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Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, and Wildlife-Related Recreation in New York State

11% NY Population Hunt/Fish/Trap (USFWS 2001)

28% NY Population Wildlife Associated Recreation (USFWS 2001)

1,259,906 Licenses sold statewide (NYSDEC 2005)

Total Expenditures in New York State (Trip-related, Equipment, etc)

Fishing - $1.1 Billion

Hunting - $822 Million

Wildlife-Related - $1.4 Billion