Top 10 States With the Highest number of Deer Hunters
- December 12, 2018
- By Todd Whitesel
- Research

White-tailed deer are the most popular game animal in the United States. More than 10 million Americans hunted whitetails in 2016-2017, based on data from Quality Deer Management Association's (QDMA) Whitetail Report 2018*.
Read More3 Trends Among Urban Hunters Will Surprise You

I recently shared the top 3 trends of today’s ethnically diverse hunting population, as identified in a recent study of American hunters. Now let me share another interesting trend: hunters who live and work closer to metropolitan areas.
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Top 30 States with Most Active Duck Hunters in 2018
- November 20, 2018
- By Todd Whitesel
- Research

In August 2018, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released its report detailing national migratory game bird hunter activity and harvest during 2017-18 hunting seasons.
Read MoreWide Range of Huntable Species in the U.S.
- November 1, 2018
- By Team Realtree
- Research, Infographics

While there is some form of whitetail hunting in all but five states, it’s interesting to look at the depth of opportunities for other species. Here are some of America’s most popular species and the percentage of states in which they can be pursued. Check out the infographic.
Read More2018 Hunting License Sales Figures Bring Positive News
- October 23, 2018
- By Team Realtree
- Research

Heading into the new hunting season, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has released estimates of license sales for 2018, and the report is generally positive news for anyone with ties to the outdoors industry.
Read MoreA Closer Look at Youth Hunting and Shooting Participation
- September 26, 2018
- By Team Realtree
- Research

With recruitment of new hunters and shooters top of mind in the outdoors industry, it pays to look at the many niche groups that contribute to the overall total participant numbers.
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