose one of the options in the
previous question.)
2
13
2
50
8
6
2
2
15
0
42
3
4
3
11
15
37
8
8
7
4
3
3
0
3
10
45
10
10
13
3
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
During archery season
Depends on if needs meat
Depends on other factors (other than meat /herd / rut / what been seen)
Timing depends on weather
Depends on deer herd / mngmnt. relatedresponse
Regulatory constraint (e.g., can only shootantlered deer with out-of-state license)
Do not deer hunt much / have not hunted much/ have not shot an antlerless deer yet
During muzzleloader season
Depends on rut
Depends on what he/she has seen
No answer / don't know
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent
Mostly public land (n=48)Mostly private land (n=356)Both about equally (n=31)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 407 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q193. How about a local venison donation site close to your home or where you hunt? (Would this
make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
29
33
31
7
32
32
31
5
6
33
30
31
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q194. How about if you personally had more freezer space to store venison? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest
an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
26
27
44
3
49
25
23
3
4
26
30
40
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 409 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q195. How about free venison donation programs, meaning you would not have to pay to process the
meat you donate? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an
additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
45
25
27
4
25
25
46
3
5
47
27
21
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q196. How about a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless license? (Would this make you very,
somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
59
17
20
3
24
17
56
3
3
58
16
23
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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37
18
39
5
40
20
35
4
5
40
17
39
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Q197. How about regulations that permit the use of equipment when deer hunting that is currently not
allowed in Indiana, such as crossbows or centerfire rifles? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
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Q198. How about shorter deer seasons? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to
harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
10
9
75
6
75
11
10
5
6
11
10
73
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 413 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q199. How about longer deer seasons? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to
harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
55
21
23
2
27
24
47
2
2
54
22
23
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q200. How about the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless
deer in Indiana?)
52
21
23
3
28
21
49
3
3
52
20
25
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 415 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q202. Do you support or oppose the One Buck Rule?
37
25
15
13
11
0
12
25
40
12
10
1
14
36
25
11
12
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q205. The One Buck Rule has increased my opportunities to harvest a buck even though it
might not be a big buck. (Do you agree or disagree with this statement?)
25
30
21
11
9
4
24
29
25
10
8
3
12
26
30
21
10
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 417 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q206. The One Buck Rule has increased my opportunities to harvest a big buck. (Do you agree
or disagree with this statement?)
28
24
23
13
9
3
22
26
29
12
9
3
13
29
25
19
11
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
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Q207. The One Buck Rule has taken away from my enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana. (Do you
agree or disagree with this statement?)
5
10
20
16
49
2
21
8
6
15
48
2
14
7
11
21
44
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 419 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q208. The One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management. (Do you agree or disagree with
this statement?)
3
8
27
21
35
6
27
8
4
18
36
7
19
7
9
26
33
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
420 Responsive Management Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q209. The One Buck Rule has limited my opportunities to harvest the kind of buck I want. (Do you agree or disagree with this statement?)
8
14
28
16
31
2
27
13
9
17
31
3
17
11
17
24
30
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 421 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q210. The One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks I see. (Do you agree or
disagree with this statement?)
22
21
24
17
12
3
24
22
25
14
11
4
16
26
21
20
15
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
422 Responsive Management Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q211. The One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer I see. (Do you agree or
disagree with this statement?)
14
20
32
17
13
5
33
19
14
14
13
6
15
14
23
30
13
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 423 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q212. The One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks I see. (Do you agree or disagree
with this statement?)
24
26
22
15
10
3
22
26
27
12
9
3
12
26
24
22
12
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
424 Responsive Management Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q213. The One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management. (Do you agree or disagree
with this statement?)
28
28
22
9
7
7
24
27
26
9
8
7
8
25
23
28
9
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 425 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
33
27
12
8
20
1
13
24
31
8
21
2
7
34
24
13
19
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1025)Mostly private land (n=6810)Both about equally (n=660)
Q216. Conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule that allows one antlered deer to be taken during Archery season and one
antlered deer to be taken during the Firearms or Muzzleloader season combined to see if allowing the
harvest of two bucks changes the age structure of the buck population. (Would you support or oppose this policy?)
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Q217. Not changing the current One Buck Rule at all. (Would you support or oppose this policy?)
32
16
24
13
14
2
21
17
33
12
14
2
12
32
15
22
17
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1025)
Mostly private land(n=6806)Both about equally (n=660)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 427 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q218. Allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already
harvested an antlerless deer. (Would you support or oppose this policy?)
34
27
10
9
18
1
11
26
32
8
20
2
7
33
26
12
21
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1025)Mostly private land (n=6816)Both about equally (n=661)
428 Responsive Management Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q219. Changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land. (Would you
support or oppose this policy?)
7
11
18
16
46
2
20
12
11
13
42
3
13
11
12
19
42
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1027)Mostly private land (n=6807)Both about equally (n=660)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 429 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q220. Changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land. (Would you
support or oppose this policy?)
6
8
20
16
47
3
17
8
7
14
51
2
14
7
8
18
50
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1025)Mostly private land (n=6801)Both about equally (n=662)
430 Responsive Management Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q222. How many years have you lived in Indiana?
0
71
8
6
5
5
4
7
9
74
5
3
3
1
4
74
9
7
3
2
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Over 25 years
21-25 years
16-20 years
11-15 years
6-10 years
5 years or less
Don't know
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1004)
Mostly private land(n=6621)Both about equally (n=647)
Mostly public landMean = 35.60Median = 37Mostly private landMean = 36.78Median = 37Both about equallyMean = 36.02Median = 36
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 431 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q226. May I ask your age?
0
0
3
5
16
27
27
16
5
0
0
25
14
6
26
18
7
3
0
0
26
6
12
24
21
8
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
65 years old orolder
55-64 years old
45-54 years old
35-44 years old
25-34 years old
18-24 years old
Under 18 yearsold
Don't know
Refused
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)Mostly private land (n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Mostly public landMean = 43.50Median = 44Mostly private landMean = 42.79Median = 43Both about equallyMean = 41.90Median = 42
432 Responsive Management Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land
Q233. Respondent's gender (not asked; observed by interviewer).
96
4
5
95
97
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Male
Female
Percent
Mostly public land (n=1030)
Mostly private land(n=6836)Both about equally (n=662)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 433 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
APPENDIX D: CROSSTABULATION BY AGE
Q11. Do you have or have you purchased any Lifetime Hunting Licenses during the 2010 Indiana
hunting season?
25
72
3
3
75
22
10
88
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older(n=1753)35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
434 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q13. Do you have or have you purchased any Youth Hunting Licenses during the 2010 Indiana
hunting season?
3
97
0
0
87
13
17
83
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 435 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q15. Do you have or have you purchased any Archery, Urban Deer Only permits during the 2010
Indiana hunting season?
6
94
0
0
92
8
9
91
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
436 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q17. Do you have or have you purchased any Archery permits, including military/refuge tags,
during the 2010 Indiana hunting season?
23
76
1
1
65
35
39
61
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q19. Do you have or have you purchased any Firearms permits, including military/refuge tags,
during the 2010 Indiana hunting season?
61
37
2
1
36
63
63
36
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
438 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q21. Do you have or have you purchased any Muzzleloader permits, including military/refuge tags, during the 2010 Indiana hunting season?
