David Fulton, PhD
Assistant Unit Leader - Minnesota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Dr. Fulton completed a PhD in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. He joined the Minnesota Coop Unit in October 1998 and has worked closely with state and federal wildlife management agencies in conducting applied social science research to address management concerns.
Research Interests
- Applying social psychological concepts and theory to better understand issues in natural resources management.
- Understanding how values and attitudes influence behavior.
Teaching Interests
- Social science theory and methods applied to natural resource management issues.
- Land use planning.
Education and Certifications
Ph D Colorado State University 1997
MS Washington State University 1992
BS Texas A&M University 1987
Science and Products
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Fishing for Northern Pike in Minnesota: A comparison of anglers and dark house spearers
In order to project fishing effort and demand of individuals targeting Northern Pike Esox lucius in Minnesota, it is important to understand the catch orientations, management preferences, and site choice preferences of those individuals. Northern Pike are specifically targeted by about 35% of the approximately 1.5 million licensed anglers in Minnesota and by approximately 14,000–15,000 dark house
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Legitimization of regulatory norms: Waterfowl hunter acceptance of changing duck bag limits
Few studies have examined response to regulatory change over time, or addressed hunter attitudes about changes in hunting bag limits. This article explores Minnesota waterfowl hunters’ attitudes about duck bag limits, examining attitudes about two state duck bag limits that were initially more restrictive than the maximum set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), but then increased to mat
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton, Jeffrey S. Lawrence, Steven D. Cordts
What predicts support for antler point restrictions?
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 modele
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, Louis Cornicelli, David C. Fulton, Marrett D. Grund
Public lakes, private lakeshore: Modeling protection of native aquatic plants
Protection of native aquatic plants is an important proenvironmental behavior, because plant loss coupled with nutrient loading can produce changes in lake ecosystems. Removal of aquatic plants by lakeshore property owners is a diffuse behavior that may lead to cumulative impacts on lake ecosystems. This class of behavior is challenging to manage because collective impacts are not obvious to the a
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Comparing catch orientation among Minnesota walleye, northern pike, and bass anglers
We compared the catch orientations of Minnesota walleye (Sander vitreus), northern pike (Esox lucius), largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), and smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) anglers. Results were derived from 2009, 2010, and 2012 surveys of anglers targeting these different species. Consistent with previous research, we identified four dimensions of anglers’ catch orientation: (a) cat
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Identification and specialization as a waterfowl hunter
Like specialization, identity offers a way for differentiating and understanding recreationists and for gaining insight into the question of participant progression in an activity. We examined how identity related to measures of specialization among lapsed and current waterfowl hunters. Lapsed hunters included those who had purchased a Minnesota waterfowl stamp between 2000 and 2004, but not since
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton, Jeffrey S. Lawrence, Steven D. Cordts
Site choice among Minnesota walleye anglers: The influence of resource conditions, regulations and catch orientation on Lake Preference
Understanding angler site choice preferences is important in the management of recreational fisheries to forecast angling demand and effort. This study investigated lake choice by recreational anglers fishing for walleye Sander vitreus in Minnesota and examined how choices were influenced by lake characteristics, angler demographics, and angler catch orientation. We collected data through a stated
Authors
Caroline Carlin, Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Will hunters steward wolves? A comment on Treves and Martin
As wolf conservation transitions away from federally sponsored protection and recovery toward sustainable management under state fish and game agencies, researchers and policymakers are interested to know what role hunters will play. Based upon hunters' responses to three recent surveys in Wisconsin and the northern Rockies, Treves and Martin question the assumption that hunters will steward wolve
Authors
Jeremy T. Bruskotter, David C. Fulton
An application and extension of the constraints–effects–mitigation model to Minnesota waterfowl hunting
This study extends modeling work on the leisure constraint negotiation process from physically active leisure and celebrity fandom to hunting. We test a model derived from the constraints–effects–mitigation model of leisure participation. The model is examined in the context of continued Minnesota waterfowl hunting among a sample of Minnesota residents who purchased a North Dakota waterfowl stamp.
