A travel cost study of duck hunting in the upper south east of South Australia

Stuart M Whitten, Jeff Bennett

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    Abstract

    Wetlands in the Upper South East (USE) of South Australia yield a range of values to their owners and to the wider community. One such value is that generated by duck hunting in the region. Wetland owners receive private benefits from hunting fees, while hunters gain a non-monetary consumers' surplus. These non-monetary benefits received by duck hunters through their enjoyment of hunting in wetlands are the primary focus of this paper. In order to estimate these values, a 'travel cost' survey of duck hunters participating in an organised shoot held by Wetlands and Wildlife in February 2000 was undertaken. The extent of the private recreation benefits so estimated is assessed in terms of their potential to stimulate the provision of wetlands for both private and social benefits.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)207-221
    JournalAustralian Geographer
    Volume33
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2002

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