27
72
1
1
70
29
26
74
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older(n=1753)35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 439 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q23. Do you have or have you purchased any Bonus Antlerless permits during the 2010 Indiana
hunting season?
36
63
1
1
60
39
39
60
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
440 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q62. Which of the following equipment did you use to hunt deer in Indiana in 2010?
1
63
40
51
18
12
10
57
61
65
12
9
5
1
9
67
60
47
5
2
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Shotgun
Archery
Muzzleloader
Rifle
Handgun
Crossbow
None of these
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 441 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q64. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Urban Deer Zone Season?
0
93
7
8
92
0
0
92
8
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
442 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q73. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Youth Season?
2
98
0
0
92
8
11
89
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 443 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q82. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Early Archery Season?
44
56
0
0
39
61
59
41
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
444 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q91. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Firearms Season?
90
10
0
0
10
90
87
13
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 445 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q100. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Muzzleloader Season?
47
53
0
0
48
52
44
56
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
446 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q109. Did you hunt in Indiana in 2010 during the Late Archery Season?
22
78
0
0
64
36
34
66
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 447 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q118. In 2010, did you hunt deer mostly on public land, mostly on private land, or both about equally
in Indiana?
80
7
1
12
1
7
79
13
10
80
9
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Mostly privateland
Both aboutequally
Don't know
Mostly public land
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
448 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q120. Did you hunt deer on private land owned by you or someone in your household, private land
owned by other private landowners or companies, or both? (Among those who hunted on private land
in Indiana at least half of their hunting time in 2010.)
21
63
15
0
16
68
16
0
0
16
66
18
0 20 40 60 80 100
Land owned byrespondent orsomeone inhousehold
Land owned byother private
landowners orcompanies
Both
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older(n=1520)35 - 54 years old (n=3791)
34 years old or younger(n=2168)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 449 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q121. Did you hunt on land owned by friends or acquaintances, land owned by private landowners
or companies you had to contact for permission, or both? (Among those who hunted private land at
least half the time and who primarily hunted private land owned
69
20
11
0
14
16
70
0
0
72
13
14
0 20 40 60 80 100
Land owned byfriends or
acquaintances
Land owned byprivate
landowners orcompanies
contacted for
Both
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1195)
35 - 54 years old (n=3187)
34 years old or younger(n=1809)
450 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q122. Regardless of whether you were given permission, how many landowners / companies did you contact to request permission to hunt on their land in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted
on land owned by private landowners or companies who they had to
11
42
1
3
2
6
10
25
11
5
7
2
6
11
23
35
10
5
5
6
5
15
20
33
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 10
6 - 10
5
4
3
2
1
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=370)
35 - 54 years old (n=968)
34 years old or younger (n=497)
55 years or olderMean = 3.42Median = 135 - 54 years oldMean = 2.77Median = 234 years or youngerMean = 3.64Median = 2
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 451 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q125. Did you pay a fee to hunt on any private land in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted on land owned by private landowners or companies
whom they had to contact for permission in Indiana in 2010.)
18
82
0
0
80
20
17
83
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=370)
35 - 54 years old (n=968)
34 years old or younger (n=497)
452 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q126. Regardless of who owned the land, how large, in acres, was the parcel of private land you
hunted deer on most often in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted private land in Indiana
in 2010.)
8
2
2
32
24
21
7
4
6
25
31
2
19
9
5
2
8
22
2
25
22
10
6
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 1,000acres
101 - 1,000 acres
51 - 100 acres
21- 50 acres
11 - 20 acres
6 - 10 acres
0 - 5 acres
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1520)
35 - 54 years old (n=3791)
34 years old or younger (n=2168)
55 years or olderMean = 196.49Median = 8035 - 54 years oldMean = 232.43Median = 8034 years or youngerMean = 182.36Median = 63
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 453 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q129. Who owned the parcel of private land you hunted deer on most often in Indiana in 2010? (Among those who hunted on private land in
Indiana at least half of their hunting time in 2010.)
27
73
1
1
79
21
21
78
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Owned by you orsomeone inhousehold
Owned by otherprivate landowner
or company
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1520)
35 - 54 years old (n=3791)
34 years old or younger (n=2164)
454 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q132. What about to exercise? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is
extremely important?)
5
4
4
18
6
14
10
9
18
3
7
10
10
4
6
6
12
6
13
10
9
19
5
1
13
5
7
7
9
12
4
9
9
19
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older(n=1753)35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 455 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q134. What about to be outdoors? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a
scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
0
0
0
60
13
12
4
3
4
0
1
32
0
0
0
0
13
16
57
6
2
3
0
2
0
0
0
0
6
59
14
13
2
2
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older(n=1753)35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
456 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q136. What about to control the deer population? (How important is this to you as a reason for
hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
5
5
3
18
7
13
7
6
20
4
11
11
8
4
5
5
13
7
18
10
7
18
4
1
8
3
4
5
9
21
8
14
7
16
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older(n=1753)35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 457 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q138. What about to introduce a child / friend to hunting? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is
not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
3
3
3
29
8
12
6
5
11
3
15
32
9
2
2
3
13
9
36
7
5
9
2
2
13
3
4
3
8
30
8
12
5
9
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
458 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q140. What about for food or meat? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
4
3
3
34
9
14
9
5
13
2
3
12
2
2
3
3
14
10
39
8
5
11
2
2
1
1
1
1
9
48
11
14
5
7
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 459 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q142. What about to harvest a trophy buck? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
6
5
5
20
5
9
7
6
18
5
12
21
8
4
5
5
11
7
23
9
6
16
4
1
6
3
3
5
10
30
8
13
5
12
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
460 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q144. What about to spend time with family / friends? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is
not at all important and 10 is extremely important?)
2
2
2
42
11
14
6
4
8
2
5
32
4
1
2
2
15
11
42
8
4
8
2
1
3
1
1
2
9
41
11
15
5
7
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 461 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q146. What about to get away? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all important and 10 is
extremely important?)
2
3
2
34
10
16
8
6
12
2
5
11
3
1
2
2
17
12
34
9
6
9
2
1
4
2
2
3
10
32
10
16
6
11
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
462 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q148. What about to spend time alone? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
4
4
4
25
7
15
8
6
15
4
8
01
7
3
4
4
15
9
23
10
6
15
4
1
10
3
5
5
9
20
8
13
8
14
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q150. What about to harvest a deer? (How important is this to you as a reason for hunting deer, on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is not at all
important and 10 is extremely important?)
3
4
4
34
8
11
7
5
17
2
3
22
2
1
3
3
13
10
35
9
6
13
3
2
2
1
1
2
9
44
11
14
5
8
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q152. Has your deer hunting in Indiana increased, stayed about the same, or decreased in the past 5
years?
21
51
27
1
22
48
29
1
1
45
39
14
0 20 40 60 80 100
Increased
Stayed about thesame
Decreased
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
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Q155. Why has your deer hunting in Indiana increased in the past 5 years? (Among those
whose deer hunting in Indiana has increased in the past 5 years.)
