David Fulton, PhD
Assistant Unit Leader - Minnesota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Dr. Fulton completed a PhD in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. He joined the Minnesota Coop Unit in October 1998 and has worked closely with state and federal wildlife management agencies in conducting applied social science research to address management concerns.
Research Interests
- Applying social psychological concepts and theory to better understand issues in natural resources management.
- Understanding how values and attitudes influence behavior.
Teaching Interests
- Social science theory and methods applied to natural resource management issues.
- Land use planning.
Education and Certifications
Ph D Colorado State University 1997
MS Washington State University 1992
BS Texas A&M University 1987
Science and Products
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Patterns of live baitfish use and release among recreational anglers in a regulated landscape Patterns of live baitfish use and release among recreational anglers in a regulated landscape
The release of live baitfish by anglers has been identified as a high-risk pathway for the introduction of aquatic invasive species due to the potential for invasive fish, invertebrates, or pathogens to be released simultaneously with the baitfish. Consequently, the release of live baitfish is illegal in many jurisdictions, but little is known about compliance rates or angler motivations...
Authors
Margaret C. McEachran, Alicia Hofelich Mohr, Thomas Lindsay, David C. Fulton, Nicholas B.D. Phelps
Racial, ethnic, and social patterns in the recreation specialization of birdwatchers: An analysis of United States eBird registrants Racial, ethnic, and social patterns in the recreation specialization of birdwatchers: An analysis of United States eBird registrants
Although birdwatchers comprise a large and growing proportion of the American public, there is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the birdwatching community. Previous research suggests that this homogeneity is self-perpetuating, as ethno-racial minorities are less likely to pursue activities in which no one they know participates. However, it is unclear whether this trend in...
Authors
Jonathan D. Rutter, Ashley A. Dayer, Howard W. Harshaw, Nicholas W. Cole, David C. Fulton, Jennifer N. Duberstein, Andrew H Raedeke, Rudy Schuster
Integrating socioecological suitability with human-wildlife conflict risk: Case study for translocation of a large ungulate Integrating socioecological suitability with human-wildlife conflict risk: Case study for translocation of a large ungulate
Translocations are essential for re-establishing wildlife populations. As they sometimes fail, it is critical to assess factors that influence their success pre-translocation.Socioecological suitability models (SESMs) integrate social acceptance and ecological suitability to enable identification of areas where wildlife populations will expand, which makes it likely that SESMs will also...
Authors
Nicholas P. McCann, Eric M. Walberg, James D. Forester, Michael W. Schrage, David C. Fulton, Mark A. Ditmer
Social identity, values, and trust in government: How stakeholder group, ideology, and wildlife value orientations relate to trust in a state agency for wildlife management Social identity, values, and trust in government: How stakeholder group, ideology, and wildlife value orientations relate to trust in a state agency for wildlife management
Our objective was to understand how social identity and values influenced general public and stakeholder trust in a state wildlife management agency (SWMA). In particular, we wanted to examine how stakeholder group, political ideology, and wildlife value orientation influenced trust in a SWMA. Data were derived from a study of state residents, hunters and livestock producers related to...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, Adam C. Landon, David C. Fulton, Leslie McInenly
Cognitive and behavioral coping in response to wildlife disease: The case of hunters and chronic wasting disease Cognitive and behavioral coping in response to wildlife disease: The case of hunters and chronic wasting disease
The transactional model of stress and coping (TMSC) provides a conceptual framework for understanding adaptations to stressors like chronic wasting disease (CWD). Understanding hunter response to stressors is important because decreased participation and satisfaction can affect individual well-being, cultural traditions, agency revenue, and local economies. Using TMSC, we explored how...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, Adam Landon, Louis J. Cornicelli, David C. Fulton, Leslie McInenly
Community attachment and stewardship identity influence responsibility to manage wildlife Community attachment and stewardship identity influence responsibility to manage wildlife
Managing wildlife in landscapes under private ownership requires partnership between landowners, resource users, and governing agencies. Agencies often call on landowners to voluntarily change their practices to achieve collective goals. Landowner support for management action is partially a function of normative beliefs about managing wildlife. Understanding factors that support...
