The Economic Impact of Birding on National Wildlife Refuges: Creating Local Jobs
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 13, 2019
Activities such as hunting, fishing, and trapping are categorized as “consumptive” uses. In contrast, consumptive uses were minor: fishing accounted for 10 percent and hunting was just 4 percent. Critically, NWRs preserve habitat and wildlife, often for endangered species. Kilauea Point NWR (Hawaii): 1,148,000; $34.3
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