A study of the relationships of deer hunters participation intensity and constraints

Abstract

Declines in hunting participation are of concern to wildlife agencies and their ability to fund and manage wildlife populations as well as sustain local hunting traditions. To understand declines in participation, it is important to understand current hunters' perceptions of barriers and constraints that could lead to hunting desertion. This study examined hunting participation with respect to hunters' overall perceptions of constraints, hunting participation intensity rates, demographics, and social-psychological data. In addition, differences between male and female hunters were examined to determine whether constraints varied based on hunting intensity rates that differ by gender.

Parent Publication

• Proceedings of the 2006 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium

Citation

Weddell, Melissa S.; Anderson, Denise M.; Rodgers, Ellen D.; Wright, Brett A. 2007. A study of the relationships of deer hunters participation intensity and constraints. In: Burns, R.; Robinson, K., comps. Proceedings of the 2006 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium; 2006 April 9-11; Bolton Landing, NY. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-14. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 447-450.