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pdfTable 1. Anglers and Hunters 16 Years Old and Older, Days of Participation, and Trips by Type of
Fishing and Hunting: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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.
Table 4. Great Lakes Anglers and Days of Fishing by Type of Fish: 2016
(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: 2016
(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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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.
Table 6. Hunters, Trips, and Days of Hunting by Type of Hunting: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016—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: 2016
(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: 2016—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: 2016
(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: 2016—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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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.
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Spenders
Number
(thousands)
Percent
of hunters
Average per
spender
(dollars)
Table 19. Trip and Equipment Expenditures for Small Game Hunting: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
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.
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Table 33. Hunters Preparing for Hunting by Target Shooting: 2016
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Hunters
Total
Number
Percent
Total hunters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Target shooting in preparation for hunting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used shooting ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With airgun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With bow and arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With crossbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Table 34. Land Owned or Leased for the Primary Purpose of Fishing or Hunting: 2016
(Population 16 years old and 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 hunting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Table 35. Wildlife-Watching Participants by Type of Activity: 2016
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Activity
Number
Percent
Total participants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Away from home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Observe wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Photograph wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Feed wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Activity
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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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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Includes visits only to parks or publicly held areas within 1 mile of home.
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:
2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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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18 to 24 years. . . .
25 to 34 years. . . .
35 to 44 years. . . .
45 to 54 years . . .
55 to 64 years. . . .
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25 to 34
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Race
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Asian . . .
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Annual Household Income
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$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. . . . . . . . . .
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11 years or less . . . . . .
12 years. . . . . . . . . . . .
1 to 3 years college . . .
4 years college . . . . . . .
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Table 41. Selected Characteristics of Participants in Wildlife-Watching Activities Away From Home:
2016—Continued
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Away-from-home participants
Observe
Photograph
Feed
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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who
participated
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Percent
who
participated
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Number
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... Sample size too small to report data reliably.
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: 2016
(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
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table 42. Selected Characteristics of Participants in Wildlife-Watching Activities Around the Home:
2016—Continued
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Around-the-home participants
Observe
Photograph
Feed wild birds
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
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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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who
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* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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: 2016
(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. Total Wildlife-Related Participants and Expenditures:
2016
(Population 16 years old and older)
Participants and expenditures
United States, total
U.S. Population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PARTICIPANTS (thousands)
Wildlife-related participants, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sportspersons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hunting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wildlife watching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXPENDITURES (thousands of dollars)
Wildlife-related expenditures, total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip-related, total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment, total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other, total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table 47. Total Wildlife-Watching Days Away From Home by State
Residents both Inside and Outside Their Resident State:
2016
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Wildlife-watching days away from home
Number
Percent
Total days, residents and nonresidents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Days by residents in state of residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Days by residents in other states. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
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| File Modified | 2015-05-04 |
| File Created | 2010-03-22 |