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Aug 22, 2015

Hunters debate whether Cecil backlash is hurting sport’s standing

Dr. Larson weighs in on an NBC News story examining the effects of the Cecil incident on hunting. 
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Mar 20, 2015

Conservationists should make friends with hunters

Our research examining connections between wildlife-based recreation and conservation behavior was featured in Science News: 
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Mar 20, 2015

Birders and hunters could be partners in conservation

Our study (published in the Journal of Wildlife Management) comparing the conservation attitudes and behaviors of birders and hunters was highlighted in Conservation Magazine. 
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Mar 1, 2015

Shifting perspectives and future outlook for hunting in America

Check out our article in the Wildlife Professional discussing the future of hunting America. 
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Dec 1, 2014

Building local capacity to respond to environmental change

Our study examining the ways in which rural New York towns are working to address various types of environmental change (e.g., climate change, hydraulic fracturing, open space development) was published as a research and policy brief by Cornell University’s Community and Regional Development Institute. 
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Oct 28, 2011

Public divided over how to manage invasive species on Cumberland Island

Our research on public preferences for invasive species management at Cumberland Island National Seashore was featured in UGA’s Warnell School Alumni Magazine, The Log. 
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Oct 1, 2011

National survey reveals surprising information about kids’ time outdoors

A Parks & Recreation magazine article highlights our research on shifting patterns in children’s time outdoors: 
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Mar 10, 2011

A changing America is shaking up parks

Dr. Larson’s research on diversity in parks (part of his dissertation research) was featured in UGA’s Warnell School Alumni Magazine, The Log. 
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Mar 10, 2009

Environmental education study reveals kids’ outdoor awareness

Dr. Larson’s research on environmental education programs for diverse youth (part of his thesis research) was featured in UGA’s Warnell School Alumni Magazine, The Log: https://lrl.people.clemson.edu/WebFiles/Larson.etal.2009_Log-EEyouth.pdf