Engaging adult R3 outdoor educational program design to strengthen participation in hunting and fishing
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Abstract
Declining participation in hunting and fishing has been slowed by women who are learning numerous outdoor skills through recruitment, retention, and reactivation [R3] programs. R3 programs are hosted by state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and businesses that take a variety of approaches to develop participant skills and confidence. To understand how R3 program design influences hunting and fishing participation, we conducted 11 focus group interviews with 72 participants at women’s R3 programs to identify program design components that women appreciate when learning to hunt and fish. Well-designed programs offered customized educational approaches to align with participants’ needs, created a supportive environment to foster a sense of belonging, and streamlined participation through event logistics. Programs that incorporated these design components promoted skill development, boosted self-confidence, and helped participants build a supportive network to independently hunt and fish. Program leaders can apply these findings to bolster participation in hunting and fishing.
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Redmore, L., Isensee, S., Stafford, J.D., and Zavaleta Cheek, J., 2026, Engaging adult R3 outdoor educational program design to strengthen participation in hunting and fishing: Human Dimensions of Wildlife, https://doi.org/10.1080/10871209.2026.2644512.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Engaging adult R3 outdoor educational program design to strengthen participation in hunting and fishing |
| Series title | Human Dimensions of Wildlife |
| DOI | 10.1080/10871209.2026.2644512 |
| Edition | Online First |
| Publication Date | April 27, 2026 |
| Year Published | 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Leetown |