2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation - Florida

              U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated RecreationFlorida2011 RecreationFloridaBaitU.S. Department of the Interior
Ken Salazar,
Secretary
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Dan Ashe,
Director
U.S. Department of Commerce
Rebecca M. Blank,
Acting Secretary
Economics and Statistics Administration
Vacant,
Under Secretary for Economic Affairs
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Thomas L. Mesenbourg,
Acting Director
FHW/11-FL
Issued March 2013
2011 National Survey of
Fishing, Hunting, and
Wildlife-Associated Recreation
Bait
Florida
The U.S. Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsi­bilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated Island Communities.
The mission of the Department’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The Service is responsible for national programs of vital importance to our natural resources, including administration of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs. These two programs provide finan­cial assistance to the States for projects to enhance and protect fish and wildlife resources and to assure their availability to the public for recreational purposes. Multistate grants from these programs fund the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation.
Suggested Citation
U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau. 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Dan Ashe,
Director
U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Thomas L. Mesenbourg,
Acting Director
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration
Hannibal Bolton,
Assistant Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
Ken Salazar,
Secretary
Economics and Statistics
Administration
Vacant,
Under Secretary for
Economic AffairsU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida iii
Contents
List of Tables. . iv
Foreword. . vi
Survey Background and Method. . vii
Highlights
Introduction. . 2
Summary. . 4
Wildlife-Related Recreation. . 5
Sportspersons. . 6
Anglers. . 7
Hunters. . 9
Wildlife Watchers. . 11
2001–2011 Comparison. . 13
Tables
Guide to Statistical Tables. . 16
Fishing and Hunting Tables. . 17
Wildlife-Watching Tables. . 33
Appendixes
A. Definitions. . 44
B. 2010 Participation of 6- to 15-Year-Olds: Data From Screening Interviews. . 48
C. Significant Methodological Changes From Previous Surveys and Regional Trends. . 54
D. Sample Design and Statistical Accuracy. . 64iv 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
List of Tables
Fishing and Hunting
1. Fishing and Hunting in Florida by Resident and Nonresident Sportspersons: 2011. . 17
2. Anglers and Hunters, Days of Participation, and Trips in Florida by Type of Fishing and Hunting: 2011. . 17
3. Anglers and Hunters, Trips, and Days of Participation: 2011. . 18
4. Florida Resident Anglers and Hunters by Place Fished or Hunted: 2011. . 18
5. Florida Resident Anglers and Hunters, Days of Participation, and Trips in the United States
by Type of Fishing and Hunting: 2011. . 18
6. Freshwater Anglers, Trips, Days of Fishing, and Type of Water Fished: 2011. . 19
7. Freshwater Anglers and Days of Fishing in Florida by Type of Fish: 2011. . 19
8. Great Lakes Anglers, Trips, and Days of Fishing in Florida: 2011. . 20
9. Great Lakes Anglers and Days of Fishing in Florida by Type of Fish: 2011. . 20
10. Saltwater Anglers, Trips, and Days of Fishing in Florida: 2011. . 21
11. Saltwater Anglers and Days of Fishing in Florida by Type of Fish: 2011. . 21
12. Hunters, Trips, and Days of Hunting in Florida by Type of Hunting: 2011. . 22
13. Hunters and Days of Hunting in Florida by Type of Game: 2011. . 22
14. Hunters and Days of Hunting in Florida by Type of Land: 2011. . 23
15. Selected Characteristics of Florida Resident Anglers and Hunters: 2011. . 24
16. Summary of Expenditures in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents Combined
for Fishing and Hunting: 2011. . 25
17. Summary of Fishing Trip and Equipment Expenditures in Florida by State Residents and
Nonresidents Combined by Type of Fishing: 2011. . 26
18. Summary of Hunting Trip and Equipment Expenditures in Florida by State Residents and
Nonresidents Combined by Type of Hunting: 2011. . 27
19. Expenditures in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents Combined for Fishing: 2011. . 28
20. Expenditures in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents Combined for Hunting: 2011. . 29
21. Trip and Equipment Expenditures in Florida for Fishing and Hunting by Florida Residents
and Nonresidents: 2011. . 30
22. Summary of Florida Residents’ Fishing and Hunting Expenditures Both Inside and
Outside Florida: 2011. . 31
23. In-State and Out-of-State Expenditures by Florida Residents for Fishing and Hunting: 2011. . 32
Wildlife Watching
24. Wildlife Watching in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents Combined: 2011. . 33
25. Participants, Trips, and Days of Participation in Away-From-Home Wildlife Watching in Florida: 2011. . 33
26. Away-From-Home Wildlife-Watching Participants by Wildlife Observed, Photographed,
or Fed in Florida: 2011. . 34
27. Participation in Wildlife-Watching Activities Around the Home in Florida: 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
28. Florida Residents Participating in Wildlife Watching in the United States: 2011. . 35
29. Wild Bird Observers and Days of Observation in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents: 2011. . 35U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida v
30. Selected Characteristics of Florida Residents Participating in Wildlife Watching: 2011. . 36
31. Expenditures in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents Combined for Wildlife Watching: 2011. . 37
32. Trip and Equipment Expenditures in Florida for Wildlife Watching by Florida
Residents and Nonresidents: 2011. . 38
33. Wildlife-Watching Expenditures Both Inside and Outside Florida by Florida Residents: 2011. . 39
34. In-State and Out-of-State Expenditures by Florida Residents for Wildlife Watching: 2011. . 40
35. Participation of Florida Resident Wildlife-Watching Participants in Fishing and Hunting: 2011. . 40
36. Participation of Florida Resident Sportspersons in Wildlife-Watching Activities: 2011. . 41vi 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
When I was growing up, it was taken as a matter of faith that kids belonged outside. I grew up with 4 brothers, and during those long, hot Atlanta summers, it was common for our mom to holler, “You boys get outside, and don’t come back ‘til it’s dark.” It never occurred to me or my brothers to do anything else in our spare time but explore the world around us. The truth is, we had little else to do. But those experiences – waking up on frosty mornings and starting the campfire, scanning trees for a shot at a scampering gray squirrel in the dawn light, scouring creek beds for crawdads and other fishing bait, or simply of the fun we had tramping through the forest – shaped who I am, and drew me to a career in conserva­tion.
That’s why I’m excited by this 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. This report, the 12th in a series that began in 1955, documents a significant resurgence in the number of people embracing America’s Great Outdoors.
Hunting participation has increased by 9 percent, while angling participation grew by 11 percent. Nearly 38 percent of Americans participated in wildlife-related recreation, an increase of 2.6 million participants from the 2006 Survey.
In addition, wildlife-related recre­ation is a major driver of the nation’s economy. The 2011 Survey estimates that Americans spent $145 billion on related gear, trips, licenses, land acqui­sition or leases, and other purchases, representing about one percent of the nation’s gross domestic product. This spending creates thousands of jobs, supports countless local communities and provides vital funding for conser­vation.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restora­tion Program, a cornerstone of wildlife conservation in the United States. Through excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, archery and angling equipment, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has distributed over $14 billion for State and territorial wildlife conser­vation programs.
This report would not have been possible without the combined efforts of state wildlife agencies – which provided financial support through the Multi-State Conservation Grant Programs – the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and a number of major national conservation organiza­tions. We also owe our gratitude to the thousands of survey respondents from households across America. Because
of you, this Survey is the nation’s definitive wildlife-related recreation database and information source concerning participation and purchases associated with hunting, fishing and other forms of wildlife-associated recreation nationwide.
The Fish and Wildlife Service is dedi­cated to connecting people and families with nature. We are proud to celebrate the good news in this report, and we look forward to continuing progress as we work with the States, and all our partners and the public to help keep recreational fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching growing and going strong.
Dan Ashe
Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
ForewordU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida vii
Survey Background and Method
The National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (Survey) has been conducted since 1955 and is one of the oldest and most comprehensive continuing recreation surveys. The Survey collects information on the number of anglers, hunters, and wild­life watchers, how often they partici­pate, and how much they spend on their activities in the United States.
Preparations for the 2011 Survey began in 2008 when the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) asked the Fish and Wildlife Service to coordinate the twelfth National Survey of wildlife-related recreation. Funding came from the Multistate Conservation Grant Programs, authorized by Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Acts, as amended.
Four regional technical committees were set up under the auspices of AFWA to ensure that State fish and wildlife agencies had an opportunity to participate in all phases of survey plan­ning and design. The committees were made up of agency representatives.
We consulted with State and Federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations such as the American Sportfishing Association and National Shooting Sports Foundation to deter­mine survey content. Other sportsper­sons’ organizations and conservation groups, industry representatives, and researchers also provided valuable advice.
Data collection for the Survey was carried out in two phases by the U.S. Census Bureau. The first phase was the screen which began in April 2011. During the screening phase, the Census Bureau interviewed a sample of 48,600 households nationwide, to determine who in the household had fished, hunted, or wildlife watched in 2010, and who had engaged or planned to engage in those activities in 2011. In most cases, one adult household member provided information for all members. The screen primarily covered 2010 activities while the next, more in-depth phase covered 2011 activities. For more information on the 2010 data, refer to Appendix B.
The second phase of data collection consisted of three detailed interview waves. The first wave began in April 2011 concurrent with the screen, the second in September 2011, and the last in January 2012. Interviews were conducted with samples of likely anglers, hunters, and wildlife watchers who were identified in the initial screening phase. Interviews were conducted primarily by telephone, with in-person interviews for respondents who could not be reached by phone. Respondents in the second survey phase were limited to those who were at least 16 years old. Each respondent provided information pertaining only to his or her activities and expendi­tures. Sample sizes were designed to provide statistically reliable results at the state level. Altogether, interviews were completed for 11,330 anglers and hunters and 9,329 wildlife watchers. More detailed information on sampling procedures and response rates is found in Appendix D.
Comparability With
Previous Surveys
The 2011 Survey’s questions and methodology were similar to those used in the 2006, 2001, 1996, and 1991 Surveys. Therefore, the estimates are comparable.
The methodology for these Surveys differs significantly from the 1955 to 1985 Surveys, so these estimates are not directly comparable to those of earlier surveys. Changes in meth­odology included reducing the recall period over which respondents had to report their activities and expenditures. Previous Surveys used a 12-month recall period which resulted in greater reporting bias. Research found that the amount of activity and expenditures reported in 12-month recall surveys was overestimated in comparison with that reported using shorter recall periods.Highlights
2 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
The National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation reports results from inter­views with U.S. residents about their fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching. This report focuses on 2011 participa­tion and expenditures of persons 16 years of age and older.
The Survey is a snapshot of one year. The information it collected tells us how many people participated and how much they spent on their activi­ties in the State in 2011. It does not tell us how many anglers, hunters, and wildlife watchers there were because many do not participate every year. For example, based on information collected in the Survey’s household screen phase, we can estimate that about 51 percent more anglers and 44 percent more hunters participated nationally in at least 1 of the 5 years prior to the screen survey year 2010.
In addition to 2011 estimates, we also provide trend information in the High­lights section and Appendix C of the report. The 2011 numbers reported can be compared with those in the 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2006 Survey reports because they used similar methodolo­gies. The 2011 estimates should not be directly compared with results from Surveys conducted prior to 1991 because of changes in methodology to improve accuracy.
The report also provides information on participation in wildlife recreation in 2010, particularly of persons 6 to 15 years of age. The 2010 information is provided in Appendix B. Information about the Survey’s scope and coverage is in Appendix D. The remainder of this section defines important terms used in the Survey.
This report does not provide infor­mation about the State’s wildlife resources. That, and additional infor­mation on wildlife-related recreation, may be obtained from State fish and wildlife agencies. The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies can provide the addresses and telephone numbers of those agencies. The Association’s website is www.fishwildlife.org.
Additionally, this report does not provide information about the State’s number of licensed anglers and hunters. Historical license data can be found at wsfrprograms.fws.gov.
Wildlife-Related Recreation
Wildlife-related recreation is fishing, hunting, and wildlife-watching activi­ties. These categories are not mutually exclusive because many individuals participated in more than one activity. Wildlife-related recreation is reported in two major categories: (1) fishing and hunting, and (2) wildlife watching, which includes observing, photo­graphing, and feeding fish or wildlife.
Fishing and Hunting
This Survey reports information about residents of the United States who fished or hunted in 2011, regardless of whether they were licensed. The fishing and hunting sections report information for three groups: (1) sportspersons, (2) anglers, and (3) hunters.
Sportspersons
Sportspersons are those who fished or hunted. Individuals who fished or hunted commercially in 2011 are reported as sportspersons only if they also fished or hunted for recreation. The sportspersons group is composed of the three subgroups shown in the diagram below: (1) those that fished and hunted, (2) those that only fished, and (3) those that only hunted.
The total number of sportspersons is equal to the sum of people who only fished, only hunted, and both hunted and fished. It is not the sum of all anglers and all hunters because those people who both fished and hunted are included in both the angler and hunter population and would be incorrectly counted twice.
