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Table 1. Anglers and Hunters 16 Years Old and Older, Days of Participation, and Trips by Type of
Fishing and Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Participants

Days of participation

Trips

Type of fishing and hunting
Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Total sportspersons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FISHING
Total, all fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total, all freshwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freshwater, except Great Lakes. . . . . . . . . . . .
Great Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saltwater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HUNTING
Total, all hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Big game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Small game. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Migratory bird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

Table 2. Anglers, Trips, and Days of Fishing by Type of Fishing: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Freshwater
Anglers, trips, and days
of fishing

Total, all fishing

Number

Percent

Total,
all freshwater
Number

Percent

Freshwater, except
Great Lakes
Number

Percent

Saltwater
Great Lakes
Number

Percent

Number

Percent

ANGLERS
Total in U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In state of residence . . . . . . . .
In other states . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIPS
Total in U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In state of residence . . . . . . . .
In other states . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAYS OF FISHING
Total in U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In state of residence . . . . . . . .
In other states . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Average days per angler . . . . . .
(X) Not applicable.
Note: Detail for participants does not add to total because of multiple responses. Percents shown are based on the respective ‘‘Total in U.S.’’ rows.

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Table 3. Freshwater Anglers and Days of Fishing by Type of Fish: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands. Excludes Great Lakes fishing)
Anglers

Days of fishing
Percent

Average days
per angler

Percent

Average days
per angler

Type of fish
Number

Percent

Number

Total, all types of fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, etc.) . . . . . . . . . .
White bass, striped bass and striped bass hybrids . . . .
Panfish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crappie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catfish and bullheads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Walleye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sauger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Northern pike, pickerel, muskie, muskie hybrids . . . . .
Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steelhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anything1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Another type of freshwater fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1

Respondent fished for no specific species and identified ‘‘Anything’’ from a list of categories of fish.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

Table 4. Great Lakes Anglers and Days of Fishing by Type of Fish: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers

Days of fishing

Type of fish
Number

Percent

Total, all types of fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, etc.) . . . . . . . . . .
Walleye, sauger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Northern pike, pickerel, muskie, muskie hybrids . . . . .
Perch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steelhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lake trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other trout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anything1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Another type of Great Lakes fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
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Respondent fished for no specific species and identified ‘‘Anything’’ from a list of categories of fish.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

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Number

Table 5. Saltwater Anglers and Days of Fishing by Type of Fish: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers

Days of fishing

Type of fish
Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Average days
per angler

Total, all types of fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Striped bass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flatfish (flounder, halibut) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bluefish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Red drum (redfish) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sea trout (weakfish) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mackerel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shellfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anything1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Another type of saltwater fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1

Respondent fished for no specific species and identified ‘‘Anything’’ from a list of categories of fish.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

Table 6. Hunters, Trips, and Days of Hunting by Type of Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Hunters, trips, and days
of hunting

Total, all hunting
Number

Percent

Big game
Number

Percent

Small game
Number

Percent

Migratory bird
Number

Percent

Other animals
Number

Percent

HUNTERS
Total in U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In state of residence . . . . . . . .
In other states . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIPS
Total in U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In state of residence . . . . . . . .
In other states . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAYS OF HUNTING
Total in U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In state of residence . . . . . . . .
In other states . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Average days per hunter . . . . . .
(X) Not applicable.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. Percents shown are based on the respective ‘‘Total in U.S.’’ rows.

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Table 7. Hunters and Days of Hunting by Type of Game: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Hunters

Days of hunting

Type of game
Number
Total, all big game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wild turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other big game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total, all small game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rabbit, hare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grouse/prairie chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Squirrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pheasant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other small game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total, all migratory birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waterfowl (geese and/or ducks). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Geese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ducks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other migratory bird. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total, all other animals (fox, raccoon, groundhog,
etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

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Percent

Number

Percent

Average days
per hunter

Table 8. Selected Characteristics of Anglers and Hunters: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
U.S. population

Sportspersons (fished or hunted)

Characteristic
Number

Percent

Number

Percent who
participated

Percent

Fished only
Number

Percent who
participated

Percent

Total persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Density of Residence
Urban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA) . . .
1,000,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250,000 to 999,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less than . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Census Geographic Division
New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East North Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West North Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East South Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West South Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
16 to 17 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sex
Male, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 to 17 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Female, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 to 17 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethnicity
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Household Income
Less than $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10,000 to $19,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$20,000 to $24,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$25,000 to $29,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$30,000 to $34,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$35,000 to $39,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000 to $49,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,000 to $74,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$75,000 to $99,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$100,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education
11 years or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 3 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 years or more college . . . . . . . . . . . .
See footnotes at end of table.

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Table 8. Selected Characteristics of Anglers and Hunters: 2011—Continued
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Hunted only
Characteristic
Number

Percent who
participated

Fished and hunted
Percent

Number

Percent who
participated

Percent

Total persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Density of Residence
Urban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA) . . .
1,000,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250,000 to 999,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less than 249,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Census Geographic Division
New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East North Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West North Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East South Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West South Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
16 to 17 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sex
Male, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 to 17 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Female, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 to 17 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethnicity
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Household Income
Less than $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10,000 to $19,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$20,000 to $24,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$25,000 to $29,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$30,000 to $34,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$35,000 to $39,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000 to $49,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,000 to $74,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$75,000 to $99,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$100,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education
11 years or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 3 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 years or more college . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

(Z) Less than 0.5 percent.

Note: Percent who participated shows the percent of each row’s population who participated in the activity named by the column. Percent columns show the percent of each column’s
participants who are described by the row heading.

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Table 9. Selected Characteristics of Anglers by Type of Fishing: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
U.S. population

Total, all fishing

Characteristic
Number

Percent

Number

Percent who
participated

Total freshwater
Percent

Number

Percent who
participated

Percent

Total persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Density of Residence
Urban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA) . . .
1,000,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250,000 to 999,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less than 249,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Census Geographic Division
New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East North Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West North Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East South Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West South Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
16
18
25
35
45
55
65

to 17
to 24
to 34
to 44
to 54
to 64
years

years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sex
Male. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethnicity
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Household Income
Less than $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10,000 to $19,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$20,000 to $24,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$25,000 to $29,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$30,000 to $34,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$35,000 to $39,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000 to $49,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,000 to $74,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$75,000 to $99,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$100,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education
11 years or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 3 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 years or more college . . . . . . . . . . . .

