2020 Economic Impacts of Recreational Fishing
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…
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New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Future Funding Study
The primary purpose of this study is help identify a source of stable matching funds should ‘Recovering America’s Wildlife Act’ (RAWA) become federal law. If passed, the New Mexico Department…
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2020 Economic Impact of Hunting and Shooting Technical Report
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…
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2021 Proportions of Excise Taxes Generated by Hunting and Non-hunting Activities
Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration excise taxes are generated by hunting-related and non-hunting related activities. Non-hunting activities include recreational shooting, home and self-defense, firearms collecting, and non-law enforcement or military…
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WMI Increasing Hunting Mentor and Mentee Numbers and Effectiveness
Hunting and target shooting mentoring programs are expected to produce greater returns when based on solid, scientific insights regarding best practices, communication channels and more. The reports available for download…
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The Economic Contributions of Restored Wild Turkey Population in New York
This summary economic analysis was conducted by Southwick Associates for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife Restoration Program in concert with the New York Department of Conservation. It presents…
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The 2017 Economic Contribution of Outdoor Recreation in Colorado
This study, conducted by Southwick Associates for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, estimates the economic contributions of outdoor recreational activity in Colorado during 2017. The results are provided at the state-level…
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Boosting Hunter Participation Among Hunter Education Graduates
Does graduation from a hunter education program translate into new hunters? Maybe not as often as expected. One-third of graduates never buy a license within six years of graduating and…
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A Summary Economic Analysis of Florida’s Big Bend Region
The Big Bend region of Florida—Jefferson, Taylor, Dixie, and Levy Counties—is a land of abundant natural resources. Productive working forests and farms, freshwater rivers and springs, and an extensive Gulf…
Read MoreRecreational Fisheries Economic Impact Assessment Manual
While many tourists and residents participate in recreational fishing throughout the Caribbean region, little is known about the economic importance of the sector. As a result of this information gap,…
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