Anglers
Anglers are sportspersons who only fished plus those who fished and hunted. Anglers include not only licensed hook and line anglers, but also those who have no license and those who use special methods such as fishing with spears. Three types of fishing are reported: (1) freshwater, excluding the Great Lakes, (2) Great Lakes, and (3) saltwater. Since many anglers participated in more than one type of fishing, the total number of anglers is less than the sum of the three types of fishing.
SportspersonsAnglersHuntersFished onlyFishedandhuntedHuntedonly
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Hunters
Hunters are sportspersons who only hunted plus those who hunted and fished. Hunters include not only licensed hunters using rifles and shotguns, but also those who have no license and those who engage in hunting with archery equipment, muzzleloaders, other primitive firearms, or pistols or handguns.
Four types of hunting are reported:
(1) big game, (2) small game,
(3) migratory bird, and (4) other animals. Since many hunters partici­pated in more than one type of hunting, the sum of hunters for big game, small game, migratory bird, and other animals exceeds the total number of hunters.
Wildlife Watchers
Since 1980, the National Survey has included information on wildlife-watching activities in addition to fishing and hunting. However, unlike the 1980 and 1985 Surveys, the National Surveys since 1991 have collected data only for those activities where the primary purpose was wildlife watching (observing, photographing, or feeding wildlife).
The 2011 Survey uses a strict definition of wildlife watching. Participants must either take a “special interest” in wild­life around their homes or take a trip for the “primary purpose” of wildlife watching. Secondary wildlife watching, such as incidentally observing wildlife while pleasure driving, is not included.
Two types of wildlife-watching activity are reported: (1) away-from-home (formerly nonresidential) activities and (2) around-the-home (formerly residen­tial) activities. Because some people participated in more than one type of wildlife watching, the sum of partici­pants in each type will be greater than the total number of wildlife watchers. Only those engaged in activities whose primary purpose was wildlife watching are included in the Survey. The two types of wildlife-watching activity are defined below.
Away-From-Home
This group includes persons who took trips or outings of at least 1 mile from home for the primary purpose of observing, feeding, or photographing fish and wildlife. Trips to fish or hunt or scout and trips to zoos, circuses, aquar­iums, and museums are not considered wildlife-watching activities.
Around-The-Home
This group includes those who participated within 1 mile of home and involves one or more of the following: (1) closely observing or trying to iden­tify birds or other wildlife; (2) photo­graphing wildlife; (3) feeding birds or other wildlife; (4) maintaining natural areas of at least 1/4 acre where benefit to wildlife is the primary concern;
(5) maintaining plantings (shrubs,
agricultural crops, etc.) where benefit
to wildlife is the primary concern; or
(6) visiting parks and natural areas within 1 mile of home for the primary purpose of observing, feeding, or photographing wildlife.4 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Activities in Florida by Residents and Nonresidents
Activities by Florida Residents Both Inside and Outside Florida
Fishing
Anglers. . 3,092,000
Days of fishing. . 57,594,000
Average days per angler. . 19
Total expenditures. . $4,629,202,000
Trip-related. . $2,801,636,000
Equipment and other. . $1,827,566,000
Average per angler. . $1,480
Average trip expenditure per day. . $49
Hunting
Hunters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242,000
Days of hunting. . 5,252,000
Average days per hunter. . 22
Total expenditures. . $715,733,000
Trip-related. . $280,965,000
Equipment and other. . $434,768,000
Average per hunter. . $2,824
Average trip expenditure per day. . $53
Wildlife Watching
Total wildlife-watching participants. . 4,308,000
Away-from-home participants. . 1,902,000
Around-the-home participants. . 3,312,000
Days of participation away from home. . 16,786,000
Average days of participation
away from home. . 9
Total expenditures. . $3,041,334,000
Trip-related. . $1,732,652,000
Equipment and other. . $1,308,682,000
Average per participant. . $668
Average trip expenditure per day. . $103
2011 Florida Summary
Fishing
Anglers. . 1,991,000
Days of fishing. . 49,371,000
Average days per angler. . 25
Total expenditures. . $3,767,291,000
Trip-related. . $2,075,297,000
Equipment and other. . $1,691,994,000
Average per angler. . $1,892
Average trip expenditure per day. . $42
Hunting
Hunters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329,000
Days of hunting. . 6,636,000
Average days per hunter. . 20
Total expenditures. . $939,600,000
Trip-related. . $395,933,000
Equipment and other. . $543,667,000
Average per hunter. . $2,852
Average trip expenditure per day. . $60
Wildlife Watching
Total wildlife-watching participants. . 3,598,000
Away-from-home participants. . 1,363,000
Around-the-home participants. . 3,312,000
Days of participation away from home. 11,866,000
Average days of participation
away from home. . 9
Total expenditures. . $2,614,452,000
Trip-related. . $1,206,226,000
Equipment and other. . $1,408,226,000
Average per participant. . $727
Average trip expenditure per day. . $102 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 5
Wildlife-Related Recreation
Participation in Florida
The 2011 Survey found that 6.4 million Florida residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older fished, hunted, or wildlife watched in Florida. Of the total number of participants, 3.1 million fished, 242 thousand hunted, and 4.3 million participated in wildlife-watching activities, which includes observing, feeding, and photographing wildlife. The sum of anglers, hunters, and wildlife watchers exceeds the total number of participants in wildlife-related recreation because many of the individuals engaged in more than one wildlife-related activity.
Participation in 2011 by 6- to 15-Year-Old Florida Residents
The focus of the National Survey is on the activity of participants 16 years old and older. However, the activity of 6- to 15-year-olds can be calculated using the screening data covering the year 2010. It is assumed for estimation purposes that the proportion of 6- to 15-year-old participants to participants 16 years old and older remained the same in 2010 and 2011. Based on this assumption, in addi­tion to the 2.0 million resident anglers 16 years old or older in Florida, there were 464 thousand resident anglers 6 to 15 years old. Also, there were 329 thou­sand Floridians 16 years old and older and 41 thousand Floridians 6 to 15 years old who hunted. Finally, there were 3.6 million Floridians 16 years old and older and 571 thousand Floridians 6 to 15 years old who wildlife watched. Infor­mation on 2010 data for 6- to 15-year-olds is provided in Appendix B.
Expenditures in Florida
In 2011, state residents and nonresidents spent $9.0 billion on wildlife recreation in Florida. Of that total, trip-related expenditures were $4.8 billion and equipment expenditures totaled $2.7 billion. The remaining $1.5 billion was spent on licenses, contributions, land ownership and leasing, and other items.
Participants in Wildlife-Related Recreation in Florida: 2011
(U.S. residents 16 years old and older)
Total. . 6.4 million
.
Sportspersons
Total. . 3.2 million
Anglers. . 3.1 million
Hunters. . 242 thousand
.
Wildlife Watchers
Total. . 4.3 million
Away from home. . 1.9 million
Around the home. . 3.3 million
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Source: Tables 1 and 24.
Percent of Total Participantsby Activity(Total: 6.4 million participants)Wildlife WatchingHuntingFishing 49%4%68%Wildlife-RelatedRecreation Expenditures in Florida(Total: $9.0 billion)Trip-related 53%Equipment30%Other16%Percent of Total Residential Participants 6 to 15 Years Old by Activity: 2010(Total: 990 thousand participants)Wildlife WatchingHuntingFishing 67%6%65%6 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Sportspersons
In 2011, 3.2 million state resident and nonresident sportspersons 16 years old and older fished or hunted in Florida. This group was comprised of 3.1 million anglers (98 percent of all sportspersons) and 242 thousand hunters (8 percent of all sportspersons). Among the 3.2 million sportspersons who fished or hunted in the state, 2.9 million (92 percent) fished but did not hunt in Florida. Another 60 thousand (2 percent) hunted but did not fish there. The remaining 181 thousand (6 percent) fished and hunted in Florida in 2011.
Sportspersons’ Participation in Florida
(State residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older)
Sportspersons (fished or hunted). . 3.2 million
.
Anglers. . 3.1 million
Fished only. . 2.9 million
Fished and hunted. . 181 thousand
.
Hunters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 thousand
Hunted only. . 60 thousand
Hunted and fished. . 181 thousand
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Source: Table 1.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 7
Anglers
Participants and Days of Fishing
In 2011, 3.1 million state residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older fished in Florida. Of this total, 1.9 million anglers (61 percent) were state residents and 1.2 million anglers (39 percent) were nonresidents. Anglers fished a total of 57.6 million days in Florida—an average of 19 days per angler. State residents fished 48.1 million days—83 percent of all fishing days in Florida. Nonresidents fished 9.5 million days in Florida—17 percent of all fishing days in the state.
A large majority of Florida residents who fished anywhere in the United States did so in their resident state. There were 2.0 million Florida residents 16 years old and older who fished in the United States in 2011 for a total of 49.4 million days. An estimated 95 percent of all Florida residents who fished did so in their home state. Of all fishing days by Florida residents, 97 percent or 48.1 million were in their home state. For further details about fishing in Florida, see Table 3.
Anglers in Florida
(State residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older)
Anglers. . 3.1 million
Residents. . 1.9 million
Nonresidents. . 1.2 million
.
Days of fishing. . 57.6 million
Residents. . 48.1 million
Nonresidents. . 9.5 million
Source: Table 3.
In State/Out of State
(State residents 16 years old and older)
Florida anglers. . 2.0 million
In Florida. . 1.9 million
In other states. . 149 thousand
.
Days of fishing. . 49.4 million
In Florida. . 48.1 million
In other states. . 1.4 million
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Source: Table 3. 8 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Fishing Expenditures in Florida
(State residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older)
Total. . $4.6 billion
Trip-related. . $2.8 billion
Equipment. . $1.1 billion
Fishing. . $600 million
Auxiliary and special. . $485 million
Other. . $742 million
Source: Table 19.
Fishing Expenditures in Florida
All fishing-related expenditures in Florida totaled $4.6 billion in 2011. Trip-related expenditures, including food and lodging, transportation, and other expenses totaled $2.8 billion—61 percent of all fishing expenditures. Expenditures for food and lodging were $900 million and transportation expenditures were $564 million. Other trip expenses, such as equipment rental, bait, and cooking fuel, totaled $1.3 billion. Each angler spent an average of $906 on trip-related costs during 2011.
Anglers spent $1.1 billion on equip­ment in Florida in 2011, 23 percent of all fishing expenditures. Fishing equip­ment (rods, reels, lines, etc.) spending totaled $600 million—55 percent of the equipment total. Auxiliary equipment expenditures (tents, special fishing clothing, etc.) and special equip­ment expenditures (boats, vans, etc.) amounted to $485 million—45 percent of the equipment total. Expenditures classified as special and auxiliary equipment are on items that were purchased for fishing but could be used in activities other than fishing.
The purchase of other items, such as magazines, membership dues, licenses, permits, stamps, and land leasing and ownership, amounted to $742 million—16 percent of all fishing expenditures. For more details about fishing expenditures in Florida, see Tables 19 and 21 through 23.
Fishing Expenditures in Florida(Total: $4.6 billion)Equipment 23%Trip-related61%Other16%Percent of Anglers by Residence(Total: 3.1 million participants)NonresidentsResidents61%39%Comparative Fishing Expenditures by Type of Fishing All fishingFreshwater Saltwater$906$378$976$49$18$64Trip expenditures per angler:Trip expenditures per day:U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 9
Hunters
Participants and Days of Hunting
In 2011, there were 242 thousand residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older who hunted in Florida. Resi­dent hunters numbered 215 thousand, accounting for 89 percent of the hunters in Florida. Residents and nonresidents hunted 5.3 million days in 2011, an average of 22 days per hunter. Resi­dents hunted 5.0 million days in Florida or 95 percent of all hunting days.
There were 329 thousand Florida residents 16 years old and older who hunted in the United States in 2011 for a total of 6.6 million days. An estimated 65 percent of all Florida residents who hunted did so in their home state. Of all hunting days by Florida residents, 75 percent or 5.0 million were spent pursuing game in their home state. For further information on hunting activi­ties by Florida residents, see Table 3.
Hunters in Florida
(State residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older)
Hunters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 thousand
Residents. . 215 thousand
Nonresidents. . ...
.
Days of hunting. . 5.3 million
Residents. . 5.0 million
Nonresidents. . ...
… Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
Source: Table 3.
In State/Out of State
(State residents 16 years old and older)
Florida hunters. . 329 thousand
In Florida. . 215 thousand
In other states. . 146 thousand
.
Days of hunting. . 6.6 million
In Florida. . 5.0 million
In other states. . 1.7 million
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Source: Table 3. 10 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Hunting Expenditures in Florida
(State residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older)
Total. . $716 million
Trip-related. . $281 million
Equipment. . $220 million
Hunting. . $185 million
Auxiliary and special. . $35 million
Other. . $215 million
Source: Table 20.
Hunting Expenditures in Florida
All hunting-related expenditures in Florida totaled $716 million in 2011. Trip-related expenses, such as food and lodging, transporta­tion, and other trip expenses, totaled $281 million—39 percent of total expenditures. Expenditures for food and lodging were $76 million and transportation expenditures were $126 million. Other trip expenses, such as equipment rental, totaled $79 million for the year. The average trip-related expenditure per hunter was $1,152.
