What predicts support for antler point restrictions?
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Abstract
Although considerable research has focused on satisfaction with recreation experiences, limited work has examined factors related to regulatory support. In 2005, an antler point restriction (APR) regulation was introduced for hunting white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Minnesota’s Itasca State Park. Hunter surveys were conducted following the 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2009 seasons. We modeled how (a) satisfaction with the deer seen, (b) type of deer pursued, (c) agency trust, and (d) years of deer-hunting experience, influenced support for the APR, and compared the model over the four survey years. Type of deer pursued and agency trust were the strongest predictors of APR support, followed by satisfaction with deer seen, and years of hunting experience. Hunters who targeted big bucks, had more trust in the agency, and expressed more satisfaction with deer seen in the field, were more supportive of the APR. Hunters who had more deer-hunting experience were less supportive.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | What predicts support for antler point restrictions? |
| Series title | Human Dimensions of Wildlife: An International Journal |
| DOI | 10.1080/10871209.2014.915598 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Online |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Leetown |
| Description | 18 p. |
| First page | 301 |
| Last page | 318 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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