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Reporting about brown bears in Romania. Professional approaches of Romanian journalists Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Minodora Salcudean, Raluca Muresan, Adina Pintea
Romania is the country with the largest population of brown bears (Ursus arctos) in Europe, and brown bear events are increasingly coming to the attention of journalists as professional media repor...
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Vulnerability and fascination with wildlife encounters and psychological restoration in local natural settings Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Maria Johansson, Terry Hartig, Jens Frank, Anders Flykt
People often visit natural settings for recreation and psychological restoration. This study aims to improve understanding of how exposure to and experiences of mammalian wildlife in local natural ...
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Self-determination theory as an alternate conceptual foundation for motivation in natural resource research Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Kyle Smith, Adam Landon, David C. Fulton, Gerard Kyle
Motivation is a topic that receives substantial interest across the social sciences. However, in the human dimensions of natural resource literature, scholars have primarily treated motivation as a...
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Historical research of wolf population in Pisan hills between XVII and XXI centuries: evolution of tolerance in hunters, citizens, and naturalists in a conservation perspective Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Francesca Coppola, Cosimo Gabbani, Alessia Di Rosso, Chiara Benedetta Boni, Samuele Baldanti, Michele Malasoma, Antonio Felicioli
Worldwide, wolf conservation has been driven by several rapid environmental changes and intense anthropogenic pressures. At the beginning of the 17th century wolves were commonly present in the Pis...
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Building human-dimensions/social science capacity to support wildlife agencies: lessons from New York’s 50-year experience Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Daniel J. Decker, Meghan S. Baumer, William F. Siemer, T. Bruce Lauber, Barbara A. Knuth, Michael V. Schiavone
Interest in human dimensions/social science (HD/SS) is running high among wildlife managers. Our 50-year experience with HD/SS integration in wildlife management indicates that HD/SS capacity devel...
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The wildlife attitude-acceptability framework’s potential to inform human dimensions of wildlife science and practice Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Alexander L. Metcalf, Elizabeth Covelli Metcalf, Lara J. Brenner, Holly K. Nesbitt, Conor N. Phelan, Michael S. Lewis, Justin A. Gude
Despite years of research, concepts such as human tolerance and acceptability of wildlife remain inconsistently defined and measured, creating confusion, undermining comparative and longitudinal re...
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Trends in human dimensions of wildlife at Cornell University: 50 years and counting Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Daniel J. Decker, T. Bruce Lauber, William F. Siemer, Barbara A. Knuth, Richard C. Stedman, Shorna B. Allred, Nancy A. Connelly
The human dimensions of wildlife (HDW) program at Cornell University has contributed to the development of the HDW field for approximately 50 years. In this essay, faculty and staff of the Cornell ...
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Mixed-mode surveys reveal shared regulatory preferences in an overfished recreational fishery Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 David R. Smith, Stephen R. Midway, Jason W. Adriance, Harry R. Blanchet, Rex H. Caffey
Population declines of spotted seatrout Cynoscion nebulosus have reached levels that warrant management action in Louisiana, USA waters. As regulatory adjustments are necessary to recover the stock...
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Sportsperson perceptions and involvement in reporting wildlife crimes Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Jacob L. Berl, Devin J. Meade, Adam G. Wardle, Jericho C. Whiting
The illegal killing of wildlife is a multi-dimensional problem. The detection and apprehension of violators is often reliant on citizen willingness to report violations to appropriate authorities. ...
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Integrating moral norms and stewardship identity into the theory of planned behavior to understand altruistic conservation behavior among hunters in southwestern Utah (USA) Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Jacob C. Richards, Zachary D. Miller, Russell Norvell, Jordan W. Smith
We integrate moral norms and stewardship identity into the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to predict the use of non-lead ammunition in the California condor recovery zone of southwestern Utah. Da...
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Human dimensions of timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) management to reduce human-wildlife conflict Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Abigail R. Dunn, Anita T. Morzillo, Rebecca A. Christoffel
Human-wildlife interactions are common across fragmented exurban landscapes. To date, most human dimensions research on human-wildlife conflict has focused on large mammalian carnivores, with less ...