Hunters spent $220 million on equip­ment—31 percent of all hunting expenditures. Hunting equipment (guns, ammunition, etc.) totaled $185 million and made up 84 percent of all equipment costs. Hunters spent $35 million on auxiliary equipment (tents, special hunting clothes, etc.) and special equipment (boats, vans, etc.), accounting for 16 percent of total equipment expenditures for hunting. Expenditures classified as special and auxiliary equipment are on items that were purchased for hunting but could be used in activities other than hunting.
The purchase of other items, such as magazines, membership dues, licenses, permits, and land leasing, and ownership, cost hunters $215 million—30 percent of all hunting expenditures. For more details on hunting expenditures in Florida, see Tables 20 through 23.
Hunting Expenditures in Florida(Total: $716 million)Equipment 31%Trip-related39%Other30%Comparative Hunting Expenditures by Type of Hunting All huntingBig game Small gameMigratory birdsOther animals$1,152$993$957......$48$53$46Trip expenditures per hunter:... Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.Trip expenditures per day:......U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 11
Wildlife Watchers
Participants and Days of Activity
In 2011, 4.3 million U.S. residents 16 years old and older fed, observed, or photographed wildlife in Florida. Most of them, 77 percent (3.3 million), enjoyed their activities close to home and are called “around-the-home” participants. Those persons who enjoyed wildlife at least one mile from home are called “away-from-home” participants. People participating in away-from-home activities in Florida in 2011 numbered 1.9 million—44 percent of all wildlife watchers in Florida. Of the 1.9 million, 1.1 million were state residents and 825 thousand were nonresidents.
Floridians 16 years old and older who enjoyed away-from-home wildlife watching within their state totaled 1.1 million. Of this group, 957 thousand participants observed, 639 thousand photographed, and 246 thousand fed wildlife. Since some individuals engaged in more than one of the away-from-home activities during the year, the sum of wildlife observers, feeders, and photographers exceeds the total number away-from-home participants.
Floridians spent 8.3 million days engaged in away-from-home wildlife-watching activities in their state. For further details about away-from-home activities, see Table 25.
Florida residents also took an active interest in wildlife around their homes. In 2011, 3.3 million state residents enjoyed observing, feeding, and photographing wildlife within one mile of their homes. Among this around-the-home group, 2.4 million fed, 2.0 million observed, and 1.2 million photographed wildlife around their homes. Another 328 thousand participants maintained natural areas of one-quarter acre or more for wildlife; 418 thousand participants maintained plantings for the benefit of wildlife; and 658 thousand participants visited parks or natural areas within a mile of home because of the wildlife. Summing the number of participants in these six activities results in an estimate that exceeds the total number of around-the-home participants because many people participated in more than one type of around-the-home activity. In addition, 33 percent of Floridian around-the-home wildlife watchers also enjoyed wildlife away from home. For further details about Florida residents partici­pating in around-the-home wildlife-watching activities, see Table 27.
Wildlife-Watching Participants in Florida
(State residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older)
Total. . 4.3 million
Around the home. . 3.3 million
Away from home. . 1.9 million
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Source: Table 24.
Away-From-Home Wildlife-Watching Participation in Florida
(State residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older)
Participants, total. . 1.9 million
Observe wildlife. . 1.7 million
Photograph wildlife. . 1.3 million
Feed wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 thousand
Days, total. . 16.8 million
Observe wildlife. . 13.7 million
Photograph wildlife. . 8.7 million
Feed wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 million
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Source: Table 25.
Around-The-Home Wildlife-Watching Participation in Florida
(State residents 16 years old and older)
Total. . 3.3 million
Feed wildlife. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 million
Observe wildlife. . 2.0 million
Photograph wildlife. . 1.2 million
Maintain natural areas. . 328 thousand
Maintain plantings. . 418 thousand
Visit parks and natural areas. . 658 thousand
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Source: Table 27.12 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Wild Bird Observers in Florida
(State residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older)
Participants, total. . 3.0 million
Around the home. . 1.9 million
Away from home. . 1.6 million
.
Days, total. . 273.8 million
Around the home. . 259.8 million
Away from home. . 14.0 million
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Source: Table 29.
Wildlife-Watching Expenditures in Florida
(State residents and nonresidents 16 years old and older)
Total. . $3.0 billion
Trip-related. . $1.7 billion
Equipment. . $788 million
Wildlife watching. . $476 million
Auxiliary and special. . $313 million
Other. . $520 million
Source: Table 31.
Wild Bird Observers
Bird watching attracted many wildlife enthusiasts in Florida. In 2011, 3.0 million people observed birds around the home and on trips in the state. A majority, 64 percent (1.9 million), observed wild birds around the home while 54 percent (1.6 million) took trips away from home to watch birds.
Wildlife-Watching Expenditures in Florida
Wildlife watchers spent $3.0 billion on wildlife-watching activities in Florida in 2011. Trip-related expenditures, including food and lodging ($890 million), transportation ($620 million), and other trip expenses ($223 million), such as equipment rental, amounted to $1.7 billion. This summation comprised 57 percent of all wildlife-watching expenditures by participants. The average of the trip-related expenditures for away-from-home participants was $887 per person in 2011.
Wildlife-watching participants spent $788 million on equipment—26 percent of all their expenditures. Specifically, wildlife-watching equip­ment (binoculars, special clothing, etc.) expenditures totaled $476 million, 60 percent of the equipment total. Auxiliary equipment expenditures (tents, backpacking equipment, etc.) and special equipment expenditures (campers, trucks, etc.) amounted to $313 million—40 percent of all equip­ment costs. Expenditures classified as special and auxiliary equipment are on items that were purchased for wildlife-watching recreation but could be used in activities other than wildlife watching.
Other items purchased by wildlife-watching participants, such as maga­zines, membership dues and contribu­tions, land leasing and ownership, and plantings, totaled $520 million—17 percent of all wildlife-watching expen­ditures. For more details about wildlife-watching expenditures in Florida, see Table 31.
Wildlife-Watching Expenditures in Florida(Total: $3.0 billion)Equipment 26%Trip-related57%Other17%Away-From-Home Activity by Around-The-Home Participants(Total: 3.3 million participants)Both around the home and away from homeAround the home only67%33%U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 13
Comparing the estimates from the 2001, 2006, and 2011 Surveys gives a perspective on the state of wildlife-related recreation in the early twenty-first century in Florida. Only the most general recreation comparisons are presented here.
The best way to compare estimates from surveys is not to compare the estimates themselves but to compare the confidence intervals around the esti­mates. A 90-percent confidence interval around the estimate gives the range of estimates that 90 percent of all possible representative samples would supply. If the 90-percent confidence intervals of the two surveys’ estimates overlap, it is not possible to say the two estimates are statistically different.
The state resident estimates cover the participation and expenditure activity of Florida residents anywhere in the United States. The in-state estimates cover the participation, day, and
expenditure activity if U.S. residents
in Florida.
The expenditure estimates were made comparable by adjusting the estimates for inflation—all estimates are in
2011 dollars.
Florida 2001 and 2011 Comparison
(Numbers in thousands. Expenditures in 2011 dollars)
2001 2011 Percent change
.
Fishing.
Anglers in state. . 3,104 3,092 0
Days in state. . 48,417 57,594 NS19
In-state expenditures by U.S. anglers…. . $5,186,437 $4,629,202 NS–11
State resident anglers…. . 2,109 1,991 NS –6
Total expenditures by state residents…. . $4,352,455 $3,767,291 NS–13
Hunting
Hunters in state. . 226 242 NS7
Days in state. . 4,693 5,252 NS12
In-state expenditures by U.S. hunters. . $500,720 $715,733 NS43
State resident hunters. . 270 329 NS22
Total expenditures by state residents. . $693,014 $939,600 NS36
Away-From-Home Wildlife Watching
Participants in state. . .. . 1,503 1,902 NS27
Days in state. . 21,388 16,786 NS–22
State resident participants. . 1,279 1,363 NS7
Around-The-Home Wildlife Watching
Total participants. . 2,635 3,312 26
Observers. . 1,663 2,036 NS22
Feeders. . 2,092 2,374 NS13
Wildlife-Watching Expenditures
In-state expenditures by U.S. wildlife watchers. . $2,001,057 $3,041,334 NS52
Total expenditures by state residents. . $1,834,086 $2,614,452 NS43
NS Not different from zero at the 10 percent level of significance.
2001–2011 Comparison14 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Florida 2006 and 2011 Comparison
(Numbers in thousands. Expenditures in 2011 dollars)
2006 2011 Percent change
.
Fishing
Anglers in state. . 2,767 3,092 NS12
Days in state. . 46,311 57,594 NS24
In-state expenditures by U.S. anglers. . $4,807,383 $4,629,202 NS–4
State resident anglers. . 1,950 1,991 NS2
Total expenditures by state residents. . $4,037,408 $3,767,291 NS–7
Hunting
Hunters in state. . 236 242 NS3
Days in state. . 3,769 5,252 NS39
In-state expenditures by U.S. hunters. . $421,084 $715,733 NS70
State resident hunters. . 325 329 NS1
Total expenditures by state residents. . $971,155 $939,600 NS–3
Away-From-Home Wildlife Watching
Participants in state. . . 1,560 1,902 NS22
Days in state. . 16,551 16,786 NS1
State resident participants. . 988 1,363 38
Around-The-Home Wildlife Watching
Total participants. . 3,274 3,312 NS1
Observers. . 2,364 2,036 NS–14
Feeders. . 2,474 2,374 NS–4
Wildlife-Watching Expenditures
In-state expenditures by U.S. wildlife watchers. . $3,438,237 $3,041,334 NS–12
Total expenditures by state residents. . $3,613,232 $2,614,452 NS–28
NS Not different from zero at the 10 percent level of significance.
Number of People Who Hunted and Fished in Florida: 2001–2011(In thousands)Number of People Who Wildlife Watched in Florida: 2001–2011(In thousands)Around the homeAway from homeTotal Expenditures by Participants in Florida (In millions of 2011 dollars)AnglersHuntersWildlife WatchersAnglersHunters3,1042,7672262363,0922422011200620012011200620012,6351,5033,2741,5603,3121,9022011200620015,1865012,0014,074213,4384,6297163,041Tables
16 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Purpose and Coverage of Tables
The statistical tables of this report were designed to meet a wide range of needs for those interested in wildlife-related recreation. Special terms used in these tables are defined in Appendix A.
The tables are based on responses to the 2011 Survey, which was designed to collect data about participation in wi­ldlife-related recreation. To have taken part in the Survey, a respondent must have been a U.S. resident (a resident of one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia). No one residing outside the United States (including U.S. citizens) was eligible for inter­viewing. Therefore, reported state and national totals do not include partici­pation by those who were not U.S. residents or who were U.S. citizens residing outside the United States.
Comparability With Previous Surveys
The numbers reported can be compared with those in the 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2006 Survey Reports. The methodology used in 2011 was similar to that used in those Surveys. These results should not be directly compared to results from Surveys earlier than 1991 since there were major changes in methodology. These changes were made to improve accuracy in the information provided.
Coverage of an Individual Table
Since the Survey covers many activi­ties in various places by participants of different ages, all table titles, headnotes, stubs, and footnotes are designed to identify and articulate each item being reported in the table. For example, the title of Table 2 shows that data about anglers and hunters, their days of participation, and their number of trips are reported by type of activity. By contrast, the title of Table 7 indi­cates that it contains data on freshwater anglers and the days they fished for different species.
Percentages Reported in the Tables
Percentages are reported in the tables for the convenience of the user. When exclusive groups are being reported, the base of a percentage is apparent from its context because the percents add to 100 percent (plus or minus a rounding error). For example, Table 2 reports the number of trips taken by big game hunters, those taken by small game hunters, those taken by migratory bird hunters, and those taken by hunters pursuing other animals. These comprise 100 percent because they are exclusive categories.
Percents should not add to 100 when nonexclusive groups are being reported. Using Table 2 as an example again, note that adding the percentages associated with the total number of big game hunters, total small game hunters, total migratory bird hunters, and total hunters of other animals will not yield total hunters because respondents could hunt for more than one type of game.
When the base of the percentage is not apparent in context, it is identified in a footnote. For example, Table 15 reports two percentages with different bases: one base being the number of total participants at the head of the column and the other base being the total popu­lation who are described by the row category. Footnotes are used to clarify the bases of the reported percentages.
Footnotes to the Tables
Footnotes are used to clarify the infor­mation or items that are being reported in a table. Symbols in the body of a table indicate important footnotes. The following symbols are used in the tables to refer to the same footnote each time they appear:
* Estimate based on a sample size
of 10–29.
... Sample size too small to report
data reliably.
Z Less than 0.5 percent.
X Not applicable.
NA Not available.
Estimates based upon fewer than ten responses are regarded as being based on a sample size that is too small for reliable reporting. An estimate based upon at least 10 but fewer than 30 responses is treated as an estimate based on a small sample size. Other footnotes appear, as necessary, to qualify or clarify the estimates reported in the tables. In addition, these two important footnotes appear frequently:
• Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
• Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and no­nresponse.
