2022 Economic Contributions of Wildlife Watching in the United States Addendum

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Wildlife is important in the lives of the American public. Wild animals have intrinsic, utilitarian, and cultural values to people that touch them at a personal level. About 45 percent of the age 16 and older U.S. population, enjoyed closely observing, feeding, and photographing wildlife (wildlife watching) in 2022.

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Jun 18, 2024

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Three people in orange hunting attire walking on a trail in a shaded forest.

National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR)

The National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, & Wildlife-Associated Recreation is coordinated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and provides information on individuals involved in fishing, hunting, and other wildlife-related recreation.

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