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Journal Article
Wildlife Stakeholder Acceptance Capacity for Cougars in Montana
2000
Overview
Management of wildlife stakeholder acceptance capacity (WSAC) for cougars (Puma concolor) presents a formidable challenge for wildlife managers concerned with coexistence of this species with humans, although considerations of WSAC may provide supplemental or even alternative approaches to direct manipulation of cougars and their habitat. We used personal interviews (n=34) and a mail-back questionnaire (n=805) from a stratified random sample of households to measure WSAC for cougars in Montana and identify factors that affect WSAC. A 3-variable model that included stakeholder perception of cougar population levels, attitudes toward cougars, and risk beliefs about cougars correctly predicted respondents' WSAC 85% of the time. Compared to persons desiring stable or increased populations, respondents who desired a decrease in cougar numbers were more likely to perceive that populations of cougars were increasing, have negative attitudes toward cougars, have risk beliefs that implied dread toward cougars, and perceive an inequity between people who benefitted from cougars and people who were exposed to potential risks. Demographic variables such as location and tenure of residency, gender, and level of formal education gained by respondents did not significantly affect WSAC. Our study suggests that WSAC for cougars may be modified most effectively through communication and management actions that affect stakeholder attitudes and beliefs about cougars and their population levels and affect perceptions of risks to humans from cougars.
