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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The changing sociocultural context of wildlife conservation The changing sociocultural context of wildlife conservation
We introduced a multilevel model of value shift to describe the changing social context of wildlife conservation. Our model depicts how cultural-level processes driven by modernization (e.g., increased wealth, education, and urbanization) affect changes in individual-level cognition that prompt a shift from domination to mutualism wildlife values. Domination values promote beliefs that...
Authors
Michael J. Manfredo, Tara L. Teel, Andrew W. Don Carlos, Leeann Sullivan, Alan D. Bright, Alia M. Dietsch, Jeremy Bruskotter, David C. Fulton
Rural-urban differences in hunting and birdwatching attitudes and participation Rural-urban differences in hunting and birdwatching attitudes and participation
Outdoor recreation facilitates important connections to nature and wildlife but is perceived differently across population segments. As such, we expected that current and past socio-demographic characteristics of individuals would influence intention to participate in outdoor recreation. We solicited 5,000 U.S. residents. (n = 1,030, 23% response) to describe their perceptions of hunting...
Authors
Emily J. Wilkins, Nicholas W. Cole, Holly M. Miller, Rudy Schuster, Ashley A. Dayer, Jennifer N. Duberstein, David C. Fulton, Howard W. Harshaw, Andrew H. Raedeke
Clarifying how hunt-specific experiences affect satisfaction among more avid and less avid waterfowl hunters Clarifying how hunt-specific experiences affect satisfaction among more avid and less avid waterfowl hunters
Marketing research methods could enhance understanding of hunter satisfaction, a key metric for state wildlife management agencies. We use three marketing research approaches—revised importance-performance, importance-grid, and penalty-reward-contrast analysis—to examine the determinants of waterfowl hunter satisfaction. These methods have seen limited application in research on hunting...
Authors
David C. Fulton, Susan A. Schroeder, Louis Cornicelli, Steven D. Cordts, Jeffrey S. Lawrence
Characterizing angler preferences for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Walleye fisheries in Wisconsin Characterizing angler preferences for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Walleye fisheries in Wisconsin
Managing recreational fisheries in lake-rich landscapes with diverse fish communities and anglers alike presents a social and biological challenge for managers. Understanding angler preferences is central to navigating these challenges and can aid in predicting shifts in angler behavior in response to management actions or changing fish populations. Species-specific angler surveys do not
Authors
R. W. Tingley, J. Hansen, D. A. Iserman, David C. Fulton, A. Musch, Craig P. Paukert
The influence of motivation versus experience on recreation satisfaction: How appreciative- versus achievement-oriented recreation experience preferences relate to hunter satisfaction The influence of motivation versus experience on recreation satisfaction: How appreciative- versus achievement-oriented recreation experience preferences relate to hunter satisfaction
We present methods derived from customer satisfaction research that clarify factors influential to the satisfaction of recreation participants. We conducted mail surveys of Minnesota wild turkey hunters to explore differences between the explicit (i.e., stated) and implicit (i.e., derived from the relationship to satisfaction) importance of recreation experience preferences. Revised...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, Louis Cornicelli, David C. Fulton, Steven S. Merchant
How Minnesota wolf hunter and trapper attitudes and risk- and benefit-based beliefs predict wolf management preferences How Minnesota wolf hunter and trapper attitudes and risk- and benefit-based beliefs predict wolf management preferences
In 2012, Minnesota’s first-ever regulated wolf hunting and trapping season occurred. Research has suggested that beliefs about risks and benefits associated with carnivores affect their acceptance. Using results from a 2013 mail survey of hunters and trappers who participated in the season, we employed mediation analysis to examine how risk- and benefit-based beliefs influenced the...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton, Louis Cornicelli, Jeremy T. Bruskotter
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 59
The changing sociocultural context of wildlife conservation The changing sociocultural context of wildlife conservation
We introduced a multilevel model of value shift to describe the changing social context of wildlife conservation. Our model depicts how cultural-level processes driven by modernization (e.g., increased wealth, education, and urbanization) affect changes in individual-level cognition that prompt a shift from domination to mutualism wildlife values. Domination values promote beliefs that...
Authors
Michael J. Manfredo, Tara L. Teel, Andrew W. Don Carlos, Leeann Sullivan, Alan D. Bright, Alia M. Dietsch, Jeremy Bruskotter, David C. Fulton
Rural-urban differences in hunting and birdwatching attitudes and participation Rural-urban differences in hunting and birdwatching attitudes and participation
Outdoor recreation facilitates important connections to nature and wildlife but is perceived differently across population segments. As such, we expected that current and past socio-demographic characteristics of individuals would influence intention to participate in outdoor recreation. We solicited 5,000 U.S. residents. (n = 1,030, 23% response) to describe their perceptions of hunting...
Authors
Emily J. Wilkins, Nicholas W. Cole, Holly M. Miller, Rudy Schuster, Ashley A. Dayer, Jennifer N. Duberstein, David C. Fulton, Howard W. Harshaw, Andrew H. Raedeke
Clarifying how hunt-specific experiences affect satisfaction among more avid and less avid waterfowl hunters Clarifying how hunt-specific experiences affect satisfaction among more avid and less avid waterfowl hunters
Marketing research methods could enhance understanding of hunter satisfaction, a key metric for state wildlife management agencies. We use three marketing research approaches—revised importance-performance, importance-grid, and penalty-reward-contrast analysis—to examine the determinants of waterfowl hunter satisfaction. These methods have seen limited application in research on hunting...
Authors
David C. Fulton, Susan A. Schroeder, Louis Cornicelli, Steven D. Cordts, Jeffrey S. Lawrence
Characterizing angler preferences for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Walleye fisheries in Wisconsin Characterizing angler preferences for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Walleye fisheries in Wisconsin
Managing recreational fisheries in lake-rich landscapes with diverse fish communities and anglers alike presents a social and biological challenge for managers. Understanding angler preferences is central to navigating these challenges and can aid in predicting shifts in angler behavior in response to management actions or changing fish populations. Species-specific angler surveys do not
Authors
R. W. Tingley, J. Hansen, D. A. Iserman, David C. Fulton, A. Musch, Craig P. Paukert
The influence of motivation versus experience on recreation satisfaction: How appreciative- versus achievement-oriented recreation experience preferences relate to hunter satisfaction The influence of motivation versus experience on recreation satisfaction: How appreciative- versus achievement-oriented recreation experience preferences relate to hunter satisfaction
We present methods derived from customer satisfaction research that clarify factors influential to the satisfaction of recreation participants. We conducted mail surveys of Minnesota wild turkey hunters to explore differences between the explicit (i.e., stated) and implicit (i.e., derived from the relationship to satisfaction) importance of recreation experience preferences. Revised...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, Louis Cornicelli, David C. Fulton, Steven S. Merchant
How Minnesota wolf hunter and trapper attitudes and risk- and benefit-based beliefs predict wolf management preferences How Minnesota wolf hunter and trapper attitudes and risk- and benefit-based beliefs predict wolf management preferences
In 2012, Minnesota’s first-ever regulated wolf hunting and trapping season occurred. Research has suggested that beliefs about risks and benefits associated with carnivores affect their acceptance. Using results from a 2013 mail survey of hunters and trappers who participated in the season, we employed mediation analysis to examine how risk- and benefit-based beliefs influenced the...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton, Louis Cornicelli, Jeremy T. Bruskotter