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June 21, 2007

In 2006, Americans spent $120 billion on outdoor

"It is roughly equivalent to one out of every $100 of goods and services produced in our economy. And much of this activity occurs in places which rely significantly on wildlife-related recreation expenditures for their economic well-being." A report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows that America's passion for wildlife and the outdoors generated about $120 billion in 2006, even though certain traditional aspects of the hunting and ... via Great Falls Tribune

From In 2006, Americans spent $120 billion on outdoor

Posted by Lorren at June 21, 2007 03:03 PM