National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Association Recreation
The 2022 update to a National survey conducted since 1955, which collects information on the number of anglers, hunters, and wildlife watchers, how often they participate, and how much they spend on their activities.
Organization
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Publication Date
2022
Location
National or Global
Topic
Economic Impact
Participation
Activity
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Fishing
Hunting
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
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