“Multiple responses” is a term used to reflect the fact that individuals or their characteristics fall into more than one category. Using Table 5 as an example, those who fished in saltwater and fresh­water appear in both of these totals. Yet each angler is represented only once in the “Total, all fishing” row. Simi­larly, in Table 12, those who hunt for big game and small game are counted only once as a hunter in the “Total, all hunting” row. Therefore, totals will be smaller than the sum of subcategories when multiple responses exist.
“Nonresponse” exists because the Survey questions were answered volun­tarily, and some respondents did not or could not answer all the questions.
Guide to Statistical TablesU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 17
Table 1. Fishing and Hunting in Florida by Resident and Nonresident Sportspersons: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Sportspersons
Total, state residents
and nonresidents
State residents
Nonresidents
Number
Percent of sportspersons
Number
Percent of
resident
sportspersons
Number
Percent of
nonresident sportspersons
Total sportspersons (fished or hunted). .
3,152
100
1,937
100
1,215
100
Total anglers. .
3,092
98
1,895
98
1,197
99
Fished only. .
2,911
92
1,722
89
1,188
98
Fished and hunted. . .
*181
*6
*173
*9
...
...
Total hunters. .
242
8
215
11
...
...
Hunted only. .
*60
*2
*42
*2
...
...
Hunted and fished. . .
*181
*6
*173
*9
...
...
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Table 2. Anglers and Hunters, Days of Participation, and Trips in Florida by Type of Fishing and Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Type of fishing and hunting
Participants
Days of participation
Trips
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
FISHING
Total, all fishing. .
3,092
100
57,594
100
47,781
100
Total, all freshwater. .
1,214
39
25,729
45
18,182
38
Freshwater
, except Great Lakes. .
1,214
39
25,729
45
18,182
38
Great Lakes. .
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
Saltwater. .
2,398
78
36,348
63
29,600
62
HUNTING
Total, all hunting. .
242
100
5,252
100
4,543
100
Big game. .
187
77
4,051
77
3,002
66
Small game. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
Migratory birds. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
Other animals. .
*77
*32
*1,538
*29
*1,308
*29
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably. (X) Not applicable.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.18 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Table 3. Anglers and Hunters, Trips, and Days of Participation: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers and hunters, trips and
days of participation
Activity in Florida
Activity by Florida residents in United States
Total, state residents and nonresidents
State residents
Nonresidents
Total, in state of residence and in other states
In state of
residence
In other states
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
FISHING
Total anglers. .
3,092
100
1,895
61
1,197
39
1,991
100
1,895
95
*149
*8
Total trips. .
47,781
100
43,074
90
4,707
10
44,548
100
43,074
97
*1,474
*3
Total days of fishing. .
57,594
100
48,050
83
9,544
17
49,371
100
48,050
97
*1,450
*3
Average days of fishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
(X)
25
(X)
8
(X)
25
(X)
25
(X)
*10
(X)
HUNTING
Total hunters. .
242
100
215
89
...
...
329
100
215
65
*146
*44
Total trips. .
4,543
100
4,433
98
...
...
5,328
100
4,433
83
*895
*17
Total days of hunting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5,252
100
4,969
95
...
...
6,636
100
4,969
75
*1,724
*26
Average days of hunting. .
22
(X)
23
(X)
...
(X)
20
(X)
23
(X)
*12
(X)
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably. (X) Not applicable.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Table 4. Florida Resident Anglers and Hunters by Place Fished or Hunted: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Place fished or hunted
Anglers
Hunters
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Total, all places. .
1,991
100
329
100
In-state only. .
1,832
92
174
53
In-state and other states. .
*62
*3
...
...
In other states only. .
*87
*4
*105
*32
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.
Table 5. Florida Resident Anglers and Hunters, Days of Participation, and Trips in the United States by Type of Fishing and Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Type of fishing and hunting
Participants
Days of participation
Trips
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
FISHING
Total, all fishing. .
1,991
100
49,371
100
44,548
100
Total, all freshwater. .
1,029
52
22,204
45
18,788
42
Freshwater
, except Great Lakes. .
1,025
51
22,197
45
18,767
42
Great Lakes. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
Saltwater. .
1,406
71
31,907
65
25,760
58
HUNTING
Total, all hunting. .
329
100
6,636
100
5,328
100
Big game. .
267
81
5,366
81
3,636
68
Small game. .
*63
*19
*287
*4
*169
*3
Migratory birds. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
Other animals. .
*77
*23
*1,781
*27
*1,416
*27
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 19
Table 6. Freshwater Anglers, Trips, Days of Fishing, and Type of Water Fished: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers, trips, and days of fishing
Activity in Florida
Total, state residents
and nonresidents
State residents
Nonresidents
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Total anglers. .
1,214
100
956
79
258
21
Total trips. .
18,182
100
17,686
97
496
3
Total days of fishing. .
25,729
100
21,001
82
4,728
18
Average days of fishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
(X)
22
(X)
18
(X)
ANGLERS
Total, all types of water. .
1,214
100
956
79
258
21
Ponds, lakes, or reservoirs. .
909
100
744
82
*165
*18
Rivers or streams. .
.. 537
100
449
84
*88
*16
DAYS
Total, all types of water. .
25,729
100
21,001
82
4,728
18
Ponds, lakes, or reservoirs. .
18,624
100
15,977
86
*2,647
*14
Rivers or streams. .
.. 12,233
100
10,062
82
*2,171
*18
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. (X) Not applicable.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Table 7. Freshwater Anglers and Days of Fishing in Florida by Type of Fish: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers and days of fishing
Activity in Florida
Total, state residents and nonresidents
State residents
Nonresidents
Number
Percent of total types
Percent of anglers/days
Number
Percent of anglers/days
Number
Percent of anglers/days
ANGLERS
Total, all types of fish. .
1,214
100
100
956
79
258
21
Crappie. .
223
18
100
*185
*83
...
...
Panfish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
420
35
100
376
89
...
...
White bass, striped bass, striped bass hybrids. .
244
20
100
*225
*92
...
...
Black bass. .
756
62
100
605
80
*151
*20
Catfish, bullheads. .
243
20
100
240
99
...
...
Walleye, sauger. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Northern pike, pickerel, muskie, muskie hybrids. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Steelhead. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Trout. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Salmon. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Anything1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
272
22
100
202
75
...
...
Other freshwater fish. .
*179
*15
*100
*178
*99
...
...
DAYS
Total, all types of fish. .
25,729
100
100
21,001
82
4,728
18
Crappie. .
3,302
13
100
*2,939
*89
...
...
Panfish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4,884
19
100
4,673
96
...
...
White bass, striped bass, striped bass hybrids. .
5,432
21
100
*5,340
*98
...
...
Black bass. .
15,900
62
100
11,501
72
*4,399
*28
Catfish, bullheads. .
4,667
18
100
4,651
100
...
...
Walleye, sauger. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Northern pike, pickerel, muskie, muskie hybrids. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Steelhead. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Trout. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Salmon. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Anything1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3,861
15
100
3,776
98
...
...
Other freshwater fish. .
*3,244
*13
*100
*3,235
*100
...
...
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Respondent fished for no specific species and identified “Anything” from a list of categories of fish.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.20 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Table 8. Great Lakes Anglers, Trips, and Days of Fishing in Florida: 2011
This table does not apply to this state.
Table 9. Great Lakes Anglers and Days of Fishing in Florida by Type of Fish: 2011
This table does not apply to this state.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 21
Table 11. Saltwater Anglers and Days of Fishing in Florida by Type of Fish: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers and days of fishing
Activity in Florida
Total, state residents and nonresidents
State residents
Nonresidents
Number
Percent of total types
Percent of anglers/days
Number
Percent of anglers/days
Number
Percent of anglers/days
ANGLERS
Total, all types of fish. .
2,398
100
100
1,390
58
1,007
42
Salmon. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Striped bass. .
*167
*7
*100
*101
*61
*66
*39
Bluefish. .
*185
*8
*100
*117
*63
*68
*37
Flatfish (flounder, halibut). .
217
9
100
*170
*78
*47
*22
Red drum (redfish). .
650
27
100
433
67
*217
*33
Seatrout (weakfish). .
386
16
100
312
81
*74
*19
Mackerel. .
352
15
100
*213
*61
*139
*39
Mahi Mahi (dolphinfish). .
383
16
100
*230
*60
*153
*40
Tuna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*226
*9
*100
*176
*78
...
...
Shellfish. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Anything1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
788
33
100
522
66
266
34
Another type of saltwater fish. .
1,128
47
100
686
61
441
39
DAYS
Total, all types of fish. .
36,348
100
100
31,592
87
4,756
13
Salmon. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Striped bass. .
*976
*3
*100
*833
*85
*143
*15
Bluefish. .
*2,653
*7
*100
*2,408
*91
*245
*9
Flatfish (flounder, halibut). .
6,319
17
100
*5,897
*93
*422
*7
Red drum (redfish). .
9,549
26
100
7,982
84
*1,567
*16
Seatrout (weakfish). .
6,078
17
100
5,680
93
*399
*7
Mackerel. .
4,084
11
100
*3,492
*86
*592
*14
Mahi Mahi (dolphinfish). .
5,832
16
100
*4,266
*73
*1,567
*27
Tuna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
*984
*3
*100
*633
*64
...
...
Shellfish. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Anything1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9,338
26
100
8,865
95
473
5
Another type of saltwater fish. .
17,631
49
100
14,520
82
3,111
18
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Respondent fished for no specific species and identified “Anything” from a list of categories of fish.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Table 10. Saltwater Anglers, Trips, and Days of Fishing in Florida: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Anglers, trips, and days of fishing
Activity in Florida
Total, state residents
and nonresidents
State residents
Nonresidents
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Total anglers. .
2,398
100
1,390
58
1,007
42
Total trips. .
29,600
100
25,388
86
4,212
14
Total days. .
36,348
100
31,592
87
4,756
13
Average days of fishing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
(X)
23
(X)
5
(X)
(X) Not applicable.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.22 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Table 12. Hunters, Trips, and Days of Hunting in Florida by Type of Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Hunters, trips, and days of hunting
Activity in Florida
Total, state residents
and nonresidents
State residents
Nonresidents
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
HUNTERS
Total, all hunting. .
242
100
215
89
...
...
Big game. .
187
100
174
93
...
...
Small game. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
Migratory birds. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
Other animals. .
*77
*100
*63
*82
...
...
TRIPS
Total, all hunting. .
4,543
100
4,433
98
...
...
Big game. .
3,002
100
2,922
97
...
...
Small game. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
Migratory birds. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
Other animals. .
*1,308
*100
*1,301
*99
...
...
DAYS
Total, all hunting. .
5,252
100
4,969
95
...
...
Big game. .
4,051
100
3,796
94
...
...
Small game. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
Migratory birds. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
Other animals. .
*1,538
*100
*1,525
*99
...
...
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Table 13. Hunters and Days of Hunting in Florida by Type of Game: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Type of game
Hunters, state residents and nonresidents
Days of hunting
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Total, all types of game. .
242
100
5,252
100
Big game, total. .
187
77
4,051
77
Deer. .
147
61
2,492
47
Elk. .
...
...
...
...
Bear. .
...
...
...
...
W
ild turkey. .
*89
*37
*1,170
*22
Other big game. .
...
...
...
...
Small game, total. .
...
...
...
...
Rabbit, hare. .
...
...
...
...
Quail. .
...
...
...
...
Grouse/prairie chicken. .
...
...
...
...
Squirrel. .
...
...
...
...
Pheasant. .
...
...
...
...
Other small game. .
...
...
...
...
Migratory birds, total. .
...
...
...
...
W
aterfowl. .
...
...
...
...
Geese. .
...
...
...
...
Ducks. .
...
...
...
...
Doves. .
...
...
...
...
Other migratory birds. .
...
...
...
...
Other animals, total1. .
*77
*32
*1,538
*29
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Includes groundhog, raccoon, fox, coyote, crow, prairie dog, etc.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 23
Table 14. Hunters and Days of Hunting in Florida by Type of Land: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Hunters and days of hunting
Total, state residents
and nonresidents
State residents
Nonresidents
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
HUNTERS
Total, all types of land. .
242
100
215
100
...
...
Public land, total. .
*91
*38
*75
*35
...
...
Public land only. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
Public and private land. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
Private land, total. .
199
82
187
87
...
...
Private land only. .
*145
*60
*135
*63
...
...
Private and public land. .
...
...
...
...
...
...
DAYS
Total, all types of land. .
5,252
100
4,969
100
...
...
Public land1. .
*1,843
*35
*1,661
*33
...
...
Private land2. .
4,324
82
4,286
86
...
...
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Days of hunting on public land includes both days spent solely on public land and those spent on public and private land.
