Perceptions of Hunting and Hunters

Author: 
L. Burrus-Bammel
Author: 
G. Bammel
Author: 
K. Gallo
Publication: 
Proceedings of the Southeastern Recreation Research Conference 1980 -- 1981
Year of publication: 
1982
Citation reference: 
253-263
Abstract: 

395 individuals were surveyed with a psychophysical magnitude scale to establish why people hunt and to determine non-hunters' and anti-hunters' perceptions of why people engage in this activity. The six most popular explanations were: like the out-of-doors, recreation, challenge-testing skill, nature study, shooting, and escape. Overall responses from hunters (190), non-hunters (170), and anti-hunters (33) were significantly different. No significant overall difference was found between male and female hunters, but significant within-group gender differences did occur in the other two groups. Between-group differences were significant for males; none was noted for females.

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