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Clarifying beliefs underlying hunter intentions to support a ban on lead shot

June 7, 2016

Shot from hunting adds toxic lead to environments worldwide. Existing lead shot regulations have been instituted with little understanding of hunter beliefs and attitudes. This study applied the Theory of Reasoned Action, using a multilevel, multivariate approach, to clarify how positive and negative beliefs relate to attitudes about a ban on lead shot. Structure coefficients and commonality analysis were employed to further examine relationships between beliefs and attitudes. Results suggest that while both positive and negative outcomes influence attitudes, positive outcomes were more influential for supporters and negative beliefs for opposers. Management may need to focus on the results from hunters who indicated that they would be unlikely to support a ban, as these hunters include those who may actively oppose additional efforts to regulate lead.

Publication Year 2016
Title Clarifying beliefs underlying hunter intentions to support a ban on lead shot
DOI 10.1080/08941920.2015.1107792
Authors Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton, Kathy Doncarlos
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Society & Natural Resources: An International Journal
Index ID 70173687
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Coop Res Unit Leetown; Contaminant Biology Program