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Positive attributes of participating in fishing in the United States 2017

Positive attributes of participating in fishing in the United States in 2017

The data displays the positive attributes of participating in fishing in the U.S. in 2017. During the survey, 38.9% of fishing participants said that getting away from the usual demands of life was one of the best things about fishing.

Getting away from the usual demands of life	38.9
Enjoying the sounds and smells of nature	33.3
Spending time with family or friends	31.6
Catching fish	30.8
Being close to nature	24.3
Observing scenic beauty	18.6
The thrill of the chase	16.5
Experiencing solitude	13.6
Catching my own food	12.3
Reliving childhood memories of going fishing	10.3
Being with people who enjoy the same things I do	10.2
Sharing the enjoyment of fishing with a child	9.2
Experiencing excitement and adventure	6.7
The affordability of the activity	4.8
Being with people who share my values	4.6
Gaining a sense of accomplishment	3.8
Getting exercise	3.6
Developing my skills and abilities	2.5
Because it is cool to do	1.7
Talking to new and varied people	1.5
Other	1.1

Positive attributes of participating in fishing in the United States 2017

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