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| Fishing License Analyses (Data Mining) - This study examines several
years of fishing license records in the following states
to identify the type of person more likely to enter
or drop out of sportfishing. People are segregated
by their lifestyle characteristics (urban-suburban-rural,
blue collar to professional, age, family status,
and more). The results can be used to better target
outreach and communication efforts, to identify
potential new markets, and much more.
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2008 Mexico – Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing in Los Cabos, Mexico: - this report quantifies the retail sales, jobs, tax revenues, and overall economic activity from sport fishing. The report explains the how visiting anglers and the area’s famous fisheries benefit Mexico’s economy. Information on anglers opinions and what draws them to Los Cabos are presented, too. This report was designed to help Mexico craft regulations providing for sustainable fisheries. |
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U.S. - 2008 Recreational Use and Economics of Conservation Reserve Acreage: A National Survey of Landowners - FSA-CRP - This reports relays the results of a survey of CRP-enrolled landowners that quantifies the percentage of who open their lands for recreation, the percentage that charge for access, and estimates the total revenues from charging for access, especially hunting. Landowner opinions are recorded, too. |
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U.S. - 2006 Outdoor Recreation Impacts - More than three out of every four Americans participate in active
outdoor recreation each year. Americans spend money, create jobs, and support local communities when they get outdoors. Simple,
healthy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, or wildlife viewing generate enormous economic power and fuel a
far-reaching ripple effect that touches many of the nation’s major economic sectors. |
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U.S. - 2007 Hunting in America - An Economic Engine and Conservation Powerhouse
- This report discusses the recreational economic benefits of hunting and the significant
conservation benefits associated with hunting in America. Presented here are the detailed economic contributions by state and
by type of hunting. These were produced for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies with funding from the Multistate Conservation
Grant Program 2007. |
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U.S. - 2007 Sportfishing in America
- An Economic Engine and Conservation Powerhouse - This report discusses the recreational economic benefits of fishing and
the significant conservation benefits associated with fishing in America. Presented here are the detailed economic
contributions by state and by type of fishing. These were produced for the American Sportfishing Association using
Federal Aid in Sport fish Restoration funds. |
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U.S. - 2003 Spring Turkey Hunting Economic
Impacts - Produced for the NWTF, this report
includes the dollars, jobs and other impacts created
by Spring Turkey Hunting nationally, regionally,
and for selected states. |
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U.S. - 2001 Environmental Protection, Population Change
and Economic Development in the Western United States
- This groundbreaking report was the first to
prove that western road less lands and protected
areas actually boost the surrounding economies and
do not result in economic losses as long claimed
by those who oppose new road less areas. The methodology
and results are presented in this report. |
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U.S. - 2004 Gamebird Farm and Hunting Preserve
Economics - This 2004 study, produced for
the North American Gamebird Association, presents
the operational and economic characteristics of
the gamebird industry. |
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U.S. - 2006 Economics of Recreational and Commercial Fisheries Harvest - This report assesses the U.S. economic impacts of marine commercial and marine recreational fisheries. In addition, the sources of seafood for U.S.
consumption and the relevance of aquaculture is discussed. The purpose of this report is to help readers understand the relative economic returns
from recreational and commercial fisheries. |
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U.S. - 2007 State and National Economic Effects of Fishing, Hunting and
Wildlife-Related Recreation on U.S. Forest Service-Managed Lands - Hunting, fishing and wildlife-viewing activities are popular uses of public lands.
This report quantifies the state and national economic effects of
trips to U.S. Forest Service-managed lands made for the primary purpose of hunting, fishing and wildlife-viewing activities. (data from 2001) |
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U.S. - 2007 National & Regional Report: AFWA-ASA Fishing License Analysis Technical Report -
This technical report presents the full national and regional results plus methodology. The major finding relates to the churn rate: only one in five anglers buy a license every
year and most only bought a license once or twice in the past five
years. This is the project’s primary report. Adobe Reader™ is required. |
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U.S. – 2007 Introductory “User-Friendly” Report: ASA-AFWA License Analysis Summary Report -
This report, presented in an outdoor magazine format, is an introduction to the project’s major findings. Presented are the research highlights the needs and applications for this type of research.
