Fishing, Hunting Resurgence Boosts Michigan's Economy
THESE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ALSO PLAY A KEY ROLE IN KEEPING OUR WATERS, WOODS AND WILDLIFE THRIVING
That’s because hunting and fishing license sales – not state taxes – fund efforts to protect endangered species, improve wildlife habitat and keep Michigan’s natural resources vibrant so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.
In 2020, we saw a historic surge in fishing and hunting license sales tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and the desire to find safe outdoor activities. In light of that surge in interest – especially among women and young adults – we wanted to share the most recent annual data with state lawmakers:
MICHIGAN BY THE NUMBERS
$65.6 MILLION
in license revenue for conservation (8.4% spike over 2019)
1.2 MILLION
anglers (includes 68,000 new participants in 2020)
674,000
hunters (includes 35,000 new hunters in 2020)
171,000
jobs to support hunting, fishing activities
$29.4 MILLION
for conservation from equipment sales
$11.2 BILLION
in economic activity (restaurants, gas, hotels, land)
Source: DNR and Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Numbers presented here are annual.
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