A study has shown 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 national survey by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) used for long-term planning on 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 activities were higher

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