PUBLICATIONS

Watching Wildlife
Virginia Wildlife Viewing Guide
West Virginia Wildlife Viewing Guide

'Watching Wildlife' cover, by Mark Damian Duda.
Cover of 'West Virginia Wildlife Viewing Guide' by Mark Damian Duda.
Cover of a wildlife viewing guide featuring a bald eagle perched on a branch. The title reads 'Virginia Wildlife Viewing Guide,' with author name Mark Damian Duda and a note about a cooperative project with Defenders of Wildlife.

Mark’s publications include three wildlife viewing books: Watching Wildlife, Virginia Wildlife Viewing Guide, and West Virginia Wildlife Viewing Guide. Mark has traveled extensively to watch and photograph wildlife, from the Everglades in South Florida and Denali National Park in Alaska to the Cinque Terre in Italy, the rainforests of Costa Rica, and the savannahs of East Africa. His experiences have instilled in him a strong desire to teach others how to view wildlife ethically and successfully. These books show not only where to view wildlife, but also how to do so responsibly.

The Sportsman’s Voice

Cover of 'The Sportsman's Voice: Hunting and Fishing in America' by Mark Damian Duda.

The Sportsman’s Voice: Hunting and Fishing in America is the first book that provides a comprehensive, up-to-date look at hunting and fishing in America. It bridges the gap between hundreds of scientific studies of the human dimensions of conservation and on-the-ground situations, giving this information meaningful context and real-world utility.

Tens of millions of Americans ages 16 and older head outdoors to hunt and fish every year. Through hunting and fishing license fees and excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment, hunters and anglers are responsible for the majority of fish and wildlife conservation funding in the United States. Fish and wildlife management programs funded by these fees have conserved millions of acres of habitat and have brought back many species, including wild turkey, wood duck, bald eagle, and pronghorn antelope, from unhealthy population levels.

Understanding hunting and fishing, and hunters and anglers as a constituency, is vital to effectively managing the nation’s natural resources. Policymakers, legislators, fish and wildlife professionals, conservation organizations, and hunters and anglers themselves have an unmet need for science-based, comprehensive information on hunting and fishing to inform their understanding, communications, decision-making, and planning.

How to Talk About Hunting

Book, 'How to Talk About Hunting, Research-Based Communication Strategies'

Responsive Management has tracked Americans’ attitudes toward hunting for more than 35 years, including through regular trend surveys beginning in the early 1990s (most recently conducted in partnership with the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports), research examining attitudes toward animal rights and animal welfare issues (including a national study conducted in partnership with the Hunters’ Leadership Forum), and research on the most effective pro- and anti-hunting arguments (including a nationwide survey sponsored by the Hunters’ Leadership Forum). Responsive Management also recently partnered with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and A-Game Speech and Debate Consulting to deliver an interactive workshop to train wildlife professionals how to debate on behalf of hunting.

Drawing on these and other Responsive Management projects, How to Talk About Hunting provides research-based communications guidelines and strategies for hunters, conservationists, and wildlife professionals to use to communicate about hunting in the most persuasive and compelling ways possible.

The Precarious Position of Wildlife Conservation Funding
in the United States

Research paper, 'The precarious position of wildlife conservation funding in the United States'

The Pittman-Robertson Act was established in 1937 to fund state-based wildlife conservation through an existing excise tax on sporting arms and ammunition. Because these items were purchased mostly by hunters at the time, they were the user group primarily funding wildlife conservation. Subsequent amendments to Pittman-Robertson expanded the taxable items to include pistols, revolvers, and archery equipment, effectively broadening the pool of conservation funding contributors to include non-hunters. The continuing trends of declining hunting participation, increasing handgun sales for non-hunting purposes, and increasing sport shooting and target archery independent of hunting, mean that non-hunters are contributing a disproportionately greater amount to Pittman-Robertson funding than hunters, and therefore contributing more to wildlife conservation. The evolving sources of revenue to Pittman-Robertson pose several threats to this historically important source of conservation funding. Addressing them may require new funding coalitions and outreach describing the conservation benefits and outcomes of Pittman-Robertson funding.

Attitudes Toward Illegal Feeding and Harassment of Wild Dolphins in Panama City

Scientific Journal, "Attitudes Toward Illegal Feeding and Harassment of Wild Dolphins in Panama City"

A study was conducted for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to measure public awareness and knowledge of dolphin conservation, assess participation in marine recreational activities and interactions with wild dolphins, and determine the effectiveness of NMFS-supported public outreach efforts. Surveys of residents, visitors and business operators in Panama City, Florida examined attitudes toward the illegal feeding and interactions with dolphins in the area. A majority in all groups indicated a concern for the protection of wild dolphins. In general, there was little interest in feeding dolphins, though visitors compared to residents were the most likely to be interested. Residents and business operators had the knowledge that feeding dolphins was both illegal and harmful to them while many visitors tended not to know.

