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Reasons why fishing participants took part in outdoor recreation in the United States 2017

Reasons why fishing participants took part in outdoor recreation in the United States in 2017

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