Current Knowledge | Frequency | Percentage |
Perceived change population in past 5 years Decreased Remained the same Increased Unsure |
21 4 52 62 |
15.1 2.9 37.4 44.6 |
Best explain of decline* Urban development Clearing forest land Decrease in agriculture |
11 13 1 |
44.0 52.0 4.0 |
Best explain of increase* Purchasing of land (conservation) Lack of black bear hunting opportunity Habitat management Increase in food availability Other |
4 21 23 5 7 |
7.4 31.5 38.9 9.3 13.0 |