DEER MANAGEMENT AND DEER HUNTING IN INDIANA

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: [email protected]

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


(95% CI)


(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



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.


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


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


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.


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.


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


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.


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.

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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)


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).


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

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Sample Mean

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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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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


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

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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



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


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



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


5.47


5.14


5.09


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


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


2.09


4.67


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


6.28


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


2.21



5.5


5.45


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


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



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


2.76


2.56


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


2.15


29.75


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


4.32


3.45


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


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


5.87


5.79


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


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


5.7


5.23


3.88


2.68


2.26


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


3.37


2.53


2.11


13.54


7.93


5.36


3.6


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


2.91


2.18


2.45

Supports changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land (p < 0.01).

2.67


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


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


4.51


4.4


4.38


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


3.46


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


2.16


24.75


13.91


8.37


5.39



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


2.55


2.41


4.69


2.53


2.2


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



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


(95% CI)


(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


(95% CI)


(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


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

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Late ArcherySeason

Youth Season

Urban DeerZone Season

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Percent (n=8591)


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



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


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).


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)


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)


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


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


YOUTH SEASON As previously discussed, 8% of Indiana deer hunters overall and 59% of youth hunters

hunted in 2010 during the Youth Season.


during that season.


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)


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)


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)


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)


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.


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.


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)


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)



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)



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.


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)


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)



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)



MUZZLELOADER SEASON As previously discussed, nearly half of Indiana deer hunters (48%) hunted in 2010 during the

Muzzleloader Season.


during this season.


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)


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)



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)



LATE ARCHERY SEASON As previously discussed, a third of Indiana deer hunters (33%) hunted in 2010 during the

Late Archery Season.


during this season.

o Hunters during the Late Archery Season have the lowest deer harvest rate, at 0.10

deer per hunter.


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)


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)



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)



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.


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.


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)



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


5.6


4.88


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


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


3.45


12.17


11.42


10.58


7.15


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


4.29


2.31


3.28


3.24


3.07

Does not indicate agreeing that the One Buck Rule has hurt Indiana's deer herd management (p < 0.05).

1.98


6.27


4.51


2.51


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




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


5.73


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


5.6


4.88


4.51


3.91


3.5


2.61


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


3.45


12.17


11.42


10.58


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


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


3.24


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


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



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)


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


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


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


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



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














Percent



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














Percent


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.


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%).


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.



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


9.97


9.89


9.22


7.55


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


2.17


2.01


4.37


2.61


3.64


2.36


2


3.23


2.44

Typically travels 30 minutes or less to get to their hunting access point (p < 0.001).

19.07




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


9.97


9.89


9.22


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


2.62


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


4.37


2.61


3.64


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


18.33



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)


70

14

16

Less than 1%

0 20 40 60 80 100

Land owned byfriends or

acquaintances

Both

Land owned byprivate


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.)


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)


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.)


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)


(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.)


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.


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)



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)


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)



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


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


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


9.4


7.69


6.29


3.82


2.18


8.13


4.62


2.3


2.23


4.26


4.2


2.62


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




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


2.22


10.04


9.54


7.73


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


2.15


7.98


4.72


2.54


2.53


2.02


1.96


4.27


4.26


2.5


2.46


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


2.11

Is male (p < 0.001). 4.09 Is older than the median age (43) (p < 0.001). 3.66



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)



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


2.78


59.09


49.85


33.44


29.33


23.58


22.27


13.35


13.28


13.13


9.81


8.86


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



10.12


7.57


6.94


6.22


5.97


5.84


4.32


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


3.92


3.89


3.82


3.28


2.38


2.04


2.8


2.31


10.04

Is male (p < 0.05). 2.43 Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.05). 2.11




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


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


2.78


59.09


49.85


33.44


29.33


23.58


22.27


13.35


13.28


13.13


9.81


8.86


6.07

Was satisfied with deer management in Indiana (p < 0.001). 6.98



2.7


10.12


7.57


6.94


6.22


5.97


5.84


4.32


2.25


4.23


4.22


3.92


3.89


3.82


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


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



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)


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)


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)


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)



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


4.74


3.3


2.28


4.19


2.64


7.51


6.88


3.41


3.01


2.35


6.28


6.11


5.23


5.21


4.67



4.19


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


4.96


4.62


4.32


2.76




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


3.2


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


4.74


3.3


2.28


4.19


2.64


7.51


6.88


3.41


3.01


2.35


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


5.21



4.67


4.19


3.78


3.45


4.96


4.62


4.32


2.76


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


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.


