Managing the vanishing North American hunter
A novel framework to address declines in hunters and hunter-generated conservation funds
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15327482 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jennifer L Price Tack (0000-0002-5378-8183, Auburn University, corresponding author), Conor P McGowan (0000-0002-7330-9581, U.S. Geological Survey, Alabama Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA), Stephen S Ditchkoff (0000-0002-7414-5777, Auburn University), Wayde C Morse (0000-0003-1661-1650, Auburn University), Orin J Robinson (0000-0001-8935-1242, Auburn University) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 515-532 |
| Publication date | 2018-07-30 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Human Dimensions of Wildlife (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1087-1209 • E-ISSN: 1533-158X |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10871209.2018.1499155 |
| OpenAlex | W2886062787 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
| References cited | 38 |
As long as the funding mechanism supporting state wildlife conservation relies heavily on hunter-generated funds, declines in hunter participation are a threat to the conservation of both game and nongame species. To address options to bolster wildlife agency profit from the sale of hunting licenses, we developed a stage-based, stochastic population model of a hunter population, and demonstrate its utility within a decision-making framework to inform state wildlife agency decisions. We evaluated hypothetical youth and adult recruitment-focused outreach programs over 10 years to increase license sale profit. Using our model as the core of a decision analysis, state agencies can set hunter population or license profit targets, and evaluate management actions designed to achieve those objectives. We expect that our approach will provide a valuable framework for anticipating the future of hunting and hunting-generated conservation funds, and can be extended to other user groups, including target shooters and anglers
Agency (philosophy · Business · Economic growth · Economics · Endangered species · Environmental resource management · Geography · License · Outreach · Population · Profit (economics · Wildlife · Wildlife conservation · Wildlife management · Computer Science · Economic and Environmental Valuation · Forest Management and Policy · Wildlife Ecology and Conservation · Ecology
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| Unique citing works | 11 |
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| Citations per year | 1,83 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 11 |