See footnotes at end of table.

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Table 9. Selected Characteristics of Anglers by Type of Fishing: 2011—Continued
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Freshwater
Saltwater
Freshwater, except Great Lakes
Characteristic

Number

Percent
who
participated

Percent

Great Lakes

Number

Percent
who
participated

Percent

Number

Percent
who
participated

Percent

Total persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Density of Residence
Urban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA) . . .
1,000,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250,000 to 999,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less than 249,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Census Geographic Division
New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East North Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West North Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East South Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West South Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
16
18
25
35
45
55
65

to 17
to 24
to 34
to 44
to 54
to 64
years

years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sex
Male. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethnicity
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Household Income
Less than $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10,000 to $19,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$20,000 to $24,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$25,000 to $29,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$30,000 to $34,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$35,000 to $39,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000 to $49,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,000 to $74,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$75,000 to $99,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$100,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education
11 years or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 3 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 years or more college . . . . . . . . . . . .

* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

(Z) Less than 0.5 percent.

Note: Percent who participated shows the percent of each row’s population who participated in the activity named by the column (the percent of those living in urban areas who
fished in the Great Lakes, etc.). Percent columns show the percent of each column’s participants who are described by the row heading (the percent of those Great Lakes
anglers who lived in urban areas, etc.).

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Table 10. Selected Characteristics of Hunters by Type of Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
U.S. population

Total, all hunting

Characteristic
Number

Percent

Number

Percent who
participated

Big game
Percent

Number

Percent who
participated

Percent

Total persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Density of Residence
Urban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA) . . .
1,000,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250,000 to 999,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less than 249,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Census Geographic Division
New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East North Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West North Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East South Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West South Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
16
18
25
35
45
55
65

to 17
to 24
to 34
to 44
to 54
to 64
years

years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sex
Male. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethnicity
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Household Income
Less than $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10,000 to $19,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$20,000 to $24,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$25,000 to $29,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$30,000 to $34,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$35,000 to $39,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000 to $49,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,000 to $74,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$75,000 to $99,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$100,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education
11 years or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 3 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 years or more college . . . . . . . . . . . .

See footnotes at end of table.

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Table 10. Selected Characteristics of Hunters by Type of Hunting: 2011—Continued
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Small game
Characteristic
Number

Percent
who
participated

Migratory bird

Percent

Number

Percent
who
participated

Other animals

Percent

Number

Percent
who
participated

Percent

Total persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Density of Residence
Urban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA) . . .
1,000,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250,000 to 999,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less than 249,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Census Geographic Division
New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East North Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West North Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East South Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West South Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
16
18
25
35
45
55
65

to 17
to 24
to 34
to 44
to 54
to 64
years

years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sex
Male. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethnicity
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Household Income
Less than $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10,000 to $19,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$20,000 to $24,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$25,000 to $29,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$30,000 to $34,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$35,000 to $39,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000 to $49,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,000 to $74,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$75,000 to $99,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$100,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education
11 years or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 3 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 years or more college . . . . . . . . . . . .

* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

(Z) Less than 0.5 percent.

Note: Percent who participated shows the percent of each row’s population who participated in the activity named by the column (the percent of those living in urban areas who
hunted big game, etc.). Percent columns show the percent of each column’s participants who are described by the row heading (the percent of big game hunters who lived in
urban areas, etc.).

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Table 11. Summary of Expenditures for Fishing and Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditures
Expenditure item

Amount
(thousands
of dollars)

Average per
sportsperson
(dollars)

Spenders
Number
(thousands)

Percent of
sportspersons

Average per
spender
(dollars)

Total, all items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food and lodging, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other trip costs1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES
Fishing equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hunting equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary equipment2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special equipment3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTHER EXPENDITURES
Books, magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Membership dues and contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land leasing and ownership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Licenses, stamps, tags, and permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1

Other trip costs include guide fees, pack trip or package fees, public and private land use fees, equipment rental, boating costs (which include launching, mooring,
storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel), bait, ice, and heating and cooking fuel.
Auxiliary equipment includes camping equipment, binoculars, special fishing and hunting clothing, etc.
3
Special equipment includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, etc.
2

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. Detail in subsequent tables may not add to totals shown here because of nonresponse to individual
questions.

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Table 12. Expenditures for Fishing: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditures
Expenditure item

Amount
(thousands
of dollars)

Average per
angler
(dollars)

Spenders
Number
(thousands)

Percent of
anglers

Average per
spender
(dollars)

Total, all items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food and lodging, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other trip costs, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide fees, pack trip or package fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boating costs1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooking fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES
Fishing equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rods, reels, poles, and rodmaking components . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lines and leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Artificial lures, flies, baits, and dressing for flies or lines. . . . .
Hooks, sinkers, swivels, and other items attached to a line,
except lures and baits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tackle boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creels, stringers, fish bags, landing nets, and gaff hooks . . . . .
Minnow traps, seines, and bait containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depth finders, fish finders, and other electronic fishing
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice fishing equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other fishing equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camping equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binoculars, field glasses, telescopes, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special fishing clothing, rubber boots, waders, and foul
weather gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing and taxidermy costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special equipment2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTHER EXPENDITURES
Magazines, books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Membership dues and contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land leasing and ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Licenses, stamps, tags, and permits, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stamps, tags, and permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2

Boating costs include launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.
Special equipment includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, etc.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. Detail in tables 13 to 16 may not add to totals shown here because of multiple responses and
nonresponse.

