HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	30.7	214,692	29.6	206,546	18.8	99,094	27.0	520,332
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.6	186,414	26.8	187,239	25.7	135,336	26.4	508,989
Drive off-road	35.4	247,796	21.7	151,802	14.4	76,138	24.7	475,736
Developed camping	25.5	178,749	23.5	164,371	15.1	79,695	21.9	422,815
Hunting (any type)	24.1	168,571	18.7	130,504	15.0	78,891	19.6	377,966
Day hiking	20.6	144,233	19.1	133,670	12.8	67,366	17.9	345,269
Big game hunting	18.3	127,940	13.7	95,606	10.7	56,500	14.5	280,046
Mountain biking	17.8	124,659	15.8	110,030	4.2	22,168	13.3	256,857
Small game hunting	16.5	115,521	13.1	91,260	8.9	46,735	13.2	253,516
Primitive camping	15.6	108,971	13.1	91,803	7.0	37,058	12.3	237,832
Horseback riding on trails	11.8	82,574	7.4	51,436	2.9	15,050	7.7	149,060
Migratory bird hunting	8.6	60,246	6.1	42,297	3.8	20,033	6.4	122,576
Backpacking	7.2	50,729	4.5	31,490	1.4	7,431	4.7	89,650

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=700,228, age 35-54=698,562, age 55+=527,577. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Sightseeing	50.3	352,416	57.9	404,784	47.2	248,823	52.2	1,006,023
View/photograph natural scenery	47.8	334,726	56.6	395,602	47.3	249,677	50.9	980,005
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.2	365,320	56.9	397,760	40.3	212,682	50.7	975,762
Visit historic sites	41.1	287,934	49.2	343,363	37.9	200,122	43.2	831,419
View/photograph other wildlife	38.0	266,303	43.8	306,091	36.3	191,379	39.6	763,773
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	33.8	236,516	45.0	314,244	39.2	206,994	39.3	757,754
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	29.6	207,329	31.5	219,822	21.9	115,507	28.2	542,658
View/photograph fish	28.5	199,380	31.3	218,476	22.3	117,735	27.8	535,591
View/photograph birds	18.7	131,133	29.9	208,973	34.9	184,099	27.2	524,205
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	16.2	113,279	18.9	132,353	14.8	78,301	16.8	323,933

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=700,228, age 35-54=698,562, age 55+=527,577. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	81.6	571,221	80.0	558,921	76.3	402,569	79.6	1,532,711
Family gathering	79.4	555,778	79.3	554,162	65.2	343,970	75.5	1,453,910
Driving for pleasure	55.5	388,349	59.9	418,159	51.7	272,634	56.0	1,079,142
Picnicking	38.1	266,459	52.2	364,611	38.1	201,073	43.2	832,143
Bicycling (any type)	38.5	269,471	34.8	243,149	18.5	97,367	31.7	609,987
Horseback riding (any type)	15.5	108,750	9.7	67,633	5.0	26,407	10.5	202,790

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=700,228, age 35-54=698,562, age 55+=527,577. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	59.3	414,989	43.5	303,883	20.5	108,054	42.9	826,926
Visit a beach	49.4	346,252	43.6	304,772	24.4	128,874	40.5	779,898
Freshwater fishing	45.7	320,314	40.3	281,262	31.2	164,665	39.8	766,241
Boating (any type)	43.0	301,433	38.0	265,526	23.0	121,259	35.7	688,218
Warmwater fishing	40.3	282,116	36.7	256,123	25.7	135,716	35.0	673,955
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	44.3	309,888	39.6	276,523	16.1	84,891	34.8	671,302
Motorboating	29.6	207,481	29.6	207,064	18.8	99,017	26.7	513,562
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.0	203,073	26.2	182,758	17.7	93,633	24.9	479,464
Saltwater fishing	20.8	145,732	20.7	144,455	15.0	79,155	19.2	369,342
Waterskiing	18.3	128,014	6.5	45,090	1.9	9,897	9.5	183,001
Use personal watercraft	16.1	112,904	8.2	56,988	2.5	12,969	9.5	182,861
Rafting	12.3	86,048	9.2	64,213	2.8	14,893	8.6	165,154
Canoeing	9.5	66,238	7.9	55,002	3.5	18,306	7.2	139,546
Coldwater fishing	6.5	45,595	4.7	32,851	5.1	27,020	5.5	105,466
Sailing	4.5	31,252	4.4	30,851	2.0	10,421	3.8	72,524
Snorkeling	3.4	23,768	4.9	34,150	1.8	9,430	3.5	67,348
Anadromous fishing	3.3	22,781	3.5	24,329	1.9	10,265	3.0	57,375
Rowing	2.8	19,366	2.9	20,317	1.1	5,869	2.4	45,552
Kayaking	1.4	9,640	1.4	9,744	0.6	3,029	1.2	22,413
Scuba diving	1.3	9,366	1.4	9,973	0.5	2,597	1.1	21,936
Windsurfing	1.3	8,871	1.1	7,338	0.0	0	0.8	16,209
Surfing	1.4	10,148	0.5	3,158	0.0	0	0.7	13,306

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=700,228, age 35-54=698,562, age 55+=527,577. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	12.9	90,502	7.0	48,610	1.5	7,771	7.6	146,883
Downhill skiing	3.9	27,481	2.1	14,521	0.8	4,020	2.4	46,022
Snowmobiling	2.0	14,115	0.6	4,092	0.0	0	0.9	18,207
Snowboarding	1.5	10,590	0.4	2,756	0.2	1,100	0.7	14,446
Cross country skiing	0.7	4,941	0.4	2,526	0.0	0	0.4	7,467

