Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account - Wisconsin Summary
A 2022 snapshot of the economic impact of the outdoor recreation industry in Wisconsin, including contributions from top activities, total employment and additional insights.
Organization
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Publication Date
2022
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Camping
Climbing
Equestrian
Fishing
Hiking/Running
Hunting
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
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