Adobe Reader™ is required; 8 pages with photos and charts. |
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East Coast U.S. - 2003 The Economics
of Striped Bass - the report examines the
economic impacts and values created by recreational
and commercial striped bass fisheries along the
coast from Maine to North Carolina. The potential
of aquaculture as a substitute source for commercial
fish is investigated as well. |
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Northeast U.S. - 2002 Revenue Options for Sportfisheries
Management in the Northeast - This study presents
options Northeast marine fishery agencies can employ
to boost revenues for fisheries management efforts
and potential revenues each option could generate. |
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Southeast U.S. - 2000 A Study of the Economic Dependence
of Fishing Tackle Retailers in the Southeast on
Marine Recreational Fisheries - this is the
first study attempting to quantify the factors that
drive sales and profits for coastal fishing tackle
dealers. |
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Southeast U.S. – 2001 - The Economic Impacts
of Red Drum Angling, Florida to Virginia - This
is a state level economic project assessing the
economic contributions of marine recreational red
drum fishing from Florida to Virginia in 1999. Trip
data is provided for 1995 to 2000. This was prepared
in order to provide timely data that could be used
in an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
fishery management document. |
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Alaska - 2007 Economic Impacts and Contributions for Sportfishing in Alaska - This detailed, technical document describes
all steps taken to collect angler data and generate economic estimates. Full results are also presented.” |
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Arizona - 2001 Economic Benefits of Watch able
Wildlife Recreation in Arizona - Produced for
the State of Arizona, this report presents the jobs,
retail sales and other economic impacts generated
by people who participate in bird and wildlife watching,
photography and feeding. Interesting facts comparing
these impacts to well-known events and activities
are presented at the end. |
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Arkansas - 2001 Economic
Contributions of Wildlife Watching in Arkansas -
This report presents the economic contributions
of wildlife viewing, photography, and feeding. Included
are estimates of jobs, tax revenues, sales and earnings. |
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California - The 1991 Economic Contributions
of Wildlife Watching in California - This
report presents the economic contributions of wildlife
viewing, photography, and feeding. Included are
estimates of jobs, tax revenues, sales and earnings. |
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California - 2009 The Potential Economic and Conservation Impacts of Proposed Marine Recreational Fishing Closures in
Southern California - This study reports the economic impacts of sportfishing to Southern California, the potential
economic losses if proposed sportfishing closures are instituted and the associated conservation funding impacts. A number
of government data sources have been used to develop these estimates, and maps are provided highlighting the areas to be
closed and how these would impact anglers. |
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California U.S. - 2002 - The Economic Effects
of Sportfishing Closures in Marine Protected Areas
- The Channel Islands - This project assesses
the economic importance of recreational fishing
activities within the Channel Islands National Marine
Sanctuary (CINMS) and the potential economic losses
related to sportfishing closures within the CINMS. |
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Colorado - 2001 Economic Benefits of Watch
able Wildlife Recreation in Colorado -
Produced for the State of Colorado, this report
presents the jobs, retail sales and other economic
impacts generated by people who participate in bird
and wildlife watching, photography and feeding.
Interesting facts comparing these impacts to well-known
events and activities are presented at the end. |
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Florida - 2006 Economic Contributions of
Wildlife Watching in Florida - This report
presents the economic contributions of wildlife
viewing, photography and feeding in Florida for
2006. Included are estimates of jobs, tax revenues,
income and expenditures. |
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Florida – 2008 Economic Values of Walton County Beaches: A Benefit Transfer Analysis -
This report identifies the relative economic values held for Walton County beaches with values
separated by various beaches use including recreation, tourism, and commerce, conservation and
wildlife habitat, and more. |
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Illinois - 1996 Economic Contributions of Wildlife
Watching in Illinois - This report presents
the economic contributions of wildlife viewing,
photography and feeding in Illinois for 1996. Included
are estimates of jobs, tax revenues, income and
expenditures. |
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Indiana - 1996 The Potential Economic Impacts
of Hunting and Non-Consumptive Recreation at the
Goose Pond, Indiana - this study was conducted
to help the Indiana DNR and local government gain
a better understanding of the local economic activity
that could result if a proposed wildlife management
area was implemented. |
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Iowa - 2006 Economic Contributions of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Watching in Iowa - report presents the economic contributions of outdoor sportsmen and wildlife viewers in Iowa for 2006. Included are estimates of jobs, tax revenues, income and expenditures. |
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Kansas
- 2003 Potential Economic Contributions of Public Hunting
and Wildlife Viewing at the Circle K Ranch - this
2003 study looks at the economic contributions Kansas
may receive if it acquired a local ranch and its
associated water rights, and opened the property
for public recreation. |
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Louisiana - The 1999 Economic Contributions
of Fishing and Boating Resources in the Acadiana
Bay Region - this report was developed
to help gain a better understanding of the economic
issues potentially affected by proposed Corps actions.
