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2001 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife Associated Recreation

The 2001 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation is a partnership effort with states and national conservation organizations, and has become one of the most important sources of information on fish and wildlife recreation in the United States. It is a useful tool that quantifies the economic impact of wildlife-based recreation.

2001 Summaries of Pennsylvania Participants (16 years and older)

Fishing

  • Anglers:  1,270,000
  • Total expenditures:  $762,242,000

Hunting

  • Hunters:  867,000
  • Total expenditures:  $901,173,000

Wildlife Watching

  • Participants:  3,522,000
  • Total expenditures:  1,227,541,000