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=700,228, age 35-54=698,562, age 55+=527,577. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	35.6	3,394	29.8	1,840	22.6	506	32.0	5,740
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	24.2	2,304	17.5	1,079	17.1	383	21.0	3,766
Drive off-road	39.3	3,742	21.8	1,350	16.8	376	30.5	5,468
Developed camping	28.7	2,738	22.7	1,406	15.4	345	25.0	4,489
Hunting (any type)	29.0	2,768	23.1	1,431	19.8	443	25.9	4,642
Day hiking	40.5	3,858	33.6	2,076	23.6	527	36.0	6,461
Big game hunting	18.8	1,794	13.1	810	11.6	260	16.0	2,864
Mountain biking	23.9	2,279	22.5	1,394	7.8	175	21.4	3,848
Small game hunting	15.9	1,513	11.4	703	8.0	178	13.3	2,394
Primitive camping	21.6	2,063	16.9	1,043	9.4	211	18.5	3,317
Horseback riding on trails	14.7	1,401	9.2	570	3.6	81	11.4	2,052
Migratory bird hunting	10.0	956	5.7	354	4.4	99	7.8	1,409
Backpacking	12.4	1,185	7.8	485	3.6	80	9.7	1,750

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,533, age 35-54=6,182, age 55+=2,236. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Sightseeing	30.1	2,865	37.6	2,326	31.6	707	32.9	5,898
View/photograph natural scenery	40.7	3,883	43.6	2,698	39.7	887	41.6	7,468
Visit nature centers, etc.	53.3	5,083	57.0	3,525	44.8	1,002	53.5	9,610
Visit historic sites	33.9	3,230	35.1	2,171	30.3	678	33.9	6,079
View/photograph other wildlife	31.2	2,974	31.7	1,961	28.3	633	31.0	5,568
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	29.6	2,820	36.9	2,283	28.8	643	32.0	5,746
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	27.8	2,649	26.8	1,654	19.5	436	26.4	4,739
View/photograph fish	26.1	2,492	27.8	1,721	20.8	464	26.1	4,677
View/photograph birds	11.6	1,105	16.9	1,046	22.5	503	14.8	2,654
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	17.7	1,689	16.6	1,029	16.3	365	17.2	3,083

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,533, age 35-54=6,182, age 55+=2,236. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	63.6	6,064	62.5	3,861	68.8	1,538	63.9	11,463
Family gathering	71.3	6,798	71.4	4,416	61.7	1,379	70.2	12,593
Driving for pleasure	38.7	3,689	42.8	2,647	36.0	805	39.8	7,141
Picnicking	27.6	2,634	44.3	2,739	34.1	763	34.2	6,136
Bicycling (any type)	45.1	4,297	40.8	2,525	27.5	616	41.4	7,438
Horseback riding (any type)	20.6	1,964	13.7	847	7.0	157	16.5	2,968

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,533, age 35-54=6,182, age 55+=2,236. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	44.5	4,242	31.9	1,970	19.4	434	37.0	6,646
Visit a beach	43.6	4,158	37.7	2,333	23.3	521	39.1	7,012
Freshwater fishing	39.4	3,758	32.0	1,981	29.4	658	35.6	6,397
Boating (any type)	39.9	3,799	36.1	2,233	25.0	559	36.7	6,591
Warmwater fishing	26.3	2,503	22.0	1,359	17.6	393	23.7	4,255
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	45.6	4,350	38.8	2,399	21.8	487	40.3	7,236
Motorboating	25.2	2,403	24.5	1,516	18.0	402	24.1	4,321
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.5	2,429	19.5	1,206	17.4	389	22.4	4,024
Saltwater fishing	25.3	2,408	26.3	1,626	23.3	521	25.4	4,555
Waterskiing	17.2	1,642	6.5	400	1.5	34	11.6	2,076
Use personal watercraft	17.4	1,654	8.7	540	2.9	64	12.6	2,258
Rafting	11.7	1,112	8.7	536	3.7	83	9.6	1,731
Canoeing	7.3	698	6.9	429	3.7	82	6.7	1,209
Coldwater fishing	5.0	473	4.4	273	6.2	138	4.9	884
Sailing	4.1	391	3.7	228	2.9	65	3.8	684
Snorkeling	3.8	366	5.7	355	1.3	29	4.2	750
Anadromous fishing	2.6	251	5.5	340	2.2	49	3.6	640
Rowing	3.7	355	5.5	342	1.3	30	4.0	727
Kayaking	1.4	129	2.2	138	1.3	30	1.7	297
Scuba diving	1.5	145	2.3	141	0.1	3	1.6	289
Windsurfing	1.8	175	1.4	84	0.0	0	1.4	259
Surfing	3.2	306	1.0	60	0.0	0	2.0	366

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,533, age 35-54=6,182, age 55+=2,236. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	9.7	924	4.9	305	2.1	47	7.1	1,276
Downhill skiing	4.8	460	1.2	74	1.0	23	3.1	557
Snowmobiling	1.5	139	0.5	32	0.0	0	1.0	171
Snowboarding	1.7	160	0.0	2	0.3	7	0.9	169
Cross country skiing	0.7	68	0.3	21	0.0	0	0.5	89

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=9,533, age 35-54=6,182, age 55+=2,236. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	20.3	1,211	21.6	941	8.8	218	18.5	2,370
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	12.8	764	19.0	828	16.3	406	15.6	1,998
Drive off-road	23.7	1,417	15.7	687	7.1	177	17.8	2,281
Developed camping	22.7	1,352	23.6	1,028	11.8	294	20.9	2,674
Hunting (any type)	9.0	540	5.4	236	2.6	64	6.6	840
Day hiking	26.8	1,598	26.0	1,135	16.0	399	24.4	3,132
Big game hunting	5.3	319	3.6	155	1.0	25	3.9	499
Mountain biking	21.2	1,266	15.5	675	2.7	68	15.7	2,009
Small game hunting	2.6	156	2.7	119	0.9	22	2.3	297
Primitive camping	12.2	726	8.8	386	3.8	95	9.4	1,207
Horseback riding on trails	10.8	646	5.4	235	1.6	41	7.2	922
Migratory bird hunting	1.4	82	1.6	70	0.5	12	1.3	164
Backpacking	8.5	507	4.2	185	0.7	17	5.5	709

