March – April 2007

Fish and Wildlife Activities

Help Fuel Florida’s Economy

Ever think about the economic importance of our fish and wildlife resources? Take a look at the

numbers below and I am sure you will agree that fish and wildlife are vitally important to

Florida’s economy.

The total annual economic contribution of fish and wildlife activities to Florida’s economy

is $30.6 billion and 338,531 jobs.

Activity Annual Economic Impact (2006) Jobs

Hunting $803 million 7,338

Freshwater Fishing $ 2.2 billion 19,519

Saltwater Fishing $ 6.0 billion 59,418

Wildlife Viewing $ 2.0 billion 19,361

Commercial Fishing $576 million 9,7875

Seafood Processing $629 million 3,108

Boating $18.4 billion 220,000

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission

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