Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing in Wiscosnin
The American Sportfishing Association reported 2,087,000 anglers spent $1.2 billion while fishing in Wisconsin in 2021.
Organization
American Sportfishing Association
Publication Date
2023
Location
Wisconsin
National or Global
Topic
Economic Impact
Workforce
Activity
Fishing
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