National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation
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The National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation has been conducted approximately every five years since 1955 by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to provide States with reliable data on outdoor activities within their borders. The most recent survey (2001) found that $108 billion was spent nationwide on fishing, hunting, and wildlife related activities for the year.
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[edit] Data Collected
The survey collects data from hunters, anglers, and wildlife watchers regarding their expenditures for different activities. Information is broken down by state. It is reported both for the activities of residents of the State and for total activities in the State by US residents.
[edit] Anglers
Anglers are broken down into freshwater, saltwater, and freshwater minus the Great Lakes. Numbers are given for total participants, days of participation, number of trips, and expenditures. Additional information is given on the total days spent fishing for specific fish.
[edit] Hunters
Hunters are broken down into big game, small game, migratory bird, and other animals. Numbers are given for total participants, days of participation, number of trips, and expenditures. Additional information is given on the total days spent hunting for specific animals.
[edit] Wildlife Watchers
Wildlife Watchers is split into residential and nonresidential subcategories. Within these categories totals are given for people engaging in observation, photography, and feeding wildlife, as well as those visiting and maintaining public parks. Additionally these categories are expanded upon at length.
[edit] Demographic Data
The US Fish and Wildlife Service also collects demographic data for anglers, hunters, and wildlife watchers. The survey splits totals into population density of residence, sex, age, ethnicity, race, income, and education cohorts.
[edit] Uses of the Survey
States use these forty-six page reports extensively. They are most interested in the expenditure related data, which helps create economic impact statements of policy changes. Additionally, surveys can be compared to past ones to look for trends in participation. This data allows States to tailor their environmental policies to best suit their wildlife related industries.
[edit] External links
- US Fish And Wildlife Service -More detailed information about the survey
