A Snapshot of America’s Most Popular Small Game Species and Hunters
- September 19, 2016
- By Team Realtree
- Research
As we’ve explained numerous times here at the Realtree Business Blog, it can be difficult to get detailed information about the specific species that hunters pursue. Individual states provide that information in some instances, but frequently license types are listed simply as “big game” or “small game” or “gamebird.”
Read MoreFacebook Continues Dominance as No. 1 Social Media Site
- September 15, 2016
- By Todd Whitesel
- Research
The prominence and global reach of Facebook make it one of the most attractive (if not mandatory) sites for businesses to conduct their social media efforts. Statista reported that a survey of U.S. Internet users who were using selected social media sites (as of April 2015), 72% used Facebook – by far the site with the highest use – while 23% accessed Twitter.
Read MoreA Closer Look at Deer and Big Game Hunter Numbers
- September 6, 2016
- By Team Realtree
- Research
Numerous times here at the Realtree Business Blog we’ve examined the size of the hunting market and studied notable trends. Much of that information is based on license sales, which obviously is an indicator of how many hunters take to the woods and fields each fall.
Read MoreCamping is More Popular than Ever
- August 23, 2016
- By Todd Whitesel
- Research, Infographics
More than 45 million Americans went camping at least once in the 12 months before spring 2015, according to Statista. This is an increase of nearly 3 million participants as compared to 2008. The average camper went camping almost 15 days (14.9 days on average) in 2013, and most are active campers year after year. Check out infographic...
Read MoreHow Big is the Sporting Footwear Market?
- August 11, 2016
- By Randall Mueller
- Research
Just for fun, let’s think big for a moment. Big, as in $21 BILLION worth of big. That’s the size of the U.S. sporting footwear market, according to statistics from the National Sporting Goods Association.
Read MoreRunning Shoes Market Has Enjoyed Significant Increase in Sales
- August 4, 2016
- By Todd Whitesel
- Research, Infographics
Americans love getting outdoors, and running is their top outdoor activity of all, according to the Outdoor Foundation's Outdoor Recreation Topline Report 2016.
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