4 Nebraska Game and Parks Commission • 2016 Annual Report 4 Nebraska Game and Parks Commission • 2016 Annual Report
GAME AND PARKS
AT A GLANCE
According to latest estimates, the annual economic impact of
hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and state parks on Nebraska is . . .
$2.4 billion
Hunting – $848 million impact
$562 million in retail sales
8,856 jobs supported
Fishing – $324 million impact
$210 million in retail sales
3,076 jobs supported
Wildlife Viewing – $722 million impact
$513 million in retail sales
4,818 jobs supported
State Parks – $749 million impact
$448 million in retail sales
8,199 jobs supported
Nationally, the annual economic impact by outdoor recreation
enthusiasts is . . .
$1.6 trillion
Outdoor recreation is a big part of our quality of life in Nebraska. It is
also a significant part of economic development and tourism.
Nebraska state parks and recreation areas account for about 20 of
the top 25 tourist destinations in the state.
E C O N O M I C I M P A C T – $ 2 . 4 B I L L I O N
