Factors influencing waterfowl hunter attitude and behavior toward steel shot / Connie Gayle Myers.
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TextPublication details: MI : 1985. Michigan State University,Description: vi, 105 p. : ill. ; 28 cmOnline resources: Abstract: Waterfowl hunter resistance to steel shot regulations remains high despite intensified efforts to provide hunters with accurate information regarding the need for and proper use of steel shot. The primary objective of this research was to segment waterfowl hunters based on factors, in addition to information, that influence attitude and behavior toward steel shot. A questionnaire was mailed to 1840, 1982-83 Florida duck stamp purchasers. Primary reasoning for opposition to steel shot were indicated to be excessive cost of steel shot followed by crippling of waterfowl due to steel shot, unavailability of steel shot shells, and firearm damage. Six percent of the hunters indicated they would violate steel shot regulations if implemented on areas they hunt while 4.4% indicated they currently violate regulations. Between 60% and 70% of hunters currently violating regulations indicated they would contact officials, start petitions, organize groups and/or donate money if statewide steel shot
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 39-41).
Waterfowl hunter resistance to steel shot regulations remains high despite intensified efforts to provide hunters with accurate information regarding the need for and proper use of steel shot. The primary objective of this research was to segment waterfowl hunters based on factors, in addition to information, that influence attitude and behavior toward steel shot. A questionnaire was mailed to 1840, 1982-83 Florida duck stamp purchasers. Primary reasoning for opposition to steel shot were indicated to be excessive cost of steel shot followed by crippling of waterfowl due to steel shot, unavailability of steel shot shells, and firearm damage. Six percent of the hunters indicated they would violate steel shot regulations if implemented on areas they hunt while 4.4% indicated they currently violate regulations. Between 60% and 70% of hunters currently violating regulations indicated they would contact officials, start petitions, organize groups and/or donate money if statewide steel shot