Hunting And Fishing Mean Big Dollars For New York State

Hunting and fishing are bringing in big bucks for New York state.

A report released by State Comptroller Thomas DNapoli shows consumer spending on the outdoor sporting activities totaled more than $5 billion dollars in 2011.

That's the second highest expenditure in any state.

“Our 7,500 lakes and ponds, 70,000 miles of rivers, streams and coastline and millions of acres of forest and open space are a natural draw,” DiNapoli said.  “Meanwhile, residents’ and visitors’ spending on licenses, equipment and travel boosts our economy and supports our management of fish and wildlife programs.”

Nearly two million people hunt, fish or trap in New York, ranking the state third nationwide.

You can read the full report "Fishing, Hunting and Trapping in New York State."