Use of citizen advisory committees to direct deer management in Pennsylvania
Abstract Effective deer management must consider diverse stakeholder values. From 2006 to 2011, the Pennsylvania (USA) Game Commission implemented citizen advisory committees (CACs) to measure deer–human conflicts and tolerance for deer populations in each wildlife management unit. There was a gener...
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| author | Jeannine T. Fleegle Christopher S. Rosenberry Bret D. Wallingford |
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| description | Abstract Effective deer management must consider diverse stakeholder values. From 2006 to 2011, the Pennsylvania (USA) Game Commission implemented citizen advisory committees (CACs) to measure deer–human conflicts and tolerance for deer populations in each wildlife management unit. There was a general lack of public interest in participating in CACs. Key stakeholder groups were often absent and CACs exhibited a strong hunter bias. Although the CAC process seemed to benefit those involved, the scope was limited and likely did not represent the values and attitudes of the entire citizenry within the wildlife management unit. As a result of this CAC experience, the Pennsylvania Game Commission moved to a citizen survey in 2011 to ensure all interests are represented as the future success of deer management depends on greater understanding of the values and attitudes of every stakeholder. © The Wildlife Society, 2012 |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9043b97e0895422ba751169799d58d032025-08-20T02:36:15ZengWileyWildlife Society Bulletin2328-55402013-03-0137112913610.1002/wsb.227Use of citizen advisory committees to direct deer management in PennsylvaniaJeannine T. Fleegle0Christopher S. Rosenberry1Bret D. Wallingford2Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Management, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, USAPennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Management, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, USAPennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Management, 2001 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, USAAbstract Effective deer management must consider diverse stakeholder values. From 2006 to 2011, the Pennsylvania (USA) Game Commission implemented citizen advisory committees (CACs) to measure deer–human conflicts and tolerance for deer populations in each wildlife management unit. There was a general lack of public interest in participating in CACs. Key stakeholder groups were often absent and CACs exhibited a strong hunter bias. Although the CAC process seemed to benefit those involved, the scope was limited and likely did not represent the values and attitudes of the entire citizenry within the wildlife management unit. As a result of this CAC experience, the Pennsylvania Game Commission moved to a citizen survey in 2011 to ensure all interests are represented as the future success of deer management depends on greater understanding of the values and attitudes of every stakeholder. © The Wildlife Society, 2012https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.227citizen advisory committeesdeer–human conflictsOdocoileus virginianusPennsylvaniapublic inputwhite‐tailed deer |
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| title | Use of citizen advisory committees to direct deer management in Pennsylvania |
| title_full | Use of citizen advisory committees to direct deer management in Pennsylvania |
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| title_short | Use of citizen advisory committees to direct deer management in Pennsylvania |
| title_sort | use of citizen advisory committees to direct deer management in pennsylvania |
| topic | citizen advisory committees deer–human conflicts Odocoileus virginianus Pennsylvania public input white‐tailed deer |
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