Date of Award

2013

Publisher

North Dakota State University

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Awarded

Master of Science (MS)

Program

Natural Resources Management

Department

Natural Resources Management

College

Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources

Faculty Advisor

Norland, Jack

Description

Wildlife managers now hypothesize the limiting factor regarding waterfowl hunting opportunity and goose harvest in the lower Yellowstone River Valley is hunter access rather than waterfowl abundance. This study used a questionnaire to ascertain landowner attitudes towards the Yellowstone River waterfowl hunting closure (YRC) and determine the level of receptiveness towards changes to the waterfowl management policy. Landowners within the closure area indicated they valued and would disagree with a policy change. Landowners located outside of the closure area did not demonstrate an affinity towards the YRC and would be unlikely to disagree with a policy change. Engaging Inside landowners and other key stakeholders such as sportsmen, in the decision making process regarding the direction of the YRC policy will be essential in minimizing conflict. The results of this study will assist wildlife managers and other stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding waterfowl management in the lower Yellowstone River Valley.

Rights

NDSU policy 190.6.2

Rights Link

https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf

Handle Identifier

https://hdl.handle.net/10365/27132

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