A Snapshot of Camping in America
- July 20, 2016
- By Todd Whitesel
- Research, Infographics
Camping is the fourth most popular outdoor activity for Americans, based on participation rates of campers 6 years and older. Nearly 12% of all adult Americans – 25 million people – went camping in 2015, according to The Outdoor Foundation's Research Participation 2016 Topline report.
Read MoreA Snapshot of Fishing in America
- July 14, 2016
- By Todd Whitesel
- Research, Infographics
Fishing is one of America's favorite outdoor pastimes, enjoyed by young and old alike. Fishing was the fourth most popular outdoor activity in 2015 by participation rate and by frequency of participation for youth and young adults, ages 6 to 24, according to the Outdoor Foundation's Research Participation Topline 2016 report. Eighteen percent of that demographic – 14.8 million people – participated in either freshwater, saltwater or fly fishing.
Read MoreTrends in Hunting and Fishing Participation Cross-Over
- July 6, 2016
- By Team Realtree
- Research
According to data from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, each year roughly one-third of U.S. hunters choose to only hunt while two-thirds participate in both hunting and fishing. These “cross-over” outdoor enthusiasts have higher rates of license renewal when compared to those who only hunt. Check out the infographic.
Read MoreUpswing in Women Deer Hunter Numbers Predicted
- June 28, 2016
- By Adam Preston
- Research
There’s no doubt about it: The whitetail deer is king of America’s game animals. That hasn’t changed in decades. What has and is changing is the demographic makeup of the hunters who pursue these animals.
Read MoreTop Most Popular Outdoor Activities 2016
- June 21, 2016
- By Team Realtree
- Research, Infographics
Nearly half of all Americans (48.4%) participated in at least one outdoor activity in 2015. That equates to 142.4 million participants, who went on a collective 11.7 billion outdoor outings. Check out the Infographic.
Read MoreA Summary of the Recent White-Tailed Deer Harvest
- May 25, 2016
- By Team Realtree
- Research, Infographics
It’s no surprise that the white-tailed deer is the United States’ most popular big game species. Between 2009 and 2013, the total reported harvest came in between 6.1 and 6.4 million animals. Check out the infographic now.
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