Predator Survey

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Section 1. Attitudes toward Wildlife in Illinois

Please provide the following information so we can understand how you interact and feel about wildlife in Illinois.

What do you consider as wildlife?

Deer

Mountain lions

Coyotes

Lizards

Mosquitos

Frogs

Bees

Turtles

Black bears

Snails

Wolves

Spiders

Fish

Birds

Mussels

Bats

How do you interact with wildlife in Illinois?

I do not interact with wildlife

Wildlife watching & viewing

Fishing

Hunting

I provide habitat for wildlife

I feed wildlife around my home

Other

During the last year which activities have you participated in?

Please rate your level of agreement with each of the statements below as it applies to ALL wildlife in Illinois.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Slightly Disagree	Neither	Slightly Agree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Humans should manage wildlife populations so that humans benefit.

Animals should have rights similar to the rights of humans.

We should strive for a world where there's an abundance of wildlife for hunting and fishing.

I view all living things as part of one big family.

Hunting does not respect the lives of animals.

I feel a strong emotional bond with animals.

The needs of humans should take priority over wildlife protection.

I care about animals as much as I do about people.

Wildlife are on earth primarily for people to use.

Hunting wildlife is cruel and inhumane.

We should strive for a world where humans and fish and wildlife can live side by side without fear.

I value the sense of companionship I receive from animals.

Wildlife are like my family and I want to protect them.

People who want to hunt should be provided the opportunity to do so.

Section 2. Black bears in Illinois

Please provide your opinions about black bears in Illinois. Your views will help us better understand how Illinoisans feel about black bears.

Have you ever encountered a black bear?

Yes

No