Public Awareness and Credibility of Fish and Wildlife Agencies in the Northeastern United States

Research paper, "Public Awareness and Credibility of Fish and Wildlife Agencies in the Northeastern United States"

Assessing levels of public awareness, knowledge, and attitudes toward fish and wildlife agencies is critical to enhancing fish and wildlife agency credibility and implementing successful wildlife management programs. In recent years numerous fish and wildlife agencies across the nation have conducted studies to assess opinions and attitudes toward agencies and their activities. With this kind of information, agencies can, over time with repeated surveys, measure public knowledge and response to their activities as well as their progress in meeting agency goals (Manfredo, Decker, & Duda, 1998). To meet these objectives, the Northeast Conservation Information and Education Association (NCIEA) commissioned a study to measure and examine public awareness and knowledge of fish and wildlife agencies and the public’s attitudes toward the credibility of fish and wildlife agencies in the northeastern United States.

The Growth of Sport Shooting Participation

Mark Damian Duda article, "The Growth of Sport Shooting."

Assessing levels of public awareness, knowledge, and attitudes toward fish and wildlife agencies is critical to enhancing fish and wildlife agency credibility and implementing successful wildlife management programs. In recent years numerous fish and wildlife agencies across the nation have conducted studies to assess opinions and attitudes toward agencies and their activities. With this kind of information, agencies can, over time with repeated surveys, measure public knowledge and response to their activities as well as their progress in meeting agency goals (Manfredo, Decker, & Duda, 1998). To meet these objectives, the Northeast Conservation Information and Education Association (NCIEA) commissioned a study to measure and examine public awareness and knowledge of fish and wildlife agencies and the public’s attitudes toward the credibility of fish and wildlife agencies in the northeastern United States.

Hunting, Fishing, Sport Shooting, and Archery Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation

Cover of "Hunting, Fishing, Sport Shooting, and Archery Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation: A Practitioner's Guide" from Mark Damian Duda and the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

The last century has seen a multitude of wildlife conservation success stories thanks to the efforts of the professional fish and wildlife management community. The restoration of once depleted species such as the white-tailed deer, wild turkey, bald eagle, wood duck, and Rocky Mountain elk, to name only a few, was no accident, nor was it the result of guesswork or management through blind optimism. Rather, these once-struggling populations successfully rebounded because biologists and resource managers applied scientific principles dictated by the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.

The same governing principle—the use of sound science to dictate policy—also applies to the work now being done to increase participation in and support for hunting, fishing, sport shooting, and archery: R3 (recruitment, retention, and reactivation) efforts must be based on high-quality research and a solid foundation of fact.

Responsive Management and the National Shooting Sports Foundation reviewed hundreds of research papers and reports related to hunting, fishing, sport shooting, and archery participation to distill the most salient findings and lessons learned.

The resulting handbook, Hunting, Fishing, Sport Shooting, and Archery Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation: A Practitioner’s Guide, is the first-ever document to summarize in a single volume the most essential and up-to-date research for R3 efforts.

Today, the need for organized and data-driven R3 efforts—including programs, outreach initiatives, and other strategies to recruit, retain, and reactivate sportsmen and women—has never been more important. The handbook, through this extensive research review and a corresponding list of action items based on the findings, is presented as a roadmap for members of the fish and wildlife management community to use as they navigate a terrain whose obstacles range from the social and demographic to the structural and technological.

Rather than existing as a stand-alone effort, the handbook builds on the work being done by other professionals in the fish and wildlife management community. Specifically, the handbook was envisioned and developed as a resource in support of the National Hunting and Shooting Sports Action Plan, a collaborative effort of the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports and the Wildlife Management Institute. The National Hunting and Shooting Sports Action Plan details a series of topics addressing various R3 aspects, from program design and skills training to planning among partners and the need to improve cultural acceptance of hunting and the shooting sports. Each topic forms the basis of a chapter in the handbook (along with a chapter on participation in the four activities), which in turn provides research and recommendations in direct response to the topic as identified in the National Action Plan.

Also included throughout the handbook are vignettes that have been provided by various professionals throughout the R3 community. These vignettes address topics and concepts covered throughout the handbook by way of specific case studies—they are real-life, on-the-ground examples of how R3 challenges have been met on the practical level. In short, the vignettes bring the research to life.

The Future of Hunting and Shooting Sports

Cover of "The Future of Hunting and the Shooting Sports" by Mark Damian Duda.

The study included a comprehensive literature review of past research; focus groups in diverse geographic areas of active hunters and shooters, lapsed hunters and shooters, non-hunters and non-shooters, and anti-hunters and anti-shooters; two nationwide telephone surveys with hunters and shooters and the general population; and final report, including actionable recommendation strategies. Responsive Management then worked with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, numerous state fish and wildlife agencies, conservation organizations, and industry groups to implement the recommendations in the report.