1
0
0
0
1
3
2
32
59
24
3
1
3
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
31
41
49
8
3
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
3
1
2
1
1
64
41
30
1
2
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Interest in deer hunting has increased
More time
Access to land to hunt has increased
Taking children / mentoring
Wanted meat
Now have someone to go with (other than takingchildren)
Started using different equipment / differentseasons
More deer available
Just started / re-started (i.e., can't decrease)
Better quality deer now available / one buck rule
Now old enough to go more
Just moved into Indiana (i.e., can only increasein state)
Don't see as many deer / takes longer to getdeer
Just better circumstances (other than more time)
Don't know
More opportunities / tags more available / specialdraw hunts
Better health
Weather
Other
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent
55 years old or older(n=370)35 - 54 years old (n=1283)
34 years old or younger(n=1099)
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Q159. Why has your deer hunting in Indiana decreased in the past 5 years? (Among those
whose deer hunting in Indiana has decreased in the past 5 years.)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
5
33
21
17
17
56
12
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
4
46
49
48
27
12
9
9
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
1
1
2
33
44
49
43
3
6
11
0 20 40 60 80 100
Access to land to hunt has decreased
Not enough time – work obligations
Not enough time – family obligations
License costs
Health / age
Interest in deer hunting has decreased
Equipment costs
Crowding / too much deer pressure
Cost
Better opportunities elsewhere
Regulatory response (e.g., bag limits)
Poor behavior of other sportsmen
Moved away
Lost hunting partner
Because of one buck rule
Decline in quality of deer
Other activities
Don't need as much meat
Not enough opportunities
WeatherConcerns about health of deer,
including CWDOther
Don't know
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent
55 years old or older(n=469)35 - 54 years old (n=965)
34 years old or younger(n=343)
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Q161. How far, in minutes, do you typically travel to hunt deer in Indiana ?
22
35
24
10
9
1
24
34
23
10
8
0
8
24
39
22
6
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
10 minutes or less
11 to 30 minutes
31 to 60 minutes
61 to 90 minutes
More than 90minutes
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
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Q162. Do you typically take off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana?
39
20
39
1
0
2
30
67
1
0
6
58
35
0
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Retired
Unemployed
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q163. How many days do you typically take off from work each year to hunt deer in Indiana?
0
4
11
5
11
32
18
7
12
0
3
29
9
5
21
9
11
12
0
4
21
3
6
23
10
15
17
0 20 40 60 80 100
More than 15days
11 to 15 days
6 to 10 days
5 days
4 days
3 days
2 days
1 day
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=674)
35 - 54 years old (n=2939)
34 years old or younger(n=1408)
55 years or olderMean = 7.26Median = 535 - 54 years oldMean = 7.11Median = 534 years or youngerMean = 5.90Median = 5
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Q166. During which one season do you typically take off work the most to hunt deer in Indiana?
(Asked of those who typically take off from work to hunt deer in Indiana.)
20
69
4
8
0
4
56
34
6
0
5
40
52
3
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Archery season
Firearms season
Muzzleloaderseason
Don't take offwork more daysfor one seasonthan another
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=676)
35 - 54 years old (n=2944)
34 years old or younger(n=1412)
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Q167. How often do you personally process the deer you harvest in Indiana?
41
19
12
28
0
12
22
39
26
1
23
43
21
12
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
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Q168. Which of the following best describes when you typically choose to personally process the deer
you harvest in Indiana? (Asked of those who process the deer they harvest either sometimes or
rarely.)
1
3
70
20
7
80
1
1
13
4
12
1
3
80
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
I process only fawns
I process the firstdeer of the year andthe take the rest to a
processor
It depends on howmuch time I have
Other
Don't know
Percent
55 years or older (n=532)
35 - 54 years old (n=1503)
34 years old or younger(n=784)
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Q169. When do you typically choose to personally process a deer you harvested? (Asked of those
who answered "other" to the previous question.)
2
2
31
10
9
7
3
3
2
6
14
37
5
8
6
1
2
8
27
17
8
1
3
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
Depends on weather
Depends on cost / whether he/shehas money
Have friend who processes
Depends on type of finished produce(e.g., ground venison, jerky)
Depends on if he/she can find aprocessor
Partially process on own, then take toprocessor
Takes first (or first few) to processorthen does them himself / herself
Process only does
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent
55 years or older (n=87)
35 - 54 years old (n=188)
34 years old or younger(n=89)
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Q170. Prior to this survey, did you know that you could donate your deer harvest or meat to a
venison donation program available through efforts of either nonprofit organizations or the Indiana
Department of Natural Resources?
0
8
91
90
10
0
1
19
80
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
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Q171. Have you personally donated deer meat to any venison donation program in Indiana in the
past 5 years? (Asked of those who knew about the donation program prior to the survey.)
17
83
0
0
83
17
14
85
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Yes
No
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1598)
35 - 54 years old (n=3923)
34 years old or younger (n=1951)
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Q172. How likely would you be to donate deer meat to a venison donation program if there was a local
donation site close to your home or where you hunt?
33
39
24
5
21
38
35
6
5
31
42
21
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
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Q173. How satisfied are you with deer management in the state of Indiana?
29
39
12
12
5
2
16
41
21
14
6
2
13
20
42
17
5
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very satisfied
Somewhatsatisfied
Neither satisfiednor dissatisfied
Somewhatdissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q176. What about hunters from out of state? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
8
16
68
8
61
20
9
9
8
11
20
61
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q177. What about hunting pressure? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
19
37
41
3
31
42
25
2
3
22
39
35
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q178. What about confusing or unclear deer hunting regulations? (Has this been a major
problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5
years?)
8
27
64
1
67
25
7
1
1
8
28
63
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q179. What about crowding by other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
20
36
43
1
29
41
29
1
1
28
39
32
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q180. What about a reduced deer herd? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
15
29
52
3
54
28
14
4
4
13
29
54
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q181. What about landowners no longer allowing hunting? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer
hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
31
27
38
3
34
27
35
3
3
30
28
40
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q182. What about city growth / development? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
20
28
48
3
45
31
21
3
3
21
34
42
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q183. What about increased costs of hunting equipment / ammunition? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5
years?)
20
39
40
1
32
43
24
1
1
29
44
25
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q184. What about land leased to other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem,
or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
24
24
46
6
42
28
24
6
5
20
29
46
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q185. What about poor ethics or trespassing by other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a
minor problem, or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
30
38
29
2
22
40
36
2
2
37
36
24
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q186. What about a lack of trophy quality animals? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem,
or not a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
15
33
50
3
43
38
16
2
3
19
39
40
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q187. What about not enough land to hunt? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not
a problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
30
29
40
1
33
32
34
1
1
30
34
34
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q188. What about finding a place to hunt? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a
problem at all for you while deer hunting in Indiana in the past 5 years?)
29
26
45
1
34
30
35
1
0
32
31
36
0 20 40 60 80 100
A major problem
A minor problem
Not a problem atall
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q189. Which of the following statements best describes when you typically choose to shoot an
antlerless deer when you hunt in Indiana?
12
9
6
2
12
7
5
4
14
10
7
37
2
5
7
6
7
3
3
2
2
44
7
5
6
5
5
47
3
3
5
6
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
I typically shoot an antlerless deer at my firstopportunity, regardless of the season
I typically shoot an antlerless deer in the evening of ahunt, regardless of the season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer on openingmorning of firearms season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer after the firstweekend of firearms season is over.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer after the secondweekend of firearms season is over.
I typically only hunt for bucks but will take a doeduring firearms season.
I typically only hunt for bucks but will take a doeduring muzzleloader season.
I typically shoot an antlerless deer only after I haveharvested my antlered deer.
I typically do not shoot antlerless deer.
