On the national level, 34 million sportsmen age 16 and older spent more than $76 billion in 2006, supporting 1.6 million jobs. If a single corporation grossed as much as hunters and anglers spend, it would be among America’s 20 largest, ahead of Target, Costco and AT&T.
I admit it, this story really hooked me.
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These are facts the animal rights and anti-hunting freaks always fail to mention.
When fish and game are properly managed they are a tremendous asset to the state and the citizens of that state.
When laws are passed by referendum to protect some species such as the cougar in California, it becomes a liability not only for the state but it’s citizens due to loss of livestock and pets and possible injury to humans because of their overabundance.