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)


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


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


6.22


5.27


3.88


3.46


2.81


2.79


2.51


2.01


5.9


4.97


2.33


6.06


2.65



2.35


2.35


6.05


5.24


5.11


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



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


2.64


7.67


4.47


3.98


3.9


3.88


3.46


2.68


1.96


5.41


4.22


2.29


4.13


2.44


4.72


3.76



3.35


3.17


2.87


2.66


2.61


2.09


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



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)



Q166. During which one season do you typically take off work the most 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)


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.


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)


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


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


3.86


3.67


3.15


3.12


2.77


2.7


2.68


2.34


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


8.68


3.53


3.27


2.74



2.08


4.44


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


8.13



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


9.35


6.92


3.3


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


3.86


3.67


3.15


3.12


2.77


2.7


2.68


2.34


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


8.68


3.53


3.27


2.74



2.08


4.44


2.49


2.02


1.99


2.25


1.96


7.98



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)


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)


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)



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


4.38


4.1


3.06


2.78


2.4


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


3.17


2.68


2.56


2.54


4.46


4.08


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


3.15


2.39


2.18


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




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


4.38


4.1


3.06


2.78


2.4


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


3.17


2.68


2.56


2.54


4.46


4.08


3.99


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


3.3


3.15


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


5.52


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



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)


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)



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


10.91


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


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


6.74


4.72


3.02


2.87


2.65


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


42.93


37.59


7.18


2.38


2.26


1.98


7.5


7.32


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


3.91


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




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


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


8.25


6.74


4.72


3.02


2.87


2.65


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


42.93


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


2.38


2.26


1.98


7.5


7.32


6.75


5.41


4.17


3.91


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


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



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)


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)


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),


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


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.


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)



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


6.16

Rated controlling the deer population at a 9 or 10 as a reason for hunting deer (p < 0.001).

5.66


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


16.5


12


10.31


7.67


7.34


6.98


6.74


6.57


6.53


5.71


4.74


2.49


6.61


2.65


2.37


8.46


7.91


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


2.76


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


14.39


13.12


12.25


9.71


8.29


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


2.9


2.05

Is older than the median age (43) (p < 0.001). 4.5 INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED



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


6.16


5.66


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


16.5


12


10.31


7.67


7.34


6.98


6.74


6.57


6.53


5.71


4.74


2.49


6.61


2.65


2.37


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


3.39


2.8


2.76


2.73


21.4


14.9


14.39


13.12


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


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


3.98


2.9


2.05

Is the median age (43) or younger (p < 0.001). 4.5 INSIGNIFICANT AND NEGATIVE Z-SCORES OMITTED


Q180. What about a reduced deer herd? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a


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)


Q186. What about a lack of trophy quality animals? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem,


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)


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



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





previously taken


Q197. Regulations that permit the useof equipment when deer hunting that iscurrently not allowed in Indiana, such as

crossbows or centerfire rifles



Percent



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



Q197. Regulations that permit the useof equipment when deer hunting that iscurrently not allowed in Indiana, such

as crossbows or centerfire rifles



previously taken




Percent


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)




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)




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










None of these

Don't know

Percent

Hunted during MuzzleloaderSeason (n=4165)

Did not hunt during MuzzleloaderSeason (n=4422)




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










None of these

Don't know

Percent

Hunted during Early ArcherySeason (n=4892)Did not hunt during EarlyArchery Season (n=3691)




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










None of these

Don't know

Percent

Hunted during the LateArchery Season (n=2808)Did not hunt during the LateArchery Season (n=5772)


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


Mul

tiple

Res

pons

es A

llow

ed

Percent (n=441)


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)



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


2.27


7.24


6.17


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


6.54


6.48


5.59


3.36


3.2


3.17


6.2


4.17


28.44


17.1


11.62


9.27


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


35.95


31.98


31.72


31.45


27.53


24.76


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


30.79


13.58


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




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


2.09


6.54


6.48


5.59


3.36


3.2


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


4.17


28.44


17.1


11.62


9.27


7.44


2.58


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


35.95


31.98


31.72


31.45


52.24


31.04


30.79


13.58


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



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



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








Percent



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








Percent



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








Percent


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 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



