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Maine Bear Hunting Ban Initiative, Question 2 (2004)
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Election results
| Question 2 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 No | 389,455 | 53% | ||
| Yes | 344,322 | 47% | ||
Question text
The question asked of voters was:
"Do you want to make it a crime to hunt bears with bait, traps or dogs, except to protect property, public safety or for research?"
Supporters
The initiative was supported by a group called Maine Citizens for Fair Bear Hunting. It spent $1,286,375 on its campaign.[1]
Donors to the group included:
- Humane Society of the United States: $485,000
- Fund for Animals: $385,000[2]
Opponents
The primary opposition to the initiative came from the Maine Fish and Wildlife Conservation Council. They spent $1,743,625.[3]
See also
External links
- List of Maine initiatives
- Maine November 2004 ballot measure guide
- Maine November 2004 ballot measure election results
- Maine Bear Ballot Measure: Questions and Answers, a pro-website sponsored by the Humane Society
- 2004 Question 2 Citizen Initiative - An Act Prohibiting Certain Bear Hunting Practices
- Join Us and Fight the Referendum on Bear Hunting and Trapping
References
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