The data displays the reasons why fishing participants took part in outdoor recreation in the U.S. in 2017. During the survey, 51.2% of fishing participants said they took part in outdoor recreation to be close to nature.
Get exercise | 60.3 |
Be with family and friends | 59.1 |
Be close to nature | 51.2 |
Enjoy the sounds and smells of nature | 48.3 |
Observe scenic beauty | 47 |
Get away from the usual demands of life | 44.5 |
Keep physically fit | 44.2 |
Be with people who enjoy the same things I do | 39.3 |
Experience excitement and adventure | 39.1 |
Develop my skills and abilities | 28.6 |
Experience solitude | 27.8 |
Be with people who share my values | 24 |
Gain a sense of accomplishment | 22.2 |
It is cool | 21 |
Gain a sense of self-confidence | 19.2 |
Talk to new and varied people | 12.2 |
Other reasons | 5.1 |