2 Days of hunting on private land includes both days spent solely on private land and those spent on private and public land.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.24 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Table 15. Selected Characteristics of Florida Resident Anglers and Hunters: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Characteristic
Population
Sportspersons
(fished or hunted)
Anglers
Hunters
Number
Percent
Number
Percent who par­ticipated
Percent
of
sports-
persons
Number
Percent who par­ticipated
Percent of anglers
Number
Percent who par­ticipated
Percent of
hunters
Total persons. .
14,855
100
2,068
14
100
1,991
13
100
329
2
100
Population Density of Residence
Urban. .
12,644
85
1,556
12
75
1,517
12
76
*146
*1
*44
Rural. .
2,211
15
513
23
25
473
21
24
183
8
56
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). .
14,758
99
2,060
14
100
1,988
13
100
321
2
97
1,000,000 or more. .
9,672
65
1,126
12
54
1,092
11
55
*110
*1
*34
250,000 to 999,999. .
3,601
24
522
14
25
510
14
26
*68
*2
*21
50,000 to 249,999. .
1,486
10
412
28
20
386
26
19
*142
*10
*43
Outside MSA. .
97
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Sex
Male. .
6,978
47
1,611
23
78
1,542
22
77
300
4
91
Female. .
7,877
53
458
6
22
449
6
23
...
...
...
Age
16 to 17 years. .
441
3
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
18 to 24 years. .
1,381
9
*137
*10
*7
*131
*9
*7
...
...
...
25 to 34 years. .
2,304
16
359
16
17
347
15
17
...
...
...
35 to 44 years. .
2,597
17
463
18
22
457
18
23
...
...
...
45 to 54 years. .
3,141
21
438
14
21
421
13
21
*74
*2
*22
55 to 64 years. .
2,314
16
275
12
13
259
11
13
*61
*3
*19
65 years and older. .
2,677
18
317
12
15
296
11
15
*64
*2
*20
65 to 74 years. .
1,368
9
270
20
13
253
18
13
*61
*4
*19
75 and older. .
1,308
9
*47
*4
*2
...
...
...
...
...
...
Ethnicity
Hispanic. .
3,517
24
*111
*3
*5
*111
*3
*6
...
...
...
Non-Hispanic. .
11,338
76
1,958
17
95
1,880
17
94
326
3
99
Race
White. .
11,053
74
1,722
16
83
1,645
15
83
326
3
99
African American. .
1,768
12
*282
*16
*14
*282
*16
*14
...
...
...
All others. .
2,034
14
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Annual Household Income
Less than $20,000. .
2,018
14
*158
*8
*8
*158
*8
*8
...
...
...
$20,000 to $29,999. .
1,496
10
*98
*7
*5
*93
*6
*5
...
...
...
$30,000 to $39,999. .
1,570
11
*142
*9
*7
*132
*8
*7
*63
*4
*19
$40,000 to $49,999. .
1,054
7
*180
*17
*9
*180
*17
*9
...
...
...
$50,000 to $74,999. .
1,701
11
529
31
26
521
31
26
*47
*3
*14
$75,000 to $99,999. .
1,459
10
260
18
13
246
17
12
...
...
...
$100,000 to $149,999. .
1,223
8
217
18
10
*197
*16
*10
*65
*5
*20
$150,000 or more. .
1,057
7
*223
*21
*11
*204
*19
*10
...
...
...
Not reported. .
3,277
22
260
8
13
260
8
13
...
...
...
Education
11 years or less. .
1,775
12
*146
*8
*7
*143
*8
*7
...
...
...
12 years. .
5,523
37
748
14
36
698
13
35
174
3
53
1 to 3 years of college. .
3,477
23
610
18
30
602
17
30
*51
*1
*16
4 years or more of college. .
4,080
27
564
14
27
548
13
28
...
...
...
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. Percent who participated columns show the percent of each row’s population who participated in the activity named by the column (the percent of those living in urban areas who fished, etc.). Remaining percent columns show the percent of each column’s participants who are described by the row heading (the percent of anglers who lived in urban areas, etc.).U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 25
Table 16. Summary of Expenditures in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents Combined for
Fishing and Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditure item
Amount
(thousands of dollars)
Spenders
(thousands)
Average
per spender
(dollars)1
Average
per sportsperson
(dollars)1
FISHING AND HUNTING
Total. .
5,995,434
3,141
1,909
1,874
Food and lodging. .
976,099
2,491
392
310
Transportation. .
689,955
2,445
282
218
Other trip costs2. .
1,416,547
2,502
566
449
Equipment (fishing, hunting). .
804,035
1,829
440
241
Auxiliary equipment3. .
122,205
512
239
36
Special equipment4. .
*1,018,728
*162
*6,298
*314
Magazines, books, and DVDs. .
23,633
443
53
7
Membership dues and contributions. .
148,548
296
502
47
Other5. .
795,684
1,442
552
252
FISHING
Total. .
4,629,202
3,012
1,537
1,480
Food and lodging. .
900,222
2,421
372
291
Transportation. .
563,990
2,350
240
182
Other trip costs2. .
1,337,423
2,488
538
433
Fishing equipment. .
600,093
1,736
346
182
Auxiliary equipment3. .
76,817
319
241
23
Special equipment4. .
*408,666
*135
*3,017
*129
Magazines, books, and DVDs. .
17,084
357
48
5
Membership dues and contributions. .
*140,035
*188
*747
*45
Other5. .
584,872
1,290
453
189
HUNTING
Total. .
715,733
322
2,223
2,824
Food and lodging. .
75,876
226
335
314
Transportation. .
125,965
243
518
511
Other trip costs2. .
*79,124
*66
*1,193
*327
Hunting equipment. .
185,070
212
875
*669
Auxiliary equipment3. .
*22,630
*74
*304
*88
Special equipment4. .
...
...
...
...
Magazines, books, and DVDs. .
...
...
...
...
Membership dues and contributions. .
...
...
...
...
Other5. .
210,812
189
1,118
*848
UNSPECIFIED6
Total. .
628,432
208
3,026
*192
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Average expenditures are annual estimates.
2 Includes boating costs, equipment rental, guide fees, access fees, heating and cooking fuel, and ice and bait (for fishing only).
3 Includes sleeping bags, packs, duffel bags, tents, binoculars and field glasses, special fishing and hunting clothing, foul weather gear, boots and waders, maintenance and repair
of equipment, processing and taxidermy costs, and electronic equipment such as a GPS device.
4 Includes big-ticket items bought primarily for hunting and fishing including boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, dune buggies, 4 x 4 vehicles, ATVs, 4-wheelers, snowmobiles,
pickups, vans, travel and tent trailers, motor homes, house trailers, recreational vehicles (RVs) and other special equipment.
5 Includes land leasing and ownership, licenses, stamps, tags, permits, and plantings (for hunting only).
6 Respondent could not specify whether expenditure was primarily for either fishing or hunting.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.26 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Table 17. Summary of Fishing Trip and Equipment Expenditures in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents Combined by Type of Fishing: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditure item
Amount
(thousands of dollars)
Spenders
(thousands)
Average per
spender (dollars)1
Average per
angler (dollars)1
ALL FISHING
Total. .
3,887,212
2,928
1,328
1,240
Food and lodging. .
900,222
2,421
372
291
Transportation. .
563,990
2,350
240
182
Other trip costs. .
1,337,423
2,488
538
433
Equipment. .
1,085,576
1,794
605
334
ALL FRESHWATER
Total. .
709,725
1,227
578
216
Food and lodging. .
168,208
929
181
54
Transportation. .
133,553
833
160
43
Other trip costs. .
159,392
941
169
52
Equipment. .
248,572
670
371
67
FRESHWATER, EXCEPT GREAT LAKES
Total. .
707,991
1,227
577
215
Food and lodging. .
168,208
929
181
54
Transportation. .
131,819
833
158
42
Other trip costs. .
159,392
941
169
52
Equipment. .
248,572
670
371
67
GREAT LAKES
Total. .
...
...
...
...
Food and lodging. .
...
...
...
...
Transportation. .
...
...
...
...
Other trip costs. .
...
...
...
...
Equipment. .
...
...
...
...
SALTWATER
Total. .
3,119,236
2,171
1,437
1,007
Food and lodging. .
732,014
1,924
380
237
Transportation. .
430,437
1,914
225
139
Other trip costs. .
1,178,031
1,901
620
381
Equipment. .
778,754
1,111
701
250
… Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Average expenditures are annual estimates.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse. See Table 19 for detailed listing of expenditure items.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 27
Table 18. Summary of Hunting Trip and Equipment Expenditures in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents Combined by Type of Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditure item
Amount
(thousands of dollars)
Spenders
(thousands)
Average
per spender
(dollars)1
Average per
type of hunter
(dollars)1
ALL HUNTING
Total. .
500,555
298
1,680
1,959
Food and lodging. .
75,876
226
335
314
Transportation. .
125,965
243
518
511
Other trip costs. .
*79,124
*66
*1,193
*327
Equipment. .
219,590
222
989
807
BIG GAME
Total. .
348,811
235
1,482
1,388
Food and lodging. .
*54,465
*172
*317
*225
Transportation. .
62,748
195
322
250
Other trip costs. .
*68,453
*50
*1,364
*283
Equipment. .
*163,146
*163
*1,000
*630
SMALL GAME
Total. .
...
...
...
...
Food and lodging. .
...
...
...
...
Transportation. .
...
...
...
...
Other trip costs. .
...
...
...
...
Equipment. .
...
...
...
...
MIGRATORY BIRDS
Total. .
...
...
...
...
Food and lodging. .
...
...
...
...
Transportation. .
...
...
...
...
Other trip costs. .
...
...
...
...
Equipment. .
...
...
...
...
OTHER ANIMALS
Total. .
*73,829
*74
*991
*961
Food and lodging. .
...
...
...
...
Transportation. .
*49,357
*74
*663
*643
Other trip costs. .
...
...
...
...
Equipment. .
...
...
...
...
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Average expenditures are annual estimates.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse. See Table 20 for detailed listing of expenditure items.28 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Table 19. Expenditures in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents Combined for Fishing: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditure item
Expenditures
Spenders
Amount
(thousands
of dollars)
Average
per angler
(dollars)1
Number
(thousands)
Percent of anglers
Average
per spender
(dollars)1
Total, all items. . .. .
4,629,202
1,480
3,012
97
1,537
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related. .
2,801,636
906
2,743
89
1,021
Food and lodging, total. .
900,222
291
2,421
78
372
Food. .
652,214
211
2,355
76
277
Lodging. .
248,008
80
582
19
426
Transportation. .
563,990
182
2,350
76
240
Other trip costs, total. .
1,337,423
433
2,488
80
538
Privilege and other fees2. .
229,539
74
1,137
37
202
Boating costs3. .
749,642
242
924
30
811
Bait. .
273,639
89
1,895
61
144
Ice. .
78,084
25
1,483
48
53
Heating and cooking fuel. .
*6,520
*2
*210
*7
*31
EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EXPENDITURES
PRIMARILY FOR FISHING
Fishing equipment, total. .
600,093
182
1,736
56
346
Reels, rods, and rod-making components. .
279,417
80
944
31
296
Lines, hooks, sinkers, etc.. .
139,316
45
1,549
50
90
Artificial lures and flies. .
66,180
21
1,098
36
60
Creels, stringers, fish bags, landing nets, and gaff hooks. .
13,269
4
340
11
39
Minnow seines, traps, and bait containers. .
9,313
3
369
12
25
Other fishing equipment4. .
92,598
29
666
22
139
Auxiliary equipment5. .
76,817
23
319
10
241
Special equipment6. .
*408,666
*129
*135
*4
*3,017
Other fishing costs7. .
741,990
240
1,481
48
501
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1 Average expenditures are annual estimates.
2 Includes boat or equipment rental and fees for guides, pack trip (party and charter boats, etc.), public land use, and private land use.
3 Includes boat launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.
4 Includes electronic fishing devices (depth finders, fish finders, etc.), tackle boxes, ice fishing equipment, and other fishing equipment.
5 Includes sleeping bags, packs, duffel bags, tents, binoculars and field glasses, special fishing clothing, foul weather gear, boots and waders, maintenance and repair of equipment,
processing and taxidermy costs, and electronic equipment such as a GPS device.
6 Includes big-ticket items bought primarily for fishing including boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, dune buggies, 4 x 4 vehicles, ATVs, 4-wheelers, snowmobiles, pickups, vans,
travel and tent trailers, motor homes, house trailers, recreational vehicles (RVs) and other special equipment.
7 Includes magazines, books, and DVDs, membership dues and contributions, land leasing and ownership, and licenses, stamps, tags, and permits.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse. Percent of anglers may be greater than 100 because spenders who did not fish in this state are included.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 29
Table 20. Expenditures in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents Combined for Hunting: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditure item
Expenditures
Spenders
Amount (thousands
of dollars)
Average
per hunter
(dollars)1
Number
(thousands)
Percent of hunters
Average per spender
(dollars)1
Total, all items. . .. .
715,733
2,824
322
133
2,223
TRIP-RELATED EXPENDITURES
Total trip-related. .
280,965
1,152
252
104
1,115
Food and lodging, total. .
75,876
314
226
94
335
Food. .
