Comparative legal analysis of hunter-land user interactions in wildlife and land management regulations

Abstract

Hunting is a multifaceted form of natural resource management that involves the use of both wildlife and land resources, necessitating clear legal frameworks to govern interactions between hunters and land users. This study examines the common and unique challenges in various systems regulating these interactions and evaluates the potential for applying successful strategies across different countries. Three primary models of hunter-land user relationships are analyzed: direct interaction, cooperation, and division of rights. Each model addresses specific objectives and varies in effectiveness depending on the context. The direct interaction model prioritizes landowner rights, the cooperation model enhances hunting accessibility, and the division of rights model facilitates management over large wildlife habitats. The choice of model in a given country is influenced by factors such as economic conditions, property laws, legal systems, social norms, and government policies. No single model is universally optimal, as each excels under specific circumstances. In Russia, issues in the hunting sector stem not from the division of rights model itself but from insufficient state oversight and support. The study proposes recommendations to refine...: improve the development and implementation of these interaction models, aiming to enhance their effectiveness and adaptability across diverse global contexts.