Camping 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.
Read MoreA 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.
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