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,969, age 35-54=4,364, age 55+=2,486. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Sightseeing	37.5	2,237	40.9	1,787	30.2	750	37.2	4,774
View/photograph natural scenery	43.5	2,597	53.0	2,313	38.0	944	45.7	5,854
Visit nature centers, etc.	56.7	3,384	61.6	2,687	38.6	960	54.8	7,031
Visit historic sites	31.3	1,868	41.2	1,799	27.2	676	33.9	4,343
View/photograph other wildlife	25.8	1,541	33.0	1,439	24.0	596	27.9	3,576
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	31.4	1,876	42.5	1,855	36.4	906	36.2	4,637
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	19.5	1,165	23.4	1,020	14.2	352	19.8	2,537
View/photograph fish	18.6	1,109	21.1	921	15.4	384	18.8	2,414
View/photograph birds	15.1	903	25.7	1,123	24.9	618	20.6	2,644
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	15.1	904	20.7	904	11.8	294	16.4	2,102

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,969, age 35-54=4,364, age 55+=2,486. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	78.6	4,692	76.6	3,345	65.4	1,626	75.4	9,663
Family gathering	81.0	4,832	80.1	3,496	60.1	1,494	76.6	9,822
Driving for pleasure	42.2	2,518	43.5	1,897	35.1	873	41.3	5,288
Picnicking	44.4	2,649	52.1	2,274	34.0	844	45.0	5,767
Bicycling (any type)	42.0	2,506	37.5	1,635	16.5	409	35.5	4,550
Horseback riding (any type)	13.8	822	7.1	309	3.0	74	9.4	1,205

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,969, age 35-54=4,364, age 55+=2,486. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	59.9	3,578	42.5	1,855	14.8	367	45.2	5,800
Visit a beach	48.6	2,901	40.1	1,751	21.0	521	40.4	5,173
Freshwater fishing	27.7	1,655	24.5	1,071	14.2	353	24.0	3,079
Boating (any type)	34.5	2,060	25.5	1,113	12.3	305	27.1	3,478
Warmwater fishing	17.3	1,035	15.9	695	8.5	212	15.1	1,942
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	47.2	2,816	40.6	1,770	10.9	270	37.9	4,856
Motorboating	18.1	1,079	16.2	709	8.2	204	15.5	1,992
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	18.4	1,097	19.2	840	8.4	210	16.7	2,147
Saltwater fishing	18.1	1,083	18.0	785	10.9	270	16.7	2,138
Waterskiing	9.0	536	2.4	104	0.5	13	5.1	653
Use personal watercraft	17.5	1,045	8.1	353	1.7	42	11.2	1,440
Rafting	13.2	785	8.1	352	1.5	37	9.2	1,174
Canoeing	6.7	399	3.9	170	1.5	37	4.7	606
Coldwater fishing	5.6	332	3.3	143	2.6	64	4.2	539
Sailing	3.1	183	3.6	156	0.3	8	2.7	347
Snorkeling	2.3	136	3.6	157	1.4	35	2.6	328
Anadromous fishing	4.7	280	2.8	123	2.9	72	3.7	475
Rowing	3.4	203	1.5	64	0.6	15	2.2	282
Kayaking	1.8	108	0.4	18	0.0	0	1.0	126
Scuba diving	0.5	32	0.1	5	0.4	9	0.4	46
Windsurfing	1.2	70	1.1	50	0.0	0	0.9	120
Surfing	1.3	77	0.6	25	0.0	0	0.8	102

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,969, age 35-54=4,364, age 55+=2,486. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	10.3	617	5.5	241	0	0	6.7	858
Downhill skiing	2.2	132	2.2	95	0	0	1.8	227
Snowmobiling	2.1	124	0.3	11	0	0	1.1	135
Snowboarding	1.5	88	0.5	22	0	0	0.9	110
Cross country skiing	0.4	21	0.2	9	0	0	0.2	30

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,969, age 35-54=4,364, age 55+=2,486. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	51.2	100,615	43.2	93,418	31.8	53,656	42.6	247,689
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	41.6	81,648	29.9	64,707	30.0	50,601	33.9	196,956
Drive off-road	54.2	106,427	30.2	65,268	23.7	39,992	36.4	211,687
Developed camping	36.2	71,068	28.9	62,425	19.8	33,380	28.7	166,873
Hunting (any type)	49.8	97,858	39.7	85,731	34.9	58,980	41.7	242,569
Day hiking	34.1	66,912	28.3	61,112	19.2	32,325	27.6	160,349
Big game hunting	40.3	79,160	28.8	62,322	26.4	44,506	32.0	185,988
Mountain biking	21.6	42,530	20.2	43,737	6.7	11,302	16.8	97,569
Small game hunting	37.3	73,306	27.4	59,197	20.7	34,942	28.8	167,445
Primitive camping	28.9	56,685	22.3	48,233	13.0	22,019	21.8	126,937
Horseback riding on trails	17.9	35,138	11.6	25,079	5.1	8,660	11.8	68,877
Migratory bird hunting	21.8	42,765	13.2	28,566	9.7	16,410	15.1	87,741
Backpacking	12.1	23,841	7.9	17,102	3.2	5,412	8.0	46,355

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=196,455, age 35-54=216,059, age 55+=168,773. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Sightseeing	48.5	95,207	60.2	130,113	50.6	85,473	53.5	310,793
View/photograph natural scenery	56.4	110,884	59.7	128,945	53.9	91,041	56.9	330,870
Visit nature centers, etc.	56.8	111,571	61.5	132,908	47.8	80,680	55.9	325,159
Visit historic sites	49.7	97,635	50.8	109,828	44.7	75,390	48.7	282,853
View/photograph other wildlife	50.0	98,189	51.1	110,391	44.9	75,710	48.9	284,290
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.8	76,316	48.5	104,875	38.5	65,046	42.4	246,237
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	41.7	82,002	39.9	86,159	29.2	49,272	37.4	217,433
View/photograph fish	37.5	73,663	39.1	84,384	28.6	48,249	35.5	206,296
View/photograph birds	20.2	39,771	28.5	61,530	37.3	62,920	28.3	164,221
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.2	35,752	17.8	38,403	18.2	30,675	18.0	104,830