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Table 13. Trip and Equipment Expenditures for Freshwater Fishing: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditures
Expenditure item

Amount
(thousands
of dollars)

Average per
angler
(dollars)

Spenders
Number
(thousands)

Percent of
anglers

Average per
spender
(dollars)

Total, all items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food and lodging, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other trip costs, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide fees, pack trip or package fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boating costs1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooking fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES
Fishing equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rods, reels, poles, and rodmaking components . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lines and leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Artificial lures, flies, baits, and dressing for flies or lines. . . . .
Hooks, sinkers, swivels, and other items attached to a line,
except lures and baits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tackle boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creels, stringers, fish bags, landing nets, and gaff hooks . . . . .
Minnow traps, seines, and bait containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depth finders, fish finders, and other electronic fishing
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice fishing equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other fishing equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camping equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binoculars, field glasses, telescopes, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special fishing clothing, rubber boots, waders, and foul
weather gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing and taxidermy costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special equipment2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2

Boating costs include launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.
Special equipment includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, etc.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

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Table 14. Trip and Equipment Expenditures for Freshwater Fishing, Except Great Lakes: 2011
(Population 16 years old and over)
Expenditures
Expenditure item

Amount
(thousands
of dollars)

Average per
angler
(dollars)

Total, all items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food and lodging, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other trip costs, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide fees, pack trip or package fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boating costs1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooking fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES
Fishing equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rods, reels, poles, and rodmaking components . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lines and leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Artificial lures, flies, baits, and dressing for flies or lines. . . . .
Hooks, sinkers, swivels, and other items attached to a line,
except lures and baits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tackle boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creels, stringers, fish bags, landing nets, and gaff hooks . . . . .
Minnow traps, seines, and bait containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depth finders, fish finders, and other electronic fishing
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice fishing equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other fishing equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camping equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binoculars, field glasses, telescopes, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special fishing clothing, rubber boots, waders, and foul
weather gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing and taxidermy costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special equipment2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2

Boating costs include launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.
Special equipment includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, etc.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

14

Spenders
Number
(thousands)

Percent of
anglers

Average per
spender
(dollars)

Table 15. Trip and Equipment Expenditures for Great Lakes Fishing: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditures
Amount
(thousands
of dollars)

Expenditure item

Average per
angler
(dollars)

Spenders
Number
(thousands)

Percent of
anglers

Average per
spender
(dollars)

Total, all items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food and lodging, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other trip costs, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide fees, pack trip or package fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boating costs1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooking fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES
Fishing equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rods, reels, poles, and rodmaking components . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lines and leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Artificial lures, flies, baits, and dressing for flies or lines. . . . .
Hooks, sinkers, swivels, and other items attached to a line,
except lures and baits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tackle boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creels, stringers, fish bags, landing nets, and gaff hooks . . . . .
Minnow traps, seines, and bait containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depth finders, fish finders, and other electronic fishing
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice fishing equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other fishing equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camping equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binoculars, field glasses, telescopes, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special fishing clothing, rubber boots, waders, and foul
weather gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing and taxidermy costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special equipment2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1
2

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Boating costs include launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.
Special equipment includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, etc.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

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Table 16. Trip and Equipment Expenditures for Saltwater Fishing: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditures
Amount
(thousands
of dollars

Expenditure item

Average per
angler
(dollars)

Total, all items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food and lodging, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other trip costs, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide fees, pack trip or package fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boating costs1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooking fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES
Fishing equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rods, reels, poles, and rodmaking components . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lines and leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Artificial lures, flies, baits, and dressing for flies or lines. . . . .
Hooks, sinkers, swivels, and other items attached to a line,
except lures and baits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tackle boxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creels, stringers, fish bags, landing nets, and gaff hooks . . . . .
Minnow traps, seines, and bait containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depth finders, fish finders, and other electronic fishing
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other fishing equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camping equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binoculars, field glasses, telescopes, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special fishing clothing, rubber boots, waders, and foul
weather gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing and taxidermy costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special equipment2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1
2

(Z) Less than 0.5 percent.

Boating costs include launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.
Special equipment includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, etc.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

16

Spenders
Number
(thousands)

Percent of
anglers

Average per
spender
(dollars)

Table 17. Expenditures for Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditures
Expenditure item

Amount
(thousands
of dollars)

Average per
hunter
(dollars)

Spenders
Number
(thousands)

Percent
of hunters

Average per
spender
(dollars)

Total, all items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food and lodging, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other trip costs, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide fees, pack trip or package fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boating costs1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooking fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES
Hunting equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guns and rifles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rifles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shotguns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Muzzleloaders, primitive firearms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pistols, handguns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bows, arrows, archery equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telescopic sights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decoys and game calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hand loading equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hunting dogs and associated costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camping equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binoculars, field glasses, telescopes, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special hunting clothing, rubber boots, waders, and foul
weather gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing and taxidermy costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special equipment2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTHER EXPENDITURES
Magazines, books. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Membership dues and contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land leasing and ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Licenses, stamps, tags, and permits, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal duck stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other stamps, tags, and permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2

Boating costs include launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.
Special equipment includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, etc.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. Detail in tables 18 to 21 may not add to totals shown here because of multiple responses and
nonresponse.

