NON-HUNTER SUPPORT FOR HUNTING IN TEXAS: The majority 
of Americans support hunting ... Details on Passport to 
Texas 
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PTT from TPWD and the SFWR Program

While not everyone is a hunter, it appears the majority of 
Americans support the activity.

We just learned the other day of a new survey that showed that 
the number of people that endorse or support hunting has 
grown. :08

Mike Berger is Director of Wildlife at Texas Parks and 
Wildlife.

Around eighty percent of all Americans support the activity of 
hunting as we know it today. Obviously many of those are not 
hunters and don't engage in hunting. So, that's as high a 
support level as has ever been measured, anyway, though polls. 
So, that's encouraging that there is a great deal of support out 
there in the general public. :22

Berger says this non-hunter support of hunting may be 
the result of outreach efforts by Parks and Wildlife and 
habitat conservation organizations.

When we maintain the habitat, we do it for all wildlife. We're not 
just looking at the game species. And that's of benefit to 
everyone whether they're hunters or not. If they enjoy the 
outdoors, or get outdoors, they benefit. :12

Learn more about hunting and habitat conservation on 
the TPWD web site.

That's our show ... supported by the Sport Fish and Wildlife 
Restoration Program ... funded by your purchase of 
fishing and hunting equipment and motor boat fuels. 

For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti

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