RE: The Economics of Hunting
Hunting and fishing generate plenty in terms of spending.
According to Michigan's DNR:
Michigan ranks 3rd in the nation in licensed hunters (more than 750,000) who contribute $1.3 billion annually to our economy. Some 2.6 million non-consumptive users contribute $1.2 billion to our economy.
Michigan ranks 8th in the nation in numbers of licensed resident and nonresident anglers who contribute $2 billion annually to our economy.
Michigan ranks 1st in the nation in the number of registered boats and snowmobiles; recreational boating contributes $2 billion annually to our economy and when there is an abundance of snow, snowmobilers create a $1 billion bonanza for northern Michigan communities.
With 22 million visitors annually, state parks and recreation areas play an important role in MIchigan's tourism industry. In 1997, visitors to state parks and recreation areas spent an estimated $484 million, about half of that within 20 miles of their destinations.
Michigan's nearly one million registered boaters spent about $700 million on trips in 1998.
Michigan DNR manages the largest dedicated state forest system in the nation; forest products industry and recreational users contribute $12 billion and 200,000 associated jobs annually to our economy.
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