Special Report on Fishing
A 2020 special report on fishing which features participation statistics, motivations, barriers and preferences.
Organization
Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, The Outdoor Foundation
Publication Date
2020
Location
National or Global
Topic
Economic Impact
Participation
Workforce
Activity
Fishing
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
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