Estimating Tennessee Residents' Willingness to pay for Teaming with Wildlife

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Human Dimensions of Wildlife

Volume

2

Issue

3

Publication Date

1997

First Page

15

Last Page

25

Abstract

A contingent valuation model of support for the Teaming with Wildlife (TWW) proposal is reported for Tennessee residents. Based on a random digit dial telephone survey, the preferred statistical model found the median tax rate supported by Tennessee residents for nongame species management is approximately 1.4%. This is commensurate with the tax rates contained in proposed TWW legislation. Residents who engage in recreation activities subject to the TWW tax are more likely to support the program than those who do not engage in these activities. The results indicate Teaming with Wildlife enjoys support among the population it directly taxes.

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