Optimal Waterfowl Hunting Management Strategies for Private Landowners: A Minnesota Case Study
Document Type
Presentation
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Optimal Waterfowl Hunting Management Strategies for Private Landowners: A Minnesota Case Study
Volume
27
Issue
2
Publication Date
2002
Abstract
A bio-economic model based upon waterfowl population, habitat, and hunting data in the state of Minnesota is used to examine the optimal management strategy of a waterfowl hunting enterprise on privately owned land. Various state sponsored incentive programs are then analyzed for their effect on hunting and waterfowl equilibrium levels, as well as the economic viability of the hunting enterprise. A waterfowl habitat and maintenance cost reimbursement incentive program is found to be the most effective at inducing additional hunting opportunities in Minnesota, while providing economic incentives for private landowners to actively manage their land.
Recommended Citation
Flottemesch, T.J. and K.R. Curtis. “Optimal Waterfowl Hunting Management Strategies for Private Landowners: A Minnesota Case Study.” Selected paper presented at the Western Agricultural Economics Association meetings, Long Beach, CA, July 2002. (abstract: Journal of Agricultural & Resource Economics 27(2), 2002).
Comments
Presentation at the Western Agricultural Economics Association Meetings, Long Beach, CA