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Louisiana - 2006 The Economic Benefits of Fisheries,
Wildlife and Boating Resources in the State of Louisiana
- Produced for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife
and Fisheries, this report examines the economic
impacts creared by recreational and commercial activities
that utilize the State's fish and wildlife resources.
Detailed "soundbites" are included at the end. |
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Maryland - The 1991 Economic Contributions
of Wildlife Watching in Maryland - This
report presents the economic contributions of wildlife
viewing, photography, and feeding. Included are
estimates of jobs, tax revenues, sales and earnings.
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Maryland - 2004 - Potential Economic Losses
Associated With Uncontrolled Nutria Populations
in Maryland’s Portion of the Chesapeake Bay
- Nutria (Myocaster coypus) is a non-native aquatic
mammal that has inadvertently been introduced into
Maryland wetlands and is proliferating, with negative
impacts on natural ecosystems. The purpose of this
project is to gain a better understanding of the
economic risks posed by uncontrolled nutria populations
within Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay. |
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Michigan
- 2006 - Saginaw Bay Wetlands Economics
- this report measures the recreation and existence
values held by the general public and sportsmen
for Saginaw Bay coastal wetlands. This report also
reviews and standardizes ecosystem and other wetlands
values reported in other studies. |
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Mississippi - 1996 Economic Contributions
from Diving and Recreational Fishing Activities
on Mississippi's Artificial Reefs - this report
presents the jobs, tax revenues, expenditures and
total output generated by anglers and scuba divers
using artificial reefs within Mississippi state
waters. |
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Missouri - 2001 Economic
Contributions of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Viewing
in Missouri - This report presents the
economic contributions of outdoor sportsmen and
wildlife viewers in Missouri for 2001. Included
are estimates of jobs, tax revenues, income and
expenditures. |
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Missouri 2008 - Wetland Values: This report provides values for different types and quality of Missouri wetlands.
This project is based on Contingent Valuation methods and biological field applications.
Wetland functions evaluated are water, quality, habitat, recreation, storing floodwaters and erosion abatement.
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North Carolina – The Economic Impact of Mountain Trout Fishing in North Carolina, 2009 - This study was conducted for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to determine mountains trout anglers contribution to North Carolina’s economy. The study entailed a telephone survey of North Carolina licensed anglers and an economic analysis of their spending on mountain trout activities. Developed by Responsive Management and Southwick Associates |
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New Jersey Hunting Fishing Economics - this
short document lists the economic contributions
of New Jersey's hunters, anglers and wildlife viewers,
and compares these contributions to well-known businesses,
events and everyday activities. |
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Ohio - 1995 The Economic Impacts of Fish and
Wildlife-Associated Recreation on Public Lands in
Ohio - this study was conducted to help
the Ohio Division of Wildlife and local government
gain a better understanding of the local economic
activity that could result if proposed wildlife
management areas were implemented. |
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Oklahoma - 2006 Economic Contributions of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Watching in Oklahoma - This report presents the economic contributions of outdoor sportsmen and wildlife viewers in Oklahoma for 2006. Included are estimates of jobs, tax revenues, income and expenditures. |
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Oregon - 2009 Potential Economics Contributions of Spring and Summer Chinook Had SAFE For Salmon Been In Effect -
Funded by the Fish America Foundation Alexandria, VA. This report focuses on commercial and recreational salmon fishing
in the mainstem of the Columbia River has long been the focus of public policy debates. The Chinook fishery takes place through
three major seasons: the spring, summer and fall chinook runs. Each season fishing is permitted until a quota has been harvested.