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



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



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



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


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


8.08


7.03


6.87


6.15


5.99


4.57


4.3


4.17


4.12


3.92


3.73


3.27


3.71


20.3


9.97


9.92


3.53


3.42


3.02


2.47


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


16.09


14.11


13.9


12.84


6.28


26.02


19.14


18.29


13.13


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




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


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


2.65


2.61


8.38


8.08


7.03


6.87


6.15


5.99


4.57


4.3


4.17


4.12


3.92


3.73


3.27


3.71


20.3


9.97


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


3.42


3.02


2.47


36.19


32.41


16.09


14.11


13.9


12.84


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


18.29


13.13


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




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


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


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


6.81


6.31


5.9


4.99


4.89


4.47


4.45


4.23


4.1


4.02


3.93


3.87


2.18


2.02


13.69


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


4.79


4.11


2.85


2.55


32.41


26.47


15.97


11.89


11.72


7.72


6.33


5.8


17.08


15.67


14.26


12.17


8.69




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


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


2.55


2.25


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


6.81


6.31


5.9


4.99


4.89


4.47


4.45


4.23


4.1


4.02


3.93


3.87


2.18


2.02


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


8.4


4.79


4.11


2.85


2.55


32.41


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


11.72


7.72


6.33


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


14.26


12.17


8.69



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



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









Percent



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









Percent



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









Percent


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.


Q233. Respondent's gender (not asked; observed by interviewer).

96

4

0 20 40 60 80 100

Male

Female

Percent (n=8591)



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


2.43


2.24


4.16


2.41


4.6


4.33


4.21


3.78


3.32


6.71


4.41


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




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


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


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


2.43


2.24


4.16


2.41


4.6


4.33


4.21


3.78


3.32


6.71


4.41


4.24


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


2.24


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



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)



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


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


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


4


3.84


3.29


3.07


2.33


2.11


7.26


11.53


8.98


7


6.3



3.28


4.27


2.93


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


3.05


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



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


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


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


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


4


3.84


3.29


3.07


2.33


2.11


7.26


11.53


8.98


7


6.3


3.28



4.27


2.93


2.73


2


5.79


3.05


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



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)



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)



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)



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)


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)

Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 191 Appendix A: Crosstabulation by Archery Equipment

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




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




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




Q19. Do you have or have you purchased any Firearms permits, including military/refuge tags,


54

45

1

1

26

73

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent




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




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





10

90

0

0

96

4

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





9

91

0

0

93

7

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





96

4

0

0

93

7

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





86

14

0

0

7

93

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





59

41

0

0

65

35

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





55

45

0

0

96

4

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





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







15

66

19

0

12

68

20

0

0 20 40 60 80 100




Both

Don't know

Percent




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


acquaintances



contacted for

Both

Don't know

Percent




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 with archery:Mean = 3.29Median = 2

Did not hunt with archery:Mean = 2.85Median = 1




21

79

0

0

87

13

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





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




Did not hunt with archery:Mean = 223.43Median = 74.5




21

79

0

1

75

24

0 20 40 60 80 100



or company

Don't know

Percent




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




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




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




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




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




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


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




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


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




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


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




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


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




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


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





years?

34

45

20

1

22

47

30

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Increased


Decreased

Don't know

Percent





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





67

25

6

2

0

13

36

48

4

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Retired

Unemployed

Don't know

Percent





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








50

40

2

8

0

6

88

4

3

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Archery season

Firearms season

Muzzleloaderseason


Don't know

Percent





41

24

13

22

1

11

18

40

30

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Always

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Don't know

Percent







90

10

0

1

15

84

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





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






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





20

42

14

15

7

1

18

39

25

11

4

3

0 20 40 60 80 100

Very satisfied

Somewhatsatisfied



Very dissatisfied

Don't know

Percent




Q176. What about hunters from out of state? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not


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




Q177. What about hunting pressure? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not a


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




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




Q179. What about crowding by other hunters? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not


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






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






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




Q182. What about city growth / development? (Has this been a major problem, a minor problem, or not


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




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






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




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






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






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






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






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




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







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




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




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



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?)


