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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On the multiple identities of stakeholders in wolf management in Minnesota, United States
Social identity theory offers a means to understand attitudes about wolves, with consequences for management support. Using data from a mail survey about wolves, we explored relationships among seven identities (i.e., wolf advocate, hunter, environmentalist, nature enthusiast, farmer, trapper, conservationist) using multidimensional scaling (MDS) and principal components analysis (PCA)...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, Adam C. Landon, David C. Fulton, Leslie McInenly
Experience preferences and place attachment of Minnesota wildlife management area hunters
Hunters in the United States are motivated to obtain and benefit from diverse experiences or experience preferences. Using a mail survey conducted during the 2015–2016 hunting season, we examined goal-oriented, introspective, and leadership experiences among hunters on Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Management Area (WMAs). We used k-means cluster analysis to identify...
Authors
Kelsie LaSharr, David C. Fulton, L. Cornicelli
Highly specialized recreationists contribute the most to the citizen science project eBird
Contributory citizen science projects (hereafter “contributory projects”) are a powerful tool for avian conservation science. Large-scale projects such as eBird have produced data that have advanced science and contributed to many conservation applications. These projects also provide a means to engage the public in scientific data collection. A common challenge across contributory...
Authors
Connor J. Rosenblatt, Ashley A. Dayer, Jennifer N. Duberstein, Tina B. Phillips, H. W. Harshaw, David C. Fulton, Nicholas Cole, Andrew H. Raedeke, Jonathan D. Rutter, Christopher L. Wood
Patterns of live baitfish use and release among recreational anglers in a regulated landscape
The release of live baitfish by anglers has been identified as a high-risk pathway for the introduction of aquatic invasive species due to the potential for invasive fish, invertebrates, or pathogens to be released simultaneously with the baitfish. Consequently, the release of live baitfish is illegal in many jurisdictions, but little is known about compliance rates or angler motivations...
Authors
Margaret C. McEachran, Alicia Hofelich Mohr, Thomas Lindsay, David C. Fulton, Nicholas B.D. Phelps
Racial, ethnic, and social patterns in the recreation specialization of birdwatchers: An analysis of United States eBird registrants
Although birdwatchers comprise a large and growing proportion of the American public, there is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the birdwatching community. Previous research suggests that this homogeneity is self-perpetuating, as ethno-racial minorities are less likely to pursue activities in which no one they know participates. However, it is unclear whether this trend in...
Authors
Jonathan D. Rutter, Ashley A. Dayer, Howard W. Harshaw, Nicholas Cole, David C. Fulton, Jennifer N. Duberstein, Andrew H. Raedeke, Rudy Schuster
Integrating socioecological suitability with human-wildlife conflict risk: Case study for translocation of a large ungulate
Translocations are essential for re-establishing wildlife populations. As they sometimes fail, it is critical to assess factors that influence their success pre-translocation.Socioecological suitability models (SESMs) integrate social acceptance and ecological suitability to enable identification of areas where wildlife populations will expand, which makes it likely that SESMs will also...
Authors
Nicholas P. McCann, Eric M. Walberg, James D. Forester, Michael W. Schrage, David C. Fulton, Mark A. Ditmer
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 56
On the multiple identities of stakeholders in wolf management in Minnesota, United States
Social identity theory offers a means to understand attitudes about wolves, with consequences for management support. Using data from a mail survey about wolves, we explored relationships among seven identities (i.e., wolf advocate, hunter, environmentalist, nature enthusiast, farmer, trapper, conservationist) using multidimensional scaling (MDS) and principal components analysis (PCA)...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, Adam C. Landon, David C. Fulton, Leslie McInenly
Experience preferences and place attachment of Minnesota wildlife management area hunters
Hunters in the United States are motivated to obtain and benefit from diverse experiences or experience preferences. Using a mail survey conducted during the 2015–2016 hunting season, we examined goal-oriented, introspective, and leadership experiences among hunters on Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Management Area (WMAs). We used k-means cluster analysis to identify...
Authors
Kelsie LaSharr, David C. Fulton, L. Cornicelli
Highly specialized recreationists contribute the most to the citizen science project eBird
Contributory citizen science projects (hereafter “contributory projects”) are a powerful tool for avian conservation science. Large-scale projects such as eBird have produced data that have advanced science and contributed to many conservation applications. These projects also provide a means to engage the public in scientific data collection. A common challenge across contributory...
Authors
Connor J. Rosenblatt, Ashley A. Dayer, Jennifer N. Duberstein, Tina B. Phillips, H. W. Harshaw, David C. Fulton, Nicholas Cole, Andrew H. Raedeke, Jonathan D. Rutter, Christopher L. Wood
Patterns of live baitfish use and release among recreational anglers in a regulated landscape
The release of live baitfish by anglers has been identified as a high-risk pathway for the introduction of aquatic invasive species due to the potential for invasive fish, invertebrates, or pathogens to be released simultaneously with the baitfish. Consequently, the release of live baitfish is illegal in many jurisdictions, but little is known about compliance rates or angler motivations...
Authors
Margaret C. McEachran, Alicia Hofelich Mohr, Thomas Lindsay, David C. Fulton, Nicholas B.D. Phelps
Racial, ethnic, and social patterns in the recreation specialization of birdwatchers: An analysis of United States eBird registrants
Although birdwatchers comprise a large and growing proportion of the American public, there is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the birdwatching community. Previous research suggests that this homogeneity is self-perpetuating, as ethno-racial minorities are less likely to pursue activities in which no one they know participates. However, it is unclear whether this trend in...
Authors
Jonathan D. Rutter, Ashley A. Dayer, Howard W. Harshaw, Nicholas Cole, David C. Fulton, Jennifer N. Duberstein, Andrew H. Raedeke, Rudy Schuster
Integrating socioecological suitability with human-wildlife conflict risk: Case study for translocation of a large ungulate
Translocations are essential for re-establishing wildlife populations. As they sometimes fail, it is critical to assess factors that influence their success pre-translocation.Socioecological suitability models (SESMs) integrate social acceptance and ecological suitability to enable identification of areas where wildlife populations will expand, which makes it likely that SESMs will also...
Authors
Nicholas P. McCann, Eric M. Walberg, James D. Forester, Michael W. Schrage, David C. Fulton, Mark A. Ditmer