Data suggest that the future of hunting and the shooting sports is precarious. The number of active hunters and sport shooters has decreased in the U.S., and fewer young people are entering these sports. However, while data indicate that participation in the U.S. has been declining, there are strategies that fish and wildlife agencies, non-governmental organizations, and industry can pursue to retain hunters and shooters in these sports, to get them to hunt and shoot more often, to recruit new hunters and shooters into these sports, and to gain wider public acceptance of these activities among non-participants.

The purpose of the research detailed in this book is to better understand the factors related to hunting and sport shooting participation, identify strategies to better meet the needs of current and potential participants, and more effectively communicate to the public about these activities.

Wildlife and the American Mind

Cover of "Wildlife and the American Mind" with subtitle "Public Opinion on and Attitudes toward Fish and Wildlife Management" by authors Mark Damian Duda, Steven J. Bissell, and Kira C. Young.

An understanding of the public often means the difference between the success and failure of fish and wildlife programs. Fish and wildlife agencies use biological and ecological research to better understand and manage fish and wildlife and their habitat. Effective fish and wildlife agencies use the human dimensions research produced by Responsive Management to better understand and work with their constituents. Among the benefits of using human dimensions research are enhanced management of the resource and a constituency that is supportive of the agency and its mission. Overall, agencies that effectively incorporate the human element into agency management functions and decision-making ultimately spend more time and money directly on the resource, as opposed to making ill-fated decisions because of a lack of understanding of the public.

The purpose of this book is to help fish and wildlife managers, administrators, and outreach specialists better understand and work with their constituents and publics. This book represents a compilation of the most salient findings from the first 10 years of Responsive Management’s surveys, focus groups, and research. The book includes recommendations strategies on how to utilize this information to enhance fish and wildlife management programs and policies, as well as how to more effectively manage hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching programs.

Other Publications

Duda, M.D. & Beppler, T. (in press). Hunting, shooting, fishing, and wildlife watching participation by the numbers: Making sense of all those figures that pass by your screen. Harrisonburg, VA.

Duda, M.D. & Jones, M.F. (2023). How to talk about hunting: Research-based communications strategies. Hunters’ Leadership Forum.

Duda, M.D. (November 2023). Understanding survey research in fish and wildlife management [Presentation]. Pennsylvania Game Commission.

Duda, M.D. (September 2023). New study sheds light on women’s participation in hunting and shooting. American Hunter Magazine. pp. 22-23.

Duda, M.D. (2023, January 9). New study touts impact of hunting and shooting access on national R3 movement. Hunters’ Leadership Forum. 

Duda, M.D., Beppler, T., Organ, J., & Austen, D. (2022). The precarious position of wildlife conservation funding in the United States. The Human Dimensions of Wildlife, Volume 27, Issue 2, pp. 164-172.

Beppler, T. & Duda, M.D. (2022). Conservation words that work: Determining how to engage the American public through the language of conservation. Aquatics Magazine, Volume 44, Number 3, pp. 15-18.

Duda, M.D. (August 2022). Planning for the future of conservation law enforcement in the United States [Presentation]. Presented at the National Conservation Training Center.

Duda, M.D. (February 2022). We are dealing with something that lies pretty deep: The value of white-tailed deer to Americans [Presentation]. Southeast Deer Study Group 45th Annual Meeting.

Duda, M.D. (October 2021). The outdoors are better together…especially when we all pay our fair share! [Presentation]. Southeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Plenary Session.

Duda, M.D. (April 2021). How to talk about hunting, Parts 1-3 [Presentation]. Webinar series with the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports.

Duda, M.D. (December 2020). Wildlife conservation funding in America [Presentation]. 17th Annual NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit Keynote Speech.

Duda, M.D. (2020, May 1). How will America continue to pay for wildlife conservation? Hunters’ Leadership Forum.

Duda, M.D. (2019, October 6). Study cites support of hunting, fishing, shooting, trapping. Hunters’ Leadership Forum.

Duda, M.D., Beppler, T., & Organ, J. (2017). The growth of sport shooting participation—what does this trend mean for conservation revenue? The Wildlife Professional, Volume 11, Issue 2, pp. 38-40.

Duda, M.D. (2017). A biophilic life: Stephen R. Kellert 1943-2016. Connecticut Wildlife, Volume 37, Number 6, pp. 8-10.

Duda, M.D. (2017, October 11). Study touts positive attitudes toward wildlife officers. Hunters’ Leadership Forum.

Duda, M.D. (2017, April 25). Hunters’ role in national wildlife refuges. Hunters’ Leadership Forum.

Duda, M.D. (2017, April 5). Number of hunters who hunt mostly for the meat still grows. Hunters’ Leadership Forum.

