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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What predicts support for antler point restrictions? What predicts support for antler point restrictions?
Although considerable research has focused on satisfaction with recreation experiences, limited work has examined factors related to regulatory support. In 2005, an antler point restriction (APR) regulation was introduced for hunting white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Minnesota’s Itasca State Park. Hunter surveys were conducted following the 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2009 seasons...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, Louis Cornicelli, David C. Fulton, Marrett D. Grund
Public lakes, private lakeshore: Modeling protection of native aquatic plants Public lakes, private lakeshore: Modeling protection of native aquatic plants
Protection of native aquatic plants is an important proenvironmental behavior, because plant loss coupled with nutrient loading can produce changes in lake ecosystems. Removal of aquatic plants by lakeshore property owners is a diffuse behavior that may lead to cumulative impacts on lake ecosystems. This class of behavior is challenging to manage because collective impacts are not...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Comparing catch orientation among Minnesota walleye, northern pike, and bass anglers Comparing catch orientation among Minnesota walleye, northern pike, and bass anglers
We compared the catch orientations of Minnesota walleye (Sander vitreus), northern pike (Esox lucius), largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), and smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) anglers. Results were derived from 2009, 2010, and 2012 surveys of anglers targeting these different species. Consistent with previous research, we identified four dimensions of anglers’ catch...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Identification and specialization as a waterfowl hunter Identification and specialization as a waterfowl hunter
Like specialization, identity offers a way for differentiating and understanding recreationists and for gaining insight into the question of participant progression in an activity. We examined how identity related to measures of specialization among lapsed and current waterfowl hunters. Lapsed hunters included those who had purchased a Minnesota waterfowl stamp between 2000 and 2004, but...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton, Jeffrey S. Lawrence, Steven D. Cordts
Site choice among Minnesota walleye anglers: The influence of resource conditions, regulations and catch orientation on Lake Preference Site choice among Minnesota walleye anglers: The influence of resource conditions, regulations and catch orientation on Lake Preference
Understanding angler site choice preferences is important in the management of recreational fisheries to forecast angling demand and effort. This study investigated lake choice by recreational anglers fishing for walleye Sander vitreus in Minnesota and examined how choices were influenced by lake characteristics, angler demographics, and angler catch orientation. We collected data...
Authors
Caroline Carlin, Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Will hunters steward wolves? A comment on Treves and Martin Will hunters steward wolves? A comment on Treves and Martin
As wolf conservation transitions away from federally sponsored protection and recovery toward sustainable management under state fish and game agencies, researchers and policymakers are interested to know what role hunters will play. Based upon hunters' responses to three recent surveys in Wisconsin and the northern Rockies, Treves and Martin question the assumption that hunters will...
Authors
Jeremy T. Bruskotter, David C. Fulton
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 59
What predicts support for antler point restrictions? What predicts support for antler point restrictions?
Although considerable research has focused on satisfaction with recreation experiences, limited work has examined factors related to regulatory support. In 2005, an antler point restriction (APR) regulation was introduced for hunting white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Minnesota’s Itasca State Park. Hunter surveys were conducted following the 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2009 seasons...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, Louis Cornicelli, David C. Fulton, Marrett D. Grund
Public lakes, private lakeshore: Modeling protection of native aquatic plants Public lakes, private lakeshore: Modeling protection of native aquatic plants
Protection of native aquatic plants is an important proenvironmental behavior, because plant loss coupled with nutrient loading can produce changes in lake ecosystems. Removal of aquatic plants by lakeshore property owners is a diffuse behavior that may lead to cumulative impacts on lake ecosystems. This class of behavior is challenging to manage because collective impacts are not...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Comparing catch orientation among Minnesota walleye, northern pike, and bass anglers Comparing catch orientation among Minnesota walleye, northern pike, and bass anglers
We compared the catch orientations of Minnesota walleye (Sander vitreus), northern pike (Esox lucius), largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), and smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) anglers. Results were derived from 2009, 2010, and 2012 surveys of anglers targeting these different species. Consistent with previous research, we identified four dimensions of anglers’ catch...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Identification and specialization as a waterfowl hunter Identification and specialization as a waterfowl hunter
Like specialization, identity offers a way for differentiating and understanding recreationists and for gaining insight into the question of participant progression in an activity. We examined how identity related to measures of specialization among lapsed and current waterfowl hunters. Lapsed hunters included those who had purchased a Minnesota waterfowl stamp between 2000 and 2004, but...
Authors
Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton, Jeffrey S. Lawrence, Steven D. Cordts
Site choice among Minnesota walleye anglers: The influence of resource conditions, regulations and catch orientation on Lake Preference Site choice among Minnesota walleye anglers: The influence of resource conditions, regulations and catch orientation on Lake Preference
Understanding angler site choice preferences is important in the management of recreational fisheries to forecast angling demand and effort. This study investigated lake choice by recreational anglers fishing for walleye Sander vitreus in Minnesota and examined how choices were influenced by lake characteristics, angler demographics, and angler catch orientation. We collected data...
Authors
Caroline Carlin, Susan A. Schroeder, David C. Fulton
Will hunters steward wolves? A comment on Treves and Martin Will hunters steward wolves? A comment on Treves and Martin
As wolf conservation transitions away from federally sponsored protection and recovery toward sustainable management under state fish and game agencies, researchers and policymakers are interested to know what role hunters will play. Based upon hunters' responses to three recent surveys in Wisconsin and the northern Rockies, Treves and Martin question the assumption that hunters will...
Authors
Jeremy T. Bruskotter, David C. Fulton