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  • Wildlife Management
  • Conservation Biology
  • Human Dimensions of Wildlife

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  • Public opinion significantly influences wildlife management decisions, particularly for controversial species like predators.
  • Understanding public perception is crucial for the legitimacy and success of conservation efforts, especially for species like the gray wolf (Canis lupus).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess Montana residents' opinions on the economic and ecological impacts of gray wolves (Canis lupus).
  • To evaluate public support for current gray wolf management strategies and specific practices, including hunting and trapping.
  • To analyze the spatial distribution of opinions and identify demographic factors influencing these views.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of Montana residents was conducted in the summer of 2013.
  • Data were analyzed using ordinal regression to identify predictors of support for wolf management practices.
  • Spatial analysis by county was used to map opinion distribution.

Main Results:

  • Montanans held polarized views on wolves' economic impacts, perceiving negative effects on the economy but positive effects on tourism.
  • A majority felt wolves positively impacted the ecosystem, supported maintaining wolves, and supported wolf hunting, but opposed wolf trapping.
  • Big game hunters, males, and those with negative ecological/economic views were more likely to support hunting and trapping. Western Montana residents favored hunting but opposed trapping.

Conclusions:

  • Public opinion on gray wolves is complex and regionally varied, impacting management strategies.
  • Understanding these nuanced opinions is essential for developing effective, regionally tailored wolf management plans.
  • The findings highlight the need to consider diverse public perspectives in conservation and wildlife management.