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Examining human-wildlife conflict and management strategies in Indian protected areas: evidence from Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Riyaz Alam, Diptimayee Nayak
The study examines the trends and patterns of human-wildlife conflict and explores stakeholders’ perceptions toward management strategies in the Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve, India. The study used a m...
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Integrating the human dimensions into fish and wildlife management depends on increasing managers’ social science fluency Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Megan S. Jones
It is a common experience in human dimensions to hear people say, “wildlife management is people management.” Good people management requires the full integration of the human dimensions into natur...
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Predicting hunter beliefs about sharpshooting in controlling CWD in Illinois over time Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Jerry J. Vaske, Craig A. Miller
This article examined changes in perceived agency trust, risks to deer and humans, and beliefs about chronic wasting disease (CWD) management in Illinois between 2012 and 2022. Data were obtained f...
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Regional differences in deer hunter attitudes and opinions regarding quality deer management (QDM) Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Travis E. Stoakley, Catherine A. Cummings, Kelly H. Dunning, William D. Gulsby, Ryan D. Williamson, Stephen S. Ditchkoff
Quality deer management (QDM) is the preeminent framework by which white-tailed deer are managed in the eastern USA. Historic differences surrounding the cultures, traditions, and regulations of de...
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Coexisting with carnivores: insights into local attitudes toward African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in the Maasai Mara, Kenya Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Lydia Cornu, Femke Broekhuis, Cyrus M. Kavwele, Niels Mogensen, Dominic Sakat, Elodie F. Briefer
Coexistence between humans and carnivores enables the persistence or recovery of wildlife populations. In 2018, we conducted a survey in Kenya’s Greater Mara Ecosystem to explore community attitude...
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Human-geladas conflict and assessing local human attitudes for community-based conservation in Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Teklay Girmay
Understanding the nature and magnitude of human-wildlife conflict at the local level is critical for developing a wildlife management strategy. I used a questionnaire, focus group discussions, feca...
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Taking matters into their own hands: effects of effort and success on duck hunter satisfaction Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Matthew Philip Gruntorad, Mark Vrtiska, Matthew Garrick, Christopher John Chizinski
Due to the steady decline of duck hunter participation, several studies have investigated means to bolster the duck hunter population. Fulfilling satisfaction will likely promote continued particip...
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Social-psychological factors influencing risk perceptions of chronic wasting disease on social media Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Alisius D. Leong, T. Bruce Lauber, William F. Siemer, Jeremy Hurst, Richard C. Stedman, Krysten L. Schuler, Katherine A. McComas
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a prion-based disease that poses an imminent threat to New York State (NYS), but many NYS hunters do not perceive it as a salient issue or follow recommended practi...
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Evaluating cognitive and behavioral measures of tolerance for wildlife in an invasive species context: a study of Alabama hunters’ tolerance for wild pigs Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Hailey E. Ellis, Alan D. Bright, Lauren M. Jaebker, Mark D. Smith, Keith M. Carlisle
Human tolerance for wildlife is a key consideration for managers and has been measured with attitudes, normative beliefs, and behaviors. The study objectives were to determine, in the context of Al...
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Social perceptions of wildlife management units in southern Morelos state Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Samuel Condori-Cordero, Xavier López-Medellín, David Valenzuela-Galván, José Blancas, Miguel Ángel Sahagún-Padilla
Wildlife Conservation, Management and Sustainable Use Units (UMAs in Spanish) integrate strategies for wildlife management and social participation in Mexico. There are 25 UMAs within Sierra de Hua...
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Measuring the economic value of deer hunting: comparing estimates from survey and harvest check-in data Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Luke Boehm, Lopamudra Chakraborti, Richard T. Melstrom, Nicolina Piccolo, Carson Reeling
Economists typically estimate the economic value of wildlife-associated recreation by applying valuation methods to individual data collected from mail and internet surveys, however, surveys are li...