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=196,455, age 35-54=216,059, age 55+=168,773. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	73.3	143,966	71.9	155,350	78.9	133,109	74.4	432,425
Family gathering	73.5	144,319	74.2	160,410	66.0	111,319	71.6	416,048
Driving for pleasure	59.1	116,102	64.7	139,841	55.5	93,619	60.1	349,562
Picnicking	31.0	60,996	50.6	109,424	39.6	66,804	40.8	237,224
Bicycling (any type)	40.7	79,942	37.1	80,117	24.3	40,968	34.6	201,027
Horseback riding (any type)	24.1	47,322	16.2	34,956	8.7	14,722	16.7	97,000

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=196,455, age 35-54=216,059, age 55+=168,773. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	60.4	118,756	43.7	94,500	27.4	46,282	44.6	259,538
Visit a beach	51.4	100,974	45.0	97,308	27.5	46,378	42.1	244,660
Freshwater fishing	63.4	124,562	52.9	114,249	48.8	82,351	55.3	321,162
Boating (any type)	65.7	129,010	59.1	127,604	39.4	66,561	55.6	323,175
Warmwater fishing	58.7	115,248	50.6	109,428	41.9	70,728	50.8	295,404
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	58.7	115,387	49.3	106,533	27.2	45,924	46.1	267,844
Motorboating	51.2	100,525	49.3	106,544	34.6	58,470	45.7	265,539
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.5	81,437	31.7	68,523	28.6	48,196	34.1	198,156
Saltwater fishing	28.9	56,763	28.7	62,108	24.7	41,715	27.6	160,586
Waterskiing	36.4	71,500	13.1	28,237	3.8	6,376	18.3	106,113
Use personal watercraft	21.7	42,684	10.7	23,091	4.3	7,248	12.6	73,023
Rafting	17.2	33,835	13.2	28,546	5.1	8,606	12.2	70,987
Canoeing	14.6	28,721	13.9	30,064	6.6	11,114	12.0	69,899
Coldwater fishing	7.0	13,752	6.1	13,201	8.8	14,817	7.2	41,770
Sailing	6.7	13,119	5.6	12,099	4.1	6,925	5.5	32,143
Snorkeling	5.7	11,285	8.0	17,248	2.4	4,091	5.6	32,624
Anadromous fishing	2.1	4,217	4.8	10,306	2.1	3,526	3.1	18,049
Rowing	3.7	7,286	5.8	12,496	1.7	2,948	3.9	22,730
Kayaking	2.1	4,136	3.2	6,991	1.6	2,701	2.4	13,828
Scuba diving	2.6	5,092	3.4	7,436	0.4	689	2.3	13,217
Windsurfing	1.6	3,052	1.2	2,611	0.0	0	1.0	5,663
Surfing	2.9	5,658	0.8	1,634	0.0	0	1.3	7,292

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=196,455, age 35-54=216,059, age 55+=168,773. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	15.7	30,926	8.1	17,431	3.7	6,290	9.4	54,647
Downhill skiing	7.8	15,356	2.2	4,674	2.2	3,656	4.1	23,686
Snowmobiling	2.3	4,501	1.1	2,291	0.0	0	1.2	6,792
Snowboarding	2.1	4,032	0.1	238	0.6	933	0.9	5,203
Cross country skiing	0.9	1,733	0.5	1,015	0.0	0	0.5	2,748

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=196,455, age 35-54=216,059, age 55+=168,773. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	28.7	55,127	30.4	66,303	14.2	29,650	24.4	151,080
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	22.4	43,057	32.6	71,226	27.8	58,105	27.8	172,388
Drive off-road	33.8	64,832	22.5	49,144	10.7	22,414	22.0	136,390
Developed camping	29.1	55,775	30.1	65,671	16.0	33,449	25.0	154,895
Hunting (any type)	16.5	31,613	9.6	20,964	4.9	10,163	10.1	62,740
Day hiking	22.7	43,584	22.1	48,174	12.8	26,815	19.1	118,573
Big game hunting	12.4	23,834	8.2	17,937	2.9	6,038	7.7	47,809
Mountain biking	17.8	34,248	14.2	30,925	2.7	5,617	11.4	70,790
Small game hunting	7.0	13,497	6.8	14,761	2.7	5,633	5.5	33,891
Primitive camping	15.6	29,844	12.5	27,220	5.2	10,789	10.9	67,853
Horseback riding on trails	14.0	26,906	7.1	15,399	2.0	4,277	7.5	46,582
Migratory bird hunting	3.7	7,123	3.6	7,924	0.9	1,884	2.7	16,931
Backpacking	7.8	14,924	4.0	8,708	0.5	1,032	4.0	24,664

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=191,919, age 35-54=218,405, age 55+=209,353. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Sightseeing	60.8	116,724	65.8	143,750	49.8	104,290	58.9	364,764
View/photograph natural scenery	59.5	114,266	72.4	158,160	51.9	108,614	61.5	381,040
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.2	117,547	65.9	143,876	40.4	84,629	55.8	346,052
Visit historic sites	44.8	85,911	60.0	131,086	38.5	80,526	48.0	297,523
View/photograph other wildlife	42.6	81,737	53.4	116,520	38.4	80,440	45.0	278,697
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	41.8	80,247	55.2	120,557	47.7	99,785	48.5	300,589
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	29.6	56,782	34.5	75,398	21.4	44,878	28.6	177,058
View/photograph fish	26.4	50,737	29.8	65,166	20.5	42,895	25.6	158,798
View/photograph birds	25.5	49,034	43.2	94,327	41.5	86,832	37.1	230,193
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	16.2	31,181	22.3	48,733	13.4	27,955	17.4	107,869

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=191,919, age 35-54=218,405, age 55+=209,353. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	90.9	174,439	88.7	193,678	75.3	157,574	84.8	525,691
Family gathering	83.6	160,390	82.8	180,740	63.3	132,498	76.4	473,628
Driving for pleasure	64.9	124,558	66.4	145,091	55.4	116,077	62.2	385,726
Picnicking	50.8	97,573	59.5	130,043	40.4	84,646	50.4	312,262
Bicycling (any type)	37.4	71,791	34.0	74,277	14.2	29,641	28.4	175,709
Horseback riding (any type)	17.1	32,838	8.5	18,558	3.8	7,892	9.6	59,288

