An assessment of factors influencing bear viewing experiences on the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
Implications for management
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15327675 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jacqueline M Keating (Utah State University, corresponding author), Richard S Krannich (Utah State University) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 268-280 |
| Publication date | 2019-12-21 |
| 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 | 10.1080/10871209.2019.1705438 |
| OpenAlex | W2994933762 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 20 |
The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska called for an assessment of visitor experiences at the Frazer bear viewing area. A two-phase visitor survey in 2016 reached ≥74% of total Frazer bear viewers, achieving a 91% response rate (n = 506) for the intercept portion and a 43% response rate (n = 219) for the online portion. Analysis revealed that the number of bears and fish ladder structures were associated with high overall trip satisfaction. Negative perceptions of artificial structures were associated with specific prior bear viewing experiences, but were not associated with the motivation of seeking a wilderness experience. Since 93% of respondents were satisfied or highly satisfied, understanding individual factors associated with satisfaction has greater utility than assessing overall satisfaction. Managers often intend for viewing to produce broader benefits for bears through visitor education efforts. Efforts could benefit from understanding the role of specific visitor motivations and expectations
Environmental resource management · Fish · Fishery · Geography · Perception · Visitor pattern · Wilderness · Wildlife · Wildlife refuge · Computer Science · Human-Animal Interaction Studies · Psychology · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Social Psychology · Wildlife Ecology and Conservation · Ecology
Internet, mail, and mixed-mode surveys
Normative Standards for Wildlife Viewing in Parks and Protected Areas
Evaluation of the Brown Bear Viewing Experience at Katmai National Park and Preserve
Human–Carnivore Interactions
Capacity norms on bear viewing platforms
Quantifying the Role of Viewing the Denali “Big 5” in Visitor Satisfaction and Awareness
Appropriate Uses and Considerations for Online Surveying in Human Dimensions Research
Differences in Overall Satisfaction by Consumptive and Nonconsumptive Recreationists
Tourists' support for conservation messages and sustainable management practices in wildlife tourism experiences
The gaze, spectacle and ecotourism
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,17 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2020 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |