BIENVILLE 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 farm or agricultural setting	26.2	97,849	28.4	103,213	27.5	79,266	27.4	280,328
Drive off-road	37.5	139,837	24.4	88,454	17.6	50,703	27.2	278,994
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	28.9	107,906	25.8	93,680	18.8	54,173	25.0	255,759
Hunting (any type)	26.4	98,560	22.4	81,417	16.3	46,850	22.2	226,827
Developed camping	25.0	93,393	21.1	76,687	15.9	45,738	21.1	215,818
Big game hunting	20.9	78,011	18.4	66,647	12.6	36,141	17.7	180,799
Day hiking	19.6	73,176	18.0	65,345	11.0	31,760	16.6	170,281
Small game hunting	19.5	72,610	15.1	54,747	10.5	30,191	15.4	157,548
Primitive camping	14.1	52,766	15.0	54,340	6.1	17,413	12.2	124,519
Mountain biking	17.2	64,110	12.3	44,516	3.5	9,975	11.6	118,601
Horseback riding on trails	11.8	44,187	6.7	24,387	1.5	4,455	7.1	73,029
Migratory bird hunting	8.5	31,553	4.1	14,885	2.0	5,677	5.1	52,115
Backpacking	6.2	23,293	4.5	16,342	0.5	1,404	4.0	41,039

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=372,961, age 35-54=363,149, age 55+=287,725. 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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BIENVILLE 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	52.8	196,798	54.6	198,191	49.0	140,912	52.3	535,901
View/photograph natural scenery	43.8	163,210	54.3	197,288	48.3	138,961	48.8	499,459
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.1	194,303	51.6	187,421	38.7	111,317	48.2	493,041
Visit historic sites	40.7	151,615	45.9	166,777	36.3	104,426	41.3	422,818
View/photograph other wildlife	39.6	147,528	43.7	158,686	35.3	101,582	39.8	407,796
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	32.3	120,617	43.6	158,492	39.9	114,909	38.5	394,018
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	29.4	109,540	32.4	117,793	20.7	59,473	28.0	286,806
View/photograph birds	17.3	64,519	27.5	99,953	36.7	105,736	26.4	270,208
View/photograph fish	26.2	97,877	28.6	103,925	17.4	49,982	24.6	251,784
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.2	75,507	20.0	72,523	18.0	51,789	19.5	199,819

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=372,961, age 35-54=363,149, age 55+=287,725. 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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BIENVILLE 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	83.1	309,990	81.1	294,572	77.2	222,061	80.7	826,623
Family gathering	81.2	303,020	77.6	281,789	70.8	203,586	77.0	788,395
Driving for pleasure	62.7	233,959	63.6	231,032	57.9	166,644	61.7	631,635
Picnicking	40.1	149,742	53.9	195,783	41.1	118,239	45.3	463,764
Bicycling (any type)	35.7	133,207	28.2	102,384	13.3	38,272	26.7	273,863
Horseback riding (any type)	16.0	59,766	8.7	31,453	3.4	9,800	9.9	101,019

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=372,961, age 35-54=363,149, age 55+=287,725. 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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BIENVILLE 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 #
Freshwater fishing	50.7	189,032	43.3	157,124	32.5	93,565	42.9	439,721
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.7	215,221	41.6	151,245	22.4	64,534	42.1	431,000
Warmwater fishing	48.7	181,493	43.2	156,764	27.3	78,688	40.7	416,945
Visit a beach	49.5	184,779	42.7	154,912	22.7	65,376	39.6	405,067
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	45.1	168,332	38.5	139,990	13.4	38,554	33.9	346,876
Boating (any type)	39.5	147,301	34.4	125,034	17.8	51,329	31.6	323,664
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	28.7	106,940	26.1	94,818	16.2	46,508	24.2	248,266
Motorboating	28.6	106,711	26.6	96,761	13.2	37,909	23.6	241,381
Saltwater fishing	12.5	46,687	11.7	42,489	6.8	19,510	10.6	108,686
Use personal watercraft	18.0	67,034	8.5	30,771	2.1	6,061	10.1	103,866
Waterskiing	17.0	63,554	5.5	19,871	1.6	4,557	8.6	87,982
Rafting	11.7	43,588	7.6	27,624	2.2	6,196	7.6	77,408
Canoeing	8.2	30,608	6.8	24,644	1.8	5,218	5.9	60,470
Coldwater fishing	9.0	33,469	3.9	14,159	3.3	9,524	5.6	57,152
Snorkeling	3.8	14,300	3.4	12,222	0.9	2,605	2.8	29,127
Sailing	3.8	13,993	2.5	9,001	2.0	5,612	2.8	28,606
Rowing	3.1	11,454	3.0	11,008	1.3	3,666	2.6	26,128
Anadromous fishing	3.8	14,259	2.4	8,737	0.1	197	2.3	23,193
Scuba diving	1.4	5,075	1.2	4,358	0.7	1,954	1.1	11,387
Kayaking	0.8	3,089	1.5	5,399	0.2	606	0.9	9,094
Windsurfing	1.0	3,718	0.5	1,918	0.0	0	0.6	5,636
Surfing	0.9	3,511	0.0	49	0.0	52	0.4	3,612

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=372,961, age 35-54=363,149, age 55+=287,725. 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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BIENVILLE 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)	12.2	45,479	8.3	30,280	0.8	2,405	7.6	78,164
Downhill skiing	4.1	15,246	1.7	6,294	0.6	1,700	2.3	23,240
Snowmobiling	1.9	7,266	0.6	2,111	0.0	129	0.9	9,506
Snowboarding	1.7	6,157	0.5	1,832	0.0	0	0.8	7,989
Cross country skiing	0.8	2,918	0.6	2,183	0.0	0	0.5	5,101

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=372,961, age 35-54=363,149, age 55+=287,725. 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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BIENVILLE 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 farm or agricultural setting	22.2	1,165	20.4	619	20.6	209	21.5	1,993
Drive off-road	42.4	2,223	26.5	801	19.9	202	34.7	3,226
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	35.6	1,866	27.6	836	17.9	182	31.0	2,884
Hunting (any type)	32.6	1,712	30.5	925	23.3	237	30.9	2,874
Developed camping	29.3	1,534	19.9	603	13.9	141	24.5	2,278
Big game hunting	21.0	1,102	19.7	598	14.7	150	19.9	1,850
Day hiking	37.1	1,948	31.5	953	19.7	200	33.4	3,101
Small game hunting	18.8	987	13.4	405	10.8	110	16.2	1,502
Primitive camping	21.9	1,146	19.8	599	7.6	77	19.6	1,822
Mountain biking	21.6	1,135	12.9	390	5.6	57	17.0	1,582
Horseback riding on trails	15.8	830	8.0	243	3.0	31	11.9	1,104
Migratory bird hunting	11.4	600	4.6	139	2.3	23	8.2	762
Backpacking	11.0	578	9.3	282	0.9	9	9.4	869

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,244, age 35-54=3,028, age 55+=1,017. 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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BIENVILLE 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	34.0	1,782	35.8	1,085	31.8	323	34.3	3,190
View/photograph natural scenery	37.6	1,972	43.1	1,304	40.7	414	39.7	3,690
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.3	3,055	52.2	1,580	44.1	448	54.7	5,083
Visit historic sites	33.4	1,750	33.7	1,019	32.4	329	33.4	3,098
View/photograph other wildlife	36.4	1,911	29.1	881	26.7	272	33.0	3,064
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	29.4	1,541	36.3	1,100	31.7	322	31.9	2,963
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	27.7	1,451	29.0	879	19.0	193	27.2	2,523
View/photograph birds	10.8	565	15.9	481	23.6	240	13.8	1,286
View/photograph fish	26.5	1,390	26.2	792	14.9	152	25.1	2,334
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.9	1,251	19.6	592	20.2	205	22.0	2,048

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,244, age 35-54=3,028, age 55+=1,017. 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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BIENVILLE 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	65.7	3,446	64.3	1,946	68.9	701	65.6	6,093
Family gathering	76.4	4,008	70.9	2,147	69.3	705	73.9	6,860
Driving for pleasure	46.0	2,414	49.4	1,497	39.9	406	46.5	4,317
Picnicking	33.1	1,735	45.3	1,372	33.4	340	37.1	3,447
Bicycling (any type)	41.4	2,171	26.3	796	18.5	188	34.0	3,155
Horseback riding (any type)	19.9	1,043	12.1	366	5.9	60	15.8	1,469

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,244, age 35-54=3,028, age 55+=1,017. 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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BIENVILLE 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 #
Freshwater fishing	44.4	2,327	34.5	1,046	29.4	299	39.5	3,672
Swimming in an outdoor pool	44.6	2,338	30.1	912	28.7	292	38.1	3,542
Warmwater fishing	33.0	1,729	25.8	780	20.7	211	29.3	2,720
Visit a beach	43.1	2,259	37.0	1,119	25.1	255	39.1	3,633
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	48.9	2,563	36.8	1,113	19.6	199	41.7	3,875
Boating (any type)	37.0	1,942	34.6	1,049	18.5	188	34.2	3,179
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.4	1,384	21.0	637	16.4	167	23.6	2,188
Motorboating	26.3	1,378	24.9	753	12.8	130	24.3	2,261
Saltwater fishing	18.7	981	15.9	480	12.7	129	17.1	1,590
Use personal watercraft	19.1	1,002	9.9	299	3.6	37	14.4	1,338
Waterskiing	14.3	749	5.3	161	1.3	13	9.9	923
Rafting	12.0	631	7.3	220	2.7	27	9.5	878
Canoeing	6.8	354	5.5	168	1.3	13	5.8	535
Coldwater fishing	6.5	342	2.7	83	3.6	37	5.0	462
Snorkeling	5.0	264	4.1	123	0.3	3	4.2	390
Sailing	3.0	158	1.8	56	1.4	14	2.5	228
Rowing	5.3	277	6.1	186	1.7	17	5.2	480
Anadromous fishing	4.6	240	3.3	99	0.0	0	3.6	339
Scuba diving	1.6	86	2.0	60	0.3	3	1.6	149
Kayaking	1.6	85	2.9	89	0.3	3	1.9	177
Windsurfing	1.5	80	1.2	35	0.0	0	1.2	115
Surfing	2.3	119	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.3	119

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,244, age 35-54=3,028, age 55+=1,017. 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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BIENVILLE 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)	9.6	504	7.1	216	0.8	8	7.8	728
Downhill skiing	5.5	288	1.0	31	0.6	6	3.5	325
Snowmobiling	2.0	103	0.8	24	0.0	0	1.4	127
Snowboarding	1.8	93	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.0	93
Cross country skiing	0.0	0	0.4	11	0.0	0	0.1	11

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=5,244, age 35-54=3,028, age 55+=1,017. 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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BIENVILLE 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 farm or agricultural setting	15.4	394	19.3	355	16.8	177	17.0	926
Drive off-road	28.2	720	18.0	331	10.7	113	21.4	1,164
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	18.4	471	18.6	342	13.9	147	17.6	960
Hunting (any type)	12.8	328	6.2	115	3.2	34	8.8	477
Developed camping	20.8	532	22.7	417	15.5	164	20.4	1,113
Big game hunting	8.3	213	4.2	78	0.9	10	5.5	301
Day hiking	28.5	727	26.8	493	14.3	151	25.2	1,371
Small game hunting	4.1	104	3.9	71	0.7	7	3.3	182
Primitive camping	8.9	226	11.7	215	4.6	49	9.0	490
Mountain biking	18.8	481	16.3	301	2.4	25	14.8	807
Horseback riding on trails	12.8	326	6.4	117	0.1	1	8.1	444
Migratory bird hunting	0.7	17	0.8	15	0.0	0	0.6	32
Backpacking	6.0	153	2.6	47	0.1	1	3.7	201

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,553, age 35-54=1,841, age 55+=1,055. 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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BIENVILLE 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	37.3	953	39.1	719	32.8	346	37.0	2,018
View/photograph natural scenery	41.5	1,060	51.7	952	39.2	414	44.5	2,426
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.4	1,337	56.2	1,034	36.0	380	50.5	2,751
Visit historic sites	31.8	813	38.2	704	22.8	241	32.3	1,758
View/photograph other wildlife	22.8	581	37.3	686	24.0	253	27.9	1,520
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	29.3	749	42.0	773	36.3	383	35.0	1,905
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	20.3	517	24.5	451	13.8	146	20.4	1,114
View/photograph birds	14.4	368	24.0	441	27.0	285	20.1	1,094
View/photograph fish	14.3	364	19.0	350	12.1	128	15.5	842
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.2	464	20.9	384	15.5	164	18.6	1,012

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,553, age 35-54=1,841, age 55+=1,055. 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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BIENVILLE 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	77.3	1,974	76.5	1,409	65.9	695	74.8	4,078
Family gathering	77.9	1,989	75.7	1,393	65.7	693	74.8	4,075
Driving for pleasure	48.6	1,240	45.0	829	42.2	445	46.1	2,514
Picnicking	43.2	1,104	55.3	1,018	40.8	430	46.8	2,552
Bicycling (any type)	34.6	884	34.7	638	11.3	119	30.1	1,641
Horseback riding (any type)	18.1	462	7.7	142	1.0	11	11.3	615

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,553, age 35-54=1,841, age 55+=1,055. 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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BIENVILLE 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 #
Freshwater fishing	33.3	849	28.6	527	17.2	181	28.6	1,557
Swimming in an outdoor pool	58.9	1,504	43.7	804	11.3	119	44.5	2,427
Warmwater fishing	21.9	560	21.4	394	9.1	96	19.3	1,050
Visit a beach	51.2	1,307	38.5	708	15.3	161	39.9	2,176
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	51.4	1,313	42.7	787	7.0	74	39.9	2,174
Boating (any type)	35.5	907	23.5	432	9.5	100	26.4	1,439
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	18.2	464	18.8	347	7.5	79	16.3	890
Motorboating	18.6	475	13.7	253	5.4	57	14.4	785
Saltwater fishing	6.1	157	8.1	149	1.2	13	5.9	319
Use personal watercraft	22.9	584	8.0	148	0.6	6	13.5	738
Waterskiing	12.6	322	2.3	43	0.1	1	6.7	366
Rafting	12.9	330	7.7	141	0.8	8	8.8	479
Canoeing	6.0	153	4.2	77	0.3	3	4.3	233
Coldwater fishing	9.3	238	3.6	67	1.0	11	5.8	316
Snorkeling	2.5	63	2.5	46	0.6	6	2.1	115
Sailing	3.4	88	1.7	32	0.8	8	2.3	128
Rowing	2.7	68	1.2	22	0.4	4	1.7	94
Anadromous fishing	4.0	103	2.0	37	0.0	0	2.6	140
Scuba diving	0.7	19	0.0	0	0.4	4	0.4	23
Kayaking	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0
Windsurfing	0.5	14	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.3	14
Surfing	0.7	17	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.3	17

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,553, age 35-54=1,841, age 55+=1,055. 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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BIENVILLE 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)	8.7	223	5.4	100	0	0	5.9	323
Downhill skiing	1.6	42	1.8	33	0	0	1.4	75
Snowmobiling	1.1	29	0.0	0	0	0	0.5	29
Snowboarding	1.7	43	0.5	10	0	0	1.0	53
Cross country skiing	1.1	27	0.6	11	0	0	0.7	38

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,553, age 35-54=1,841, age 55+=1,055. 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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BIENVILLE 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 farm or agricultural setting	37.7	36,667	34.8	36,477	34.9	30,855	35.8	103,999
Drive off-road	57.8	56,201	36.4	38,133	27.3	24,177	40.8	118,511
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	50.4	48,981	39.3	41,130	25.8	22,836	38.9	112,947
Hunting (any type)	54.6	53,095	51.3	53,725	38.5	34,028	48.5	140,848
Developed camping	37.1	36,014	25.4	26,649	17.3	15,305	26.9	77,968
Big game hunting	45.1	43,792	42.5	44,536	31.6	27,909	40.0	116,237
Day hiking	31.7	30,786	26.6	27,891	16.4	14,540	25.2	73,217
Small game hunting	44.3	43,012	32.0	33,514	25.2	22,250	34.0	98,776
Primitive camping	29.3	28,511	26.3	27,542	10.1	8,935	22.4	64,988
Mountain biking	19.5	18,967	11.4	11,952	5.3	4,682	12.3	35,601
Horseback riding on trails	19.1	18,599	9.8	10,307	3.9	3,466	11.1	32,372
Migratory bird hunting	24.2	23,494	9.9	10,395	5.8	5,143	13.4	39,032
Backpacking	11.4	11,053	9.4	9,845	1.2	1,095	7.6	21,993

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=97,177, age 35-54=104,718, age 55+=88,453. 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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BIENVILLE 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	55.2	53,650	57.8	60,500	51.3	45,408	55.0	159,558
View/photograph natural scenery	51.4	49,953	59.0	61,760	55.3	48,918	55.3	160,631
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.9	61,130	56.3	58,922	47.6	42,091	55.8	162,143
Visit historic sites	48.9	47,560	49.6	51,962	47.5	42,045	48.8	141,567
View/photograph other wildlife	58.3	56,621	46.8	48,981	42.3	37,394	49.2	142,996
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.4	37,308	47.4	49,661	41.4	36,606	42.6	123,575
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	40.9	39,707	42.6	44,564	27.6	24,395	37.4	108,666
View/photograph birds	18.3	17,803	26.7	27,992	39.5	34,927	27.8	80,722
View/photograph fish	37.3	36,215	36.7	38,476	20.9	18,471	32.1	93,162
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.3	24,590	21.1	22,046	21.6	19,087	22.6	65,723

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=97,177, age 35-54=104,718, age 55+=88,453. 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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BIENVILLE 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	76.5	74,357	74.6	78,105	79.4	70,256	76.7	222,718
Family gathering	79.4	77,157	73.8	77,320	72.1	63,790	75.2	218,267
Driving for pleasure	69.7	67,758	74.8	78,353	61.0	53,930	68.9	200,041
Picnicking	38.3	37,172	51.8	54,272	39.0	34,525	43.4	125,969
Bicycling (any type)	38.3	37,204	24.1	25,229	17.1	15,085	26.7	77,518
Horseback riding (any type)	23.0	22,350	13.9	14,578	7.0	6,228	14.9	43,156

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=97,177, age 35-54=104,718, age 55+=88,453. 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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BIENVILLE 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 #
Freshwater fishing	71.1	69,118	55.9	58,576	47.3	41,851	58.4	169,545
Swimming in an outdoor pool	60.7	58,970	41.3	43,272	38.6	34,176	47.0	136,418
Warmwater fishing	74.0	71,953	58.5	61,259	46.2	40,845	59.9	174,057
Visit a beach	52.1	50,588	44.8	46,882	30.5	26,968	42.9	124,438
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	62.3	60,569	47.3	49,505	25.2	22,257	45.6	132,331
Boating (any type)	60.3	58,557	56.6	59,247	30.6	27,100	49.9	144,904
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.8	41,637	34.2	35,859	26.6	23,526	34.8	101,022
Motorboating	52.5	51,035	49.6	51,908	25.4	22,476	43.2	125,419
Saltwater fishing	20.7	20,098	17.4	18,186	14.4	12,760	17.6	51,044
Use personal watercraft	23.7	23,022	12.5	13,072	4.8	4,235	13.9	40,329
Waterskiing	29.5	28,685	11.2	11,747	3.5	3,065	15.0	43,497
Rafting	18.2	17,701	10.9	11,432	4.3	3,761	11.3	32,894
Canoeing	13.9	13,524	11.3	11,802	3.6	3,175	9.8	28,501
Coldwater fishing	9.1	8,810	3.9	4,060	5.5	4,881	6.1	17,751
Snorkeling	7.1	6,923	5.4	5,705	0.8	687	4.6	13,315
Sailing	4.9	4,805	3.0	3,159	3.0	2,644	3.7	10,608
Rowing	5.6	5,416	6.5	6,759	2.3	2,037	4.9	14,212
Anadromous fishing	3.9	3,832	2.8	2,931	0.1	54	2.3	6,817
Scuba diving	2.5	2,458	3.2	3,338	0.7	605	2.2	6,401
Kayaking	2.4	2,333	4.2	4,450	0.6	546	2.5	7,329
Windsurfing	1.4	1,366	1.1	1,160	0.0	0	0.9	2,526
Surfing	1.9	1,888	0.0	32	0.0	41	0.7	1,961

