More than 87 million U.S. citizens age 16 or older fished, hunted or watched wildlife in 2006, spending more than $120 billion, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service survey of wildlife-associated recreation conducted every five years. While these figures represent a still robust hunting industry making a profound impact on the economy, the total number of hunters nationwide has slid from a peak of 19.1 million in 1975 to 12.5 million.

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Posted: 11/5/2007 10:01:43 AM