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton, Jeffrey S. Lawrence, Steven D. Cordts
Using persuasive messages to encourage hunters to support regulation of lead shot
Lead shot from hunting adds the toxic metal to environments worldwide. The United States banned lead shot for hunting waterfowl in 1991 and 26 states have lead shot restrictions beyond those mandated for waterfowl hunting. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) was interested in studying hunter attitudes about expanded restrictions on the use of lead shot for hunting small game to un
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton, William Penning, Kathy Doncarlos
Hunter perceptions and acceptance of alternative deer management regulations
Wildlife managers are often confronted with a policy paradox where a majority of the public supports an outcome, but there is no agreement on specific management strategies to achieve this outcome. Previous research has also reported a link between regulatory acceptance, hunter satisfaction, and hunter participation rates. Thus, human dimensions research aimed at understanding hunter motivations a
Authors
L. Cornicelli, David C. Fulton, M.D. Grund, J. Fieberg
Design and analysis of simple choice surveys for natural resource management
We used a simple yet powerful method for judging public support for management actions from randomized surveys. We asked respondents to rank choices (representing management regulations under consideration) according to their preference, and we then used discrete choice models to estimate probability of choosing among options (conditional on the set of options presented to respondents). Because ch
Authors
John Fieberg, Louis Cornicelli, David C. Fulton, Marrett D. Grund
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Filter Total Items: 48
Fishing for Northern Pike in Minnesota: A comparison of anglers and dark house spearers
In order to project fishing effort and demand of individuals targeting Northern Pike Esox lucius in Minnesota, it is important to understand the catch orientations, management preferences, and site choice preferences of those individuals. Northern Pike are specifically targeted by about 35% of the approximately 1.5 million licensed anglers in Minnesota and by approximately 14,000–15,000 dark house
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Legitimization of regulatory norms: Waterfowl hunter acceptance of changing duck bag limits
Few studies have examined response to regulatory change over time, or addressed hunter attitudes about changes in hunting bag limits. This article explores Minnesota waterfowl hunters’ attitudes about duck bag limits, examining attitudes about two state duck bag limits that were initially more restrictive than the maximum set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), but then increased to mat
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton, Jeffrey S. Lawrence, Steven D. Cordts
What predicts support for antler point restrictions?
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 modele
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, Louis Cornicelli, David C. Fulton, Marrett D. Grund
Public lakes, private lakeshore: Modeling protection of native aquatic plants
Protection of native aquatic plants is an important proenvironmental behavior, because plant loss coupled with nutrient loading can produce changes in lake ecosystems. Removal of aquatic plants by lakeshore property owners is a diffuse behavior that may lead to cumulative impacts on lake ecosystems. This class of behavior is challenging to manage because collective impacts are not obvious to the a
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Comparing catch orientation among Minnesota walleye, northern pike, and bass anglers
We compared the catch orientations of Minnesota walleye (Sander vitreus), northern pike (Esox lucius), largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), and smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) anglers. Results were derived from 2009, 2010, and 2012 surveys of anglers targeting these different species. Consistent with previous research, we identified four dimensions of anglers’ catch orientation: (a) cat
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Identification and specialization as a waterfowl hunter
Like specialization, identity offers a way for differentiating and understanding recreationists and for gaining insight into the question of participant progression in an activity. We examined how identity related to measures of specialization among lapsed and current waterfowl hunters. Lapsed hunters included those who had purchased a Minnesota waterfowl stamp between 2000 and 2004, but not since
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton, Jeffrey S. Lawrence, Steven D. Cordts
Site choice among Minnesota walleye anglers: The influence of resource conditions, regulations and catch orientation on Lake Preference
Understanding angler site choice preferences is important in the management of recreational fisheries to forecast angling demand and effort. This study investigated lake choice by recreational anglers fishing for walleye Sander vitreus in Minnesota and examined how choices were influenced by lake characteristics, angler demographics, and angler catch orientation. We collected data through a stated
Authors
Caroline Carlin, Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Will hunters steward wolves? A comment on Treves and Martin
As wolf conservation transitions away from federally sponsored protection and recovery toward sustainable management under state fish and game agencies, researchers and policymakers are interested to know what role hunters will play. Based upon hunters' responses to three recent surveys in Wisconsin and the northern Rockies, Treves and Martin question the assumption that hunters will steward wolve
Authors
Jeremy T. Bruskotter, David C. Fulton
An application and extension of the constraints–effects–mitigation model to Minnesota waterfowl hunting
This study extends modeling work on the leisure constraint negotiation process from physically active leisure and celebrity fandom to hunting. We test a model derived from the constraints–effects–mitigation model of leisure participation. The model is examined in the context of continued Minnesota waterfowl hunting among a sample of Minnesota residents who purchased a North Dakota waterfowl stamp.
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton, Jeffrey S. Lawrence, Steven D. Cordts
Using persuasive messages to encourage hunters to support regulation of lead shot
Lead shot from hunting adds the toxic metal to environments worldwide. The United States banned lead shot for hunting waterfowl in 1991 and 26 states have lead shot restrictions beyond those mandated for waterfowl hunting. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) was interested in studying hunter attitudes about expanded restrictions on the use of lead shot for hunting small game to un
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton, William Penning, Kathy Doncarlos
Hunter perceptions and acceptance of alternative deer management regulations
Wildlife managers are often confronted with a policy paradox where a majority of the public supports an outcome, but there is no agreement on specific management strategies to achieve this outcome. Previous research has also reported a link between regulatory acceptance, hunter satisfaction, and hunter participation rates. Thus, human dimensions research aimed at understanding hunter motivations a
Authors
L. Cornicelli, David C. Fulton, M.D. Grund, J. Fieberg
Design and analysis of simple choice surveys for natural resource management
We used a simple yet powerful method for judging public support for management actions from randomized surveys. We asked respondents to rank choices (representing management regulations under consideration) according to their preference, and we then used discrete choice models to estimate probability of choosing among options (conditional on the set of options presented to respondents). Because ch
Authors
John Fieberg, Louis Cornicelli, David C. Fulton, Marrett D. Grund