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Private lands, public benefits: the potential for wildlife habitat and public recreation on private lands in Ohio Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Kristina M. Slagle, Gabriel Karns, Jeremy T. Bruskotter
Published in Human Dimensions of Wildlife: An International Journal (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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Alabama agricultural producers’ experiences with wild pigs (Sus scrofa) and their preferences concerning wild pig management Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Hailey E. Ellis, Lauren M. Jaebker, Alan D. Bright, Mark D. Smith, Keith M. Carlisle
Government agencies and landowners use a variety of lethal methods to reduce invasive wild pig populations and resulting agricultural damages. To provide decision-makers with information regarding ...
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Knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward raptors among young urban residents of the Riviera Maya, Mexico Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Karime Unda-Harp, Eduardo J. Naranjo, J. Roberto Sosa, Darío Navarrete-Gutiérrez, Eduardo Bello-Baltazar
Knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward raptors were assessed from July to December 2019 through exploratory research conducted online (n = 278) and in-depth interviews (n = 18) with participa...
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Wild game processors’ perceptions of chronic wasting disease risks in Michigan Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-21 Brockton Feltman, Alexa R. Warwick, Garrett Knowlton, Emily Pomeranz, Adam Zwickle, Laura Burmann, Jordan Burroughs, Jeannine Schweihofer, Tina Conklin, Dru Montri, Distin Isenhoff
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a neurodegenerative disease that threatens deer population health and management. This qualitative study explored processors’ perception of CWD risks, and the solut...
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Evaluation of the human-otter conflict in central Veracruz, Mexico: recommendations for mitigation Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-21 María Camila Latorre-Cárdenas, Pablo César Hernández-Romero, Carla Gutiérrez-Rodríguez, Luciana Porter-Bolland
Evaluating human–wildlife conflict is necessary to reach positive long-term management solutions and aid the conservation of biodiversity. We used indirect approaches to evaluate the Human–Neotropi...
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Removing the glass ceiling in Swedish wildlife management? A norm-critical study of the potential for more gender-equal moose management groups Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Therese Bjärstig, Elin Stark
This empirical study investigates how “gender is done” within Swedish wildlife management by identifying prevailing gender norms, and how gender norms can be challenged from a norm-critical perspec...
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Feelings, conflicts, and use: wildlife-human interactions in El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve, Mexico Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Nathalia M. Castillo-Huitrón, Eduardo J. Naranjo, Paula Enríquez, Dídac Santos-Fita, Erín Estrada-Lugo, Janette M. González-García
Human activities are one of the most critical threats to wildlife. Therefore, understanding human-wildlife interactions is key to designing and applying sound conservation strategies. We identified...
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Is wildlife a public trust or commercial commodity? A reflection on big game permit allocation and the outfitting industry Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-30 Stephen L. Eliason
While the number of hunters is declining nationally, the demand for big game hunting opportunities in the western United States remains strong. This essay examines big game permit allocation proces...
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Social preferences for vertebrates, invertebrates and plants: a multistakeholder approach for conservation management Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Iñigo Bidegain, Claudia Cerda, Eduardo A. Silva-Rodríguez, César López-Santiago, Cristóbal Briceño, Álvaro Promis, Jorge Razeto, Carmen Luz de la Maza, Antonio Tironi
We assessed social preferences toward vertebrates, invertebrates, and plants in a biodiversity hotspot in Chile. We asked respondents (n = 662) to rank species based on their preferences and to sel...
