60 

 intervals: 0600-0759 h, 0800-0959 h, 1000-1159 h, 1200-1359 h, 1400-1559 h, 1600-1759 h, and 



1800-0559 h. To ensure adequate sample sizes for statistical comparisons, data were combined in 



order to have a minimum sample size of five or more individuals per interval. 



Age of Hunters 



Information about the ages of hunters was obtained from local medical doctors who had 

 conducted annual censuses of village residents. In most cases, ages were obtained from birth 

 certificates, but in some cases they were based on the memory of the respondent. 



Identification of Hunters. Hunting Group Members, and Types of Weapons 



In order to obtain information from the hunters, it was agreed not to divulge dieir names or 

 the details of their kills. Hunters were reluctant to cooperate, at fu-st, for various reasons. One, 

 hunting in the study area was a private matter in that game was not considered to be community 

 property and hunters were not expected to share information about game kills or sightings with other 

 residents (cf., Hames and Vickers, 1983). Two, much of the hunting was illegal according to national 

 legislation because some game was taken out of season or in excess of bag limits (cf., SEDUE, in 

 litt.). In order to protect the identity of hunters, specific individuals are referred to by number. 



In most cases, cooperating hunters readily acknowledged killing an animal. They also openly 

 provided information about dieir hunting partners and the weapons used. Noncooperating hunters who 

 were reported to me by third parties often either denied making a kill or only provided limited 

 information about the outing. Every attempt was made to encourage hunters to participate in the study, 

 and anonymity was assured, but the wishes of those who chose not to collaborate were respected. 



Seven hunters obtained substantially more game than did the other 77 hunters. The individual 

 results for the main hunters were described in the text and in Appendix E to contrast hunters who 

 harvested a large amount of game versus those who harvested a small amount of game. In all cases. 



