Wildlife attitudes of early adopters who own forestland

Abstract

Abstract This paper reports the wildlife preferences, activities, and attitudes of 63 early adopters who own forestland in the Piedmont region of South Carolina. Seventy‐eight percent of the respondents or their family members hunted, and 84 percent or more participated in other wildlife activities. A positive relationship was found between the number of wildlife enhancement management practices used and the professed importance of hunting. Results suggest that wildlife enhances lifestyle by preserving a way of life and providing a better environment for future generations, a better quality of life, and opportunities for observation and appreciation of animals and plants.