Natural Resources Boost Michigan's Economy

• Michigan ranks 3rd in the nation in licensed hunters (more than 750,000) who contribute $1.3 billion annually to our economy and generate $153 million in state tax revenue.
• More than 3.2 million people, age 16 and older, participated in wildlife viewing activities, adding $2.7 billion to the economy.
• Michigan ranks 5th in the nation in numbers of licensed resident and nonresident anglers who contribute $2 billion annually to our economy and generate $225 million in state tax revenue.
• 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 $14 billion and 136,000 associated jobs annually to our economy.