Age of first hunting experience: Results from a nationwide recreation survey |
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| Authors: | Joseph T O'leary Jean Behrens‐Tepper Francis A Mcguire F Dominic Dotta Vio |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Forestry &2. Natural Resources , Purdue University , W. Lafayette, Indiana, 47907;3. Department of Parks, Recreation &4. Tourism Management , Clemson University , Clemson, South Carolina, 29634;5. Southeast Regional Office , National Park Service , Atlanta, Georgia, 30303 |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Hunting participation, as indicated in the 1983 Nationwide Recreation Survey, is examined to determine the relationship between age of first hunting experience and adult level of participation. A statistically significant association between these two variables is found. In addition, more than 83 percent of those who hunt began their involvement by 18 years of age. The findings have implications for future hunting participation and the provision of programs for hunters. |
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| Keywords: | hunting recreation social structure nationwide |
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