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Table 18. Trip and Equipment Expenditures for Big Game Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditures
Expenditure item

Amount
(thousands
of dollars)

Average per
hunter
(dollars)

Total, all items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food and lodging, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other trip costs, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide fees, pack trip or package fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boating costs1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooking fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES
Hunting equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rifles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shotguns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Muzzleloaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pistols, handguns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bows, arrows, archery equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telescopic sights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decoys and game calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hand loading equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hunting dogs and associated costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camping equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binoculars, field glasses, telescopes, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special hunting clothing, rubber boots, waders, and foul
weather gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing and taxidermy costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special equipment2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2

Boating costs include launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.
Special equipment includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, etc.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

18

Spenders
Number
(thousands)

Percent
of hunters

Average per
spender
(dollars)

Table 19. Trip and Equipment Expenditures for Small Game Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditures
Amount
(thousands
of dollars)

Expenditure item

Average per
hunter
(dollars)

Spenders
Number
(thousands)

Percent
of hunters

Average per
spender
(dollars)

Total, all items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food and lodging, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other trip costs, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide fees, pack trip or package fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boating costs1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooking fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES
Hunting equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rifles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shotguns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Muzzleloaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pistols, handguns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bows, arrows, archery equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telescopic sights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decoys and game calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hand loading equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hunting dogs and associated costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camping equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binoculars, field glasses, telescopes, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special hunting clothing, rubber boots, waders, and foul
weather gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing and taxidermy costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special equipment2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1
2

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Boating costs include launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.
Special equipment includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, etc.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

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Table 20. Trip and Equipment Expenditures for Migratory Bird Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditures
Amount
(thousands
of dollars)

Expenditure item

Average per
hunter
(dollars)

Total, all items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food and lodging, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other trip costs, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide fees, pack trip or package fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boating costs1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooking fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES
Hunting equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rifles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shotguns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Muzzleloaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pistols, handguns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bows, arrows, archery equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telescopic sights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decoys and game calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hand loading equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hunting dogs and associated costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camping equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binoculars, field glasses, telescopes, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special hunting clothing, rubber boots, waders, and foul
weather gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing and taxidermy costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special equipment2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1
2

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Boating costs include launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.
Special equipment includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, etc.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

20

Spenders
Number
(thousands)

Percent
of hunters

Average per
spender
(dollars)

Table 21. Trip and Equipment Expenditures for Hunting Other Animals: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditures
Amount
(thousands
of dollars)

Expenditure item

Average per
hunter
(dollars)

Spenders
Number
(thousands)

Percent
of hunters

Average per
spender
(dollars)

Total, all items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food and lodging, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other trip costs, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide fees, pack trip or package fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boating costs1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooking fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES
Hunting equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rifles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shotguns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Muzzleloaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pistols, handguns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bows, arrows, archery equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telescopic sights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decoys and game calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hand loading equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hunting dogs and associated costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camping equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binoculars, field glasses, telescopes, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special hunting clothing, rubber boots, waders, and foul
weather gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Processing and taxidermy costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special equipment2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1
2

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Boating costs include launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.
Special equipment includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, etc.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

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Table 22. Special Equipment Expenditures for Fishing and Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditures
Amount
(thousands
of dollars)

Special equipment item

Average per
sportsperson
(dollars)

Spenders
Number
(thousands)

Percent of
sportspersons

Average per
spender
(dollars)

Total, all items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Motorboat (other than bass boat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bass boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canoe, other non-motorboat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boat motor, trailer or hitch, and other boat accessories. . . . . . .
Travel or tent trailer, pickup, camper, van, motor home,
recreational vehicle (RV), house trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cabin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trail bike, dune buggy, 4x4 vehicle, 4-wheeler, snowmobile . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

(Z) Less than 0.5 percent.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

Table 23. Anglers and Hunters Who Purchased Licenses or Were Exempt: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers

Hunters

Sportspersons
Number

Percent

Number

Total sportspersons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total license purchasers1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sportspersons purchasing licenses:
In state of residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In other states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total exempt from purchasing licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sportspersons exempt from license purchase:
In state of residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In other states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2

Includes persons who had licenses bought for them. Does not include persons who purchased licenses and did not fish or hunt in 2011.
Includes persons engaged in activities requiring no licenses or exemptions and those who failed to buy a license for activities requiring a license.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse. Respondents could have been licensed in one state and exempt in another.

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Percent

Table 24. Selected Characteristics of Anglers and Hunters Who Purchased Licenses: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers
Characteristic

Total
Number

Purchased a
license1

Percent Number

Hunters
Did not purchase
a license2

Percent Number

Total

Percent Number

Purchased a
license1

Percent Number

Did not purchase
a license2

Percent Number

Percent

Total persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Density of Residence
Urban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA) . . .
1,000,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250,000 to 999,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less than 249,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Census Geographic Division
New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East North Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West North Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East South Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West South Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
16
18
25
35
45
55
65

to 17
to 24
to 34
to 44
to 54
to 64
years

years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sex
Male. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethnicity
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Household Income
Less than $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10,000 to $19,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$20,000 to $24,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$25,000 to $29,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$30,000 to $34,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$35,999 to $39,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000 to $49,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,000 to $74,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$75,000 to $99,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$100,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education
11 years or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 3 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 or more years college . . . . . . . . . . . .
Days of Participation
1 to 5 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 to 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 to 25 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1
2

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Includes persons who purchased a license in 2011 in any state. Respondents could have been licensed in one state and exempt in another.
Includes those persons who did not purchase a license in any state in 2011 and those who did not specify a license purchase in 2011.

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Table 25. Freshwater Anglers and Days of Fishing by Type of Water: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands. Excludes Great Lakes fishing)
Anglers

Days of fishing

Type of water
Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Total, all types of water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lakes, reservoirs, and ponds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rivers and streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.

Table 26. Great Lakes Anglers and Days of Fishing by Great Lake: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers

Days of fishing

Great Lake
Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Total, all Great Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lake Ontario, including the Niagara River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lake Erie, including the Detroit River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lake Huron, including St. Mary’s River System . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lake Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lake Superior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lake St. Clair, including the St. Clair River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
St. Lawrence River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tributaries to the Great Lakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.

Table 27. Hunters and Days of Hunting on Public and Private Land by Type of Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Total, all hunting

Big game

Small game

Migratory bird

Other animals

Hunters and days of hunting
Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

HUNTERS
Total, all land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land, total . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land only . . . . . . . . . . .
Public and private land . . . . .
Private land, total. . . . . . . . . . .
Private land only . . . . . . . . . .
Private and public land . . . . .
DAYS OF HUNTING
Total, all land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private land2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
2

Days of hunting on public land includes both days spent solely on public land and those spent on public and private land.
Days of hunting on private land includes both days spent solely on private land and those spent on private and public land.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.

