All participants
nationwide, 16 years and older:
64%
urban,
36% rural
46% male,
54% female
7% mobility, hearing, sight or developmentally challenged
Region
of origin:
Northeast 37%
Southeast 24%
Midwest and Southwest 16%
West Coast, Alaska and Hawaii 14% (3% from Washington)
Age:
Under 18 years 3%
18-34 years 23%
35-54 years 49%
55 and older 24%
Education:
High school diploma 89%
College degree 33%
Advanced degree 14%
Household
Income:
Under $25,000 - 14%
$25,000 to $40,000 - 16%
$40,000 to $75,000- 29%
Over $75,000 - 24%
Average
amount spent on wildlife watching in 2001:
(trip related expenses, equipment and other expenses): $738
Average
days spent watching wildlife away from home: 17
Wildlife
observed:
Birds 85%
Land Mammals 71%
Fish 29%
Marine mammals 14%
Other wildlife (reptiles, insects etc.) 43%
Activity
participated in:
Observe wildlife 64%
Photograph wildlife 21%
Feed wildlife 82%
Visit public parks or areas 17%
Maintain plantings in natural areas 20%
Type of
lands visited:
Public 77%
Private 40%
Oceanside 24%
Lakes and streams 63%
Marsh, wetlands, swamps 42%
Woodlands 68%
Brushlands 57%
Fields and prairies 57%
Man-made areas 28%
