Deer Hunting in the United States: Demographics and Trends. Addendum to the 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation.

摘要

Deer hunting is unquestionably the most popular type of hunting in the U.S. According to the 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR), there were 10.1 million deer hunters in 2006, which is nearly four times greater than the second most hunted species: turkey. For people over 16 years of age, about 1 in every 25 Americans and 8 in 10 hunters hunted deer in 2006. Their total hunting-related trip and equipment expenditures while seeking deer totaled $8.9 billion. This report provides information about deer hunter demographic characteristics, spending pattern, trends, and bag rate. It is intended to be used as an informational tool by resource managers, academics, product manufacturers, and other interested parties.