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=191,919, age 35-54=218,405, age 55+=209,353. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	81.4	156,303	57.8	126,313	19.3	40,369	52.1	322,985
Visit a beach	58.5	112,286	48.2	105,278	24.0	50,164	43.2	267,728
Freshwater fishing	46.1	88,453	40.8	89,008	23.9	50,071	36.7	227,532
Boating (any type)	56.1	107,624	41.5	90,671	18.8	39,399	38.4	237,694
Warmwater fishing	40.4	77,624	37.2	81,212	19.3	40,372	32.1	199,208
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	61.6	118,247	51.7	113,014	12.7	26,519	41.6	257,780
Motorboating	36.7	70,429	32.4	70,806	14.8	30,907	27.8	172,142
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	30.5	58,463	31.2	68,043	13.7	28,678	25.0	155,184
Saltwater fishing	18.7	35,840	18.3	39,972	9.6	20,024	15.5	95,836
Waterskiing	19.3	37,068	5.3	11,650	1.3	2,757	8.3	51,475
Use personal watercraft	22.0	42,226	10.3	22,461	1.9	3,896	11.1	68,583
Rafting	19.9	38,201	12.6	27,475	2.3	4,843	11.4	70,519
Canoeing	13.8	26,503	7.9	17,306	2.6	5,358	7.9	49,167
Coldwater fishing	7.5	14,381	4.5	9,903	3.3	6,930	5.0	31,214
Sailing	4.6	8,897	5.2	11,319	0.8	1,653	3.5	21,869
Snorkeling	3.6	6,856	4.8	10,576	2.0	4,153	3.5	21,585
Anadromous fishing	4.1	7,853	2.3	5,082	1.8	3,762	2.7	16,697
Rowing	3.7	7,021	1.6	3,395	1.0	2,032	2.0	12,448
Kayaking	2.0	3,902	0.6	1,365	0.0	0	0.8	5,267
Scuba diving	1.0	1,859	0.3	547	0.7	1,519	0.6	3,925
Windsurfing	1.0	1,911	0.9	1,936	0.0	0	0.6	3,847
Surfing	1.0	1,911	0.4	968	0.0	0	0.5	2,879

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=191,919, age 35-54=218,405, age 55+=209,353. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	16.9	32,475	9.0	19,711	0.1	223	8.5	52,409
Downhill skiing	3.7	7,087	3.7	7,994	0.0	0	2.4	15,081
Snowmobiling	3.4	6,505	0.5	1,044	0.0	0	1.2	7,549
Snowboarding	1.9	3,702	0.8	1,785	0.0	0	0.9	5,487
Cross country skiing	0.5	934	0.4	903	0.0	0	0.3	1,837

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=191,919, age 35-54=218,405, age 55+=209,353. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	24.0	33,783	20.0	22,555	14.8	8,614	20.9	64,952
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	25.1	35,348	18.7	21,051	18.6	10,836	21.6	67,235
Drive off-road	29.1	40,909	15.9	17,909	13.1	7,613	21.3	66,431
Developed camping	17.6	24,744	13.7	15,397	9.1	5,316	14.6	45,457
Hunting (any type)	18.3	25,747	14.9	16,730	12.7	7,355	16.0	49,832
Day hiking	11.0	15,508	9.5	10,703	5.8	3,372	9.5	29,583
Big game hunting	12.3	17,318	9.4	10,603	8.1	4,684	10.5	32,605
Mountain biking	17.6	24,790	15.4	17,327	5.3	3,076	14.5	45,193
Small game hunting	15.3	21,488	11.2	12,617	8.4	4,855	12.5	38,960
Primitive camping	8.8	12,442	6.9	7,808	3.9	2,263	7.2	22,513
Horseback riding on trails	7.1	9,996	4.9	5,544	2.1	1,231	5.4	16,771
Migratory bird hunting	5.4	7,557	3.1	3,509	2.3	1,333	4.0	12,399
Backpacking	4.4	6,125	2.9	3,248	1.1	621	3.2	9,994

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=140,683, age 35-54=112,642, age 55+=58,119. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Sightseeing	39.0	54,818	47.4	53,350	40.0	23,229	42.2	131,397
View/photograph natural scenery	34.6	48,612	36.9	41,560	33.4	19,425	35.2	109,597
Visit nature centers, etc.	41.1	57,806	43.3	48,772	34.0	19,765	40.6	126,343
Visit historic sites	35.4	49,771	36.3	40,886	32.2	18,699	35.1	109,356
View/photograph other wildlife	29.0	40,837	28.6	32,251	25.2	14,623	28.2	87,711
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	24.5	34,511	30.4	34,263	24.5	14,243	26.7	83,017
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	24.7	34,711	23.1	25,994	16.5	9,562	22.6	70,267
View/photograph fish	28.2	39,700	29.2	32,942	21.1	12,288	27.3	84,930
View/photograph birds	11.4	16,074	15.9	17,937	21.2	12,345	14.9	46,356
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	15.9	22,362	15.0	16,939	15.3	8,913	15.5	48,214

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=140,683, age 35-54=112,642, age 55+=58,119. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	73.4	103,281	70.9	79,819	77.1	44,806	73.2	227,906
Family gathering	77.4	108,878	77.1	86,823	69.1	40,172	75.7	235,873
Driving for pleasure	45.4	63,813	49.3	55,563	42.2	24,508	46.2	143,884
Picnicking	26.5	37,277	41.5	46,770	32.6	18,961	33.1	103,008
Bicycling (any type)	39.6	55,718	35.0	39,371	23.2	13,490	34.9	108,579
Horseback riding (any type)	10.4	14,597	6.9	7,774	3.6	2,106	7.9	24,477