None of these
Don't know
Percent
55 years or older (n=1754)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2430)
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Q190. When do you typically choose to shoot an antlerless deer when hunting in Indiana? (Asked of those who did not choose one of the options in the
previous question.)
7
12
2
32
8
5
10
3
17
5
32
2
3
2
11
14
45
5
8
6
5
3
3
3
3
12
29
17
11
9
5
5
0 20 40 60 80 100
During archery season
Depends on if needs meat
Depends on other factors (other than meat /herd / rut / what been seen)
Timing depends on weather
Depends on deer herd / mngmnt. relatedresponse
Regulatory constraint (e.g., can only shootantlered deer with out-of-state license)
Do not deer hunt much / have not huntedmuch / have not shot an antlerless deer yet
During muzzleloader season
Depends on rut
Depends on what he/she has seen
No answer / don't know
Mul
tiple
Res
pons
es A
llow
ed
Percent
55 years or older (n=59)
35 - 54 years old (n=263)
34 years old or younger(n=117)
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Q193. How about a local venison donation site close to your home or where you hunt? (Would this
make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
30
31
34
5
31
33
31
5
6
31
33
30
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q194. How about if you personally had more freezer space to store venison? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest
an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
16
22
59
3
49
26
22
3
3
33
28
36
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q195. How about free venison donation programs, meaning you would not have to pay to process the
meat you donate? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an
additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
44
25
27
3
24
25
47
3
5
45
26
24
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q196. How about a reduced fee for the Bonus Antlerless license? (Would this make you very,
somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
46
17
34
3
24
17
55
3
3
64
18
15
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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34
20
41
5
40
20
36
4
5
36
20
38
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
Q197. How about regulations that permit the use of equipment when deer hunting that is currently not
allowed in Indiana, such as crossbows or centerfire rifles? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
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Q198. How about shorter deer seasons? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to
harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
8
11
76
5
76
10
10
5
5
12
12
72
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q199. How about longer deer seasons? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to
harvest an additional antlerless deer in Indiana?)
42
24
31
3
27
23
47
2
2
54
23
20
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q200. How about the opportunity to also harvest a second buck if an antlerless deer was previously taken? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to harvest an additional antlerless
deer in Indiana?)
42
22
33
3
28
20
49
2
3
55
21
21
0 20 40 60 80 100
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Not at all likely
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q202. Do you support or oppose the One Buck Rule?
41
23
11
11
13
1
11
25
40
12
10
1
13
37
26
14
9
1
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
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Q205. The One Buck Rule has increased my opportunities to harvest a buck even though it
might not be a big buck. (Do you agree or disagree with this statement?)
25
29
20
11
11
3
24
29
24
11
8
3
9
27
30
24
7
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 503 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q206. The One Buck Rule has increased my opportunities to harvest a big buck. (Do you agree
or disagree with this statement?)
28
24
20
13
12
4
22
25
28
12
9
3
11
29
27
22
8
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
504 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q207. The One Buck Rule has taken away from my enjoyment of deer hunting in Indiana. (Do you
agree or disagree with this statement?)
7
10
19
16
46
2
22
8
6
15
48
2
16
5
8
22
47
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 505 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q208. The One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management. (Do you agree or disagree with
this statement?)
5
8
24
19
35
9
29
7
4
18
35
6
18
4
8
27
36
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
506 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q209. The One Buck Rule has limited my opportunities to harvest the kind of buck I want. (Do you agree or disagree with this statement?)
10
13
24
19
30
3
28
13
8
16
32
2
17
11
14
27
28
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 507 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q210. The One Buck Rule has increased the number of big bucks I see. (Do you agree or
disagree with this statement?)
23
20
21
17
14
5
24
23
24
14
11
3
14
27
21
24
10
4
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
508 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q211. The One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer I see. (Do you agree or
disagree with this statement?)
14
20
28
16
15
7
35
18
13
14
14
6
13
16
22
33
10
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 509 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q212. The One Buck Rule has increased the number of bucks I see. (Do you agree or disagree
with this statement?)
25
24
20
13
13
4
22
27
26
13
9
3
11
28
26
23
8
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
510 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q213. The One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management. (Do you agree or disagree
with this statement?)
25
27
20
9
10
9
25
26
25
9
8
7
8
27
28
25
6
6
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly agree
Moderately agree
Neither agree nordisagree
Moderatelydisagree
Strongly disagree
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger(n=2431)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 511 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
33
24
11
8
22
2
12
24
32
8
22
2
9
31
23
16
19
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1748)
35 - 54 years old (n=4363)
34 years old or younger(n=2423)
Q216. Conducting a 3-year pilot study that removes the One Buck Rule and returns to a Two Buck Rule that allows one antlered deer to be taken during Archery season and one
antlered deer to be taken during the Firearms or Muzzleloader season combined to see if allowing the
harvest of two bucks changes the age structure of the buck population. (Would you support or oppose this policy?)
512 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q217. Not changing the current One Buck Rule at all. (Would you support or oppose this policy?)
35
16
18
12
16
3
22
17
32
11
15
2
12
32
18
23
12
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1745)
35 - 54 years old (n=4357)
34 years old or younger(n=2427)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 513 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q218. Allowing hunters to earn the privilege to harvest a second buck if they have already
harvested an antlerless deer. (Would you support or oppose this policy?)
30
25
10
9
24
2
11
26
32
9
20
1
8
35
27
12
17
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1749)
35 - 54 years old (n=4367)
34 years old or younger(n=2424)
514 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q219. Changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on public land. (Would you
support or oppose this policy?)
9
10
17
16
45
4
20
11
10
12
44
2
14
14
13
20
37
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1744)
35 - 54 years old (n=4360)
34 years old or younger(n=2428)
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 515 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q220. Changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land. (Would you
support or oppose this policy?)
7
8
15
17
49
3
18
7
6
14
52
2
15
8
9
18
46
3
0 20 40 60 80 100
Strongly support
Moderatelysupport
Neither supportnor oppose
Moderatelyoppose
Strongly oppose
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1742)
35 - 54 years old (n=4362)
34 years old or younger(n=2422)
516 Responsive Management Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q222. How many years have you lived in Indiana?
1
88
4
3
1
1
2
4
4
82
4
3
3
1
9
46
22
14
4
4
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
Over 25 years
21-25 years
16-20 years
11-15 years
6-10 years
5 years or less
Don't know
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1680)
35 - 54 years old (n=4255)
34 years old or younger (n=2382)
55 years or olderMean = 52.21Median = 5735 - 54 years oldMean = 37.80Median = 4134 years or youngerMean = 23.39Median = 25
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 517 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age
Q233. Respondent's gender (not asked; observed by interviewer).