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Assessing human–carnivore conflict and the identification of hotspot areas to prioritize mitigation efforts Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Mansoureh Malekian, Azita Rezvani, Narges Jazireh
ABSTRACT Human‒carnivore conflict (HCC) is a worldwide conservation challenge. A multi-method approach was used to assess the perceived threats posed to human life or property by carnivores and determine the effects of socio-demographic and environmental factors on HCC in south-western Iran. Results showed that red foxes, gray wolves and honey badgers were the main species responsible for the conflict
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Does survey branding matter for human dimensions of natural resources research? A case study of university- and government-branded surveys Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Amanda N. Van Buskirk, B. B. Boley, C. H. Killmaster, K. L. Johannsen, G. J. D’Angelo
ABSTRACT Governmental natural resource entities often use surveys to gather information from the public about wildlife management and conservation policies. Response rate is a metric for understanding how many individuals participate in a survey. Higher response rates can reduce costs and sampling effort and improve the reliability and generalizability of survey findings. However, response rates may
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Lessons for becoming bison wise and bear aware in Elk Island National Park Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Jill Bueddefeld, Julie Ostrem, Michelle Murphy, Ramona Maraj, Elizabeth Halpenny
ABSTRACT Biospheres are working landscapes that promote conservation and sustainable land-use while also providing space for outdoor recreation, environmental education, and research. This study focuses on Elk Island National Park in Alberta, Canada, which is part of the Beaver Hills Biosphere. The park is home to bison and black bears and growing visitor numbers have increased the potential for human-wildlife
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Evaluating the false consensus effect in private landowner perceptions of hunting Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 William R. Casola, Hannah M. Desrochers, M. Nils Peterson
Published in Human Dimensions of Wildlife: An International Journal (Ahead of Print, 2023)
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Using increasing hypothetical chronic wasting disease prevalence rates to explore hunter behavioral intention and hypothetical bias in surveys Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Elena C. Rubino, Nana Tian, Don White Jr., Jennifer R. Ballard, Christopher R. Middaugh, M. Cory Gray, Ashley R. Gramza
ABSTRACT Deer hunter surveys commonly employ hypothetical chronic wasting disease (CWD) prevalence scenarios to measure behavioral intentions. These surveys may suffer from hypothetical bias (i.e. respondents describe unrealistic behaviors in hypothetical situations) and it is unclear how hypothetical bias affects results. We used an online-based survey of Arkansas deer hunters to (1) investigate how
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Trends and local perceptions of human-crocodile conflicts in Kariba town, northern Zimbabwe Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Agness Simakani, Clayton Mashapa, Never Muboko, Chiedza N. Mutanga, Edson Gandiwa
ABSTRACT This study assessed the nature and local people’s perceptions of human-crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) conflicts (HCCs) for the period 2007 to 2016 in Kariba town, northern Zimbabwe. A mixed-method approach was used with 150 local fish folks interviewed between July and October 2017 through face-to-face interviews and secondary data on HCC were retrieved from the wildlife authority’s records
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Fostering human-elephant co-existence: a classification tree analysis approach Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-08-03 Vincent R. Nyirenda, Darius Phiri, Obote Shakacite
ABSTRACT Subsistence farmers in elephant rangelands suffer food insecurity, economic losses and emotional stress from crop damage by elephants, resulting in reduced local support toward elephant conservation. To foster human-elephant co-existence in a dynamic social-ecological system, we explored the validity of Classification Tree (CT) analysis application to identify human-elephant hotspots in an
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Potential spread of invasive crayfish used as life bait by Indonesian anglers Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Surya Gentha Akmal, Yonvitner, Fredinan Yulianda, Luky Adrianto, Jiří Patoka
ABSTRACT Fishing is part of human culture since ancient times to catch fish. The use of live bait by anglers is an important factor in the spread of invasive aquatic species. To analyze the habits of Indonesian anglers in using freshwater crayfish as live bait, an anonymous online questionnaire was spread via social media in Indonesia. The questionnaire included a series of closed and open-ended questions
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Practical application of a minimal important percent difference formulation of Cohen’s d Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-17 JERRY J. Vaske, JAY Beaman, CRAIG A. Miller