Duda, M.D. & Beppler, T. (2017, January 17). The dirty dozen threats to hunting: 21st century implications for recruitment, retention, and reactivation. Hunters’ Leadership Forum.

Duda, M.D., Jones, M.F., & Beppler, T. (2016, September 13). Hunters’ contributions to U.S. wildlife conservation. Hunters’ Leadership Forum.

Duda, M.D. & Criscione, A. (2014, June 11). Understanding hunting today. Center for Humans & Nature.

Hansen, P.W., Sparrowe, R., & Duda, M.D. (2015). The elements of success in fish and wildlife management: Looking back at the successes and failures of wildlife conservation to guide the profession over the next 100 years. Transactions of the 80th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference. Wildlife Management Institute.

Duda, M.D., Beppler, T., & Horstman, S. (2013). Attitudes toward illegal feeding and harassment of wild dolphins in Panama City. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, Volume 18, Issue 3, pp. 236-238.

Duda, M.D. & Ritchie, A. (2013). Communicating climate change to hunters and anglers: Sportsmen's attitudes toward global warming 2006-2013. Transactions of the 78th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference. Wildlife Management Institute.

Duda, M.D. & Southwick, R. (2012). On the fence about fishing: A study of why anglers do and don’t fish and what will get them on the water (Funded by Multistate Conservation Grant VA M-24-R awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies). American Sportfishing Association.

Duda, M.D. & Ritchie, A. (July/August 2012). Responsive Management helps manage humans. Turkey Country, p. 36.

Duda, M.D., Jones, M.F., & Criscione, A. (2010). The sportsman’s voice: Hunting and fishing in America. Venture Publishing.

Duda, M.D. & Nobile, J. (2010). The fallacy of online surveys: No data are better than bad data. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 55-64.

Duda, M.D., Jones, M.F., & Criscione, A. (2009). Public awareness and credibility of fish and wildlife agencies in the northeastern United States. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, Volume 14, Issue 2, pp. 142-144.

Ryan, C.W., Edwards, J.W., & Duda, M.D. (2009). West Virginia residents’ attitudes and opinions toward American black bear hunting. Ursus, Volume 20, Issue 2, pp. 131-142.

Duda, M.D., Jones, M.F., Criscione, A., & Ritchie, A. (2009). The importance of hunting and the shooting sports to state, national and global economies. Proceedings of the World Symposium on the Ecologic and Economic Benefit of Hunting. World Forum on the Future of Sport Shooting Activities, pp. 276-293.

Inkley, D.B., Staudt, A.C., & Duda, M.D. (2009). Imagining the future: Humans, wildlife, and global climate change. Wildlife and Society: The Science of Human Dimensions, pp. 57–72. Manfredo, M. J., Vaske, J. J., Brown, P. J., Decker, D. J., & Duke, E. A., Eds. Island Press.

Duda, M.D. & Jones, M.F. (2009). Public opinion on and attitudes toward hunting. Transactions of the 73rd North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, pp. 180-198. Wildlife Management Institute.

Duda, M.D. (2006). Managing negative human-wildlife situations. Transactions of the 71st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, pp. 59-66. Wildlife Management Institute.

Duda, M.D., DeMichele, P., Jones, M.F., Criscione, A., & Bissell, S. (2005). The role of the private sector and landowners’ attitudes toward fish and wildlife management and wildlife-related recreation. Transactions of the 70th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, pp. 77-87. Wildlife Management Institute.

Duda, M.D., Zurawski, C., Bales, C., De Michele, P., Harrison, B., Hayes, G., & Self, R. (2004). Human dimensions research and programmatic planning for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Freshwater Fisheries Section: A case history. Proceedings of Southeastern Fish and Wildlife Conference.

Duda, M.D. (October 2004). The sportsmen's vote. North American Hunter, p. 48.

Duda, M.D. (September 2004). Attitudes toward high-fenced hunting. North American Hunter, p. 42.

Duda, M.D. (August 2004). The “state” of hunting participation. North American Hunter,
p. 38.

Duda, M.D. (July/August/September 2004). High achievers: NAFC members leave other anglers in their wake. North American Hunter, p. 22.

Duda, M.D. (June/July 2004). Hunter “fear” factor. North American Hunter,
p. 34.

Duda, M.D. (May/June 2004). Degrees of satisfaction: Angler satisfaction varies by species pursued. North American Fisherman, p. 24.

Duda, M.D. (April/May 2004). Attitudes toward CWD revealed. North American Hunter, p. 30.

Duda, M.D. (April 2004). Perennial favorites: Fishermen pursue panfish at all stages of their careers. North American Fisherman, p. 26.

Duda, M.D. (March 2004). Drive times: How far are anglers willing to travel? North American Fisherman, p. 28.

Duda, M.D. (February/March 2004). Turkey hunting trends. North American Hunter, p. 28.

