Hunting is generally regulated on a state-by-state basis in the United States. Nevertheless, all hunters of protected species in the country are required to hold a hunting license. In 2021, the number of hunting licenses, tags, permits, and stamps issued in the United States amounted to approximately 39 million.
Hunting and trapping sector in the United States
Hunting is a hobby that might require some financial commitments. In addition to purchasing a license, participants need specific equipment such as firearms and bullets. In 2020, the hunting and trapping industry in the United States recorded a year-over-year four percent growth in the number of businesses, reporting over 15,000 companies overall. Looking at the U.S. hunting and trapping industry market size, an increase is also expected for 2021, with an estimated market value of 906.4 million U.S. dollars.
The source adds the following information: "Persons who hunted in more than one state are counted in each state where they hunted."
Figures have been rounded.
The source does not specify the date of release. The date provided is the date the report was accessed.
Figures have been taken from several publications.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service. (November 24, 2021). Number of hunting licenses, tags, permits and stamps in the U.S. from 2004 to 2021 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 21, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/253615/number-of-hunting-licenses-and-permits-in-the-us/
US Fish and Wildlife Service. "Number of hunting licenses, tags, permits and stamps in the U.S. from 2004 to 2021 (in millions)." Chart. November 24, 2021. Statista. Accessed January 21, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/253615/number-of-hunting-licenses-and-permits-in-the-us/
US Fish and Wildlife Service. (2021). Number of hunting licenses, tags, permits and stamps in the U.S. from 2004 to 2021 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 21, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/253615/number-of-hunting-licenses-and-permits-in-the-us/
US Fish and Wildlife Service. "Number of Hunting Licenses, Tags, Permits and Stamps in The U.S. from 2004 to 2021 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 24 Nov 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/253615/number-of-hunting-licenses-and-permits-in-the-us/
US Fish and Wildlife Service, Number of hunting licenses, tags, permits and stamps in the U.S. from 2004 to 2021 (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/253615/number-of-hunting-licenses-and-permits-in-the-us/ (last visited January 21, 2022)