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=140,683, age 35-54=112,642, age 55+=58,119. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	37.6	52,885	27.2	30,611	17.5	10,194	30.1	93,690
Visit a beach	42.8	60,275	37.8	42,593	23.7	13,748	37.4	116,616
Freshwater fishing	40.4	56,817	33.4	37,618	30.2	17,562	36.0	111,997
Boating (any type)	22.5	31,616	20.4	23,003	13.5	7,854	20.1	62,473
Warmwater fishing	34.6	48,730	29.5	33,228	24.2	14,036	30.8	95,994
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	24.4	34,356	20.4	22,984	11.4	6,626	20.5	63,966
Motorboating	13.4	18,800	12.9	14,491	8.8	5,133	12.3	38,424
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	22.8	32,031	17.5	19,684	15.6	9,083	19.5	60,798
Saltwater fishing	20.6	28,956	20.4	22,955	17.8	10,372	20.0	62,283
Waterskiing	7.1	9,940	2.6	2,911	0.8	436	4.3	13,287
Use personal watercraft	8.7	12,298	4.4	5,004	1.7	998	5.9	18,300
Rafting	3.8	5,322	2.8	3,191	1.2	715	3.0	9,228
Canoeing	3.9	5,428	3.6	4,019	1.7	982	3.3	10,429
Coldwater fishing	4.6	6,428	3.7	4,161	5.4	3,119	4.4	13,708
Sailing	3.7	5,165	2.9	3,307	2.2	1,297	3.1	9,769
Snorkeling	2.1	2,971	2.7	3,091	0.8	477	2.1	6,539
Anadromous fishing	2.6	3,698	4.9	5,510	2.1	1,198	3.3	10,406
Rowing	1.7	2,459	2.5	2,869	0.8	457	1.9	5,785
Kayaking	0.5	708	0.8	895	0.4	221	0.6	1,824
Scuba diving	1.0	1,428	1.4	1,523	0.2	109	1.0	3,060
Windsurfing	1.5	2,085	1.2	1,326	0.0	0	1.1	3,411
Surfing	1.0	1,411	0.3	284	0.0	0	0.5	1,695

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=140,683, age 35-54=112,642, age 55+=58,119. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	8.2	11,470	4.5	5,017	1.9	1,089	5.6	17,576
Downhill skiing	1.9	2,715	0.5	602	0.5	295	1.2	3,612
Snowmobiling	1.0	1,380	0.5	513	0.0	0	0.6	1,893
Snowboarding	1.0	1,465	0.0	48	0.2	142	0.5	1,655
Cross country skiing	0.4	554	0.3	283	0.0	0	0.3	837

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=140,683, age 35-54=112,642, age 55+=58,119. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	11.9	17,525	14.3	18,963	6.9	5,656	11.6	42,144
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	14.2	20,812	19.7	26,218	17.0	14,023	16.9	61,053
Drive off-road	18.5	27,115	11.8	15,656	6.0	4,991	13.2	47,762
Developed camping	14.3	20,978	12.6	16,679	7.7	6,384	12.2	44,041
Hunting (any type)	6.0	8,738	3.4	4,491	1.8	1,470	4.1	14,699
Day hiking	7.0	10,242	6.4	8,541	4.0	3,295	6.1	22,078
Big game hunting	3.2	4,663	2.4	3,211	0.9	736	2.4	8,610
Mountain biking	12.2	17,885	11.1	14,740	2.1	1,764	9.5	34,389
Small game hunting	3.2	4,769	2.5	3,305	1.1	911	2.5	8,985
Primitive camping	3.6	5,316	4.4	5,857	1.6	1,319	3.4	12,492
Horseback riding on trails	5.2	7,576	3.1	4,109	0.8	671	3.4	12,356
Migratory bird hunting	0.8	1,141	1.1	1,491	0.2	170	0.8	2,802
Backpacking	1.8	2,600	0.8	1,064	0.2	141	1.1	3,805

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=146,739, age 35-54=132,882, age 55+=82,560. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Sightseeing	52.1	76,418	51.9	68,938	39.5	32,582	49.1	177,938
View/photograph natural scenery	33.7	49,474	42.7	56,796	32.3	26,682	36.7	132,952
Visit nature centers, etc.	44.0	64,557	45.7	60,690	28.8	23,802	41.2	149,049
Visit historic sites	30.8	45,166	39.9	53,018	27.2	22,460	33.3	120,644
View/photograph other wildlife	25.9	37,998	30.3	40,272	21.8	18,035	26.6	96,305
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	25.6	37,533	35.1	46,635	30.0	24,787	30.1	108,955
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	18.9	27,804	20.6	27,434	12.4	10,221	18.1	65,459
View/photograph fish	20.2	29,604	23.5	31,256	15.3	12,631	20.3	73,491
View/photograph birds	15.5	22,714	23.1	30,729	23.7	19,593	20.2	73,036
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	13.5	19,822	18.6	24,685	11.5	9,476	14.9	53,983

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=146,739, age 35-54=132,882, age 55+=82,560. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	89.9	131,870	87.8	116,687	73.8	60,931	85.5	309,488
Family gathering	84.3	123,756	84.3	112,071	66.2	54,622	80.2	290,449
Driving for pleasure	50.0	73,393	51.8	68,792	42.3	34,917	48.9	177,102
Picnicking	42.2	61,877	52.0	69,102	33.4	27,562	43.8	158,541
Bicycling (any type)	35.0	51,409	31.7	42,183	13.8	11,390	29.0	104,982
Horseback riding (any type)	6.8	9,974	3.4	4,489	1.6	1,285	4.3	15,748