68,055
281
226
94
301
Lodging. .
...
...
...
...
...
Transportation. .
125,965
511
243
101
518
Other trip costs, total. .
*79,124
*327
*66
*27
*1,193
Privilege and other fees2. .
*31,981
*132
*45
*19
*708
Boating costs3. .
...
...
...
...
...
Heating and cooking fuel. .
...
...
...
...
...
EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EXPENDITURES
PRIMARILY FOR HUNTING
Hunting equipment, total. .
185,070
*669
212
88
875
Firearms. .
*92,788
*342
*58
*24
*1,598
Ammunition. .
*23,201
*76
*150
*62
*154
Other hunting equipment4. .
*69,082
*251
*106
*44
*650
Auxiliary equipment5. .
*22,630
*88
*74
*31
*304
Special equipment6. .
...
...
...
...
...
Other hunting costs7. .
215,178
865
202
84
1,064
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Average expenditures are annual estimates.
2 Includes guide fees, pack trip and package fees, public and private land use access fees, and rental of equipment such as boats and hunting or camping equipment.
3 Boating costs include launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.
4 Includes telescopic sights, decoys and game calls, handloading equipment and components, hunting dogs and associated costs, hunting knives, bows, arrows, archery
equipment, and other hunting equipment.
5 Includes sleeping bags, packs, duffel bags, tents, binoculars and field glasses, special hunting clothing, foul weather gear, boots and waders, maintenance and repair of
equipment, processing and taxidermy costs, and electronic equipment such as a GPS device.
6 Includes big-ticket items bought primarily for hunting including boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, dune buggies, 4 x 4 vehicles, ATVs, 4-wheelers, snowmobiles, pickups, vans,
travel and tent trailers, motor homes, house trailers, recreational vehicles (RVs) and other special equipment.
7 Includes magazines, books, and DVDs, membership dues and contributions, land leasing and ownership, and licenses, stamps, tags, and permits.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse. Percent of hunters may be greater than 100 because spenders who did not hunt in this state are included.30 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Table 21. Trip and Equipment Expenditures in Florida for Fishing and Hunting by Florida Residents and Nonresidents: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditure item
Amount
(thousands
of dollars)
Spenders
(thousands)
Average
per spender
(dollars)1
Average per sportsperson
(dollars)1
STATE RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS
Trip and equipment expenditures for fishing and hunting, total. . .. .
5,027,569
3,028
1,661
20,793
Trip and equipment expenditures for fishing, total. .
3,887,710
2,930
1,327
1,240
Food and lodging. .
900,222
2,421
372
291
Transportation. .
563,990
2,350
240
182
Boating costs2. .
749,642
924
811
242
Other trip costs3. .
587,782
2,473
238
190
Equipment. .
1,086,074
1,797
605
334
Trip and equipment expenditures for hunting, total. .
521,847
349
1,496
1,959
Food and lodging. .
75,876
226
335
314
Transportation. .
125,965
243
518
511
Boating costs2. .
...
...
...
...
Other trip costs3. .
*33,640
*59
*571
*139
Equipment. .
240,882
273
882
807
Unspecified equipment4. .
*618,013
*149
*4,140
*2,556
STATE RESIDENTS
Trip and equipment expenditures for fishing and hunting, total. . .. .
4,122,996
1,848
2,231
19,170
Trip and equipment expenditures for fishing, total. .
3,022,349
1,779
1,699
1,594
Food and lodging. .
611,207
1,569
390
323
Transportation. .
324,243
1,471
220
171
Boating costs2. .
685,187
745
919
362
Other trip costs3. .
451,080
1,628
277
238
Equipment. .
950,632
1,343
708
501
Trip and equipment expenditures for hunting, total. .
509,308
315
1,616
2,161
Food and lodging. .
71,972
204
353
335
Transportation. .
122,051
216
564
557
Boating costs2. .
...
...
...
...
Other trip costs3. .
*33,553
*55
*614
*156
Equipment. .
236,249
265
893
*902
Unspecified equipment4. .
*591,339
*119
*4,981
*2,749
NONRESIDENTS
Trip and equipment expenditures for fishing and hunting, total. . .. .
904,573
1,180
767
33,857
Trip and equipment expenditures for fishing, total. .
865,361
1,151
752
679
Food and lodging. .
289,016
852
339
241
Transportation. .
239,747
879
273
200
Boating costs2. .
*64,454
*179
*360
*54
Other trip costs3. .
136,702
845
162
114
Equipment. .
135,442
454
299
69
Trip and equipment expenditures for hunting, total. .
...
...
...
...
Food and lodging. .
...
...
...
...
Transportation. .
...
...
...
...
Boating costs2. .
...
...
...
...
Other trip costs3. .
...
...
...
...
Equipment. .
...
...
...
...
Unspecified equipment4. .
...
...
...
...
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Average expenditures are annual estimates.
2 Includes boat launching, mooring, storage, maintenance, insurance, pumpout fees, and fuel.
3 Includes equipment rental, guide and access fees, ice and bait for fishing, and heating and cooking oil.
4 Respondent could not specify whether item was for hunting or fishing.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 31
Table 22. Summary of Florida Residents’ Fishing and Hunting Expenditures Both Inside and Outside Florida: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditure item
Amount
(thousands
of dollars)
Spenders
(thousands)
Average
per spender
(dollars)1
Average
per sportsperson
(dollars)1
FISHING AND HUNTING
Total. .
5,334,205
1,964
2,715
2,579
Food and lodging. .
756,325
1,702
444
366
Transportation. .
500,421
1,618
309
242
Other trip costs2. .
1,214,482
1,720
706
587
Equipment (fishing, hunting). .
755,408
1,470
514
365
Auxiliary equipment3. .
113,108
504
224
55
Special equipment4. .
*977,697
*151
*6,492
*473
Magazines, books, and DVDs. .
21,856
421
52
11
Membership dues and contributions. .
144,752
238
607
70
Other5. .
850,156
1,097
775
411
FISHING
Total. .
3,767,291
1,866
2,019
1,892
Food and lodging. .
619,108
1,600
387
311
Transportation. .
325,062
1,502
216
163
Other trip costs2. .
1,131,127
1,688
670
568
Fishing equipment. .
518,114
1,364
380
260
Auxiliary equipment3. .
59,163
276
214
30
Special equipment4. .
*387,338
*125
*3,105
*195
Magazines, books, and DVDs. .
16,959
355
48
9
Membership dues and contributions. .
*137,699
*165
*835
*69
Other5. .
572,723
934
613
288
HUNTING
Total. .
939,600
320
2,933
2,852
Food and lodging. .
137,218
285
482
417
Transportation. .
175,360
286
612
532
Other trip costs2. .
*83,355
*108
*770
*253
Hunting equipment. .
217,512
235
926
660
Auxiliary equipment3. .
*32,637
*96
*340
*99
Special equipment4. .
...
...
...
...
Magazines, books, and DVDs. .
...
...
...
...
Membership dues and contributions. .
...
...
...
...
Other5. .
277,433
216
1,282
842
UNSPECIFIED6
Total. .
*600,818
*181
*3,324
*290
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Average expenditures are annual estimates.
2 Includes boating costs, equipment rental, guide fees, access fees, heating and cooking fuel, and ice and bait (for fishing only).
3 Includes sleeping bags, packs, duffel bags, tents, binoculars and field glasses, special fishing and hunting clothing, foul weather gear, boots and waders, maintenance and
repair of equipment, processing and taxidermy costs, and electronic equipment such as a GPS device.
4 Includes big-ticket items bought primarily for hunting and fishing including boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, dune buggies, 4 x 4 vehicles, ATVs, 4-wheelers, snowmobiles,
pickups, vans, travel and tent trailers, motor homes, house trailers, recreational vehicles (RVs) and other special equipment.
5 Includes land leasing and ownership, licenses, stamps, tags, and permits, and plantings (for hunting only).
6 Respondent could not specify whether expenditure was primarily for fishing or hunting.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse. See Tables 19–20 for a detailed listing of expenditure items.32 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Table 23. In-State and Out-of-State Expenditures by Florida Residents for Fishing and Hunting: 2011
(State population 16 years old and older)
Expenditure item
Amount
(thousands of dollars)
Spenders
(thousands)
Average per
spender (dollars)1
Average per
sportsperson
(dollars)1
IN FLORIDA
Expenditures for fishing and hunting, total. .
5,068,808
1,887
2,686
1,608
Trip-related expenditures. .
2,344,776
1,799
1,304
744
Equipment (fishing and hunting). .
704,535
1,405
501
223
Auxiliary equipment2. .
95,988
440
218
30
Special equipment3. .
*977,697
*151
*6,492
*310
Other4. .
945,812
1,215
778
300
Expenditures for fishing, total. .
3,746,106
1,808
2,072
1,212
Trip-related expenditures. .
2,071,716
1,747
1,186
670
Fishing equipment. .
505,164
1,319
383
163
Auxiliary equipment2. .
57,633
259
222
19
Special equipment3. .
*387,338
*125
*3,105
*125
Other4. .
724,255
1,030
703
234
Expenditures for hunting, total. .
702,648
278
2,531
2,906
Trip-related expenditures. .
273,059
225
1,212
1,129
Hunting equipment. .
180,558
203
888
747
Auxiliary equipment2. .
*22,567
*73
*310
*93
Special equipment3. .
...
...
...
...
Other4. .
214,574
187
1,147
887
Unspecified expenditures for fishing and hunting, total5. .
*598,046
*157
*3,813
*190
OUT OF STATE
Expenditures for fishing and hunting, total. .
407,972
1,670
244
129
Trip-related expenditures. .
269,028
235
1,146
85
Equipment (fishing and hunting). .
*50,872
*1,470
*35
*16
Auxiliary equipment2. .
*17,120
*504
*34
*5
Special equipment3. .
...
...
...
...
Other4. .
70,952
767
93
23
Expenditures for fishing, total. .
68,894
1,479
47
22
Trip-related expenditures. .
*51,289
*114
*451
*17
Fishing equipment. .
*12,949
*1,364
*9
*4
Auxiliary equipment2. .
...
...
...
...
Special equipment3. .
...
...
...
...
Other4. .
*3,126
*560
*6
*1
Expenditures for hunting, total. .
332,667
288
1,155
1,376
Trip-related expenditures. .
*217,739
*135
*1,617
*901
Hunting equipment. .
*36,954
*235
*157
*153
Auxiliary equipment2. .
*10,920
*105
*104
*45
Special equipment3. .
...
...
...
...
Other4. .
*67,054
*158
*424
*277
Unspecified expenditures for fishing and hunting, total5. .
...
...
...
...
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Average expenditures are annual estimates.
2 Auxiliary equipment includes sleeping bags, packs, duffel bags, tents, binoculars and field glasses, special fishing and hunting clothing, foul weather gear, boots and waders,
maintenance and repair of equipment, processing and taxidermy costs, and electronic equipment such as a GPS device.
3 Special equipment includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, dune buggies, 4 x 4 vehicles, ATVs, 4-wheelers, snowmobiles, pickups, vans, travel and tent trailers, motor homes,
house trailers, recreational vehicles (RVs) and other special equipment.
4 Other equipment includes expenditures for magazines, books, DVDs, membership dues and contributions, land leasing and ownership, licenses, stamps, tags, and permits, and
plantings.
5 Respondent could not specify whether expenditure was primarily for either fishing or hunting.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 33
Table 24. Wildlife Watching in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents Combined: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Participants
Number
Percent
Total participants. .
4,308
100
Away from home. .
1,902
44
Observe wildlife. .
1,710
40
Photograph wildlife. .
1,274
30
Feed wildlife. .
487
11
Around the home. .
3,312
77
Observe wildlife. .
2,036
47
Photograph wildlife. .
1,193
28
Feed wildlife. .
2,374
55
V
isit parks or natural areas1. .
658
15
Maintain plantings or natural areas. .
601
14
1 Includes visits only to parks or natural areas within one mile of home.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Table 25. Participants, Trips, and Days of Participation in Away-From-Home Wildlife Watching in
Florida: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Participants, trips, and days of participation
Activity in Florida
Total, state residents
and nonresidents
State residents
Nonresidents
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
PARTICIPANTS
Total participants. .
1,902
100
1,076
100
825
100
Observe wildlife. .
1,710
90
957
89
753
91
Photograph wildlife. .
1,274
67
639
59
635
77
Feed wildlife. .
487
26
*246
*23
*241
*29
TRIPS
Total Trips. .
11,278
100
8,300
100
2,978
100
Average days per trip. .
1
(X)
1
(X)
3
(X)
DAYS
Total days. .
16,786
100
8,307
100
8,478
100
Observing wildlife. .
13,668
81
6,591
79
7,076
83
Photographing wildlife. .
8,658
52
4,873
59
3,785
45
Feeding wildlife. .
2,669
16
*1,733
*21
*936
*11
Average days per participant. .
9
(X)
8
(X)
10
(X)
Observing wildlife. .
8
(X)
7
(X)
9
(X)
Photographing wildlife. .
7
(X)
8
(X)
6
(X)
Feeding wildlife. .
