The Role of Human Dimensions in Wildlife Resource Research in Wildlife Management

January 1, 1998

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The human dimension in wildlife resource (HDWR) management is increasingly recognized by wildlife managers as an important component to understand and to integrate into daily decision-making. The nature of human dimensions and HDWR research has changed from a traditional emphasis on hunters and big game species to economic issues. To aid bear (Ursidae) managers, I outline the type of questions which can be answered, integrate examples of research with large predators from around the world, and discuss public involvement in wildlife management. As human dimensions research remains a relatively unknown approach in wildlife management, wildlife managers can benefit from an overview of the field. Especially for managers of large predators such as bears, which often elicit strong public emotions, management becomes as much a sociopolitical issue as a biological one.

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