98
2
4
96
93
7
0 20 40 60 80 100
Male
Female
Percent
55 years old or older (n=1753)
35 - 54 years old (n=4382)
34 years old or younger (n=2431)
518 Responsive Management Appendix E: Estimated Number of IN Licenses/Permits by County
APPENDIX E: ESTIMATED NUMBER OF INDIANA 2010 LICENSES/PERMITS FOR EACH COUNTY BY SEASON Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Firearms Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Adams 751 527 975 0.01 0.00 0.01 Allen 2,027 1,661 2,393 0.02 0.01 0.02 Bartholomew 1,660 1,328 1,991 0.01 0.01 0.01 Benton 454 280 629 0.00 0.00 0.00 Blackford 489 308 670 0.00 0.00 0.01 Boone 611 409 814 0.00 0.00 0.01 Brown 3,075 2,626 3,524 0.02 0.02 0.03 Carroll 804 572 1,035 0.01 0.00 0.01 Cass 1,118 845 1,391 0.01 0.01 0.01 Clark 2,062 1,692 2,431 0.02 0.01 0.02 Clay 1,293 1,000 1,586 0.01 0.01 0.01 Clinton 559 366 752 0.00 0.00 0.01 Crawford 1,852 1,502 2,202 0.01 0.01 0.02 Davies 1,293 1,000 1,586 0.01 0.01 0.01 Dearborn 2,079 1,708 2,450 0.02 0.01 0.02 Decatur 1,817 1,470 2,164 0.01 0.01 0.02 DeKalb 943 693 1,194 0.01 0.01 0.01 Delaware 943 693 1,194 0.01 0.01 0.01 Dubois 1,782 1,438 2,126 0.01 0.01 0.02 Elkhart 1,834 1,486 2,183 0.01 0.01 0.02 Fayette 559 366 752 0.00 0.00 0.01 Floyd 856 617 1,095 0.01 0.00 0.01 Fountain 1,293 1,000 1,586 0.01 0.01 0.01 Franklin 2,044 1,677 2,412 0.02 0.01 0.02 Fulton 1,363 1,062 1,664 0.01 0.01 0.01 Gibson 1,415 1,109 1,722 0.01 0.01 0.01 Grant 1,101 830 1,371 0.01 0.01 0.01 Greene 2,481 2,077 2,885 0.02 0.02 0.02 Hamilton 559 366 752 0.00 0.00 0.01 Hancock 646 439 854 0.00 0.00 0.01 Harrison 2,324 1,932 2,715 0.02 0.01 0.02 Hendricks 926 678 1,174 0.01 0.01 0.01 Henry 716 498 935 0.01 0.00 0.01 Howard 699 483 915 0.01 0.00 0.01 Huntington 1,345 1,046 1,644 0.01 0.01 0.01 Jackson 2,656 2,238 3,074 0.02 0.02 0.02 Jasper 1,765 1,423 2,106 0.01 0.01 0.02 Jay 769 542 995 0.01 0.00 0.01 Jefferson 1,834 1,486 2,183 0.01 0.01 0.02 Jennings 1,765 1,423 2,106 0.01 0.01 0.02 Johnson 1,398 1,093 1,702 0.01 0.01 0.01 Knox 908 662 1,155 0.01 0.00 0.01 Kosciusko 2,097 1,724 2,469 0.02 0.01 0.02
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 519 Appendix E: Estimated Number of IN Licenses/Permits by County
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Firearms Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) LaGrange 1,398 1,093 1,702 0.01 0.01 0.01 Lake 2,044 1,677 2,412 0.02 0.01 0.02 LaPorte 1,572 1,249 1,895 0.01 0.01 0.01 Lawrence 1,695 1,360 2,030 0.01 0.01 0.02 Madison 943 693 1,194 0.01 0.01 0.01 Marion 245 117 373 0.00 0.00 0.00 Marshall 2,166 1,788 2,545 0.02 0.01 0.02 Martin 1,415 1,109 1,722 0.01 0.01 0.01 Miami 1,450 1,140 1,760 0.01 0.01 0.01 Monroe 2,079 1,708 2,450 0.02 0.01 0.02 Montgomery 1,223 938 1,508 0.01 0.01 0.01 Morgan 2,271 1,884 2,658 0.02 0.01 0.02 Newton 1,520 1,202 1,838 0.01 0.01 0.01 Noble 2,638 2,221 3,055 0.02 0.02 0.02 Ohio 507 323 691 0.00 0.00 0.01 Orange 2,062 1,692 2,431 0.02 0.01 0.02 Owen 2,044 1,677 2,412 0.02 0.01 0.02 Parks 2,760 2,334 3,186 0.02 0.02 0.02 Perry 2,446 2,044 2,847 0.02 0.02 0.02 Pike 1,590 1,265 1,915 0.01 0.01 0.01 Porter 1,712 1,375 2,049 0.01 0.01 0.02 Posey 1,572 1,249 1,895 0.01 0.01 0.01 Pulaski 1,572 1,249 1,895 0.01 0.01 0.01 Putnam 3,005 2,561 3,449 0.02 0.02 0.03 Randolph 611 409 814 0.00 0.00 0.01 Ripley 1,380 1,077 1,683 0.01 0.01 0.01 Rush 472 294 649 0.00 0.00 0.00 St. Joseph 874 632 1,115 0.01 0.00 0.01 Scott 716 498 935 0.01 0.00 0.01 Shelby 1,083 815 1,352 0.01 0.01 0.01 Spencer 1,887 1,533 2,240 0.01 0.01 0.02 Starke 943 693 1,194 0.01 0.01 0.01 Steuban 2,533 2,125 2,942 0.02 0.02 0.02 Sullivan 1,415 1,109 1,722 0.01 0.01 0.01 Switzerland 2,114 1,740 2,488 0.02 0.01 0.02 Tippecanoe 1,555 1,234 1,876 0.01 0.01 0.01 Tipton 245 117 373 0.00 0.00 0.00 Union 489 308 670 0.00 0.00 0.01 Vanderburgh 489 308 670 0.00 0.00 0.01 Vermillion 1,205 922 1,489 0.01 0.01 0.01 Vigo 1,240 953 1,528 0.01 0.01 0.01 Wabash 1,642 1,312 1,972 0.01 0.01 0.01 Warren 856 617 1,095 0.01 0.00 0.01 Warrick 2,044 1,677 2,412 0.02 0.01 0.02 Washington 2,027 1,661 2,393 0.02 0.01 0.02 Wayne 1,275 984 1,567 0.01 0.01 0.01 Wells 611 409 814 0.00 0.00 0.01 White 908 662 1,155 0.01 0.00 0.01
520 Responsive Management Appendix E: Estimated Number of IN Licenses/Permits by County
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Firearms Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Whitley 1,380 1,077 1,683 0.01 0.01 0.01 Don't know 2,935 2,496 3,374 0.02 0.02 0.03
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Early Archery Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Adams 507 323 691 0.01 0.00 0.01 Allen 1,712 1,377 2,048 0.02 0.02 0.02 Bartholomew 1,136 861 1,410 0.01 0.01 0.02 Benton 262 130 394 0.00 0.00 0.00 Blackford 349 197 502 0.00 0.00 0.01 Boone 419 252 587 0.00 0.00 0.01 Brown 1,782 1,440 2,124 0.02 0.02 0.02 Carroll 472 294 649 0.01 0.00 0.01 Cass 646 439 854 0.01 0.01 0.01 Clark 1,433 1,125 1,740 0.02 0.01 0.02 Clay 751 528 975 0.01 0.01 0.01 Clinton 262 130 394 0.00 0.00 0.00 Crawford 978 724 1,233 0.01 0.01 0.01 Davies 839 603 1,075 0.01 0.01 0.01 Dearborn 1,485 1,172 1,798 0.02 0.01 0.02 Decatur 1,136 861 1,410 0.01 0.01 0.02 DeKalb 489 308 670 0.01 0.00 0.01 Delaware 681 468 894 0.01 0.01 0.01 Dubois 996 739 1,253 0.01 0.01 0.01 Elkhart 1,188 908 1,468 0.01 0.01 0.02 Fayette 262 130 394 0.00 0.00 0.00 Floyd 524 337 711 0.01 0.00 0.01 Fountain 681 468 894 0.01 0.01 0.01 Franklin 1,380 1,078 1,682 0.02 0.01 0.02 Fulton 664 454 874 0.01 0.01 0.01 Gibson 943 693 1,194 0.01 0.01 0.01 Grant 646 439 854 0.01 0.01 0.01 Greene 1,642 1,313 1,971 0.02 0.02 0.02 Hamilton 542 352 732 0.01 0.00 0.01 Hancock 611 410 813 0.01 0.00 0.01 Harrison 1,153 877 1,429 0.01 0.01 0.02 Hendricks 943 693 1,194 0.01 0.01 0.01 Henry 629 424 834 0.01 0.00 0.01 Howard 577 380 773 0.01 0.00 0.01 Huntington 1,013 754 1,273 0.01 0.01 0.01 Jackson 1,363 1,063 1,663 0.02 0.01 0.02 Jasper 1,433 1,125 1,740 0.02 0.01 0.02 Jay 577 380 773 0.01 0.00 0.01
