Using increasing hypothetical chronic wasting disease prevalence rates to explore hunter behavioral intention and hypothetical bias in surveys

Deer hunter surveys commonly employ hypothetical chronic wasting disease (CWD) prevalence scenarios to measure behavioral intentions. These may suffer from bias (i.e. respondents describe unrealistic behaviors in situations) and it is unclear how affects results. We used an online-based survey of Arkansas deer hunters (1) investigate intentions change as CWD hypothetically varies, (2) explore the presence intention by comparing responses across rates those whose primary hunting counties had detected versus not. found undesired (e.g. less often, cessation) were unlikely substantially increased, assistance with some monitoring management increase. evidence anticipated behavior change. Agencies should be aware that overstate intentions, consider this when making decisions.