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Identifier	Thesis 2239
Author	Bartholomew, Robert A., III, 1982-
Title	Connecticut residents' perceptions about and attitudes toward the state's black bear (Ursinus americanus) population and its management
Publisher	Central Connecticut State University
Date	2012
Resource Type	Master's Thesis
Notes	The black bear (Ursus americanus) population in Connecticut has been increasing because of available suitable habitat and laws protecting them, since its probable extirpation in the mid-1800s. The population grew from a very small resident group in the 1970s (Cardoza 1976) to an estimated 300 to 500 individuals in 2010 (P. Rego Personal Communication 15 March 2010). This growth has lead to an increase in reports of black bear experiences (problems, sightings, or discoveries of black bear sign) to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP). A telephone survey was conducted to obtain information regarding residents' risk perceptions, attitudes, and knowledge about black bears to provide information towards creating bear management changes based on public opinion. Other goals established if the interviewer's sex and/or the location of questions regarding hunting, within the survey instrument, would bias responses. Between 03 October 2010 and 29 October 2010 volunteers and I interviewed 343 residents in two groups, a random sample of Connecticut residents (Random Group), contacted by the random digit dialing method, and a group of Connecticut residents who had reported a black bear experience to the CT DEEP (Bear Group), contacted from the information they provided to the CT DEEP. I found that the Random Group was more willing to spend money to help alleviate black bear problems and was reportedly less afraid of bears but had less knowledge of the population size. The Bear Group was generally more accepting and tolerant of bears and was less likely to support a regulated black bear hunting season though they reported greater fear, less willingness to spend money to help alleviate bear problems, greater risk perception, and greater negative views of bears. I also found minimal evidence that sex of the interviewer or location of hunting questions affects responses. Knowledge of resident's perceptions about and attitudes toward black bears may help in guiding management decisions. This information could be useful in developing regulations and public education materials
Subject	Black bear -- Connecticut -- Public opinion Wildlife management -- Connecticut
Department	Department of Biology
Advisor	Spector, David A. (David Alan), 1934-
Type	Text
Digital Format	application/pdf
Language	eng
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