The response rate fir the 4 groups was: FNC= 60%, northern deer hunters= 38%, southern deer hunters= 47%, and the NBFN= 44%, The average attitude scores for both naturalist groups were positive, while both hunter groups had negative attitude scores. This suggested naturalists had a more positive attitude toward wolves than hunters did. The willingness of reintroduction for both hunter groups had negative scores, whereas the naturalist groups were generally of “no opinion.” With the scores either showing against or no opinion on wolf reintroduction, all 4 groups had one thing in common, the average knowledge of wolves score was consistently low. One of the major questions that was used was the fear of wolves and if they would be afraid to go hiking in the wolves, knowing there are wolves roaming in the area. The hunters suggested no opinion and the naturalists would not be afraid more often than the hunters. But, the responses of northern deer hunters had a split between them with 48% stating they would be afraid, whike 49% stated they would not be
The response rate fir the 4 groups was: FNC= 60%, northern deer hunters= 38%, southern deer hunters= 47%, and the NBFN= 44%, The average attitude scores for both naturalist groups were positive, while both hunter groups had negative attitude scores. This suggested naturalists had a more positive attitude toward wolves than hunters did. The willingness of reintroduction for both hunter groups had negative scores, whereas the naturalist groups were generally of “no opinion.” With the scores either showing against or no opinion on wolf reintroduction, all 4 groups had one thing in common, the average knowledge of wolves score was consistently low. One of the major questions that was used was the fear of wolves and if they would be afraid to go hiking in the wolves, knowing there are wolves roaming in the area. The hunters suggested no opinion and the naturalists would not be afraid more often than the hunters. But, the responses of northern deer hunters had a split between them with 48% stating they would be afraid, whike 49% stated they would not be