For spring and fall chinook, this number is generated by the allowed mortality percentage of wild fish listed under the Endangered
Species Act (ESA). Once this percentage has been reached, all non-tribal fisheries are closed. |
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Pennsylvania - 2001 Economic Benefits of Watch able
Wildlife Recreation in Pennsylvania - Produced
for the State of Pennsylvania, this report presents
the jobs, retail sales and other economic impacts
generated by people who participate in bird and
wildlife watching, photography and feeding. Interesting
facts comparing these impacts to well-known events
and activities are presented at the end. |
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Pennsylvania - 2005 Sunday Hunting Economics and Preferences
- Produced for the Pennsylvania Legislature, this
report examined the difference in opinions regarding
Sunday hunting between hunters, landowners, hunting
preserves and NGOs. Based on hunters declared intentions,
the report then estimates the potential economic
impacts if Sunday hunting was allowed in all seasons
or just during the two-week general deer season. |
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South Carolina - The 2001 Economic Contributions
of Freshwater Fishing in South Carolina - this
report quantifies the economic contributions of
freshwater fishing in South Carolina. Included are
estimates of jobs, expenditures, tax revenues and
total multiplier effects. |
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South Carolina - A Profile of Boats and Boaters in South Carolina, 2009
- This report uses current boat registration data to present a profile of boaters and their boats in
South Carolina. The report draws on the state’s database of boat registrations that were active as of
February, 2009. Boat registrations in South Carolina are valid for a period of three years. In
addition to the boat registration data, the analysis includes fishing license data to identify boaters
who also held a valid fishing license during 2008. |
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South Dakota - The 1991 Economic Benefits
of Hunting and Fishing in South Dakota
- This report presents the economic contributions
of wildlife viewing, photography, and feeding. Included
are estimates of jobs, tax revenues, sales and earnings. |
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Texas - 2006 Economic Contributions of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Watching in Texas
- This report presents the economic contributions of outdoor sportsmen and wildlife viewers in Texas for 2006. Included are estimates of jobs, tax revenues, income and expenditures. |
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Utah - 2006 Economic Contributions of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Watching in Utah
- This report presents the economic contributions of outdoor sportsmen and wildlife viewers in Utah for 2006. Included are estimates of jobs, tax revenues, income and expenditures. |
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Vermont - 2000/2001 Revenue Forecasts: Vermont
Department of Fish and Wildlife - based
on detailed regression analyses and historical data,
this study helped explain which licenses could afford
price increases - and how much license prices could
be raised - to maximize revenues. Conversely, this
study also explained the the downside by projecting
the potential drop in hunting and fishing activity
should license prices be increased. |
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Virginia
- Menhaden - 2006 This report examines
the economic contributions of recreational and commercial
menhaden harvests and harvesting trends. Produced
for Menhaden Matters. 2006 |
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West Virginia - The 2001 Economic Contributions
of Wildlife Watching in West Virginia -
This report presents the economic contributions
of wildlife viewing, photography, and feeding. Included
are estimates of jobs, tax revenues, sales and earnings. |
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Wisconsin - 1996 Economic Contributions
of Wildlife Watching in Wisconsin- This
report presents the economic contributions of wildlife
viewing, photography, and feeding. Included are
estimates of jobs, tax revenues, sales and earnings.
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Wisconsin - 2006 Economic Contributions of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Watching in Wisconsin - report presents the economic contributions of outdoor sportsmen and wildlife viewers in Wisconsin for 2006. Included are estimates of jobs, tax revenues, income and expenditures.
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An Economic and Demographic Analysis of
the 38th Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, 2001
- this project measured the number of visitors,
their expectations, motivations, expenditures and
resulting economic impact of this major local event.
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An Economic and Demographic Analysis of
the 2002 Great American Love Affair (GALA) of Boynton
Beach, Florida - this project measured
the number of visitors, their expectations, motivations,
expenditures and resulting economic impact of this
major local event. |
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The Potential Costs of Losing Hunting and Trapping
as Wildlife Management Tools, 2005 - this study explains
the types of economic and public impacts that would
result if hunting and trapping were unnecessarily
curbed. Results are reported regionally, and contain
specific examples presented in dollar terms, and
more. |
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Recreational Economy, 2006 - More than three out of every four Americans participate in active outdoor recreation each year.
Americans spend money, create jobs, and support local communities when they get outdoors. Simple, healthy outdoor activities
such as hiking, biking, camping, or wildlife viewing generate enormous economic power and fuel a far-reaching ripple effect
that touches many of the nation’s major economic sectors. |
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