In 2024, the outdoor recreation participant base grew 3% to a record 181.1 million participants, or 58.6 percent of all Americans aged 6 and older....

This study, conducted in collaboration with the Outdoor Foundation, notes participation trends among various dem ographics. It also highlights ongoing...

This study investigated the economic impacts of tournament angling, specifically bass, salmon and walleye fishing tournaments on host communities in...

In a small rural area, finding ways to create an economic impact can be difficult. Because the viability of manufacturing can fluctuate, the ideal...

Since the COVID pandemic hit in 2020, the state of play has constantly shifted. Without real-time data on participation and other topics, it’s been...

Women represent an important emerging audience for the fishing and boating industry. To grow this demographic, RBFF and Ipsos conducted research among...

The value added of the outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.2 percent ($563.7 billion) of current‐dollar gross domestic product (GDP) for the...

America’s 52.4 million anglers contribute $148 billion in economic output and support 945,500 jobs across the entire country, while also...

Now more than ever, it takes significant resources such as time, access and money to develop as an athlete and be fully engaged in organized sport...

The purpose of this synthesis was to review the literature on the economic impact of American professional sports franchises, exclusive of promises...