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=146,739, age 35-54=132,882, age 55+=82,560. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	50.7	74,384	34.2	45,465	11.8	9,726	35.8	129,575
Visit a beach	41.0	60,142	38.6	51,354	19.8	16,349	35.3	127,845
Freshwater fishing	28.4	41,685	26.1	34,650	15.2	12,557	24.5	88,892
Boating (any type)	15.1	22,175	12.9	17,125	6.5	5,400	12.3	44,700
Warmwater fishing	23.6	34,587	21.2	28,180	11.1	9,196	19.9	71,963
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	20.7	30,447	19.9	26,383	5.2	4,330	16.9	61,160
Motorboating	7.9	11,620	8.1	10,734	3.8	3,137	7.0	25,491
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	16.6	24,387	16.5	21,891	7.5	6,206	14.5	52,484
Saltwater fishing	12.8	18,835	11.6	15,354	6.8	5,589	11.0	39,778
Waterskiing	3.6	5,287	0.9	1,199	0.3	213	1.8	6,699
Use personal watercraft	7.4	10,834	3.4	4,550	0.7	600	4.4	15,984
Rafting	3.6	5,296	2.4	3,231	0.6	462	2.5	8,989
Canoeing	2.3	3,407	1.7	2,309	0.7	551	1.7	6,267
Coldwater fishing	6.6	9,660	3.6	4,735	2.0	1,684	4.4	16,079
Sailing	2.1	3,069	2.5	3,356	0.5	401	1.9	6,826
Snorkeling	1.3	1,867	1.7	2,287	0.7	575	1.3	4,729
Anadromous fishing	4.2	6,118	1.9	2,524	1.8	1,515	2.8	10,157
Rowing	1.0	1,496	0.5	661	0.4	335	0.7	2,492
Kayaking	0.2	299	0.1	118	0.0	0	0.1	417
Scuba diving	0.4	618	0.1	100	0.3	243	0.3	961
Windsurfing	1.0	1,407	0.9	1,204	0.0	0	0.7	2,611
Surfing	0.4	532	0.1	109	0.0	0	0.2	641

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=146,739, age 35-54=132,882, age 55+=82,560. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	8.4	12,256	3.9	5,119	0	38	4.8	17,413
Downhill skiing	0.7	1,020	0.6	780	0	0	0.5	1,800
Snowmobiling	0.8	1,176	0.1	141	0	0	0.4	1,317
Snowboarding	0.6	868	0.5	611	0	0	0.4	1,479
Cross country skiing	1.0	1,512	0.2	262	0	0	0.5	1,774

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=146,739, age 35-54=132,882, age 55+=82,560. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	61.4	591	52.8	505	38.7	231	52.7	1,327
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	41.7	401	30.6	293	29.5	176	34.6	870
Drive off-road	60.9	586	32.8	314	24.8	148	41.7	1,048
Developed camping	40.9	393	33.3	319	23.5	140	33.9	852
Hunting (any type)	64.4	620	51.0	488	46.6	278	55.1	1,386
Day hiking	32.7	315	28.1	269	18.6	111	27.6	695
Big game hunting	50.3	484	36.2	346	33.0	197	40.8	1,027
Mountain biking	20.5	197	20.0	191	5.2	31	16.7	419
Small game hunting	37.5	361	27.2	260	20.4	122	29.5	743
Primitive camping	41.1	395	31.5	301	21.8	130	32.8	826
Horseback riding on trails	20.7	199	14.3	137	5.5	33	14.7	369
Migratory bird hunting	17.0	164	11.5	110	7.9	47	12.8	321
Backpacking	14.9	143	10.7	102	4.0	24	10.7	269

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=962, age 35-54=957, age 55+=597. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Sightseeing	48.6	468	58.2	557	48.6	290	52.3	1,315
View/photograph natural scenery	53.6	516	56.6	542	52.3	312	54.5	1,370
Visit nature centers, etc.	54.2	521	59.9	573	44.2	264	54.0	1,358
Visit historic sites	45.0	433	45.1	432	39.7	237	43.8	1,102
View/photograph other wildlife	53.3	513	54.1	518	47.6	284	52.3	1,315
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.3	368	47.9	458	38.2	228	41.9	1,054
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	50.9	490	52.0	498	38.4	229	48.4	1,217
View/photograph fish	36.7	353	37.4	358	30.5	182	35.5	893
View/photograph birds	19.1	184	28.2	270	34.0	203	26.1	657
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.7	180	18.2	174	18.3	109	18.4	463

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=962, age 35-54=957, age 55+=597. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	70.3	676	68.9	659	74.4	444	70.7	1,779
Family gathering	74.4	716	75.7	724	67.0	400	73.1	1,840
Driving for pleasure	60.2	579	62.7	600	53.6	320	59.6	1,499
Picnicking	30.6	294	48.1	460	37.2	222	38.8	976
Bicycling (any type)	32.3	311	30.9	296	21.8	130	29.3	737
Horseback riding (any type)	29.8	287	21.6	207	11.9	71	22.5	565

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=962, age 35-54=957, age 55+=597. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	45.6	439	33.8	323	19.1	114	34.8	876
Visit a beach	46.7	449	40.1	384	23.1	138	38.6	971
Freshwater fishing	81.7	786	68.8	658	65.3	390	72.9	1,834
Boating (any type)	57.9	557	51.9	497	35.7	213	50.4	1,267
Warmwater fishing	74.5	717	63.2	605	54.8	327	65.5	1,649
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	58.6	564	46.3	443	25.8	154	46.1	1,161
Motorboating	40.6	391	38.2	366	28.5	170	36.8	927
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.0	394	30.4	291	29.5	176	34.2	861
Saltwater fishing	32.0	308	32.6	312	29.5	176	31.6	796
Waterskiing	32.5	313	10.8	103	3.0	18	17.2	434
Use personal watercraft	20.7	199	9.1	87	3.9	23	12.3	309
Rafting	15.7	151	13.1	125	3.9	23	11.9	299
Canoeing	15.5	149	14.4	138	5.9	35	12.8	322
Coldwater fishing	12.3	118	10.1	97	16.4	98	12.4	313
Sailing	5.1	49	4.3	41	2.0	12	4.1	102
Snorkeling	6.8	65	7.9	76	3.0	18	6.3	159
Anadromous fishing	3.1	30	7.8	75	5.7	34	5.5	139
Rowing	2.4	23	4.3	41	0.8	5	2.7	69
Kayaking	1.7	16	2.1	20	0.8	5	1.6	41
Scuba diving	3.6	35	3.6	34	0.0	0	2.7	69
Windsurfing	3.7	36	2.9	28	0.0	0	2.5	64
Surfing	4.7	45	0.8	8	0.0	0	2.1	53

