Abstract:
Indonesia is a mega biodiversity country especially mammals, reptils and avifauna. This study aims to determine the intensity of wildlife utilization in the village of Pasir Putih, Central Fakfak District, Fakfak Regency. In this study the object of observation is the potential and utilization of wildlife in the Pasir Putih village of Fakfak Regency. Observation variables used included basic information about wildlife species, wildlife status based on IUCN, purpose of use, hunting methods, hunting frequency, hunting success rate, and number of hunting members. The data obtained were tabulated and descriptive analyzed to obtain an objective picture of the condition of wild animals in the Pasir Putih village of Fakfak Regency, West Papua province. The results of the study revealed that residents in the white sand village, still doing hunting activities although not intense. Some of the animals used include Avifauna, mammals and reptiles (herpet). Some animals are in the endangered category (VU) by the IUCN Redlist. Hunting is relatively difficult using snares and hunting dogs, its frequency is still relatively low and hence it is not done collegially because of the difficulty level.
