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Outline

Watchable Wildlife Economics and Demographics of Wildlife Viewing and Viewers in Washington

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Great Interest in Wildlife Viewing

Increase in Birding-Nationally

Sunset Magazine

AAA Washington

$1 Billion Business

Equipment and Travel Expenses Equipment expenditures include binoculars, spotting scopes, cameras, film and developing, bird and other wildlife food, bird houses, packs, tents, vehicles, magazines and books, membership dues and contributions and plantings. Travel–related expenditures include accommodations, eating and drinking establishments, air and ground transportation, recreation, retail sales and food stores.

Expenditures Grow

Creates Jobs

Community Interest Grows Wildlife festivals and events are increasing Scenic highway planning stimulates interest Washington State Great Birding Trails project sparks ideas

Birding Trails

Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail - Visitors

What Demographics Tell Us

Age of Wildlife Viewers

Percentage of Age Groups

Gender of Participants

Residence

Income

Education

Ongoing Activities Great tips on WDFW Web site “A Community Guide to Nature Tourism” http://www.wa.gov/wdfw/wlm/tourism/index.htm

What’s Next Build legislative support Seek funding from a variety of sources

Wildlife Viewing Decal

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