Maine Bear Hunting Ban Initiative (2004)
From Ballotpedia
Maine Question 2, also known as An Act Prohibiting Certain Bear Hunting Practices was on the November 2, 2004 election ballot in Maine as a initiated state statute, where it was defeated.
- Yes: 344,322 (47%)
- No: 389,455 (53%)
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
