More than 4,000 Canadian hunters took a national conservation survey. The results are remarkable

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More than 4,000 Canadian hunters took a national conservation survey. The results are remarkable​

THE HUNTER AS CONSERVATIONIST

We unpack the findings of a comprehensive new survey on hunter perceptions about conserving Canada’s wildlife and wild places​

Broadly speaking, the survey results demonstrate most hunters consider themselves to be conservationists. They participate in numerous conservation activities that support all species and habitats, and engage in a range of nature-based outdoor activities. They also have valuable skills and knowledge to share, and feel it’s important for hunters to contribute to conservation.

Similar to other conservationists, hunters recognize the multiple threats to nature, and are willing to collaborate for conservation, the survey reveals. They also experience common barriers to participating even more, including time and monetary constraints, and seeing clear pathways to involvement.

At the same time as challenges to conservation are increasing, progress on conservation is fleeting, inconsistent and chronically underfunded on a national scale. I hope the results of this research are useful to people and organizations involved in both hunting and conservation, while also providing food for thought for non-hunting conservationists. If conservation in Canada is to see better results, after all, it’s important for all shades of green—including camo—to work together for the common cause. Here are the survey’s key findings.

https://www.outdoorcanada.ca/conservationsurvey/