Document Type
Report
Publisher
The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research
Publication Date
5-1-2017
Disciplines
Economics | Place and Environment | Tourism
Abstract
This report provides a review of the current socioeconomic trends in northeast Montana in comparison to the state as a whole, followed by an economic analysis of the potential impacts of an expanded recreation amenity. The amenity is characterized by a large, intact grassland prairie ecosystem replete with a large bison herd. Results suggest significant latent demand for nonresident visitation to the region. To begin to capture this demand and ensure continued vitality of other economic sectors will require collaborative efforts between conservation proponents, tourism professionals, and the community at large.
Keywords
bison, northeast Montana
Rights
© 2017 ITRR
Recommended Citation
Sage, Jeremy L., "Analyzing Economic and Social Opportunities and Challenges Related to Bison Conservation in Northeast Montana" (2017). Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications. 353.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/itrr_pubs/353
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