Natural Resources Boost Michigan's Economy
- Michigan ranks 3rd in the nation in licensed hunters (more than 750,000) who contribute $1 billion annually to our economy. Some 3.2 million non-consumptive users contribute $1.5 billion to our economy.
- Michigan ranks 5th in the nation in numbers of licensed resident and nonresident anglers who contribute $2 billion annually to our economy.
- Michigan ranks 1st in the nation in the number of registered snowmobiles and 3rd in the number of registered boats; recreational boating contributes $2 billion annually to our economy and when there is an abundance of snow, snowmobilers create a $1 billion bonanza for northern Michigan communities.
- With 22 million visitors annually, state parks and recreation areas play an important role in Michigan's tourism industry, contributing $580 million to the state's economy.
- Michigan's nearly one million registered boaters spend $873 million on trips during our relatively short boating season.
- Michigan DNR manages the largest dedicated state forest system in the nation; forest products industry and recreational users contribute $12 billion and 200,000 associated jobs annually to our economy.
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