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=962, age 35-54=957, age 55+=597. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	13.4	129	6.2	59	3.0	18	8.2	206
Downhill skiing	4.3	41	1.0	10	0.7	4	2.2	55
Snowmobiling	2.5	24	1.4	13	0.0	0	1.5	37
Snowboarding	2.1	20	0.1	1	1.5	9	1.2	30
Cross country skiing	0.4	4	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.2	5

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=962, age 35-54=957, age 55+=597. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	33.4	309	35.6	363	15.9	108	29.7	780
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.2	215	33.3	340	28.0	190	28.4	745
Drive off-road	38.8	359	26.2	267	11.1	75	26.7	701
Developed camping	32.8	303	34.9	356	17.1	116	29.5	775
Hunting (any type)	21.7	201	13.2	135	5.9	40	14.3	376
Day hiking	22.1	204	21.4	218	12.1	82	19.2	504
Big game hunting	15.1	140	10.7	109	2.4	16	10.1	265
Mountain biking	15.9	147	14.1	144	2.5	17	11.7	308
Small game hunting	6.8	63	6.6	67	1.9	13	5.5	143
Primitive camping	21.2	196	18.6	190	7.2	49	16.6	435
Horseback riding on trails	18.1	167	9.0	92	2.9	20	10.6	279
Migratory bird hunting	3.9	36	2.7	28	0.4	3	2.6	67
Backpacking	9.3	86	4.6	47	0.4	3	5.2	136

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=925, age 35-54=1,020, age 55+=678. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Sightseeing	59.8	553	65.4	667	49.1	333	59.2	1,553
View/photograph natural scenery	57.1	528	69.1	705	49.4	335	59.8	1,568
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.1	537	63.0	643	37.8	256	54.7	1,436
Visit historic sites	39.7	367	56.1	572	35.4	240	44.9	1,179
View/photograph other wildlife	45.9	425	55.1	562	38.9	264	47.7	1,251
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	41.6	385	54.2	553	46.9	318	47.9	1,256
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	38.3	354	42.7	436	29.1	197	37.6	987
View/photograph fish	25.5	236	29.5	301	19.9	135	25.6	672
View/photograph birds	24.1	223	42.3	431	39.7	269	35.2	923
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	16.4	152	23.1	236	12.2	83	18.0	471

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=925, age 35-54=1,020, age 55+=678. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	86.7	802	85.5	872	72.3	490	82.5	2,164
Family gathering	83.8	775	84.7	864	62.7	425	78.7	2,064
Driving for pleasure	62.8	581	65.9	672	54.1	367	61.8	1,620
Picnicking	47.5	439	55.9	570	36.1	245	47.8	1,254
Bicycling (any type)	30.6	283	28.6	292	12.5	85	25.2	660
Horseback riding (any type)	24.0	222	11.9	121	5.3	36	14.4	379

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=925, age 35-54=1,020, age 55+=678. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	60.9	563	43.6	445	15.2	103	42.4	1,111
Visit a beach	52.6	487	43.5	444	21.4	145	41.0	1,076
Freshwater fishing	57.8	535	50.6	516	30.2	205	47.9	1,256
Boating (any type)	49.0	453	36.9	376	16.7	113	35.9	942
Warmwater fishing	50.1	463	44.7	456	24.5	166	41.4	1,085
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	60.0	555	48.1	491	12.2	83	43.0	1,129
Motorboating	28.6	265	25.8	263	11.7	79	23.1	607
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	30.8	285	29.9	305	13.3	90	25.9	680
Saltwater fishing	20.6	191	19.2	196	10.8	73	17.5	460
Waterskiing	17.7	164	4.6	47	0.4	3	8.2	214
Use personal watercraft	20.0	185	9.4	96	1.2	8	11.0	289
Rafting	19.1	177	12.6	129	1.8	12	12.1	318
Canoeing	15.1	140	7.8	80	2.2	15	9.0	235
Coldwater fishing	10.7	99	6.5	66	4.4	30	7.4	195
Sailing	2.9	27	3.8	39	0.1	1	2.6	67
Snorkeling	3.5	32	3.7	38	1.5	10	3.0	80
Anadromous fishing	6.8	63	2.6	27	2.2	15	4.0	105
Rowing	2.8	26	0.9	9	0.6	4	1.5	39
Kayaking	1.3	12	0.4	4	0.0	0	0.6	16
Scuba diving	1.1	10	0.2	2	0.7	5	0.6	17
Windsurfing	1.9	18	2.3	23	0.0	0	1.6	41
Surfing	1.1	10	0.5	5	0.0	0	0.6	15

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=925, age 35-54=1,020, age 55+=678. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	13.9	129	7.5	76	0	0	7.8	205
Downhill skiing	2.2	20	1.8	18	0	0	1.4	38
Snowmobiling	4.3	40	0.6	6	0	0	1.8	46
Snowboarding	2.6	24	0.8	8	0	0	1.2	32
Cross country skiing	0.1	1	0.0	0	0	0	0.0	1

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=925, age 35-54=1,020, age 55+=678. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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HOMOCHITTO National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	37.4	1,407	31.1	897	25.6	336	33.2	2,640
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	34.6	1,299	23.2	669	22.4	294	28.4	2,262
Drive off-road	41.9	1,576	22.6	654	18.1	238	31.0	2,468
Developed camping	22.2	835	18.2	526	11.1	145	18.9	1,506
Hunting (any type)	10.3	386	8.2	238	6.6	87	8.9	711
Day hiking	35.3	1,327	27.1	784	18.4	242	29.6	2,353
Big game hunting	4.9	184	3.0	86	2.7	35	3.8	305
Mountain biking	19.4	731	18.0	521	6.6	86	16.8	1,338
Small game hunting	8.6	325	6.5	187	4.0	52	7.1	564
Primitive camping	22.7	853	17.1	494	9.1	120	18.4	1,467
Horseback riding on trails	9.0	337	5.7	165	1.8	24	6.6	526
Migratory bird hunting	10.2	385	6.5	188	4.9	64	8.0	637
Backpacking	22.3	837	11.1	322	6.2	81	15.6	1,240

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Homochitto NF local area: 54 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,759, age 35-54=2,888, age 55+=1,312. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.