Weekend Poll: Hucks Nation has little use for trophy hunters, disagreeing with Idaho Statesman columnist Rocky Barker that they're an important ally for conservation efforts. 111 of 172 respondents (64.53%) rejected the idea that trophy hunters are important for wildlife efforts in Africa (where an American dentist caused an outrage by killing an iconic lion in Zimbabwe) and the USA. Only 48 of 172 respondents (27.91%) say trophy hunters are important to wildlife conservation efforts. 13 (7.56%) were undecided.
Today's Poll: How much of a makeover would you like to see for East Sherman Avenue?
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.