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Percent

Number

Percent

Table 28. Hunters and Days of Hunting on Public Land by Selected Characteristic: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Hunters

Days of hunting
1

Days on public land2

Hunters on public land
Characteristic

Total
hunters,
public and
private land

Number

Percent of
total hunters

Percent of
hunters
using
public land

Total days,
public and
private land

Number

Percent of
total days

Percent of
days on
public land

Total persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Density of Residence
Urban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA) . . .
1,000,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250,000 to 999,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less than 249,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Census Geographic Division
New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East North Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West North Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East South Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West South Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
16
18
25
35
45
55
65

to 17
to 24
to 34
to 44
to 54
to 64
years

years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sex
Male. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethnicity
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Household Income
Less than $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10,000 to $19,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$20,000 to $24,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$25,000 to $29,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$30,000 to $34,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$35,000 to $39,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000 to $49,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,000 to $74,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$75,000 to $99,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$100,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education
11 years or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 3 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 or more years college . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1
2

(Z) Less than 0.5 percent.

Hunters on public land include those who hunted on both public and private land.
Days of hunting on public land includes both days spent solely on public land and those spent on public and private land.

Note: Percent of total hunters and percent of total days are based on the total hunters and total days columns for each row. Percent of hunters using public land and percent of days on
public land are based on the total number of hunters on public land and total number of days on public land, respectively.

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Table 29. Hunters and Days of Hunting on Private Land by Selected Characteristic: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Hunters

Days of hunting
1

Days on private land2

Hunters on private land
Characteristic

Total
hunters,
public and
private land

Percent of
Number total hunters

Percent of
hunters
using
private land

Total days,
public and
private land

Number

Percent of
total days

Percent of
days on
private land

Total persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Density of Residence
Urban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA) . . . . . .
1,000,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250,000 to 999,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less than 249,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Census Geographic Division
New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East North Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West North Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East South Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West South Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
16
18
25
35
45
55
65

to 17
to 24
to 34
to 44
to 54
to 64
years

years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
and older . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sex
Male. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethnicity
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Household Income
Less than $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10,000 to $19,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$20,000 to $24,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$25,000 to $29,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$30,000 to $34,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$35,000 to $39,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000 to $49,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,000 to $74,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$75,000 to $99,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$100,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education
11 years or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 3 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 or more years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1
2

(Z) Less than 0.5 percent.

Hunters on private land include those who hunted on both private and public land.
Days of hunting on private land includes both days spent solely on private land and those spent on private and public land.

Note: Percent of total hunters and percent of total days are based on the total hunters and total days columns for each row. Percent of hunters using private land and percent of days
on private land are based on the total number of hunters on private land and total number of days on private land, respectively.

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Table 30. Anglers Fishing From Boats and Days of Participation by Type of Fishing: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Total, all fishing

Participants and days
of fishing

Number

Percent

Freshwater, excludes
Great Lakes
Number

Percent

Great Lakes
Number

Percent

Saltwater
Number

Percent

Total anglers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anglers fishing from boats. . . . . . . . . .
Total days of fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Days fishing from boats . . . . . . . . . . . .

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponses.

Table 31. Participation in Ice Fishing and Fly-Fishing: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers and days

Number

Percent

Total anglers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice anglers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fly-anglers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total days of fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Days of ice fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Days of fly-fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

Table 32. Hunters Using Bows and Arrows, Muzzleloaders, or Other Firearms: 2011
Hunters

Number

Percent

Total hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hunters using bow and arrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hunters using muzzleloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hunters using other firearm (e.g., shotgun, rifle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total days of hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With bow and arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With muzzleloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With other firearm (e.g., shotgun, rifle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.

Table 34. Land Owned or Leased for the Primary Purpose of Fishing or Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years of age or older. Numbers in thousands)
Fishing and hunting

Number

Percent

LAND OWNERSHIP
Sportspersons Owning Land
Total sportspersons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anglers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acres Owned
Total acres owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acres for fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Table 34. Land Owned or Leased for the Primary Purpose of Fishing or Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years of age or older. Numbers in thousands)
Fishing and hunting
Acres for hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expenditures for Land Owned
Total expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For hunting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LAND LEASING
Sportspersons Leasing Land
Total sportspersons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anglers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acres Leased
Total acres leased . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acres for fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acres for hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expenditures for Land Leased
Total expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For hunting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

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Table 35. Wildlife-Watching Participants by Type of Activity: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Activity

Number

Percent

Total participants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Away from home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Observe wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Photograph wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Feed wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Number

Percent

Around the home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Observe wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Photograph wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Feed wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visit public parks or areas1 . . . . . . . . .
Maintain plantings or natural areas . .

Includes visits only to parks or publicly held areas within one mile of home.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

Table 36. Participants, Area Visited, Trips, and Days of Participation in Wildlife Watching Away From
Home: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Participants, area visited, trips, and days of participation

Number

Percent

PARTICIPANTS
Total participants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Observe wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Photograph wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Feed wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AREA VISITED
Total, all areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public and private . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIPS
Total trips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Average days per trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAYS
Total days. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Observing wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Photographing wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Feeding wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Average days per participant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Observing wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Photographing wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Feeding wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(X) Not applicable.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

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Table 37. Participation in Wildlife-Watching Activities Around the Home: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)

Activity

Number

Percent

Total around the home . . . . . . . . . .
Observe wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Photograph wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . .
Feed wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visit public parks or other public
areas1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintain natural areas . . . . . . . . .
Maintain plantings . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OBSERVE WILDLIFE
Participants observing:
Total, all wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Birds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land mammals, all . . . . . . . . . .
Large mammals . . . . . . . . . . .
Small mammals . . . . . . . . . . .
Amphibians or reptiles . . . . . .
Insects or spiders . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fish or other wildlife . . . . . . . .
Participants observing:
Total, 1 day or more . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 to 20 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 to 50 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51 to 100 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
101 to 200 days . . . . . . . . . . . . .
201 days or more. . . . . . . . . . . .
VISIT PUBLIC PARKS OR
AREAS1
Participants visiting:
Total, 1 day or more . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 5 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 to 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(X) Not applicable.
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Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.

