Abstract
Lethal control of wild pigs generates controversy due to stakeholder perceptions of wild pig-related damages and uses. Our research aimed to 1) examine hunter acceptability of lethal wild pig management methods; 2) identify underlying patterns in how hunters conceptualize lethal management; and 3) determine the relative influence of various factors on management acceptability. Results from an online survey of Alabama hunters revealed that most hunters were accepting of management methods except for toxicants. Results also revealed two distinct dimensions of lethal management acceptability, characterized by government-implemented and landowner-implemented methods. The top government model included four key factors, with wildlife acceptance capacity having the largest effect. The top landowner model included five key factors, with attitudes having the largest effect. Findings suggest avenues for further investigation of key factors influencing hunters’ perceptions of management and highlight the importance of considering who implements the method when measuring acceptability.
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