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




Q199. How about longer deer seasons? (Would this make you very, somewhat, or not at all likely to


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




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





42

25

10

12

11

1

14

26

36

13

10

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly support

Moderatelysupport


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent




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




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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent




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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent




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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent




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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent




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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent




Q211. The One Buck Rule has increased the number of antlerless deer I see. (Do you agree or


13

18

34

15

14

6

31

21

16

13

11

7

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly agree

Moderately agree


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent




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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent




Q213. The One Buck Rule has helped Indiana's deer herd management. (Do you agree or disagree


28

27

23

8

8

6

25

26

23

9

8

9

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly agree

Moderately agree


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent




35

22

11

8

23

1

16

26

28

8

19

3

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly support

Moderatelysupport


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent



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?)


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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent




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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent




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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent




Q220. Changing the One Buck Rule so that it applies only to hunting on private land. (Would you


6

7

16

15

54

2

20

10

8

15

45

3

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly support

Moderatelysupport


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent





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







0

0

2

3

11

25

30

21

7

0

0

25

18

10

20

14

7

6

0 20 40 60 80 100


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







97

3

7

93

0 20 40 60 80 100

Male

Female

Percent



Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 269 Appendix B: Crosstabulation by Muzzleloading Equipment

APPENDIX B: CROSSTABULATION BY MUZZLELOADING EQUIPMENT


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


hunting season?

12

88

0

0

88

12

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





7

92

0

0

91

8

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





36

63

1

0

69

31

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





60

38

2

1

34

65

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent




50

49

1

0

98

2

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent




hunting season?

42

57

1

1

64

35

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent




8

92

0

0

93

7

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent




9

91

0

0

93

7

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent




68

32

0

0

55

45

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent




95

5

0

0

17

83

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent




86

13

0

0

94

6

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent




42

58

0

0

77

23

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent




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






15

66

19

0

13

67

19

0

0 20 40 60 80 100




Both

Don't know

Percent



68

16

16

0

11

16

73

0

0 20 40 60 80 100


acquaintances



contacted for

Both

Don't know

Percent


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.)


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.)




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)




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







21

78

1

1

76

23

0 20 40 60 80 100



or company

Don't know

Percent





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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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




years?

32

47

20

1

21

45

32

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Increased


Decreased

Don't know

Percent




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




65

25

8

2

0

10

34

52

3

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Retired

Unemployed

Don't know

Percent




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







33

53

6

8

0

0

62

35

3

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Archery season

Firearms season

Muzzleloaderseason


Don't know

Percent




43

23

12

22

0

12

19

38

30

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Always

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Don't know

Percent






90

9

0

1

15

84

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





19

81

0

0

87

13

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





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




20

43

15

14

6

1

17

39

25

12

5

2

0 20 40 60 80 100

Very satisfied

Somewhatsatisfied



Very dissatisfied

Don't know

Percent





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





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





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





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





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





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





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




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





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





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





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





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





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





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





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






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





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



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







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





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




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




41

25

11

12

11

1

13

25

38

13

10

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly support

Moderatelysupport


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent





26

29

23

11

10

2

24

30

24

10

7

4

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly agree

Moderately agree


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent





30

26

21

12

10

2

22

25

27

12

9

5

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly agree

Moderately agree


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent





6

9

21

15

48

2

22

8

5

16

46

2

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly agree

Moderately agree


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent




this statement?)

4

8

27

18

37

6

27

8

5

19

34

8

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly agree

Moderately agree


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent




10

13

28

17

31

2

26

14

9

17

30

3

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly agree

Moderately agree


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent





27

22

23

14

11

3

24

22

22

15

12

5

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly agree

Moderately agree


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent





12

18

34

16

15

5

32

21

16

13

11

7

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly agree

Moderately agree


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent





27

27

22

12

10

3

23

25

25

13

10

5

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly agree

Moderately agree


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent





27

27

24

8

8

6

24

26

25

9

7

8

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly agree

Moderately agree


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent



33

23

13

9

22

1

14

25

31

8

20

3

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly support

Moderatelysupport


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent







34

17

20

12

15

2

23

17

32

12

13

3

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly support

Moderatelysupport


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent





33

25

11

8

21

1

12

28

31

8

19

2

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly support

Moderatelysupport


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent





10

11

19

14

44

2

20

12

11

13

40

3

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly support

Moderatelysupport


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent





6

8

17

15

52

2

19

8

8

15

47

3

0 20 40 60 80 100

Strongly support

Moderatelysupport


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent




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






0

0

2

5

15

27

28

18

6

0

0

23

14

8

23

19

8

5

0 20 40 60 80 100


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






97

3

6

94

0 20 40 60 80 100

Male

Female

Percent


348 Responsive Management Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land

APPENDIX C: CROSSTABULATION BY HUNTING ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE LAND


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)

Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 349 Appendix C: Crosstabulation by Hunting on Public or Private Land


hunting season?