ABSTRACT Because Null Hypothesis Significance Tests (NHST) can be misleading particularly when sample sizes are large, reporting effect sizes is recommended. Effect sizes such as Cohen’s d, however, are abstract statistics and not relevant to decision-making. This article introduced an alternative formulation of Cohen’s d based on a “minimal important percent difference” (MIPD) between groups that
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Religious beliefs and wildlife value orientations influence tolerance of wildlife impacts in Bhutan Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Yeshey, REBECCA M. Ford, RODNEY J. Keenan, CRAIG R. Nitschke
ABSTRACT Understanding peoples’ values and beliefs relating to wildlife is important in regions where human wildlife conflict is prevalent. This study investigated wildlife value orientations (WVO) among subsistence farmers in Bhutan. We explored WVOs and how they shape peoples’ attitudes toward wildlife using 48 semi-structured interviews and 8 focus group discussions in four districts. A qualitative
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Positive perceptions about the aardvark (Orycteropus afer) are inadequate to protect the species in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-10 Nolutho Makwati, Zivanai Tsvuura, Manqhai Kraai
ABSTRACT Communities in close proximity to protected areas suffer wildlife depredations which may engender negative attitudes to wildlife resulting in wildlife persecution. We assessed people’s perceptions about the aardvark, a shy, nocturnal Afrotherian mammal prioritized for conservation. We used semi-structured questionnaires to conduct interviews with 181 persons (11 to > 70 years old) from randomly
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Duck identification and regulation preferences among waterfowl hunters: a pre-assessment of the Tier II bag limit Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 Matthew P. Gruntorad, Mark P. Vrtiska, Rocco J. Murano, Matthew J. Garrick, Christopher J. Chizinski
ABSTRACT Tier II bag limit regulations were developed to lessen constraints to participation by new duck hunters. By opting for the three-duck bag limit, hunters would not be subject to the species and sex-specific regulations of the six-duck limit. We surveyed hunters in Nebraska and South Dakota to gain an understanding about how Tier II regulations would be received by the current waterfowl-hunting
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Natural resource enterprises – income diversification and land conservation on privately owned lands in the United States (U.S.) Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 W. Daryl Jones
ABSTRACT Wildlife-related recreation is popular throughout the world with Americans spending over $150 billion dollars (U.S.) annually. I have conducted educational workshops (>200 events) to train U.S. landowners in natural resource enterprise management and operations offering recreational hunting, angling, and nature tourism excursions along with conservation management practices to enhance wildlife
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Factors influencing intention to visit wildlife management areas: A survey of sportspersons and other recreationists in Tennessee Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-04 Ram Kumar Adhikari, Neelam Chandra Poudyal
ABSTRACT The demand for recreational access to wildlife management areas (WMAs) is relatively under-studied subject in human dimensions of wildlife. Management of public lands such as WMAs is challenging due to the diverse preferences of outdoor recreationists. By using mixed-mode survey data collected from sportspersons and other recreationists in Tennessee, this study analyzed the factors that influence
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The role of behavior accessibility and individual risk perceptions in chronic wasting disease risk mitigation behaviors among Minnesota deer hunters Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 KYLE Smith, ROGER Faust, ADAM C. Landon
ABSTRACT Human activities, including the movement of harvested cervids, pose significant risks for spreading chronic wasting disease (CWD) to new locations. This study used hierarchical agglomerative clustering to compare Minnesota, USA hunters’ carcass disposal habits and likelihood of CWD testing as a function of individual differences in risk perceptions and hunting area. We utilized a survey of
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Wild meat consumption in zoonotic pandemics in Ghana Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 Haruna Abukari, Bright O. Kankam
This study assessed wild meat consumption after the outbreak of COVID-19 in Ghana using the Health Belief Model framework. Data were collected through a household survey near two important wildlife...
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Wolf coverage and framing by newspapers across the Italian Eastern Alps Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-20 Nicole Trainotti, Chiara Fedrigotti, Stefano Malavasi, Paolo Pedrini, Giulia Bombieri
The Alps are among the most human-exploited mountain regions in the world and are undergoing a rapid recolonization by wolves, causing social conflicts and great attention by the public and the med...
