Economic Contributions

Fish and wildlife activities contribute more than $37.3 billion and 452,811 jobs to Florida's economy, according to estimates through February 2011.

Category Economic Impact Jobs
Hunting $780,058,076 10,675
Freshwater Fishing $2,630,617,741 24,802
Saltwater Fishing $5,691,949,544 54,516
Wildlife Viewing $5,784,257,906 51,380
Total $14,886,883,267 141,373

 

Category Economic Impact Jobs
Seafood Processing(2008 figures) $5,657,246,000 108,695
Boating Industry(2008 figures) $16,800,000,000 202,743

Sources: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, American Sportfishing Association, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Southwick and Associates, Marine Industries Association of Florida and NOAA Fisheries.



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