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Activity
PHOTOGRAPH WILDLIFE
Participants photographing:
Total, 1 day or more . . . . . . . . . .
1 day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 to 3 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 to 5 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 to 10 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 to 20 days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FEED WILDLIFE
Participants feeding:
Total, all wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wild birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAIN NATURAL AREAS
Participants maintaining:
Total, all acreages. . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 acre or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 to 10 acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 to 50 acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
More than 50 acres . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAIN PLANTINGS
Participants maintaining
plantings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Participants spending:
Less than $25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$25 to $75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
More than $75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Average expenditure per
participant for plantings . . . . . . . . .
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Table 38. Away-From-Home Wildlife Watchers by Wildlife Observed, Photographed, or Fed and Place:
2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Participation by place
Wildlife observed, photographed,
or fed

Total participants
Total
Number

Percent

Number

In state of residence
Percent

Number

Percent

In other states
Number

Percent

Total, all wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Songbirds (cardinals, robins, etc.) . . .
Birds of prey (hawks, eagles, etc.) . . .
Waterfowl (ducks, geese, etc.) . . . . . . .
Other water birds (shorebirds,
herons, cranes, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other birds (pheasants, turkeys, road
runners, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total land mammals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Large land mammals (deer, bear, etc.)
Small land mammals (squirrel, prairie
dog, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fish (salmon, shark, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marine mammals (whales, dolphins,
etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other wildlife (turtles, butterflies, etc.) . .
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. Column showing percent of total participants is based on the ‘‘Total, all wildlife’’ number. Participation
by place percent columns are based on the total number of participants for each type of wildlife.

Table 39. Wild Bird Observers and Days of Observation: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Observers and days of observation

Number

Percent

OBSERVERS
Total bird observers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Around-the-home observers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Away-from-home observers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAYS
Total days observing birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Around the home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Away from home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

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Table 40. Expenditures for Wildlife Watching: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Spenders
Expenditures
(thousands
of dollars)

Expenditure item

Number
(thousands)

Percent of
wildlife-watching
participants1

Average per spender
(dollars)

Total, all items2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food and lodging, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other trip costs, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide fees, pack trip or package fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Private land use fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boating costs3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and cooking fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EXPENSES
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wildlife-watching equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Binoculars, spotting scopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cameras, video cameras, special lenses, and other
photographic equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Film and developing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bird food, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercially prepared and packaged wild bird food . . . . . .
Other bulk foods used to feed wild birds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Feed for other wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nest boxes, bird houses, feeders, baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Day packs, carrying cases, and special clothing . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other wildlife-watching equipment (such as field guides and
maps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tents, tarps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frame packs and backpacking equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other camping equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other auxiliary equipment (such as blinds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special equipment, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-the-road vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Travel or tent trailer, pickup, camper, van, motor home, house
trailer, recreational vehicle (RV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boats, boat accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Magazines, books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land leasing and ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Membership dues and contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plantings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1
2
3

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.

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(Z) Less than 0.5 percent.

Percent of wildlife-watching participants column is based on away-from-home participants for trip-related expenditures. For equipment and other expenditures the
percent of wildlife-watching participants is based on total participants.
Information on trip-related expenditures was collected for away-from-home participants only. Equipment and other expenditures are based on information collected from
both away-from-home and around-the-home participants.
Boating costs include launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.

Table 41. Selected Characteristics of Participants in Wildlife-Watching Activities Away From Home: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
U.S. population

Total wildlife-watching participants

Characteristic
Number

Percent

Number

Percent who
participated

Percent

Total away-from-home participants
Number

Percent who
participated

Percent

Total persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Density of Residence
Urban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
1,000,000 or more . . . . . . . . . .
250,000 to 999,999 . . . . . . . . .
Less than 249,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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East South Central . . . . . . .
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18 to 24 years. . . .
25 to 34 years. . . .
35 to 44 years. . . .
45 to 54 years . . .
55 to 64 years. . . .
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Race
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$35,000 to $39,999. . . . .
$40,000 to $49,999 . . . .
$50,000 to $74,999. . . . .
$75,000 to $99,999 . . . .
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Table 41. Selected Characteristics of Participants in Wildlife-Watching Activities Away From Home:
2011—Continued
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Away-from-home participants
Observe

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Characteristic
Number
Total persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Density of Residence
Urban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
1,000,000 or more . . . . . . . . . .
250,000 to 999,999 . . . . . . . . .
Less than 249,999 . . . . . . . . . .
Outside MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Census Geographic Division
New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East North Central . . . . . . . . . . . .
West North Central . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East South Central . . . . . . . . . . . .
West South Central . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
16 to 17 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sex
Male, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 to 17 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older . . . . . . . . . .
Female, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 to 17 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older. . . . . . . . . . .
Ethnicity
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Household Income
Less than $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10,000 to $19,999. . . . . . . . . . . .
$20,000 to $24,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
$25,000 to $29,999. . . . . . . . . . . .
$30,000 to $34,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
$35,000 to $39,999. . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000 to $49,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,000 to $74,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
$75,000 to $99,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
$100,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education
11 years or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 3 years college . . . . . . . . . . .
4 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 or more years college. . . . . . . . .

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Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. Percent who participated columns show the percent of each row’s population who participated in the activity named by the column.
Percent columns show the percent of each column’s participants who are described by the row heading.

