October 22, 2013 – Panama Sportfishing Economics – With its tropical climate and nearly 3,000 kilometers of unspoiled coastline stretching over two coasts—along the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south—Panama holds the geographical fortune to position itself as one of the top saltwater fishing destinations in the world.
Reports
NFWF Conservation Economy Report
In the broadest sense, natural resources conservation refers to a wide range of activities designed to protect wildlife, restore habitats, reduce use of limited resources or encourage recycling of consumer waste, among…
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CFLRP Economic Impact Report
This study was conducted to provide estimates of the economic significance of the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLR Program) to the three regions specified for the study. The regions include the…
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Comparing NOAA’s Recreational and Commercial Fishing, Economic Data Report
In 2011 recreational anglers landed more than 204.9 million pounds of saltwater fish. In pursuit of these fish, saltwater anglers spent $26.8 billion on fishing tackle and equipment and trip-related goods…
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NSSF Report: Hunter Education Graduates’ Proclivity to Purchase A License
The purpose of this study was to identify the percentage of hunter education graduates who purchase a license after completing their training, and how often they continue to purchase in…
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Conserving lands and prosperity: Seeking a proper balance between conservation and development in the Rocky Mountains West 2012
Public lands comprise a major portion of the western landscape and shape rural economies and cultures by providing raw materials, recreational opportunities, wildlife habitat and desirable scenic qualities. Management goals for public lands range from conservation to development of commodity resources such as oil, gas and minerals. This paper examines the relationship between economic security and varying land management and usage strategies in the rural Rocky Mountain West.
NSSF: Understanding Activities that Compete With Hunting and Target Shooting 2012
Maintaining America’s hunting and recreational shooting traditions is important for many
reasons, chief among them being that the hunting and sport shooting industries provide
thousands of jobs annually. Also, hunters and target shooters are essential to species
management and habitat conservation through the funds they donate to conservation, as well as
the excise taxes they pay on hunting and shooting equipment. For this reason, it is essential that
the American traditions of hunting and target shooting be continued.
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
Nebraska – A Survey of Nebraska Hunters and Anglers: Hunting Activity and Permit Preferences 2010
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is considering several new permits.
Florida – Economic Values of Walton County Beaches: A Benefit Transfer Analysis 2008
This report identifies the relative economic values held for Walton County beaches with values separated by various beaches use including