Duda, M.D. (February 2004). Kids and fishing: Youths support fishing, but few hear about the sport. North American Fisherman, p. 28.

Duda, M.D. (December/January 2003/2004). Compelled to fish: Research reveals angler motives are constantly changing. North American Fisherman, p. 29.

Duda, M.D. (December/January 2003/2004). Kids’ attitudes toward hunting. North American Hunter, p. 24.

Duda, M.D. (November 2003). Chronic wasting disease reader survey. North American Hunter, p. 34.

Duda, M.D. (October/November 2003). Anglers who hunt: Few differences separate anglers who hunt from those who don’t. North American Fisherman, p. 14.

Duda, M.D. (October 2003). Pass on the tradition. North American Hunter, p. 40.

Duda, M.D. (July/August/September 2003). League of their own: Catfish anglers, like their quarry, stand apart from their peers. North American Fisherman, p. 20.

Duda, M.D. (August 2003). Seven truths about firearms. North American Hunter, p. 28.

Duda, M.D. (June/July 2003). Better safe than sorry. North American Hunter, p. 36.

Duda, M.D. (May/June 2003). Effective messages: Choose the right lesson when teaching kids to fish. North American Fisherman, p. 26.

Duda, M.D. (April/May 2003). Hunters and treestand safety. North American Hunter, p. 30.

Duda, M.D. (April 2003). Committed to conservation: Fisherman are ardent conservationists. North American Fisherman.

Duda, M.D. (March 2003). Cause and effect: Fishing license fee increases trigger sales declines. North American Fisherman, p. 24.

Duda, M.D. (February 2003). Hunters help fuel the economy. North American Hunter, p. 26.

Duda, M.D. (February 2003). Getting to water: Difficulties with access reduced angler numbers. North American Fisherman, p. 26.

Duda, M.D. (December/January 2002/2003). And the survey says… North American Hunter, p. 28.

Duda, M.D. (December/January 2002/2003). Evolution of an angler: Most fishermen go through predictable stages of development. North American Fisherman, p. 20.

Duda, M.D. & Bissell, S. (2002). Marketing wildlife-viewing experiences. In M.J. Manfredo (Ed.), Wildlife viewing: A management handbook (pp. 307–325). Oregon State University Press.

Duda, M.D., De Michele, P., Allen, D., Harrison, B., Nash, V., Hayes, G., & Self, R. (2002). Attitudes of South Carolina youth towards aquatic resources and recreational fishing. Proceedings of Southeastern Fish and Wildlife Conference, pp. 421-433.

Duda, M.D., De Michele, P., Cook, R., Sansom, A., Saldaña, L., Dziekan, K., & Bontempo, D. (2002). Texas Parks and Wildlife for the 21st Century. Proceedings of Southeastern Fish and Wildlife Conference, pp. 434-449.

Duda, M.D. (November 2002). A PFD could save your life. North American Hunter, p. 35.

Duda, M.D. (October/November 2002). The state of sportfishing: national survey reveals angler numbers remain steady. North American Fisherman, p. 20.

Duda, M.D. (October 2002). Public supports hunting. North American Hunter, p. 45.

Duda, M.D. (September 2002). Conserving our wetlands. North American Hunter, p. 43.

Duda, M.D. (August 2002). Got an attitude? North American Hunter, p. 42.

Duda, M.D. (July/August/September 2002). Contaminated catches: How anglers react to consumption advisories. North American Fisherman, p. 20.

Duda, M.D. (June/July 2002). Americans support wetlands. North American Hunter, p. 32.

Duda, M.D. (May/June 2002). Hard habit to break: Anglers know PFDs’ benefits, but few wear them. North American Fisherman, p. 22.

Duda, M.D. (April/May 2002). Public attitudes toward trapping. North American Hunter, p. 32.

Duda, M.D. (April 2002). Communication gap: Anglers are conservation’s unsung heroes. North American Fisherman, p. 20.

Duda, M.D. (March 2002). Bass rule: Coast to coast, black bass are most popular. North American Fisherman, p. 18.

Duda, M.D. (February/March 2002). Youth and hunting. North American Hunter, p. 30.

Duda, M.D. (February 2002). On the rise: After years of decline, angler numbers climb again. North American Fisherman, p. 20.

Duda, M.D. (December/January 2001/2002). Examining participation trends. North American Hunter, p. 28.

Duda, M.D. (December/January 2001/2002). Reaching out: We must introduce children to fishing. North American Fisherman, p. 20.

Duda, M.D., & Brown, K.L. (2001). Texas landowners’ attitudes toward wildlife, conservation and outdoor recreation. Transactions of the 66th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, pp 1-10. Wildlife Management Institute.

Duda, M.D. (November 2001). Women and hunting. North American Hunter, p. 35.

Duda, M.D. (October/November 2001). Lone star success story: Texas anglers happy with state’s fisheries. North American Fisherman, p. 16.

