When Europeans arrived in what is now New York, wild turkeys were found state‐wide. By the mid‐1800s, turkeys had been eliminated from the state due to habitat loss and unregulated…

Wyoming is the 10th largest in area and the least populated in the country, which translates into an abundance of huntable land. The original study conducted by Southwick Associates determined…

Business for Water Stewardship has taken the opportunity to both broaden and update an earlier study from 2014 investigating the economic contributions of recreational activity on the Colorado River and…

Each year, millions participate in outdoor recreation activities in Pennsylvania. These activities affect Pennsylvania’s economy in an important way, creating jobs and wages, generating tax revenue, and contributing to the…

The resources managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries generate substantial economic activity throughout the state. Each year anglers, hunters, wildlife watchers, and recreational boaters collectively spend billions…

This report presents information on participation, angler spending, and the economic contributions of freshwater fishing in British Columbia. Nearly 346,000 anglers purchased a freshwater fishing license in British Columbia during…

Currently, all annual California fishing and hunting licenses expire on December 31st regardless of the date when purchased. Two bills under consideration would require the California Department of Fish and…

Recreational activity generates economic activity. Visitors in pursuit of outdoor recreation in the Gila River and San Francisco watersheds spend money in the region, supporting the economies of both the…

Fishing is an activity enjoyed by many Americans; it’s a perfect way to spend time alone or with family and friends. While fishing doesn’t need to be costly, angler spending…

Recreational hunting and target shooting created a substantial economic impact in the U.S. during 2020, generating over $65 billion in combined retail sales, and contributing $149 billion to the national…