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Table 42. Selected Characteristics of Participants in Wildlife-Watching Activities Around the Home: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
U.S. population

Total wildlife-watching participants

Characteristic
Number

Percent

Number

Percent who
participated

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Total around-the-home participants
Number

Percent who
participated

Percent

Total persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Density of Residence
Urban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
1,000,000 or more . . . . . . . . . .
250,000 to 999,999 . . . . . . . . . .
Less than 249,999 . . . . . . . . . .
Outside MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Census Geographic Division
New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East North Central . . . . . . . . . . . .
West North Central . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East South Central . . . . . . . . . . . .
West South Central . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
16 to 17 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sex
Male, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 to 17 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older . . . . . . . . . .
Female, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 to 17 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older. . . . . . . . . . .
Ethnicity
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Household Income
Less than $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10,000 to $19,999. . . . . . . . . . . .
$20,000 to $24,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
$25,000 to $29,999. . . . . . . . . . . .
$30,000 to $34,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
$35,000 to $39,999. . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000 to $49,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,000 to $74,999. . . . . . . . . . . .
$75,000 to $99,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
$100,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education
11 years or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 3 years college . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table 42. Selected Characteristics of Participants in Wildlife-Watching Activities Around the Home:
2011—Continued
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Around-the-home participants
Observe

Photograph

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Characteristic
Number
Total persons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Density of Residence
Urban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rural. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
1,000,000 or more . . . . . . . . . .
250,000 to 999,999 . . . . . . . . .
Less than 249,999 . . . . . . . . . .
Outside MSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Census Geographic Division
New England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Middle Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East North Central . . . . . . . . . . . .
West North Central . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
East South Central . . . . . . . . . . . .
West South Central . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Age
16 to 17 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sex
Male, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 to 17 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older . . . . . . . . . .
Female, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 to 17 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 to 24 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 to 34 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35 to 44 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45 to 54 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55 to 64 years . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65 years and older. . . . . . . . . . .
Ethnicity
Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Race
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual Household Income
Less than $10,000 . . . . . . . . . . . .
$10,000 to $19,999. . . . . . . . . . . .
$20,000 to $24,999. . . . . . . . . . . .
$25,000 to $29,999. . . . . . . . . . . .
$30,000 to $34,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
$35,000 to $39,999. . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000 to $49,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
$50,000 to $74,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
$75,000 to $99,999 . . . . . . . . . . .
$100,000 or more . . . . . . . . . . . .
Not reported. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education
11 years or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 3 years college . . . . . . . . . . .
4 years college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 or more years college. . . . . . . . .

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Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse. Percent who participated columns show the percent of each row’s population who participated in the activity named
by the column. Percent columns show the percent of each column’s participants who are described by the row heading.

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Table 43. Land Owned or Leased for the Primary Purpose of Wildlife Watching: 2011
(Population 16 years of age or older. Numbers in thousands)
Wildlife watching

Number

Average per person

Land Ownership for Wildlife Watching
Participants owning land. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acres owned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expenditures for owned land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land Leasing for Wildlife Watching
Participants leasing land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acres leased. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expenditures for leased land. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

(X) Not applicable.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.

Table 44. Participation of Wildlife-Watching Participants in Fishing and Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Total

Away from home

Around the home

Type of fishing and hunting
Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Total participants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nonsportspersons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sportspersons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anglers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.

Table 45. Participation of Sportspersons in Wildlife-Watching Activities: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Sportspersons

Anglers

Hunters

Wildlife-watching activity
Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

Total sportspersons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sportspersons who:
Did not engage in wildlife-watching activities . .
Engaged in wildlife-watching activities . . . . . . .
Away from home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Around the home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.

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Table 46. Participation in Wildlife-Associated Recreation by State Residents Inside and Outside Their
Resident State: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Total participants
Participant’s state
of residence
Population

Number

Percent of
population

Sportspersons
Number

Percent of
population

Wildlife-watching participants
Number

Percent of
population

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in
Appendix D.

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Table 47. Participation in Wildlife-Associated Recreation in Each State by Both Residents and
Nonresidents of the State: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
State where activity
took place

Total participants
Number

Sportspersons
Percent

Number

Wildlife-watching participants
Percent

Number

Percent

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in
Appendix D.

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Table 48. Expenditures for Wildlife-Related Recreation by State Where Spending Took Place:
2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Expenditures in thousands of dollars)
State where spending
took place
United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
See footnotes at end of table.

40

Total, wildlife-associated expenditures
Total

Trip-related

Equipment

Fishing and hunting expenditures
Other

Total

Trip-related

Equipment

Other

Table 48. Expenditures for Wildlife-Related Recreation by State Where Spending Took Place:
2011—Continued
(Population 16 years old and older. Expenditures in thousands of dollars)
State where spending
took place

Wildlife-watching expenditures
Total

Trip-related

Equipment

Other

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note: U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in Appendix D.

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Table 49. Expenditures for Wildlife-Related Recreation in the United States by State Residents Both
Inside and Outside Their Resident State: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Expenditures in thousands of dollars)
Participant’s state
of residence
United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
See footnotes at end of table.

42

Total, wildlife-associated expenditures
Total

Trip-related

Equipment

Fishing and hunting expenditures
Other

Total

Trip-related

Equipment

Other

Table 49. Expenditures for Wildlife-Related Recreation in the United States by State Residents Both
Inside and Outside Their Resident State: 2011—Continued
(Population 16 years old and older. Expenditures in thousands of dollars)
Participant’s state
of residence

Wildlife-watching expenditures
Total

Trip-related

Equipment

Other

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
Note: U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in Appendix D.

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Table 50. Anglers and Hunters by Sportsperson’s State of Residence: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Fished or hunted
Sportsperson’s state
of residence
Population

Number

Percent of
population

Fished only
Number

Hunted only

Percent of
population

Number

Percent of
population

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

(Z) Less than 0.5 percent.

Note: U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in Appendix D.

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Fished and hunted
Number

Percent of
population

Table 51. Anglers and Hunters by State Where Fishing or Hunting Took Place: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers
State where fishing
or hunting took place

Total anglers,
residents and
nonresidents
Number

State residents

Percent Number

Hunters
Nonresidents

Percent Number

Total hunters,
residents and
nonresidents

Percent Number

State residents

Percent Number

Nonresidents

Percent Number

Percent

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Note: For the U.S. row, detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as
described in Appendix D.

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Table 52. Hunters by Type of Hunting and State Where Hunting Took Place: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
State where hunting
took place

Total, all hunting
Number

Percent

Big game
Number

Percent

Small game
Number

Percent

Migratory bird
Number

Percent

Other animals
Number

Percent

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in
Appendix D.

