https://news.ncsu.edu/2021/05/the-next-generation-of-hunters-could-look-different/

May 10, 2021Laura Oleniacz

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Victoria Vayervrvayer@ncsu.eduLincoln Larsonlrlarson@ncsu.eduRichard von Furstenbergrjvonfur@ncsu.eduLaura Oleniacz, NCState News Servicesljolenia@ncsu.edu

A new survey led by researchers from North Carolina State University found that the future of hunting in the United States might look different than it has in the past.

InThe Journal of Wildlife Management,researchersreportedfindings from a nationwide survey of college students’ interest and participation in hunting. They found current, active hunters were more likely to be white, male and from rural areas, and to have family members who hunted. But they also found a group of potential hunters – with no hunting experience but an interest…