Agency mission statements provide insight into the purpose and practice of conservation

Metcalf, Julius D.; Karns, Gabriel R.; Gade, Meaghan R.; Gould, Philip R.; Bruskotter, Jeremy T.

doi:10.1080/10871209.2020.1817630

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“…In North Carolina, about 5% of residents purchased inland fishing license privileges between March 2019 and March 2020, which also increased to 6% from March 2020 to March 2021. Throughout the USA, including North Carolina, fisheries managers are responsible for not only fisheries conservation, but also enhancing opportunities for current and future recreational anglers (North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission 2010; Metcalf et al 2020). To accomplish these interrelated tasks effectively, management strategies must consider diverse angler behaviors and preferences; however, there is often a dearth of these data for state fish managers to draw from.…”

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Using catch orientations to identify clusters of North Carolina trout anglers

Robinson

Rash

2023

N American J Fish Manag

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ObjectiveWe sought to (1) assess the validity of a catch orientation measure for mountain trout angling in North Carolina, (2) segment North Carolina trout anglers based on catch orientation, (3) explore associations between classified catch orientation clusters and other angler non‐catch‐specific characteristics, and (4) explore mountain trout angling classification preferences between classified catch orientation clusters.MethodsNorth Carolina trout anglers were the focus of our investigation and were surveyed with an online questionnaire. We validated a four‐dimensional latent structure of catch orientation measures and clustered anglers based on catch orientation attitudes. We ran multiple between cluster comparative tests to explore unique characteristics of each cluster.ResultWe identified three trout angling clusters: non‐catch‐oriented anglers, trophy anglers, and consumptive anglers. Consumptive anglers were unique in their positive attitudes towards catching many fish and keeping fish, using natural bait and artificial lures, angling in streams with the least restrictive rules, and being motivated by social activity‐general factors. Trophy anglers were unique in their positive attitudes towards catching trophy (large) fish and the activity‐specific motive of fishing for sport. Also, they prefer to fish in streams that are stocked with trophy fish and have catch‐and‐release regulations for half of the year. Non‐catch‐oriented anglers scored lowest on most catch orientation metrics, were motivated by the activity‐general motives of “nature,” and preferred angling in the most abundant and dispersed network of streams.ConclusionOur study identified divergence in catch orientations directed at a particular sport fish family, implications for future applications of recreation specialization, and potential improvements in catch orientation measures. These profiles also provide managers with information to assist in meeting management plan goals, examining access issues, and engaging with the public. We highlight the importance of pragmatic and sport‐fish‐family‐specific inquiries into angler diversity and discuss applied implications of these results.

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Using catch orientations to identify clusters of North Carolina trout anglers

Robinson

Rash

2023

N American J Fish Manag

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“…Questions about the field's relevance largely center on concerns about continued reliance on traditional uses of wildlife such as hunting and fishing, which remain the primary funding mechanism for state wildlife agencies (Williams, 2010). The dominant culture within these agencies reflects the field's historical origins, defined by strong utilitarian values emphasizing such uses (Bruskotter et al, 2017; Metcalf et al, 2020; Organ & Fritzell, 2000; Wildes, 1995). This culture has not only permeated wildlife‐governing institutions over time but has also been central to university programs and professional societies that train and support wildlife agency personnel (Gill, 1996).…”

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Reenvisioning the university education needs of wildlife conservation professionals in the United States

Teel

Bruyere

Dayer

et al. 2022

Conservat Sci and Prac

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The future viability of wildlife conservation in the United States hinges on the field's ability to adapt to changing social–ecological conditions including shifting societal values and mounting pressures to engage a greater diversity of voices in decision‐making. As wildlife agencies respond to calls to broaden their relevance amid such changes, there is a need to consider the role of university education programs in preparing future wildlife professionals to meet the challenges of this new era. We identify four core areas of competency (technical, leadership, administrative, and adaptive) for universities to consider integrating into new or existing programs to support the emergent needs of the wildlife profession. We focus on undergraduate degree programs as a critical foundation for wildlife‐related careers but also recommend consideration of these skill sets in other areas of professional development including graduate education. Our approach acknowledges the importance of building on traditional areas of expertise such as biology and expanding them to include more interdisciplinary training in areas such as systems approaches, the social sciences, and organizational change. We conclude with recommendations for implementation, highlighting several successful examples, for universities to contemplate as they explore programmatic changes to help build greater capacity for wildlife conservation in the 21st century.

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“…Building on the work of Decker et al (2016), in this paper we argue that success in wildlife conservation in the U.S. requires trustees, trust managers and citizen beneficiaries (as described by Smith, 2011) to play their roles in decision-making processes that define desired program objectives and acceptable management methods (Figure 1). To evaluate success of wildlife conservation in this context requires assessment of decision-making processes State governments define terms such as "wildlife" and "wildlife resources" in multiple ways (Blumm and Paulsen, 2013;Metcalf et al, 2020). The scope of legal responsibility of state wildlife agencies (SWAs) is similarly variable (Freyfogle and Goble, 2009), with some responsible for a relatively narrow range of species, typically focused on those pursued by hunters and anglers (e.g., Pennsylvania Const.…”

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Successful Wildlife Conservation Requires Good Governance

Pomeranz¹,

Hare²,

Decker³

et al. 2021

Front. Conserv. Sci.

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Public wildlife management in the United States is transforming as agencies seek relevancy to broader constituencies. State agencies in the United States, while tasked with conserving wildlife for all beneficiaries of the wildlife trust, have tended to manage for a limited range of benefits in part due to a narrow funding model heavily dependent on hunting, fishing, and trapping license buyers. To best meet the needs, interests, and concerns of a broader suite of beneficiaries, agencies will need to reconsider how priorities for management are set. This presents an opportunity for conservation program design and evaluation to be elevated in importance. We argue that success in wildlife conservation in the U.S. requires assessment of both decision-making processes and management results in relation to four questions: conservation of what, under what authority, for what purposes, and for whom?

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Agency mission statements provide insight into the purpose and practice of conservation

Cited by 5 publications

References 23 publications

Using catch orientations to identify clusters of North Carolina trout anglers

Using catch orientations to identify clusters of North Carolina trout anglers

Reenvisioning the university education needs of wildlife conservation professionals in the United States

Successful Wildlife Conservation Requires Good Governance

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