Attitudes of Missouri Small Game Hunters Toward Nontoxic‐Shot Regulations

Schulz, John H.; Reitz, Ronald A.; Sheriff, Steven L.; Millspaugh, Joshua J.

doi:10.2193/2006-352

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“…Given the range of these data, it appears that hunters may be poisoning a significant number of mourning doves with lead pellets each year. Available information indicates that most dove hunters would not favor additional lead shot restrictions for dove hunting (Levengood et al 1999, Schulz et al 2006b). We contend the continued use of lead shot may be indefensible from an increased crippling rate argument.…”

Section: Nontoxic Shot and Increased Crippling?mentioning

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Will Mourning Dove Crippling Rates Increase With Nontoxic-Shot Regulations?

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2006

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Increasing concerns about the exposure of mourning doves (Zenaida macroura) to spent lead shot may lead to a review of lead‐shot restrictions. Policy reviews regarding current restrictions likely will involve debates about whether nontoxic‐shot requirements will result in increased crippling loss of mourning doves. We evaluated waterfowl crippling rates in the United States prior to, during, and after implementation of nontoxic‐shot regulations for waterfowl hunting. We use this information to make inferences about mourning dove crippling rates if nontoxic‐shot regulations are enacted. We found differences in moving average crippling rates among the 3 treatment periods for ducks (F = 23.232, P < 0.001, n = 49). Prenontoxic‐shot‐period crippling rates were lower than 5‐year phase‐in period crippling rates (P = 0.043) but higher (P < 0.001) than nontoxic‐shot‐period crippling rates. Similarly, we observed differences in moving average crippling rates among the 3 treatment periods for geese (F = 9.385, P < 0.001, n = 49). Prenontoxic‐shot‐ and 5‐year‐phase‐in‐period crippling rates were both greater than (P < 0.001) nontoxic‐shot‐period crippling rates but did not differ from one another (P = 0.299). Regardless of why the observed increases occurred in reported waterfowl crippling rates during the phase‐in period, we believe the decline that followed full implementation of the nontoxic‐shot regulation is of ultimate importance when considering the impacts of lead shot restrictions for mourning doves. We argue that long‐term mourning dove crippling rates might not increase as evidenced from historical waterfowl data.

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Section: Nontoxic Shot and Increased Crippling?mentioning

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Will Mourning Dove Crippling Rates Increase With Nontoxic-Shot Regulations?

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2006

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“…Despite this information, approximately 50–53% of Illinois, USA, mourning dove hunters opposed a nontoxic‐shot regulation for dove hunting (Anderson and David , Levengood et al , Miller et al ). Similarly, other surveys of dove hunters showed hunters having little awareness of the problem and little desire to change behavior (Case and Associates , ; Schulz et al ). Small‐game hunters in Minnesota, including dove hunters, had little awareness of lead poisoning in mourning doves, but reported they would be receptive to nonlead ammunition messages from hunter organizations like Ducks Unlimited (Schroeder et al ).…”

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“…Few human‐dimensions research studies have documented hunters’ attitudes toward nonlead ammunition (Schulz et al ), behavioral mechanisms affecting hunters’ voluntarily use of nonlead ammunition (Schroeder et al ), or existing voluntary programs (Bedrosian et al , Chase and Rabe ). As mentioned earlier, research has shown mourning doves succumb to lead poisoning (Schulz et al , , , ).…”

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Communication strategies for reducing lead poisoning in wildlife and human health risks

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Although lead poisoning in North American waterfowl has been reduced, it persists among other wildlife. To address this issue, we review lead poisoning in wildlife and threats to human health, describe the recent socio-political landscape, and develop a framework for reducing lead exposure related to hunting ammunition and fishing tackle. Despite substantial information about lead poisoning in wildlife, an explicit and strategic plan for using existing information to develop an effective communication program is lacking. Local and regional efforts encouraging hunters and anglers to voluntarily use nonlead alternatives could benefit from a nationally coordinated and strategic focus. We propose that the diffusion of innovation theory provides a useful framework for developing and implementing voluntary nonlead hunting ammunition and fishing tackle programs. Further, it can help communicators refine messages, increase efficiencies in developing communication materials, and monitor adoption of nonlead alternatives. The initial step in this process, however, is to engage stakeholders about the importance of the issue and leverage that concern as a catalyst for positive change. Published 2019. This article is a U.S. Government work and is in the public domain in the USA.

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“…We still lack knowledge of the impacts of using a lottery system on an area's dove harvest. Similarly, given the attitudes of hunters to nontoxic‐shot restrictions (Schulz et al 2007 b ), there is a need to confirm whether public areas will see decreases in hunting and numbers of doves harvested if shot‐type restrictions are used.…”

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Factors affecting mourning dove harvest in Missouri

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2011

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Mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) management efforts have focused on reducing uncertainties in harvest management at national and regional scales, but there remains considerable interest in issues related to local, intensively managed areas. Our objective was to evaluate effects of different local management strategies, including field management and regulations, and weather, on the number of hunts and the number of doves harvested annually. We collected harvest information from dove hunters, and area management characteristics from wildlife managers on 9 public hunting areas in Missouri, USA from 2005 to 2009. Number of hunts on an area was best explained by number of hectares of crop on the area; however, acreage above 50 ha offered limited increases in the number of hunts on a site. The most supported model for the number of doves harvested contained a positive effect of acreage of sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) in good or excellent condition. This model was followed by a closely competing model reflecting increases in the number of doves harvested when an area used daily lottery and shot‐type restrictions; however, complete overlap between these 2 regulations prevented separation of their individual effects. To manipulate hunting opportunities and harvest levels in Missouri, managers can be most effective by controlling hectares and condition of managed croplands, especially sunflowers. However, further work is needed to assess the relative impacts of lottery regulations and nontoxic‐shot restrictions on dove harvest. © 2011 The Wildlife Society.

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Attitudes of Missouri Small Game Hunters Toward Nontoxic‐Shot Regulations

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Will Mourning Dove Crippling Rates Increase With Nontoxic-Shot Regulations?

Will Mourning Dove Crippling Rates Increase With Nontoxic-Shot Regulations?

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