Wisconsin Outdoor Industry's 2022 Economic Impact
A 2022 economic impact infographic in Wisconsin's Outdoor Industry. Data from the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account of the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis found that the outdoor industry contributed $9.8 billion to the state's GDP.
Organization
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Publication Date
2022
Location
Wisconsin
Topic
Economic Impact
Workforce
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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