5
(X)
*7
(X)
*4
(X)
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. (X) Not applicable.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.34 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Table 26. Away-From-Home Wildlife-Watching Participants by Wildlife Observed, Photographed, or Fed in Florida: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Wildlife observed, photographed, or fed
Total, state residents
and nonresidents
State residents
Nonresidents
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Total all wildlife. .
1,902
100
1,076
57
825
43
Total birds. .
1,762
100
956
54
806
46
Songbirds (cardinals, robins, warblers, etc.). .
683
100
442
65
242
35
Birds of prey (hawks, owls, eagles, etc.). .
929
100
624
67
305
33
Waterfowl (ducks, geese, swans, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,247
100
719
58
528
42
Other water birds (shorebirds, herons, cranes, etc.). .
1,378
100
744
54
634
46
Other birds (pheasants, turkeys, road runners, etc.). .
313
100
*233
*74
...
...
Total land mammals. .
668
100
451
68
217
32
Large land mammals (bears, bison, elk, etc.). .
346
100
*265
*76
*81
*24
Small land mammals (prairie dogs, squirrels, etc.). .
573
100
391
68
*183
*32
Fish (salmon, sharks, etc.). .
.. 846
100
455
54
391
46
Marine mammals (whales, dolphins, etc.). .
901
100
421
47
480
53
Other wildlife (butterflies, turtles, etc.). .
1,062
100
606
57
455
43
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.
Table 27. Participation in Wildlife-Watching Activities Around the Home in Florida: 2011
(State population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Around the home
Participants
Number
Percent
Total around-the-home participants. .
3,312
100
Observe wildlife. .
2,036
61
Visit parks and natural areas1. .
658
20
Photograph wildlife. .
1,193
36
Feed wildlife. .
2,374
72
Maintain natural areas. .
328
10
Maintain plantings. .
418
13
Participants Observing Wildlife
Total, all wildlife. .
2,036
100
Birds. .
1,912
94
Land mammals. .
1,386
68
Large mammals. .
558
27
Small mammals. .
1,315
65
Amphibians or reptiles. .
1,093
54
Insects or spiders. .
766
38
Fish and other wildlife. .
671
33
Total, 1 day or more. .
2,036
100
1 to 10 days. .
401
20
1
1 to 50 days. .
272
13
51 to 200 days. .
632
31
201 days or more. .
693
34
Participants Visiting Parks or Natural Areas1
Total, 1 day or more. .
658
100
1 to 5 days. .
*277
*42
6 to 10 days. .
*93
*14
1
1 days or more. .
*273
*41
Participants Photographing Wildlife
Total, 1 day or more. .
1,193
100
1 to 3 days. .
406
34
4 to 10 days. .
392
33
1
1 or more days. .
381
32
Participants Feeding Wildlife
Total, all wildlife. .
2,374
100
W
ild birds. .
2,102
89
Other wildlife. .
790
33
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1 Includes visits only to parks or natural areas within one mile of home.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 35
Table 28. Florida Residents Participating in Wildlife Watching in the United States: 2011
(State population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Participants
Number
Percent of participants
Percent of population
Total participants. .
3,598
100
24
Away from home. .
1,363
38
9
Around the home. .
3,312
92
22
Observe wildlife. .
2,036
57
14
Photograph wildlife. .
1,193
33
8
Feed wild birds or other wildlife. .
2,374
66
16
Maintain plantings or natural areas. .
601
17
4
V
isit parks or natural areas1. .
658
18
4
1 Includes visits to publicly or privately owned parks or natural areas.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses. The column showing percent of participants is based on total participants. The column
showing percent of population is based on the state population 16 years old and older, including those who did not participate in wildlife watching.
Table 29. Wild Bird Observers and Days of Observation in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Observers and days of observation
Total, state residents
and nonresidents
State residents
Nonresidents
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
OBSERVERS
Total bird observers. .
2,966
100
2,222
100
743
100
Around-the-home observers. .
1,912
64
1,912
86
(X)
(X)
Away-from-home observers. .
1,589
54
846
38
743
100
DAYS
Total days observing birds. . .. .
273,776
100
265,949
100
7,827
100
Around the home. .
259,796
95
259,796
98
(X)
(X)
Away from home. .
13,980
5
6,153
2
7,827
100
(X) Not applicable.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses.36 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Table 30. Selected Characteristics of Florida Residents Participating in Wildlife Watching: 2011
(State population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Characteristic
Population
Participants
Total
Away from home
Around the home
Number
Percent
Number
Percent who par­ticipated
Percent
Number
Percent who par­ticipated
Percent
Number
Percent who par­ticipated
Percent
Total persons. .
14,855
100
3,598
24
100
1,363
9
100
3,312
22
100
Population Density of Residence
Urban. .
12,644
85
2,802
22
78
1,121
9
82
2,539
20
77
Rural. .
2,211
15
796
36
22
*242
*11
*18
774
35
23
Population Size of Residence
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). .
14,758
99
3,562
24
99
1,354
9
99
3,276
22
99
1,000,000 or more. .
9,672
65
2,030
21
56
755
8
55
1,852
19
56
250,000 to 999,999. .
3,601
24
1,028
29
29
416
12
31
933
26
28
50,000 to 249,999. .
1,486
10
504
34
14
*183
*12
*13
491
33
15
Outside MSA. .
97
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Sex
Male. .
6,978
47
1,664
24
46
716
10
53
1,463
21
44
Female. .
7,877
53
1,935
25
54
647
8
47
1,849
23
56
Age
16 to 17 years. .
441
3
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
18 to 24 years. .
1,381
9
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
25 to 34 years. .
2,304
16
*245
*11
*7
*98
*4
*7
*208
*9
*6
35 to 44 years. .
2,597
17
439
17
12
*241
*9
*18
393
15
12
45 to 54 years. .
3,141
21
1,066
34
30
*397
*13
*29
1,026
33
31
55 to 64 years. .
2,314
16
725
31
20
303
13
22
671
29
20
65 years and older. .
2,677
18
1,069
40
30
*300
*11
*22
961
36
29
65 to 74 years. .
1,368
9
472
34
13
*154
*11
*11
458
33
14
75 and older. .
1,308
9
597
46
17
...
...
...
503
38
15
Ethnicity
Hispanic. .
3,517
24
*144
*4
*4
...
...
...
*119
*3
*4
Non-Hispanic. .
11,338
76
3,455
30
96
1,289
11
95
3,194
28
96
Race
White. .
11,053
74
3,308
30
92
1,260
11
92
3,027
27
91
African American. .
1,768
12
*212
*12
*6
...
...
...
*207
*12
*6
All others. .
2,034
14
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Annual Household Income
Less than $20,000. .
2,018
14
*221
*11
*6
...
...
...
*191
*9
*6
$20,000 to $29,999. .
1,496
10
*578
*39
*16
...
...
...
*564
*38
*17
$30,000 to $39,999. .
1,570
11
316
20
9
*141
*9
*10
*308
*20
*9
$40,000 to $49,999. .
1,054
7
*252
*24
*7
...
...
...
*238
*23
*7
$50,000 to $74,999. .
1,701
11
621
37
17
*311
*18
*23
581
34
18
$75,000 to $99,999. .
1,459
10
494
34
14
*128
*9
*9
467
32
14
$100,000 to $149,999. .
1,223
8
*322
*26
*9
*81
*7
*6
*318
*26
*10
$150,000 or more. .
1,057
7
*264
*25
*7
*124
*12
*9
*226
*21
*7
Not reported. .
3,277
22
529
16
15
*277
*8
*20
420
13
13
Education
11 years or less. .
1,775
12
*327
*18
*9
...
...
...
*297
*17
*9
12 years. .
5,523
37
989
18
27
*291
*5
*21
946
17
29
1 to 3 years of college. .
3,477
23
1,053
30
29
*533
*15
*39
925
27
28
4 years or more of college .
4,080
27
1,229
30
34
468
11
34
1,145
28
35
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse. Percent who participated columns show the percent of each row’s population who participated in the activity named by the column (the percent of those living in urban areas who participated, etc.). Percent columns show the percent of each column’s participants who are described by the row heading (the percent of those who participated who live in urban areas, etc.).U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 37
Table 31. Expenditures in Florida by State Residents and Nonresidents Combined for Wildlife Watching: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditure item
Expenditures (thousands
of dollars)
Average per participant
(dollars)1
Spenders
Number
(thousands)
Percent of wildlife-watching participants2
Average
per spender
(dollars)1
Total, all items. . .
3,041,334
668
3,727
87
816
TRIP EXPENDITURES
Total, trip-related. .
1,732,652
887
1,846
97
939
Food and lodging. .
890,458
468
1,553
82
573
Food. .
435,841
229
1,522
80
286
Lodging. .
454,617
239
572
30
795
Transportation. .
619,555
302
1,729
91
358
Other trip costs3. .
222,639
117
1,198
63
186
EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EXPENDITURES
Total. .
1,308,682
276
2,761
64
474
Wildlife-watching equipment, total. .
475,771
88
2,362
55
201
Binoculars, spotting scopes. .
*15,526
*3
*181
*4
*86
Film and photo processing. .
*39,630
*5
*435
*10
*91
Cameras, special lenses, video cameras, and other photographic
equipment, including memory cards. .
237,671
38
583
14
408
Day packs, carrying cases, and special clothing. .
*17,867
*4
*229
*5
*78
Bird food. .
102,135
24
1,436
33
71
Food for other wildlife. .
29,231
7
376
9
78
Nest boxes, bird houses, bird feeders, and bird baths. .
30,620
7
743
17
41
Other equipment (including field guides). .
*3,090
*1
*134
*3
*23
Auxiliary equipment4. .
*31,088
*5
*224
*5
*139
Special equipment5. .
*281,572
*65
*132
*3
*2,139
Magazines, books, and DVDs. .
24,766
4
343
8
72
Membership dues and contributions. .
35,589
7
432
10
82
Land leasing and ownership. .
...
...
...
...
...
Plantings. .
179,911
42
406
9
444
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Average expenditures are annual estimates.
2 Percent of wildlife-watching participants column for trip-related expenditures is based on away-from-home participation. For equipment and other expenditures, the percent of
wildlife-watching participants column is based on total wildlife-watching participants.
3 Includes equipment rental and fees for guides, pack trips, public land use and private land use, boat fuel, other boating costs, and heating and cooking fuel.
4 Includes tents, tarps, frame packs and other backpacking equipment, other camping equipment, and other auxiliary equipment.
5 Includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, dune buggies, 4 x 4 vehicles, ATVs, 4-wheelers, snowmobiles, pickups, vans, travel and tent trailers, motor homes, house trailers,
recreational vehicles (RVs) and other special equipment.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.38 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Table 32. Trip and Equipment Expenditures in Florida for Wildlife Watching by Florida Residents and Nonresidents: 2011
(Population 16 years old and older)
Expenditure item
Amount
(thousands of dollars)
Spenders
(thousands)
Average
per spender
(dollars)1
Average
per participant
(dollars)1
STATE RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS
Total. .
2,521,083
3,560
708
550
Food and lodging. .
890,458
1,553
573
468
Transportation. .
619,555
1,729
358
302
Other trip costs2. .
222,639
1,198
186
117
Equipment3. .
788,430
2,493
316
159
STATE RESIDENTS
Total. .
1,405,654
2,612
538
369
Food and lodging. .
192,560
843
228
179
Transportation. .
346,021
967
358
279
Other trip costs2. .
111,521
637
175
104
Equipment3. .
755,553
2,276
332
195
NONRESIDENTS
Total. .
1,115,428
949
1,176
1,316
Food and lodging. .
697,898
710
984
846
Transportation. .
273,535
762
359
331
Other trip costs2. .
111,118
561
198
135
Equipment3. .
*32,877
*217
*151
*4
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
1 Average expenditures are annual estimates.
2 Includes equipment rental and fees for guides, pack trips, public land use, private land use, boat fuel, other boating costs, and heating and cooking fuel.
3 Includes wildlife-watching auxiliary and special equipment.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse. See Table 33 for detailed listed of expenditure items.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 39
Table 33. Wildlife-Watching Expenditures Both Inside and Outside Florida by Florida Residents: 2011
(State population 16 years old and older)
Expenditure item
Expenditures (thousands
of dollars)
Average per
participant
(dollars)1
Spenders
Number
(thousands)
Percent of
wildlife-watching participants2
Average per spender (dollars)1
Total, all items. . .
2,614,452
727
2,786
77
938
TRIP EXPENDITURES
Total, trip-related. .
1,206,226
885
1,239
91
974
Food and lodging. .
613,344
450
1,046
77
586
Food. .
514,887
378
1,046
77
492
Lodging. .
*98,457
*72
*215
*16
*458
Transportation. .
467,989
343
1,144
84
409
Other trip costs3. .
124,893
92
781
57
160
EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EXPENDITURES
Total. .
1,408,226
391
2,538
71
555
Wildlife-watching equipment, total. .
519,252
144
2,366
66
219
Binoculars, spotting scopes. .
