The residents' attitudes about the development of hunting tourism in Vojvodina (Serbia)

• Published in: Ekonomika poljoprivrede (1979) Vol. 69; no. 3; pp. 681 - 695
• Main Authors: Matejević, Milosava, Jovanović, Tamara, Ponjiger, Igor, Ristić, Zoran, Marković, Vladimir, Kovačević, Milutin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Belgrade Balkan Scientific Association of Agricultural Economists 01.01.2022; Naučno društvo agrarnih ekonomista Balkana, Beograd; Institut za ekonomiku poljoprivrede, Beograd i Akademija ekonomskih nauka, Bukurešt
• Subjects: Attitudes; Community; Cultural heritage; Economic impact; Education; Environmental protection; Hunting; Outdoor activities; Regeneration; revitalization of hunting tourism; Rural areas; Social sustainability; Tourism; Tourism development; vojvodina (serbia); Wildlife conservation; Serbia; Sweden
• ISSN: 0352-3462; 2334-8453
• DOI: 10.5937/ekoPolj2203681M

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.