Duda, M.D. (October 2001). Waterfowl hunters soar with populations. North American Hunter, p. 45.

Duda, M.D. (September 2001). Ready, aim, fire . . . at the target. North American Hunter, p. 39.

Duda, M.D. (August 2001). Interest in elk growing. North American Hunter, p. 37.

Duda, M.D. (July/August/September 2001). Who are we? A look at the many faces of fishing. North American Fisherman, p. 20.

Duda, M.D. (June/July 2001). Bowhunting hits the target. North American Hunter, p. 32.

Duda, M.D. (April/May 2001). Hunter ed: More than safety. North American Hunter, p. 32.

Duda, M.D. (April 2001). Angling the internet: Who’s online and why? North American Fisherman, p. 22.

Duda, M.D. (March 2001). Degrees of dedication: Who fishes the most, and why. North American Fisherman, p. 18.

Duda, M.D. (February/March 2001). VA protects sportsmen's rights. North American Hunter, p. 36.

Duda, M.D. (February 2001). Avid readers: Half of all angers read vertical angling publications. North American Fisherman, p. 18.

Duda, M.D. (December/January 2000/2001). Analyzing hunting trends. North American Hunter, p. 24.

Duda, M.D. (December/January 2000/2001). Too many roads? What anglers think about limiting access to national forests. North American Fisherman, p. 16.

Duda, M.D. (November 2000). Hunting on private land. North American Hunter, p. 38.

Duda, M.D. (October/November 2000). Trying to fly: Interest in fly fishing is high, but few stick with it. North American Fisherman, p. 16.

Duda, M.D. (October 2000). Values dictate Sunday hunting. North American Hunter, p. 46.

Duda, M.D. (September 2000). Meet today’s hunter. North American Hunter, p. 52.

Duda, M.D. (August 2000). Just show me the facts. North American Hunter, p. 46.

Duda, M.D. (July/August/September 2000). Perfect day to die: Most fishing-related drownings occur on calm waters. North American
Fisherman, p. 18.

Duda, M.D. (June/July 2000). To road or not to road. North American Hunter, p. 38.

Duda, M.D. (May/June 2000). Size matters: For many anglers, biggest is best. North American Fisherman, p. 22.

Duda, M.D. (April/May 2000). Big game popularity soars. North American Hunter, p. 38.

Duda, M.D. (April 2000). Who's tuning in? Even non-anglers enjoy televised fishing. North American Fisherman, p. 20.

Duda, M.D. (March 2000). Dollars and sense: Anglers will spend more to benefit the resource. North American Fisherman, p. 20.

Duda, M.D. (February/March 2000). Wildlife management's future. North American Hunter, p. 26.

Duda, M.D. (February 2000). Public approval: PETA’s anti-fishing campaign is still failing miserably. North American Fisherman, p. 18.

Duda, M.D. (December/January 1999/2000). Attitudes toward wildlife. North American Hunter, p. 22.

Duda, M.D. (December/January 1999/2000). In the public eye: Angling’s messages good, but not strong enough. North American Fisherman, p. 18.

Duda, M.D. (1999). West Virginia wildlife viewing guide. Falcon Press.

Duda, M.D. (November 1999). Public attitudes toward trapping. North American Hunter, p. 38.

Duda, M.D. (October/November 1999). Reaching out: Sportfishing must lure more non-anglers. North American Fisherman, p. 20.

Duda, M.D. (October1999). Just how much is enough? North American Hunter, p. 38.

Duda, M.D. (September 1999). Guess who is paying the bill? North American Hunter, p. 38.

Duda, M.D. (August 1999). High-tech tools for teachers. North American Hunter, p. 46.

Duda, M.D. (July/August/September 1999). Common ground: Everyone agrees—clean water matters. North American Fisherman, p. 20.

Duda, M.D. (May/June 1999). Age and angling: Senior angling numbers are surprisingly low. North American Fisherman, p. 22.

Duda, M.D. (April 1999). Changing attitudes: Fishing for food no longer primary motivation. North American Fisherman, p. 24.

Duda, M.D., Bissell, S., & Young, K. (1998). Wildlife and the American mind: Public opinion on and attitudes toward fish and wildlife management. Harrisonburg, VA.

Duda, M.D., Bissell, S., & Young, K. (1998). Recent studies on hunting and fishing participation in the United States. The Human Dimensions of Wildlife, Volume 3, Issue 1, pp. 75-80.

Duda, M.D. & Young, K. (1998). American attitudes toward scientific wildlife management and human use of fish and wildlife: Implications for effective public relations and communications strategies. Transactions of the 63rd North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, pp. 589-603. Wildlife Management Institute.

Duda, M.D., Young, K., & Bissell, S. (1998). Partnerships in conservation: Using human dimensions to strengthen relationships between fish and wildlife agencies and their constituents. Transactions of the 63rd North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, pp. 268-277. Wildlife Management Institute.