13

87

0

0

88

11

15

85

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent






8

92

0

0

92

7

11

89

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent






38

62

0

1

67

33

36

63

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent






64

34

1

1

36

63

61

37

2

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





33

66

1

1

73

26

32

66

2

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





hunting season?

35

64

1

1

60

40

38

61

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





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





7

93

0

0

92

8

9

90

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





9

91

0

0

92

8

11

89

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





57

43

0

0

43

57

65

35

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





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)



50

50

0

0

52

48

56

44

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





35

64

0

0

68

32

40

60

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent







17

67

16

0

21

65

13

1

0 20 40 60 80 100




Both

Don't know

Percent






70

16

13

0

16

15

68

1

0 20 40 60 80 100


acquaintances



contacted for

Both

Don't know

Percent





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 landMean = 3.08Median = 2Both about equallyMean = 3.64Median = 2




19

81

0

0

87

13

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





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 landMean = 203.82Median = 80Both about equallyMean = 283.51Median = 60




22

77

1

1

81

18

0 20 40 60 80 100



or company

Don't know

Percent





4

6

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15

7

13

10

9

18

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9

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0 20 40 60 80 100

10

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0

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10

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5

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0 20 40 60 80 100

10

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2

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0 20 40 60 80 100

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3

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7

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2

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2

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11

2

0 20 40 60 80 100

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

Don't know

Percent





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 private land (n=6836)

Both about equally (n=662)




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




years?

32

42

25

1

20

47

32

1

1

32

46

21

0 20 40 60 80 100

Increased


Decreased

Don't know

Percent






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


More time



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


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





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



License costs

Health / age

Interest in deer hunting has decreased

Equipment costs


Cost


Regulatory response (e.g., bag limits)


Moved away


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





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





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





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 landMean = 6.80Median = 5Mostly private landMean = 6.77Median = 5Both about equallyMean = 6.97Median = 5




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 know

Percent





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




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


Other

Don't know

Percent





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)



Takes first (or first few) to processorthen does them himself / herself

Process only does

Mul

tiple

Res

pons

es A

llow

ed

Percent






88

12

0

0

12

87

88

11

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent






12

88

0

0

83

17

15

85

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





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





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



Very dissatisfied

Don't know

Percent






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





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





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





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






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






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






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





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






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






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





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






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






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






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 in the evening of ahunt, regardless of the season.








None of these

Don't know

Percent




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



Depends on other factors (other than meat /herd / rut / what been seen)


Depends on deer herd / mngmnt. relatedresponse


Do not deer hunt much / have not hunted much/ have not shot an antlerless deer yet


Depends on rut



Mul

tiple

Res

pons

es A

llow

ed

Percent





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





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






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






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




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







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






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





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





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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent





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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent






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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent





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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent




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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent




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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent





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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent





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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent






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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent





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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent



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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent







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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent






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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent





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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent





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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent




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






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


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





96

4

5

95

97

3

0 20 40 60 80 100

Male

Female

Percent



Deer Management and Deer Hunting in Indiana 433 Appendix D: Crosstabulation by Age

APPENDIX D: CROSSTABULATION BY AGE


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


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)




6

94

0

0

92

8

9

91

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





23

76

1

1

65

35

39

61

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





61

37

2

1

36

63

63

36

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




27

72

1

1

70

29

26

74

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent





hunting season?

