Use of Travel Cost Models for Evaluating Lottery Rationed Recreation: Application to Big Game Hunting

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Abstract
Modifications of the standard travel cost model are suggested so as to fulfill the assumptions necessary to use travel cost models in recreation benefit estimates for hunting privileges which are rationed by lottery. The potential effects of the lottery on the estimation of the per capita demand curve are also addressed to suggest further modifications so that resulting benefit estimates are more useful in project evaluation and land use allocations. Using data on buffalo, desert bighorn sheep, and antelope hunts in Utah, a travel cost model with and without the modifications are compared to illustrate the usefulness of the suggested modifications. Note: The views presented do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.