*23,849
*7
*285
*8
*84
Film and photo processing. .
*39,526
*11
*421
*12
*94
Cameras, special lenses, video cameras, and other
photographic equipment, including memory cards. .
264,804
74
592
16
447
Day packs, carrying cases, and special clothing. .
*20,837
*6
*274
*8
*76
Bird food. .
103,944
29
1,471
41
71
Food for other wildlife. .
30,953
9
405
11
76
Nest boxes, bird houses, bird feeders, and bird baths. .
31,986
9
767
21
42
Other equipment. .
*3,354
*1
*145
*4
*23
Auxiliary equipment4. .
*51,160
*14
*197
*5
*260
Special equipment5. .
*281,316
*78
*115
*3
*2,455
Magazines, books, and DVDs. .
19,648
5
314
9
63
Membership dues and contributions. .
71,160
20
438
12
163
Land leasing and ownership. .
...
...
...
...
...
Plantings. .
179,911
50
406
11
444
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Average expenditures are annual estimates.
2 Percent of wildlife-watching participants column for trip-related expenditures is based on away-from-home participation. For equipment and other expenditures, the percent of
wildlife-watching participants column is based on total wildlife-watching participants.
3 Includes equipment rental and fees for guides, pack trips, public land use and private land use, boat fuel, other boating costs, and heating and cooking fuel.
4 Includes tents, tarps, frame packs and other backpacking equipment, other camping equipment, and other auxiliary equipment.
5 Includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, dune buggies, 4 x 4 vehicles, ATVs, 4-wheelers, snowmobiles, pickups, vans, travel and tent trailers, motor homes, house trailers,
recreational vehicles (RVs) and other special equipment.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.40 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Table 34. In-State and Out-of-State Expenditures by Florida Residents for Wildlife Watching: 2011
(State population 16 years old and older)
Expenditure Item
Amount
(thousands of dollars)
Spenders
(thousands)
Average
per spender
(dollars)1
Average
per participant
(dollars)1
IN FLORIDA
Expenditures for wildlife watching, total2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,908,786
2,661
717
526
Trip-related expenditures3. .
.. 650,101
1,062
612
604
Wildlife-watching equipment4. .
451,588
2,227
203
108
Auxiliary equipment5. .
*22,649
*159
*143
*7
Special equipment6. .
*281,316
*115
*2,455
*81
Other7. .
503,132
767
656
144
OUT OF STATE
Expenditures for wildlife watching, total2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
658,702
580
1,136
*1,932
Trip-related expenditures3. .
.. *556,125
*309
*1,800
*1,729
Wildlife-watching equipment4. .
*44,762
*286
*156
...
Auxiliary equipment5. .
...
...
...
...
Special equipment6. .
...
...
...
...
Other7. .
*51,168
*121
*422
...
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29. … Sample size too small (less than 10) to report data reliably.
1 Average expenditures are annual estimates.
2 Information on trip-related expenditures was collected for away-from-home participants only. Equipment and other expenditures are based on information collected from both
away-from-home and around-the-home participants.
3 Includes equipment rental and fees for guides, pack trips, public land use and private land use, boat fuel, other boating costs, and heating and cooking fuel.
4 Includes binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras, special lenses, videocameras, other photography equipment, memory cards, film and photo processing, commercially prepared and
packaged wild bird food, other bulk food used to feed wild birds, food used to feed other wildlife, nest boxes, bird houses, feeders, baths, and other wildife-watching equipment.
5 Includes tents, tarps, frame packs and other backpacking equipment, other camping equipment, and other auxiliary equipment.
6 Includes boats, campers, cabins, trail bikes, dune buggies, 4 x 4 vehicles, ATVs, 4-wheelers, snowmobiles, pickups, vans, travel and tent trailers, motor homes, house trailers,
recreational vehicles (RVs) and other special equipment.
7 Includes magazines, books, DVDs, membership dues and contributions, and land leasing and ownership.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.
Table 35. Participation of Florida Resident Wildlife-Watching Participants in Fishing and Hunting: 2011
(State population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Participants
Total wildlife watchers
Wildife-watching activity
Away from home
Around the home
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Total participants. .
3,598
100
1,363
100
3,312
100
Wildlife-watching participants who:
Did not fish or hunt. .
2,584
72
863
63
2,390
72
Fished or hunted. .
1,015
28
500
37
923
28
Fished. .
969
27
472
35
892
27
Hunted. .
220
6
*120
*9
*196
*6
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 41
Table 36. Participation of Florida Resident Sportspersons in Wildlife-Watching Activities: 2011
(State population 16 years old and older. Numbers in thousands)
Sportspersons
Sportspersons
Anglers
Hunters
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Total sportspersons. .
2,068
100
1,991
100
329
100
Sportspersons who:
Did not engage in wildlife-watching activities. .
1,054
51
1,021
51
*110
*33
Engaged in wildlife-watching activities. .
1,015
49
969
49
220
67
A
way from home. .
500
24
472
24
*120
*37
Around the home. .
923
45
892
45
*196
*59
* Estimate based on a sample size of 10–29.
Note: Detail does not add to total because of multiple responses and nonresponse.
State reports for previous Surveys included tables that had estimates for all fifty states. In order to expedite release of the 2011 Florida State report, state estimates have been deleted. To find state estimates other than Florida, go to http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/NationalSurvey/reports2011.html.
State reports are being released alphabetically, beginning in early 2013.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 43
Appendix A
44 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau
Annual household income—Total 2011 income of household members before taxes and other deductions.
Around-the-home wildlife watching—Activity within 1 mile of home with one of six primary purposes: (1) taking special interest in or trying to identify birds or other wildlife; (2) photographing wildlife; (3) feeding birds or other wildlife; (4) maintaining natural areas of at least one-quarter acre for the benefit of wildlife; (5) maintaining plantings (such as shrubs and agricultural crops) for the benefit of wildlife; and (6) visiting parks and natural areas to observe, photograph, or feed wildlife.
Auxiliary equipment—Equipment owned primarily for wildlife-associated recreation. For the sportspersons section, these include sleeping bags, packs, duffel bags, tents, binoculars and field glasses, special fishing and hunting clothing, foul weather gear, boots and waders, maintenance and repair of equipment, and processing and taxidermy costs. For the wildlife-watching section, these include tents, tarps, frame packs, backpacking and other camping equipment, and blinds. For both sportspersons and wildlife watchers, it also includes electronic auxiliary equipment such as Global Positioning Systems.
Away-from-home wildlife watching—Trips or outings at least 1 mile from home for the primary purpose of observing, photographing, or feeding wildlife. Trips to zoos, circuses, aquar­iums, and museums are not included.
Big game—Bear, deer, elk, moose, wild turkey, and similar large animals that are hunted.
Census Divisions
East North Central
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
East South Central
Alabama
Kentucky
Mississippi
Tennessee
Middle Atlantic
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Mountain
Arizona
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Utah
Wyoming
New England
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Pacific
Alaska
California
Hawaii
Oregon
Washington
South Atlantic
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Maryland
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
West North Central
Kansas
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
West South Central
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
Day—Any part of a day spent partici­pating in a given activity. For example, if someone hunted two hours one day and three hours another day, it would be reported as two days of hunting. If someone hunted two hours in the morning and three hours in the after­noon of the same day, it would be considered one day of hunting.
Education—The highest completed grade of school or year of college.
Expenditures—Money spent in 2011 for wildlife-related recreation trips in the United States, wildlife-related recreational equipment purchased in the United States, and other items. The “other items” were books, magazines, and DVDs; membership dues and contributions, land leasing or owning; hunting and fishing licenses; and plant­ings, all for the purpose of wildlife-related recreation. Expenditures included both money spent by partici­pants for themselves and the value of gifts they received.
Appendix A.
DefinitionsU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Census Bureau 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation—Florida 45
Fishing—The sport of catching or attempting to catch fish with a hook and line, bow and arrow, or spear; it also includes catching or gathering shellfish (clams, crabs, etc.); and the noncommercial seining or netting of fish, unless the fish are for use as bait. For example, seining for smelt is fishing, but seining for bait minnows is not included as fishing.
Fishing equipment—Items owned primarily for fishing:
Rods, reels, poles, and rodmaking components
Lines and leaders
Artificial lures, flies, baits, and dressing for flies or lines
Hooks, sinkers, swivels, and other items attached to a line, except lures and baits
Tackle boxes
Creels, stringers, fish bags, landing nets, and gaff hooks
Minnow traps, seines, and bait containers
Depth finders, fish finders, and other electronic fishing devices
Ice fishing equipment
Other fishing equipment
Freshwater—Reservoirs, lakes, ponds, and the nontidal portions of rivers and streams.
Great Lakes fishing—Fishing in Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, St. Clair, Erie, and Ontario, their connecting waters such as the St. Mary’s River system, Detroit River, St. Clair River, and the Niagara River, and the St. Lawrence River south of the bridge at Cornwall, New York. Great Lakes fishing includes fishing in tributaries of the Great Lakes for smelt, steelhead, and salmon.
Home—The starting point of a wild­life-related recreational trip. It may be a permanent residence or a temporary or seasonal residence such as a cabin.
Hunting—The sport of shooting or attempting to shoot wildlife with fire­arms or archery equipment.
Hunting equipment—Items owned primarily for hunting:
Rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, and handguns
Archery equipment
Telescopic sights
Decoys and game calls
Ammunition
Hand loading equipment
Hunting dogs and associated costs
Other hunting equipment
Land leasing and owning—Leasing or owning land either singly or in cooperation with others for the primary purpose of fishing, hunting, or wildlife watching on it.
Maintain natural areas—To set aside 1/4 acre or more of natural environ­ment, such as wood lots or open fields, for the primary purpose of benefiting wildlife.
Maintain plantings—To introduce or encourage the growth of food and cover plants for the primary purpose of benefiting wildlife.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)—A Metropolitan Statis­tical Area is a grouping of one or more counties or equivalent entities that contain at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more inhabitants. The “Outside MSA” classification include census-defined Micropolitan Statistical Areas (or Micro areas). A Micro area is defined as a grouping of one or more counties or equivalent entities that contain at least one urban cluster of at least 10,000 but less than 50,000 inhab­itants. Refer to <www.census.gov
/population/metro/about/>, for a more detailed definition of the Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Migratory birds—Birds that regularly migrate from one region or climate to another such as ducks, geese, and doves and other birds that may be hunted.
Multiple responses—The term used to reflect the fact that individuals or their characteristics fall into more than one reporting category. An example of a big game hunter who hunted for deer and elk demonstrates the effect of multiple responses. In this case, adding the number of deer hunters (one) and elk hunters (one) would overstate the number of big game hunters (one) because deer and elk hunters are not mutually exclusive categories. In contrast, for example, total participants is the sum of male and female partici­pants, because “male” and “female” are mutually exclusive categories.
Nonresidents—Individuals who do not live in the State being reported. For example, a person living in Texas who watches whales in California is a nonresidential wildlife-watcher in California.
Nonresponse—A term used to reflect the fact that some Survey respondents provide incomplete sets of informa­tion. For example, a Survey respondent may have been unable to identify the primary type of hunting for which a gun was bought. Total hunting expen­diture estimates will include the gun purchase, but it will not appear as spending for big game or any other type of hunting. Nonresponses result in reported totals that are greater than the sum of their parts.
Observe—To take special interest in or try to identify birds, fish or other wildlife.
Other animals—Coyotes, crows, foxes, groundhogs, prairie dogs, raccoons, alligators, and similar animals that can be legally hunted and are not classified as big game, small game, or migratory birds. They may be classified as unprotected or preda­tory animals by the State in which they are hunted. Feral pigs are classified as “other animals” in all States except Hawaii, where they are considered big game.
Participants—Individuals who engage in fishing, hunting, or a wildlife-watching activity. Unless otherwise stated, a person has to have hunted, fished, or wildlife watched in 2011 to be considered a participant.
Plantings—See “Maintain plantings.”
Primary purpose—The principal motivation for an activity, trip, or expenditure.
Private land—Land owned by a busi­ness, nongovernmental organization, private individual, or a group of indi­viduals such as an association or club.
Public land—Land that is owned by local governments (such as county parks and municipal watersheds),
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State governments (such as State parks and wildlife management areas), or the federal government (such as National Forests, Recreational Areas, and Wild­life Refuges).
Residents—Individuals who lived in the State being reported. For example, a person who lives in California and watches whales in California is a resi­dential wildlife watcher in California.
Rural—All territory, population, and housing units located outside of urban­ized areas and urban clusters, as deter­mined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Saltwater—Oceans, tidal bays and sounds, and the tidal portions of rivers and streams.
Screening interviews—The first Survey contact with a sample house­hold. Screening interviews are conducted with a household repre­sentative to identify respondents who are eligible for in-depth interviews. Screening interviews gather data such as age and sex about individuals in the households. Further information on screening interviews is available on page vii in the “Survey Background and Method” section of this report.
Small game—Grouse, pheasants, quail, rabbits, squirrels, and similar small animals for which States have small game seasons and bag limits.
Special equipment—Big-ticket equip­ment items that are owned prima