THE RESIDENTS’ ATTITUDES ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF HUNTING TOURISM IN VOJVODINA (SERBIA)

Milosava Matejević; Tamara Jovanović; Igor Ponjiger; Zoran Ristić; Vladimir Marković; Milutin Kovačević

doi:10.5937/ekoPolj2203681M

Authors

Milosava Matejević DGTH, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5345-774X
Tamara Jovanović DGTH, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2899-9544
Igor Ponjiger DGTH, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9426-5250
Zoran Ristić DGTH, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7273-1177
Vladimir Marković DGTH, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6545-5263
Milutin Kovačević DGTH, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7260-6066

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5937/ekoPolj2203681M

Keywords:

hunting, revitalization of hunting tourism, attitudes, Vojvodina (Serbia)

Abstract

Successful development of hunting tourism requires the support of a local community and positive attitudes of residents. This research aims to explore the population in the Vojvodina region (Serbia) which was well known hunting tourism destination in Europe during the ’70s and ‘80s. The survey included a final sample of 206 respondents. This study showed that residents mostly approve of and support hunting tourism revitalization. However, they find that it needs to be implemented sustainably, according to the law, without threatening the habitat and game funds. This study also explored different predictors that shape attitudes towards hunting tourism. Results show that being a hunter, having a higher level of education, frequently having outdoor activities in nature, being interested in the topic of hunting and hunting tourism, and having a dominant meat diet lead to a more positive attitude towards hunting tourism.

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