Authors
Adam C. Landon, David C. Fulton, Amit Pradhananga, Lou Cornicelli, Mae A. Davenport
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Filter Total Items: 59
Patterns of live baitfish use and release among recreational anglers in a regulated landscape Patterns of live baitfish use and release among recreational anglers in a regulated landscape
The release of live baitfish by anglers has been identified as a high-risk pathway for the introduction of aquatic invasive species due to the potential for invasive fish, invertebrates, or pathogens to be released simultaneously with the baitfish. Consequently, the release of live baitfish is illegal in many jurisdictions, but little is known about compliance rates or angler motivations...
Authors
Margaret C. McEachran, Alicia Hofelich Mohr, Thomas Lindsay, David C. Fulton, Nicholas B.D. Phelps
Racial, ethnic, and social patterns in the recreation specialization of birdwatchers: An analysis of United States eBird registrants Racial, ethnic, and social patterns in the recreation specialization of birdwatchers: An analysis of United States eBird registrants
Although birdwatchers comprise a large and growing proportion of the American public, there is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the birdwatching community. Previous research suggests that this homogeneity is self-perpetuating, as ethno-racial minorities are less likely to pursue activities in which no one they know participates. However, it is unclear whether this trend in...
Authors
Jonathan D. Rutter, Ashley A. Dayer, Howard W. Harshaw, Nicholas W. Cole, David C. Fulton, Jennifer N. Duberstein, Andrew H Raedeke, Rudy Schuster
Integrating socioecological suitability with human-wildlife conflict risk: Case study for translocation of a large ungulate Integrating socioecological suitability with human-wildlife conflict risk: Case study for translocation of a large ungulate
Translocations are essential for re-establishing wildlife populations. As they sometimes fail, it is critical to assess factors that influence their success pre-translocation.Socioecological suitability models (SESMs) integrate social acceptance and ecological suitability to enable identification of areas where wildlife populations will expand, which makes it likely that SESMs will also...
Authors
Nicholas P. McCann, Eric M. Walberg, James D. Forester, Michael W. Schrage, David C. Fulton, Mark A. Ditmer
Social identity, values, and trust in government: How stakeholder group, ideology, and wildlife value orientations relate to trust in a state agency for wildlife management Social identity, values, and trust in government: How stakeholder group, ideology, and wildlife value orientations relate to trust in a state agency for wildlife management
Our objective was to understand how social identity and values influenced general public and stakeholder trust in a state wildlife management agency (SWMA). In particular, we wanted to examine how stakeholder group, political ideology, and wildlife value orientation influenced trust in a SWMA. Data were derived from a study of state residents, hunters and livestock producers related to...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, Adam C. Landon, David C. Fulton, Leslie McInenly
Cognitive and behavioral coping in response to wildlife disease: The case of hunters and chronic wasting disease Cognitive and behavioral coping in response to wildlife disease: The case of hunters and chronic wasting disease
The transactional model of stress and coping (TMSC) provides a conceptual framework for understanding adaptations to stressors like chronic wasting disease (CWD). Understanding hunter response to stressors is important because decreased participation and satisfaction can affect individual well-being, cultural traditions, agency revenue, and local economies. Using TMSC, we explored how...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, Adam Landon, Louis J. Cornicelli, David C. Fulton, Leslie McInenly
Community attachment and stewardship identity influence responsibility to manage wildlife Community attachment and stewardship identity influence responsibility to manage wildlife
Managing wildlife in landscapes under private ownership requires partnership between landowners, resource users, and governing agencies. Agencies often call on landowners to voluntarily change their practices to achieve collective goals. Landowner support for management action is partially a function of normative beliefs about managing wildlife. Understanding factors that support...
Authors
Adam C. Landon, David C. Fulton, Amit Pradhananga, Lou Cornicelli, Mae A. Davenport