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Table 53. Days of Hunting by State Where Hunting Took Place and Hunter’s State of Residence: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Days of hunting in state
State

Total days,
residents and
nonresidents
Number

Days by state
residents

Percent Number

Days of hunting by state residents
Days by
nonresidents

Percent Number

Total days, in state
of residence and
other states

Percent Number

Days in state
of residence

Percent Number

Days in other
states

Percent Number

Percent

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Note: U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in Appendix D.

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Table 54. Days of Hunting by Type of Hunting and State Where Hunting Took Place: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)

State where hunting
took place

Total,
all hunting
Number

Big game

Percent

Number

Percent

Small game
Number

Percent

Migratory bird
Number

Percent

Other animals
Number

Percent

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in
Appendix D.

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Table 55. Expenditures for Hunting by State Where Spending Took Place: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Expenditures in thousands of dollars)
Trip-related expenditures
State where spending
took place

Total
expenditures

Total triprelated

Food and
lodging

Transportation

Expenditures for equipment
Other
Total
Hunting Auxiliary
Special
trip costs equipment equipment equipment equipment

Expenditures for
other
items1

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Includes expenditures for magazine subscriptions, membership dues and contributions, land leasing and ownership, and licenses, stamps, tags, and permits.

Note: U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in Appendix D.

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Table 56. Freshwater (Except Great Lakes) Anglers and Days of Fishing by State Where Fishing Took
Place: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers
State where fishing
took place

Total anglers,
residents and
nonresidents
Number

State residents

Percent Number

Days of fishing
Nonresidents

Percent Number

Total days,
residents and
nonresidents

Percent Number

Days by
state
residents

Percent Number

Days by
nonresidents

Percent Number

Percent

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Note: For the U.S. row, detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as
described in Appendix D.

50

Table 57. Great Lakes Anglers and Days of Great Lakes Fishing by State Where Fishing Took Place:
2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers
State where fishing
took place

Total anglers,
residents and
nonresidents
Number

State residents

Percent Number

Days of fishing
Nonresidents

Percent Number

Total days,
residents and
nonresidents

Percent Number

Days by
state
residents

Percent Number

Days by
nonresidents

Percent Number

Percent

United States, total. . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Note: For the U.S. row, detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.

Table 58. Saltwater Anglers and Days of Saltwater Fishing by State Where Fishing Took Place: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers
State where fishing
took place

Total anglers,
residents and
nonresidents
Number

State residents

Percent Number

Days of fishing
Nonresidents

Percent Number

Total days,
residents and
nonresidents

Percent Number

Days by
state
residents

Percent Number

Days by
nonresidents

Percent Number

Percent

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Note: For the U.S. row, detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as
described in Appendix D.

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Table 59. Days of Fishing by State Where Fishing Took Place and Angler’s State of Residence: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Days of fishing in state

State

Total days,
residents and
nonresidents
Number

Days by state
residents

Percent Number

Days of fishing by state residents
Days by
nonresidents

Percent Number

Total days, in
state of
residence
and other states

Percent Number

Percent Number

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Note: U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in Appendix D.

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Days in state
of residence

Days in other
states

Percent Number

Percent

Table 60. Expenditures for Fishing by State Where Spending Took Place: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Expenditures in thousands of dollars)
Trip-related expenditures
State where spending
took place

Total
expenditures

Total triprelated

Food and
lodging

Transportation

Expenditures for equipment
Other
Total
Fishing Auxiliary
Special
trip costs equipment equipment equipment equipment

Expenditures for
other
items1

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Includes expenditures for magazine subscriptions, membership dues and contributions, land leasing and ownership, and licenses, stamps, tags, and permits.

Note: U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in Appendix D.

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Table 61. Participation in Wildlife-Watching Activities by State Residents Both Inside and Outside Their
Resident State: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Total participants
Participant’s state
of residence
Population

Number

Percent of
population

Away from home
Number

Percent of
population

Around the home
Number

Percent of
population

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in
Appendix D.

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Table 62. Participation in Wildlife-Watching Activities by State Where Activity Took Place: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
State where activity
took place

Total participants
Number

Away from home
Percent

Number

Around the home
Percent

Number

Percent

United States, total . . . . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in
Appendix D.

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Table 63. Participation in Away-From-Home Wildlife Watching by State Where Activity Took Place: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
State where activity
took place

Total participants
Number

State residents
Percent

Number

Nonresidents
Percent

Number

Percent

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in
Appendix D.

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Table 64. Days of Wildlife Watching Away From Home by State Where Activity Took Place
and Participant’s State of Residence: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Days of activity in state
State

Total days,
residents and
nonresidents
Number

Days by
residents

Percent Number

Days of activity by state residents
Days by
nonresidents

Percent Number

Total days, in state
of residence and
other states

Percent Number

Days in state
of residence

Percent Number

Days in other
states

Percent Number

Percent

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Note: Detail does not add to total because of nonresponse. U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in
Appendix D.

57

Table 65. Expenditures for Wildlife-Watching Activities by State Where Spending Took Place: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Expenditures in thousands of dollars)
Trip-related expenditures
State where spending
took place

Total
expenditures

Total triprelated

Food and
lodging

Transportation

Expenditures for equipment
Other
trip costs

Total Wildlifeequip- watching Auxiliary
Special
ment equipment equipment equipment

Expenditures for
other
items1

United States, total . . . .
Alabama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alaska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arkansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecticut. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Idaho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . .
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mississippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nevada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Hampshire . . . . . . . . . .
New Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . .
North Dakota . . . . . . . . . . .
Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pennsylvania. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . .
South Carolina . . . . . . . . . . .
South Dakota . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
West Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1

... Sample size too small to report data reliably.

Includes expenditures for magazine subscriptions, membership dues and contributions, land leasing and owning, and plantings around the home that benefit wildlife.

Note: U.S. totals include responses from participants residing in the District of Columbia, as described in Appendix D.

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