HIT! Anglers, hunters significantly impact Pennsylvania’s economy


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HIT! Anglers, hunters significantly impact Pennsylvania’s economy

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Studies have concluded hunters and anglers contribute more than $1.5 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy each year.

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A report by the Sportsmen’s Alliance, through Southwick Associates revealed that hunters and sport shooters contributed $149 billion to the national economy, supported nearly 970,000 jobs and created more than $45 billion in wages and income in 2020.

In Pennsylvania, the research has revealed that 780,000 hunters spent $1.2 billion on hunting-related purchases that have supported 13,600 jobs in 2020. A Pennsylvania study for the American Sportfishing Association determined 1,550,800 anglers spent $422.4 million to go fishing.

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John Hallas, director of state parks for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, said state parks have a direct impact on the economies where they are located.

“Every dollar invested in state parks returns $13 approximately to the Pennsylvania economy across the board,” he said about a recent study’s findings for both rural areas as well as larger communities. “State parks are economic engines.”

The bottom line is that outdoor activities have far ranging benefits beyond the enjoyment and memories that are made in the great outdoors.

Anglers, hunters significantly impact Pennsylvania’s economy. GoErie. 3/10/2022.

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