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 521 Appendix E: Estimated Number of IN Licenses/Permits by County
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Early Archery Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Jefferson 1,066 800 1,332 0.01 0.01 0.02 Jennings 1,048 785 1,312 0.01 0.01 0.02 Johnson 1,031 769 1,292 0.01 0.01 0.02 Knox 507 323 691 0.01 0.00 0.01 Kosciusko 1,188 908 1,468 0.01 0.01 0.02 LaGrange 1,188 908 1,468 0.01 0.01 0.02 Lake 1,398 1,094 1,701 0.02 0.01 0.02 LaPorte 1,363 1,063 1,663 0.02 0.01 0.02 Lawrence 891 648 1,134 0.01 0.01 0.01 Madison 611 410 813 0.01 0.00 0.01 Marion 297 156 438 0.00 0.00 0.01 Marshall 1,398 1,094 1,701 0.02 0.01 0.02 Martin 786 558 1,015 0.01 0.01 0.01 Miami 874 633 1,114 0.01 0.01 0.01 Monroe 1,502 1,188 1,817 0.02 0.01 0.02 Montgomery 891 648 1,134 0.01 0.01 0.01 Morgan 1,555 1,235 1,875 0.02 0.01 0.02 Newton 1,083 815 1,351 0.01 0.01 0.02 Noble 1,834 1,487 2,182 0.02 0.02 0.03 Ohio 367 210 523 0.00 0.00 0.01 Orange 1,118 846 1,390 0.01 0.01 0.02 Owen 1,258 969 1,546 0.01 0.01 0.02 Parks 1,817 1,471 2,162 0.02 0.02 0.03 Perry 943 693 1,194 0.01 0.01 0.01 Pike 751 528 975 0.01 0.01 0.01 Porter 1,433 1,125 1,740 0.02 0.01 0.02 Posey 908 663 1,154 0.01 0.01 0.01 Pulaski 943 693 1,194 0.01 0.01 0.01 Putnam 1,852 1,503 2,201 0.02 0.02 0.03 Randolph 472 294 649 0.01 0.00 0.01 Ripley 821 587 1,055 0.01 0.01 0.01 Rush 349 197 502 0.00 0.00 0.01 St. Joseph 542 352 732 0.01 0.00 0.01 Scott 280 143 416 0.00 0.00 0.00 Shelby 524 337 711 0.01 0.00 0.01 Spencer 1,205 923 1,488 0.01 0.01 0.02 Starke 611 410 813 0.01 0.00 0.01 Steuban 1,468 1,156 1,779 0.02 0.01 0.02 Sullivan 1,101 831 1,371 0.01 0.01 0.02 Switzerland 1,153 877 1,429 0.01 0.01 0.02 Tippecanoe 1,188 908 1,468 0.01 0.01 0.02 Tipton 175 67 283 0.00 0.00 0.00 Union 367 210 523 0.00 0.00 0.01 Vanderburgh 507 323 691 0.01 0.00 0.01 Vermillion 629 424 834 0.01 0.00 0.01 Vigo 891 648 1,134 0.01 0.01 0.01 Wabash 926 678 1,174 0.01 0.01 0.01 Warren 507 323 691 0.01 0.00 0.01
522 Responsive Management Appendix E: Estimated Number of IN Licenses/Permits by County
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Early Archery Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Warrick 1,258 969 1,546 0.01 0.01 0.02 Washington 1,258 969 1,546 0.01 0.01 0.02 Wayne 681 468 894 0.01 0.01 0.01 Wells 454 280 628 0.01 0.00 0.01 White 524 337 711 0.01 0.00 0.01 Whitley 856 618 1,095 0.01 0.01 0.01 Don't know 1,712 1,377 2,048 0.02 0.02 0.02
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Muzzleloader Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Adams 349 197 502 0.00 0.00 0.01 Allen 1,171 892 1,449 0.02 0.01 0.02 Bartholomew 1,083 816 1,351 0.01 0.01 0.02 Benton 210 91 328 0.00 0.00 0.00 Blackford 297 156 438 0.00 0.00 0.01 Boone 367 210 523 0.01 0.00 0.01 Brown 1,625 1,298 1,951 0.02 0.02 0.03 Carroll 611 410 813 0.01 0.01 0.01 Cass 629 424 834 0.01 0.01 0.01 Clark 1,118 846 1,390 0.02 0.01 0.02 Clay 437 266 607 0.01 0.00 0.01 Clinton 192 79 306 0.00 0.00 0.00 Crawford 1,101 831 1,370 0.02 0.01 0.02 Davies 646 439 854 0.01 0.01 0.01 Dearborn 1,293 1,001 1,585 0.02 0.01 0.02 Decatur 804 573 1,035 0.01 0.01 0.01 DeKalb 454 280 628 0.01 0.00 0.01 Delaware 629 424 834 0.01 0.01 0.01 Dubois 961 709 1,213 0.01 0.01 0.02 Elkhart 804 573 1,035 0.01 0.01 0.01 Fayette 367 210 523 0.01 0.00 0.01 Floyd 594 395 793 0.01 0.01 0.01 Fountain 734 513 955 0.01 0.01 0.01 Franklin 1,136 862 1,410 0.02 0.01 0.02 Fulton 681 468 894 0.01 0.01 0.01 Gibson 786 558 1,015 0.01 0.01 0.01 Grant 629 424 834 0.01 0.01 0.01 Greene 1,345 1,048 1,643 0.02 0.01 0.02 Hamilton 332 183 481 0.00 0.00 0.01 Hancock 349 197 502 0.00 0.00 0.01 Harrison 1,101 831 1,370 0.02 0.01 0.02 Hendricks 577 381 772 0.01 0.01 0.01 Henry 419 252 587 0.01 0.00 0.01
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 523 Appendix E: Estimated Number of IN Licenses/Permits by County
