Hunter and Landowner Attitudes Concerning State-Leased and Fee Dove Hunting in Tennessee
Five hundred and thirty-two hunters from 58 hunting areas throughout Tennessee completed questionnaires probing their views on quality dove hunting. Three types of hunting areas were examined: private areas which charged a fee; state-leased areas, no fee; and state-owned management areas which charged a fee. There was no significant difference in the criteria for determining hunt quality between types of hunting areas. Hunters' opinions were related to the number ofshells fired, the number of doves killed, and the number of hours hunted. Hunters' opinions became more favorable with an...