Manfredo, M.J., Decker, D.J., & Duda, M.D. (1998). What is the future for human dimensions of wildlife? Transactions of the 63rd North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, pp. 278-292. Wildlife Management Institute.

Duda, M.D. (October 1998). It's here: The strategic plan for the National Outreach and Communication Program. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 10.

Duda, M.D. (September 1998). Super cops: By and large, anglers have nothing but praise for fish and wildlife conservation officers. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 13.

Duda, M.D. (August 1998). Fun and games: The life of an information gatherer isn't always a blur of facts and figures. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 11.

Duda, M.D. (July/August 1998). Turning the tide: Groups join forces to promote fishing. North American Fisherman, p. 22.

Duda, M.D. (July 1998). The older angler: Fishing participation is down among seniors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring those numbers up. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 15.

Duda, M.D. (June 1998). Statistics don't tell the whole story: Reading between the lines can reveal interesting and helpful trends. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 13.

Duda, M.D. (May/ June 1998). Competitive spirit: Anglers’ opinions on tournament fishing. North American Fisherman, p. 20.

Duda, M.D. (May 1998). Concerns for a cause: The sport fishing and boating partnership council is out to shake up the public’s views on recreational fishing and boating—and it needs our help. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 15.

Duda, M.D. (April 1998). Conservation first: Anglers put water quality, habitat before recreation. North American Fisherman, p. 18.

Duda, M.D. (April 1998). Water, water everywhere: Not surprisingly, anglers consider the cool, clear stuff to be America’s most precious natural resource—why should you know this? Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 12.

Duda, M.D. (March 1998). Too much red tape? Exploring attitudes toward fishing regulations. North American Fisherman, p. 26.

Duda, M.D. (February 1998). Where do anglers shop? An ASA market survey reveals much about freshwater fishermen and their preferred places of purchase. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 12.

Duda, M.D. (February 1998). Who are we, anyway? A closer look at American anglers. North American Fisherman, p. 18.

Duda, M.D. (January 1998). Debunking the myth: Marketing, Part II: Planning and perseverance are key ingredients in the recipe for a successful business. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 15.

Duda, M.D. & Young, K. (1997). The effects of mandatory basic hunter education and advanced hunter training on hunter recruitment, satisfaction and retention. Fish and Wildlife Reference Service Newsletter No. 113. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Duda, M.D. (December/January 1997/1998). Big spenders: Anglers give economy $38 billion boost. North American Fisherman, p. 24.

Duda, M.D. (December 1997). Debunking the myth: Marketing, Part I: Often regarded as little more than snake oil, this misunderstood form of management is actually just what the doctor ordered. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 10.

Duda, M.D. (November/December 1997). Safe smarts. North American Hunter, p. 46.

Duda, M.D. (November 1997). Fishing tournaments: A look at participation in and attitudes toward these increasingly popular events. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 13.

Duda, M.D. (October 1997). Where the anglers are: A look at the ebb and flow of freshwater fishing participation. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 10.

Duda, M.D. (September/October 1997). Forget the stereotype: Single moms raise fishing kids. North American Fisherman, p. 24.

Duda, M.D. (September 1997). An attitude about hunting. North American Hunter, p. 38.

Duda, M.D. (September 1997). Children’s fishing participation: Just how important is it for them to get started early? Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 7.

Duda, M.D. (August 1997). The myth of the single-parent household. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 13.

Duda, M.D. (August 1997). This tax is ok with hunters. North American Hunter, p. 46.

Duda, M.D. (July/August 1997). Kids and fishing: Most anglers start young. North American Fisherman, p. 28.

Duda, M.D. (July 1997). And the survey said …?! Early numbers are in for the 1996 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 11.

Duda, M.D. (June 1997). Keeping anglers on the hook: Reversing the decline in angling will take careful planning and execution. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 21.

Duda, M.D. (May/June/July 1997). Survey says . . . archery's sweeping the nation. North American Hunter, p. 91.

Duda, M.D. (May/June/July 1997). Does hunting pass the test? North American Hunter, p. 34.

Duda, M.D. (May/June 1997). Animal rights: Survey strips away falsehoods. North American Fisherman, p. 28.

Duda, M.D. (May 1997). Hey, big spender! Who are they? Where are they? Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 15.

Duda, M.D. (April 1997). Who pays for sportfishing? North American Fisherman, p. 30.

Duda, M.D. (April 1997). Are fishermen really conservationists? The answer might surprise you—at least in Pennsylvania. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 11.

Duda, M.D. (March/April 1997). Why do we hunt? North American Hunter, p. 30.

Duda, M.D. (March 1997). Marketing and recreational fishing promotion. Proceedings of Southeastern Fish and Wildlife Conference, pp. 20-31.