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Muzzleloader Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Howard 472 294 649 0.01 0.00 0.01 Huntington 856 618 1,094 0.01 0.01 0.02 Jackson 1,433 1,126 1,740 0.02 0.02 0.02 Jasper 1,101 831 1,370 0.02 0.01 0.02 Jay 507 323 690 0.01 0.00 0.01 Jefferson 839 603 1,074 0.01 0.01 0.01 Jennings 908 663 1,154 0.01 0.01 0.02 Johnson 751 528 975 0.01 0.01 0.01 Knox 384 224 545 0.01 0.00 0.01 Kosciusko 1,083 816 1,351 0.01 0.01 0.02 LaGrange 891 648 1,134 0.01 0.01 0.02 Lake 1,398 1,094 1,701 0.02 0.02 0.02 LaPorte 978 724 1,233 0.01 0.01 0.02 Lawrence 891 648 1,134 0.01 0.01 0.02 Madison 472 294 649 0.01 0.00 0.01 Marion 192 79 306 0.00 0.00 0.00 Marshall 1,240 954 1,527 0.02 0.01 0.02 Martin 664 454 874 0.01 0.01 0.01 Miami 734 513 955 0.01 0.01 0.01 Monroe 1,205 923 1,488 0.02 0.01 0.02 Montgomery 664 454 874 0.01 0.01 0.01 Morgan 1,328 1,032 1,624 0.02 0.01 0.02 Newton 1,171 892 1,449 0.02 0.01 0.02 Noble 1,590 1,267 1,913 0.02 0.02 0.03 Ohio 349 197 502 0.00 0.00 0.01 Orange 926 678 1,174 0.01 0.01 0.02 Owen 1,101 831 1,370 0.02 0.01 0.02 Parks 1,590 1,267 1,913 0.02 0.02 0.03 Perry 786 558 1,015 0.01 0.01 0.01 Pike 664 454 874 0.01 0.01 0.01 Porter 1,136 862 1,410 0.02 0.01 0.02 Posey 681 468 894 0.01 0.01 0.01 Pulaski 786 558 1,015 0.01 0.01 0.01 Putnam 1,747 1,409 2,085 0.02 0.02 0.03 Randolph 245 117 373 0.00 0.00 0.01 Ripley 646 439 854 0.01 0.01 0.01 Rush 262 130 394 0.00 0.00 0.01 St. Joseph 384 224 545 0.01 0.00 0.01 Scott 367 210 523 0.01 0.00 0.01 Shelby 559 366 752 0.01 0.01 0.01 Spencer 961 709 1,213 0.01 0.01 0.02 Starke 577 381 772 0.01 0.01 0.01 Steuban 1,572 1,251 1,894 0.02 0.02 0.03 Sullivan 734 513 955 0.01 0.01 0.01 Switzerland 716 498 935 0.01 0.01 0.01 Tippecanoe 751 528 975 0.01 0.01 0.01 Tipton 122 32 213 0.00 0.00 0.00 Union 192 79 306 0.00 0.00 0.00
524 Responsive Management Appendix E: Estimated Number of IN Licenses/Permits by County
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Muzzleloader Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Vanderburgh 297 156 438 0.00 0.00 0.01 Vermillion 577 381 772 0.01 0.01 0.01 Vigo 681 468 894 0.01 0.01 0.01 Wabash 1,031 770 1,292 0.01 0.01 0.02 Warren 594 395 793 0.01 0.01 0.01 Warrick 1,048 785 1,312 0.01 0.01 0.02 Washington 1,031 770 1,292 0.01 0.01 0.02 Wayne 577 381 772 0.01 0.01 0.01 Wells 367 210 523 0.01 0.00 0.01 White 577 381 772 0.01 0.01 0.01 Whitley 804 573 1,035 0.01 0.01 0.01 Don't know 1,747 1,409 2,085 0.02 0.02 0.03
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Late Archery Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Adams 227 104 350 0.00 0.00 0.01 Allen 1,048 786 1,311 0.02 0.02 0.03 Bartholomew 664 454 874 0.01 0.01 0.02 Benton 192 79 306 0.00 0.00 0.01 Blackford 175 67 283 0.00 0.00 0.01 Boone 210 91 328 0.00 0.00 0.01 Brown 1,118 847 1,389 0.02 0.02 0.03 Carroll 280 143 416 0.01 0.00 0.01 Cass 402 238 565 0.01 0.00 0.01 Clark 891 649 1,133 0.02 0.01 0.02 Clay 384 224 544 0.01 0.00 0.01 Clinton 175 67 283 0.00 0.00 0.01 Crawford 402 238 565 0.01 0.00 0.01 Davies 542 352 731 0.01 0.01 0.01 Dearborn 751 528 974 0.02 0.01 0.02 Decatur 716 499 934 0.01 0.01 0.02 DeKalb 297 156 438 0.01 0.00 0.01 Delaware 367 211 523 0.01 0.00 0.01 Dubois 454 280 628 0.01 0.01 0.01 Elkhart 681 469 894 0.01 0.01 0.02 Fayette 192 79 306 0.00 0.00 0.01 Floyd 280 143 416 0.01 0.00 0.01 Fountain 402 238 565 0.01 0.00 0.01 Franklin 681 469 894 0.01 0.01 0.02 Fulton 402 238 565 0.01 0.00 0.01 Gibson 507 323 690 0.01 0.01 0.01 Grant 507 323 690 0.01 0.01 0.01 Greene 978 725 1,232 0.02 0.01 0.03
Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 525 Appendix E: Estimated Number of IN Licenses/Permits by County
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Late Archery Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Hamilton 349 197 502 0.01 0.00 0.01 Hancock 384 224 544 0.01 0.00 0.01 Harrison 489 309 670 0.01 0.01 0.01 Hendricks 594 396 792 0.01 0.01 0.02 Henry 419 252 586 0.01 0.01 0.01 Howard 280 143 416 0.01 0.00 0.01 Huntington 611 410 813 0.01 0.01 0.02 Jackson 629 425 833 0.01 0.01 0.02 Jasper 996 740 1,252 0.02 0.02 0.03 Jay 245 117 372 0.00 0.00 0.01 Jefferson 577 381 772 0.01 0.01 0.02 Jennings 681 469 894 0.01 0.01 0.02 Johnson 646 439 853 0.01 0.01 0.02 Knox 384 224 544 0.01 0.00 0.01 Kosciusko 629 425 833 0.01 0.01 0.02 LaGrange 559 366 752 0.01 0.01 0.02 Lake 908 664 1,153 0.02 0.01 0.02 LaPorte 856 618 1,094 0.02 0.01 0.02 Lawrence 524 338 711 0.01 0.01 0.01 Madison 419 252 586 0.01 0.01 0.01 Marion 349 197 502 0.01 0.00 0.01 Marshall 751 528 974 0.02 0.01 0.02 Martin 437 266 607 0.01 0.01 0.01 Miami 367 211 523 0.01 0.00 0.01 Monroe 926 679 1,173 0.02 0.01 0.02 Montgomery 454 280 628 0.01 0.01 0.01 Morgan 856 618 1,094 0.02 0.01 0.02 Newton 716 499 934 0.01 0.01 0.02 Noble 996 740 1,252 0.02 0.02 0.03 Ohio 175 67 283 0.00 0.00 0.01 Orange 559 366 752 0.01 0.01 0.02 Owen 594 396 792 0.01 0.01 0.02 Parks 786 558 1,014 0.02 0.01 0.02 Perry 402 238 565 0.01 0.00 0.01 Pike 227 104 350 0.00 0.00 0.01 Porter 943 694 1,193 0.02 0.01 0.02 Posey 507 323 690 0.01 0.01 0.01 Pulaski 524 338 711 0.01 0.01 0.01 Putnam 961 709 1,212 0.02 0.01 0.02 Randolph 297 156 438 0.01 0.00 0.01 Ripley 437 266 607 0.01 0.01 0.01 Rush 175 67 283 0.00 0.00 0.01 St. Joseph 349 197 502 0.01 0.00 0.01 Scott 245 117 372 0.00 0.00 0.01 Shelby 262 130 394 0.01 0.00 0.01 Spencer 786 558 1,014 0.02 0.01 0.02 Starke 332 183 481 0.01 0.00 0.01 Steuban 874 634 1,114 0.02 0.01 0.02
526 Responsive Management Appendix E: Estimated Number of IN Licenses/Permits by County
