Hunting Exam 1 Study Guide Flashcards
What % of the US population hunts?
3.6%
What % of the population fishes?
11.2%
How many of the US anglers fish saltwater?
8.3 Million or about 27%
How many US hunters seek big game?
About 9.2 million
How much has the number of hunters in the US declined between 1991 and 2016?
2.6 million hunters
Of those who hunt, what is the percentage of males vs females?
90% vs 10% male to female ratio
Provide 9 reasons why hunters and anglers do what they do.
1) Food
2) Adventure
3) Time with friends
4) Challenge associated with hunting
5) Spirituality
6) Enjoy nature
7) Exercise
8) Relaxation
9) Skill development
What is the economic impact (in $) of hunting and fishing in the US?
81 Billion dollars per year
On average, what percentage of sportspersons’ dollars are spent on equipment? On trip-related expenses?
52% on equipment and 38% on trip related expenses.
What is the Pittman-Robertson Act?
Implemented excise tax on the sale of hunting equipment.
What percentage tax is placed on sporting firearms and ammunition?
11%
What is the Dingell Johnson Act?
Excise tax on fishing equipment
From the buyers view, how is quality measured?
The buyer is the receiver in this industry, so they expect to receive a quality service or good being a trophy animal.
What percentage of the silent majority refuse to return?
50%, even though their concerns are not voiced.
What is a moment of truth?
Customer contacts that can either give a positive or negative connotation.
What is service recovery?
The act of satisfying a previously dissatisfied customer and turning them into a loyal one.
What accounts for the most lost customers?
Bad customer service on the employees part.
3 components of hunting satisfaction?
1) Food
2) Lodging
3) Customer satisfaction
How many jobs are created by the industry?
970,000
How does the industry find clients?
Word of the mouth, or recommendations.
What is the north American model?
Wildlife is a public trust, and wildlife should be regulated so that animal populations can thrive forever.
What are the seven components?
1) Public trust
2) Democratic Rule of Law
3) Opportunity for all
4) Commercial use
5) Legitimate use
6) Science and wildlife policy
7) Migratory resources
What are the five eras of wildlife conservation?
1) Era of abundance
2) Era of exploitation
3) Era of protection
4) Era of game management
5) Era of environmental management
During which Era were some of the first game laws developed?
Era of abundance