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Seals and the Marine Ecosystem: Attitudes, Ecological Benefits/Risks and Lethal Management Views Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-19 Jennifer L. Jackman, Jerry J. Vaske, Seana Dowling-Guyer, Rachel Bratton, Andrea Bogomolni, Stephanie A. Wood
Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, seals have recolonized historic ranges along the New England coast after near extirpation from bounty hunting in the 19th and 20th centuries. On Cape...
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Analysis of wild animal hunting in the Caatinga biome, Bahia-Brazil: what factors influence species preference? Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-17 Jeferson de Menezes Souza, André Santos Landim, Ernani Machado Freitas Lins-Neto, Felipe Silva Ferreira
Hunting comprises the extraction of wild animals from their natural environment for use in various purposes. In this sense, based on the Socioecological Theory of Maximization (TSM), semi-structure...
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The state and perceptions of human-crocodile interactions around Murchison falls conservation area, Uganda Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-13 Mercy-Gloria Ashepet, Farid Dahdouh-Guebas, Steve Redpath, Simon Pooley, Jean Huge
Wildlife conflicts between people and large herbivores or mammalian carnivores are widely researched in Africa, but there is limited work on human-crocodile conflicts (HCC). In Uganda, conservation...
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Primary school students’ awareness of and attitudes toward local threatened animals Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-13 Costas Gavrilakis, Erasmia Stamouli, Georgia Liarakou
Human actions threaten animal species with extinction at an accelerating rate. Environmental and Sustainability Education (ESE) is a key factor in tackling biodiversity loss by preparing future cit...
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Promoting coexistence with jaguars and pumas in the Caatinga: two approaches to reach school children Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-12 Afonso Dinis, Ana Rainho, Cláudia B. de Campos, Cláudia S. G. Martins
Coexistence education is essential in resolving human-wildlife conflicts. Two educational interventions were assessed among school children to understand the effectiveness of distinct approaches us...
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Actively encouraging online responses to a mixed-mode mail and web survey: a case of nudging anglers in Ontario, Canada Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-22 Len M. Hunt
Little effort has focused on encouraging less costly, online responses within mixed-mode surveys. From an Ontario angler survey, this gap is addressed by applying a nudge (i.e., mail push to web) o...
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Impacts of a participatory action project: how reducing crop raiding has implications for health Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-05 Jillian E. McCarten, KRISTA M. Milich
Human-wildlife interactions include wild animals foraging on agricultural crops, often called crop raiding. Crop raiding can result in disease transmission, poor nutrition, stress, and loss of inco...
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Predicting the intention to protect wolves and the intention to protect human interests in a Turkish and German university student sample: the role of wildlife value orientations, religiosity, and emotions toward wildlife Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-22 Sevilay Dervişoğlu, Susanne Menzel
Based on the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT), with an additional focus on Wildlife Value Orientations (WVOs), emotions, and religiosity, we investigated factors predicting the intention to prote...
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Understanding hunter support for early successional habitat management Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-04 Richard C. Stedman, Nancy A. Connelly, T. Bruce Lauber
Early successional habitat (ESH), which is important to many game species, is declining throughout the Northeast United States. In New York State, management agencies are increasing efforts to mana...
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Biological invasions and invasive species in freshwaters: perception of the general public Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-13 Boris Lipták, Antonín Kouba, Jiří Patoka, Momir Paunović, Pavol Prokop
For management strategies aimed at biological invasions, a detailed survey of the general public’s knowledge is crucial. For this purpose, our present study aimed to (i) investigate the level of co...
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“The birds we do not shoot”: Lebanon’s absent state and sport hunters’ code of practice Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-12 Robert W. B. Greeley
Some research on sport hunting addresses how hunters oppose or negotiate state regulations. Yet little is known about self-imposed regulations among hunters where the state is ineffective. In the f...
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Resenting hunters but appreciating the prey? - Identifying moose meat consumer segments Hum. Dimens. Wildl. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-02-10 Anne Matilainen, Harri Luomala, Merja Lähdesmäki, Leena Viitaharju, Sami Kurki
As traditional meat production has become stigmatized for several reasons, consumer interest in game as an ethical and ecological meat alternative has increased. However, game meat is typically har...