Duda, M.D. (March 1997). Satisfaction (almost) guaranteed: Most anglers rank fishing experiences highly. North American Fisherman, p. 32.

Duda, M.D. (March 1997). Meet today's freshwater anglers: A glimpse at their demographics reveals valuable information for dealers, jobbers and manufacturers. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 12.

Duda, M.D. (February 1997). Fishing’s gender factor. North American Fisherman, p. 26.

Duda, M.D. (February 1997). Market research methods: A primer: These tools can be invaluable in assessing the needs of your customers. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 11.

Duda, M.D. (January/February 1997). Hunting: The human element. North American Hunter, p. 52.

Duda, M.D. (January 1997). Anglers: New target for animal-rights groups. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 12.

Duda, M.D., Young, K., & Bissell, S. (1996). Factors related to hunting and fishing participation in the United States. Transactions of the 61st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, pp. 324-337. Wildlife Management Institute.

Duda, M.D. & Case, D.J. (1996). Illinois fur hunting and trapping project: A case study in facing reality. Transactions of the 61st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, pp. 150-154. Wildlife Management Institute.

Duda, M.D. & Young, K. (1996). Sustaining wildlife values in the public sector: An overview of state and federal management issues. Transactions of the 61st North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, pp. 280-283. Wildlife Management Institute.

Duda, M.D. (December 1996). Why is participation in fishing declining? It’s a complex issue with no sweeping solution. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 11.

Duda, M.D. (November 1996). How do anglers view fishing regulations? Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 13.

Duda, M.D. (October 1996). Fly fishing participation: A new survey offers data on the who, when, why, and where. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 12.

Duda, M.D. (September 1996). Anglers strongly support the Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration Program. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 12.

Duda, M.D. (July 1996). A bad day fishing is still better than a good day at work. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 24.

Duda, M.D. (June 1996). Money matters: It sure does, but who is spending it and where? Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 13.

Duda, M.D. (May 1996). The fisherwoman: Who is she? Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 13.

Duda, M.D. (April 1996). Public opinion on fishing. Fishing Tackle Trade News, p. 6.

Duda, M.D. (1995). Watching wildlife: Tips, gear and great places for enjoying America’s wild creatures. Falcon Press.

Duda, M.D. (1994). Virginia wildlife viewing guide. Falcon Press.

Duda, M.D. (1994). A study of factors related to hunting and fishing participation in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Reference Service Newsletter No. 101. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Duda, M.D. (1992). A new era of conservation information: Finding the right tool for the job. Transactions of the 57th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference. Wildlife Management Institute.

Duda, M.D. (1989). What have you done for wildlife lately? Twenty-three ways a citizen can help Florida’s wildlife. Florida Naturalist (Summer), pp. 9-12.

Duda, M.D. (1989). From awareness to action. Florida Wildlife, Volume 43, Issue 2, p. 45.

Duda, M.D. & Cerulean, S.I. (1989). Floridians’ wildlife-related activates, opinions, knowledge and attitudes toward wildlife. Nongame Wildlife Program Technical Report. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission.

Duda, M.D., Cerulean, S.I., & Gillan, J.A. (1989). Comprehensive wildlife education planning in Florida: The value of human dimensions research. Transactions of the 54th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference, pp. 455-467. Wildlife Management Institute.

Duda, M.D. & Moody, P. (1988). The 1987-88 Florida Wildlife Magazine reader survey: What our readers told us. Florida Wildlife, Volume 43, Issue 6, pp. 22-25.

Duda, M.D. (1988). The public and raptor conservation in the southeast: An approach to human southeast raptor management. In B.G. Pendleton, M.N. LeFrank, Jr., & B.A. Millsap (Eds.), Proceedings of the Southeast Raptor Management Symposium and Workshop, pp. 121-26.

Duda, M.D. (1988). Floridians’ wildlife education needs. Part 2: Target audiences. Florida Science Teacher, Volume 3, Issue 4, pp. 8-12.

Duda, M.D. (1988). Floridians’ wildlife education needs. Part 1: Key messages. Florida Science Teacher, Volume 3, Issue 3, pp. 15-19.

Duda, M.D. (1987). Our children are the future of wildlife. Florida Wildlife, Volume 41, Issue 2, pp. 40-42.

Duda, M.D. (1987). Public opinion on environmental protection and wildlife conservation. Florida Environmental and Urban Issues, Volume 15, Issue 1, pp. 10-13.

Duda, M.D. (1987). Measuring public opinion and attitudes toward environmental issues: A primer. The Monitor, Volume 7, Issue 3, pp. 3-6.

Duda, M.D. (1987). Floridians and wildlife: Sociological implications for wildlife conservation in Florida. Nongame Wildlife Program Technical Report No. 2. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission.

Duda, M.D. (1986). Wildlife management: The human element. Florida Wildlife, Volume 40, Issue 5, pp. 14-17.