Attitudes towards recreational hunting: A quantitative survey of the general public in Denmark

摘要: Abstract What is the attitude of general public towards hunting? As a recreational activity, hunting stands apart from other forms outdoor recreation like birdwatching in that it involves pursuit and killing wild animals. Today, tight spot. It has been criticized animal ethics points view, but also commended as an activity which allows us to take responsibility for procuring our own food. The paper reports national survey using Internet-based questionnaire sent representative sample Danish 2012 (n=1001). Attitudes among adult were examined relation gender, age, education, income residence, association with hunters, conditions, wildlife value orientations. 43% had positive attitude, 31% indifferent, 26% negative hunting. Older respondents rural residents more attitudes than younger urban residents. Some conditions under occurs affected negatively, especially farm-reared released game birds, organized group hunt, single day leases grounds. Respondents “mutualist” orientation most (39%), “distanced” indifferent (44%), “utilitarians” (61%). Assessing levels support important if we are gauge whether socio-cultural can be sustained. A rethink part leisure industry should considered, because least found commercial aspect this could result tighter regulation further effects on management practices. Management Implications opinions preferences concerning complex. However, study revealed some factors relevant regulatory managerial development recreation: age (younger supportive hunting), urbanisation (living environment enhanced attitudes), compatibility activities.