A study has revealed just how many people are fishing, hunting and enjoying wildlife in Washington state and the amount of money they spend while doing it. The numbers are eye opening.

The data comes from a 2022 national survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will use for long term planning in a 10-year Recreation Strategy and 25 Year Strategic Plan.

Who is Hunting, Fishing, and Watching Wildlife in Washington State?

The study was authored by Braeden Van Deyne, PHD. His analysis shows in 2022, nearly 3 out of 4 Washington residents age 16 or older participated in at least one wildlife-related recreation activity. That was 4.4 million people out hunting, fishing or interacting with wildlife. Participation rates in all a

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