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The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation recently published an article on the significant positive impact that fishing and hunting make on our state’s economy.
Here are some big takeaways:
• Fishing creates an economic output of $3.04 billion, which supports approximately 19,100 jobs and generates $894 million in labor income.
• Hunting contributes about $1.25 billion to the economy, supports 8,640 jobs and results in $369 million in labor income.
• Target shooting contributes $1.48 billion in total output, supports 12,220 jobs and generates $488 million in labor income.
Purchasing hunting and fishing licenses contributes greatly to the state’s economy. Read more here.
– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100
