Exploring recreational hunters’ perspectives on shifting from hunting to working in tourism: Insights from the Push–Pull-Mooring Model

Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Tourism Recreation Research

Publication Date

1-1-2024

Abstract

There are growing pressures on the environment from both natural and human stressors, impacting both protected and unprotected areas. Illegal and irresponsible use of environmental resources harms the health of ecosystems and the well-being of people. Confronting these challenges requires promoting sustainable practices to ensure the long-term health of the environment. In this context, tourism has gained widespread recognition as a tool to enhance local community well-being and conserve environmental resources. Through the lens of the Push–Pull-Mooring model, the study aims to explore the key factors influencing local hunters' perspective on shifting from hunting to working in tourism. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with local hunters residing in the surrounding villages near the Dana Biosphere Reserve in Jordan. Content analysis with an inductive coding approach was used to analyze the data. The findings reveal that the environmental degradation and the environmental concern discourage hunting activities, while financial incentives encourage participation in tourism. However, various institutional, personal, and cultural factors are found to hinder the participation of local hunters in tourism.

ISSN

0250-8281

Publisher

Informa UK Limited

Disciplines

Tourism and Travel

Keywords

local community, Push–Pull-Mooring model, Recreational hunters, tourism, wildlife degradation

Scopus ID

85211432735

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no

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