36

63

1

1

60

39

39

60

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




0

93

7

8

92

0

0

92

8

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




2

98

0

0

92

8

11

89

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




44

56

0

0

39

61

59

41

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




90

10

0

0

10

90

87

13

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




47

53

0

0

48

52

44

56

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




22

78

0

0

64

36

34

66

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)






21

63

15

0

16

68

16

0

0

16

66

18

0 20 40 60 80 100




Both

Don't know

Percent







69

20

11

0

14

16

70

0

0

72

13

14

0 20 40 60 80 100


acquaintances



contacted for

Both

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=3187)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=968)


55 years or olderMean = 3.42Median = 135 - 54 years oldMean = 2.77Median = 234 years or youngerMean = 3.64Median = 2




18

82

0

0

80

20

17

83

0

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=968)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=3791)






27

73

1

1

79

21

21

78

1

0 20 40 60 80 100



or company

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=3791)





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






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






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






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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




years?

21

51

27

1

22

48

29

1

1

45

39

14

0 20 40 60 80 100

Increased


Decreased

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


More time



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


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






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



License costs

Health / age

Interest in deer hunting has decreased

Equipment costs


Cost


Regulatory response (e.g., bag limits)


Moved away


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





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




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


35 - 54 years old (n=2939)






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 know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=2944)




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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




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


Other

Don't know

Percent

55 years or older (n=532)

35 - 54 years old (n=1503)





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)



Takes first (or first few) to processorthen does them himself / herself

Process only does

Mul

tiple

Res

pons

es A

llow

ed

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=188)






0

8

91

90

10

0

1

19

80

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





17

83

0

0

83

17

14

85

1

0 20 40 60 80 100

Yes

No

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=3923)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




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



Very dissatisfied

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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 in the evening of ahunt, regardless of the season.








None of these

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




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



Depends on other factors (other than meat /herd / rut / what been seen)


Depends on deer herd / mngmnt. relatedresponse


Do not deer hunt much / have not huntedmuch / have not shot an antlerless deer yet


Depends on rut



Mul

tiple

Res

pons

es A

llow

ed

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=263)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)






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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)



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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)







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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




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


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)




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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)





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


Moderatelydisagree

Strongly disagree

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)



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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4363)







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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4357)





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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4367)





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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4360)





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


Moderatelyoppose

Strongly oppose

Don't know

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4362)




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


35 - 54 years old (n=4255)





98

2

4

96

93

7

0 20 40 60 80 100

Male

Female

Percent


35 - 54 years old (n=4382)


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


(95% CI)


(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


(95% CI)


(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


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


(95% CI)


(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


(95% CI)


(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



Estimated Number

Lower Bound

(95% CI)

Upper Bound

(95% CI)

Sample Mean Hunters


(95% CI)


(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



Estimated Number

Lower Bound

(95% CI)

Upper Bound

(95% CI)

Sample Mean Hunters


(95% CI)


(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


(95% CI)


(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



Estimated Number

Lower Bound

(95% CI)

Upper Bound

(95% CI)

Sample Mean Hunters


(95% CI)


(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



Estimated Number

Lower Bound

(95% CI)

Upper Bound

(95% CI)

Sample Mean Hunters


(95% CI)


(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


(95% CI)


(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



Estimated Number

Lower Bound

(95% CI)

Upper Bound

(95% CI)

Sample Mean Hunters


(95% CI)


(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



Estimated Number

Lower Bound

(95% CI)

Upper Bound

(95% CI)

Sample Mean Hunters


(95% CI)


(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


(95% CI)


(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


(95% CI)


(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



Estimated Number

Lower Bound

(95% CI)

Upper Bound

(95% CI)

Sample Mean Hunters


(95% CI)


(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



Estimated Number

Lower Bound

(95% CI)

Upper Bound

(95% CI)

Sample Mean Hunters


(95% CI)


(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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United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan. Responsive Management has also conducted focus

groups and personal interviews with residents of the African countries of Algeria, Cameroon,

Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Responsive Management routinely conducts surveys in Spanish and has conducted surveys in

Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese and has completed numerous studies with specific target

audiences, including Hispanics, African-Americans, Asians, women, children, senior citizens, urban,

suburban and rural residents, large landowners, and farmers.

Responsive Management’s research has been upheld in U.S. District Courts; used in peer-reviewed

journals; and presented at major natural resource, fish and wildlife, and outdoor recreation

conferences across the world. Company research has been featured in most of the nation’s major

media, including CNN, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and on the front pages of USA

Today and The Washington Post. Responsive Management’s research has also been highlighted in

Newsweek magazine.

Visit the Responsive Management website at:

www.responsivemanagement.com

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