A Meta-Regression Analysis of Hunters’ Valuations of Recreational Hunting

Hunters’ valuations of recreational hunting have been estimated by a large number location-specific studies since the early 1970s, but to date there has no systematic assessment this research at global scale. The present study performed meta-analysis 80 with 588 value-per-day estimates. showed high concentration pertaining valuation deer and in USA. average value was USD 69 /hunting day 2020 prices, variation large, ranging from 4 325 day. statistical performance alternative mixed-effect models explaining differences tested different attributes (targeted game animal); context variables (income/capita, population density, year study, region application); characteristics (valuation method, publication outlet). results that type animal, income per capita, method had significant effects on values. predictive power for all models, supporting application guide management where primary not undertaken, particular outside