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Late Archery Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Sullivan 577 381 772 0.01 0.01 0.02 Switzerland 507 323 690 0.01 0.01 0.01 Tippecanoe 664 454 874 0.01 0.01 0.02 Tipton 105 21 189 0.00 0.00 0.00 Union 210 91 328 0.00 0.00 0.01 Vanderburgh 349 197 502 0.01 0.00 0.01 Vermillion 332 183 481 0.01 0.00 0.01 Vigo 437 266 607 0.01 0.01 0.01 Wabash 629 425 833 0.01 0.01 0.02 Warren 262 130 394 0.01 0.00 0.01 Warrick 804 573 1,034 0.02 0.01 0.02 Washington 646 439 853 0.01 0.01 0.02 Wayne 349 197 502 0.01 0.00 0.01 Wells 227 104 350 0.00 0.00 0.01 White 297 156 438 0.01 0.00 0.01 Whitley 472 295 649 0.01 0.01 0.01 Don't know 1,799 1,458 2,141 0.04 0.03 0.04
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Urban Deer Zone Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often (based on those who could name the county in which they hunted the Urban Deer Zone)
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Allen 734 519 949 0.06 0.05 0.08 Boone 175 67 282 0.02 0.01 0.02 Hamilton 489 312 667 0.04 0.03 0.06 Hendricks 245 118 371 0.02 0.01 0.03 Kosciusko 175 67 282 0.02 0.01 0.02 Lake 297 158 436 0.03 0.01 0.04 LaPorte 751 534 968 0.07 0.05 0.09 Marion 1,066 811 1,320 0.09 0.07 0.12 Porter 245 118 371 0.02 0.01 0.03 Tippecanoe 1,136 874 1,398 0.10 0.08 0.12 Vanderburgh 1,013 764 1,262 0.09 0.07 0.11
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Youth Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Adams 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Allen 192 79 305 0.02 0.01 0.03 Bartholomew 192 79 305 0.02 0.01 0.03 Benton 35 0 83 0.00 0.00 0.01 Blackford 17 0 52 0.00 0.00 0.00 Boone 52 0 112 0.00 0.00 0.01
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Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Youth Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Brown 332 185 479 0.03 0.02 0.04 Carroll 105 21 188 0.01 0.00 0.02 Cass 17 0 52 0.00 0.00 0.00 Clark 210 92 327 0.02 0.01 0.03 Clay 52 0 112 0.00 0.00 0.01 Clinton 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Crawford 70 2 138 0.01 0.00 0.01 Davies 122 32 212 0.01 0.00 0.02 Dearborn 157 55 259 0.01 0.00 0.02 Decatur 157 55 259 0.01 0.00 0.02 DeKalb 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Delaware 70 2 138 0.01 0.00 0.01 Dubois 245 118 371 0.02 0.01 0.03 Elkhart 105 21 188 0.01 0.00 0.02 Fayette 52 0 112 0.00 0.00 0.01 Floyd 105 21 188 0.01 0.00 0.02 Fountain 52 0 112 0.00 0.00 0.01 Franklin 210 92 327 0.02 0.01 0.03 Fulton 105 21 188 0.01 0.00 0.02 Gibson 140 43 236 0.01 0.00 0.02 Grant 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Greene 280 144 415 0.02 0.01 0.03 Hamilton 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Hancock 52 0 112 0.00 0.00 0.01 Harrison 105 21 188 0.01 0.00 0.02 Hendricks 140 43 236 0.01 0.00 0.02 Henry 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Howard 35 0 83 0.00 0.00 0.01 Huntington 140 43 236 0.01 0.00 0.02 Jackson 157 55 259 0.01 0.00 0.02 Jasper 227 105 350 0.02 0.01 0.03 Jay 17 0 52 0.00 0.00 0.00 Jefferson 140 43 236 0.01 0.00 0.02 Jennings 175 67 282 0.01 0.01 0.02 Johnson 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Knox 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Kosciusko 122 32 212 0.01 0.00 0.02 LaGrange 140 43 236 0.01 0.00 0.02 Lake 210 92 327 0.02 0.01 0.03 LaPorte 140 43 236 0.01 0.00 0.02 Lawrence 157 55 259 0.01 0.00 0.02 Madison 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Marion 17 0 52 0.00 0.00 0.00 Marshall 157 55 259 0.01 0.00 0.02 Martin 192 79 305 0.02 0.01 0.03 Miami 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Monroe 227 105 350 0.02 0.01 0.03 Montgomery 122 32 212 0.01 0.00 0.02 Morgan 245 118 371 0.02 0.01 0.03
528 Responsive Management Appendix E: Estimated Number of IN Licenses/Permits by County
Estimated Number of Indiana Deer Hunters in 2010 During Youth Season by County Hunted Deer Most Often
Estimated Number
Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Upper Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Hunters
Sample Mean Lower Bound
(95% CI)
Sample Mean Upper Bound
(95% CI) Newton 105 21 188 0.01 0.00 0.02 Noble 210 92 327 0.02 0.01 0.03 Ohio 52 0 112 0.00 0.00 0.01 Orange 52 0 112 0.00 0.00 0.01 Owen 157 55 259 0.01 0.00 0.02 Parks 210 92 327 0.02 0.01 0.03 Perry 192 79 305 0.02 0.01 0.03 Pike 122 32 212 0.01 0.00 0.02 Porter 122 32 212 0.01 0.00 0.02 Posey 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Pulaski 105 21 188 0.01 0.00 0.02 Putnam 280 144 415 0.02 0.01 0.03 Randolph 52 0 112 0.00 0.00 0.01 Ripley 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Rush 35 0 83 0.00 0.00 0.01 St. Joseph 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Scott 140 43 236 0.01 0.00 0.02 Shelby 70 2 138 0.01 0.00 0.01 Spencer 105 21 188 0.01 0.00 0.02 Starke 105 21 188 0.01 0.00 0.02 Steuban 192 79 305 0.02 0.01 0.03 Sullivan 122 32 212 0.01 0.00 0.02 Switzerland 175 67 282 0.01 0.01 0.02 Tippecanoe 140 43 236 0.01 0.00 0.02 Tipton 35 0 83 0.00 0.00 0.01 Union 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Vanderburgh 122 32 212 0.01 0.00 0.02 Vermillion 52 0 112 0.00 0.00 0.01 Vigo 192 79 305 0.02 0.01 0.03 Wabash 105 21 188 0.01 0.00 0.02 Warren 122 32 212 0.01 0.00 0.02 Warrick 245 118 371 0.02 0.01 0.03 Washington 140 43 236 0.01 0.00 0.02 Wayne 52 0 112 0.00 0.00 0.01 Wells 17 0 52 0.00 0.00 0.00 White 70 2 138 0.01 0.00 0.01 Whitley 87 11 164 0.01 0.00 0.01 Don't know 804 579 1,028 0.07 0.05 0.09
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