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=97,177, age 35-54=104,718, age 55+=88,453. 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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BIENVILLE 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)	16.1	15,617	11.9	12,502	2.1	1,871	10.3	29,990
Downhill skiing	9.6	9,325	1.9	2,031	1.6	1,440	4.4	12,796
Snowmobiling	3.4	3,291	1.6	1,646	0.0	0	1.7	4,937
Snowboarding	2.3	2,275	0.0	8	0.0	0	0.8	2,283
Cross country skiing	0.0	10	0.5	482	0.0	0	0.2	492

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=97,177, age 35-54=104,718, age 55+=88,453. 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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BIENVILLE 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 farm or agricultural setting	26.6	24,674	33.3	35,212	28.3	31,690	29.5	91,576
Drive off-road	38.5	35,771	24.7	26,103	15.0	16,777	25.3	78,651
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	26.4	24,529	26.6	28,183	19.5	21,841	24.0	74,553
Hunting (any type)	21.7	20,128	10.4	11,033	5.7	6,413	12.1	37,574
Developed camping	26.7	24,799	28.9	30,595	20.0	22,445	25.0	77,839
Big game hunting	18.3	16,977	9.2	9,749	3.6	4,028	9.9	30,754
Day hiking	23.9	22,238	22.5	23,872	11.6	12,976	19.0	59,086
Small game hunting	9.9	9,189	9.2	9,741	3.2	3,588	7.2	22,518
Primitive camping	11.9	11,072	15.4	16,345	5.6	6,315	10.8	33,732
Mountain biking	16.7	15,561	14.5	15,392	2.5	2,771	10.8	33,724
Horseback riding on trails	15.4	14,348	7.9	8,348	0.2	269	7.4	22,965
Migratory bird hunting	2.0	1,828	2.2	2,298	0.0	0	1.3	4,126
Backpacking	6.0	5,586	2.9	3,107	0.1	90	2.8	8,783

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=92,911, age 35-54=105,875, age 55+=112,121. 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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BIENVILLE 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	60.4	56,150	62.7	66,408	53.0	59,408	58.5	181,966
View/photograph natural scenery	56.8	52,769	70.7	74,897	53.6	60,046	60.4	187,712
Visit nature centers, etc.	57.0	52,974	60.8	64,358	38.1	42,695	51.5	160,027
Visit historic sites	46.4	43,095	55.8	59,063	33.5	37,557	44.9	139,715
View/photograph other wildlife	37.0	34,378	59.3	62,780	38.9	43,668	45.3	140,826
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.8	36,008	55.2	58,433	47.3	53,038	47.4	147,479
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	29.9	27,760	36.1	38,170	20.5	22,968	28.6	88,898
View/photograph birds	24.4	22,647	40.1	42,492	44.1	49,421	36.8	114,560
View/photograph fish	20.4	18,917	26.9	28,488	17.0	19,084	21.4	66,489
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.5	18,119	22.3	23,634	16.8	18,861	19.5	60,614

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=92,911, age 35-54=105,875, age 55+=112,121. 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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BIENVILLE 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	89.5	83,146	88.6	93,816	76.4	85,628	84.5	262,590
Family gathering	81.0	75,278	78.6	83,220	68.3	76,562	75.6	235,060
Driving for pleasure	73.6	68,423	68.1	72,100	63.8	71,484	68.2	212,007
Picnicking	49.8	46,242	63.5	67,200	46.8	52,492	53.4	165,934
Bicycling (any type)	32.0	29,686	32.0	33,856	10.6	11,910	24.3	75,452
Horseback riding (any type)	21.0	19,466	9.0	9,530	1.8	2,020	10.0	31,016

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=92,911, age 35-54=105,875, age 55+=112,121. 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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BIENVILLE 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 #
Freshwater fishing	53.6	49,829	46.5	49,273	28.3	31,675	42.1	130,777
Swimming in an outdoor pool	80.3	74,631	59.3	62,784	14.9	16,669	49.6	154,084
Warmwater fishing	49.4	45,878	48.2	51,069	19.9	22,317	38.4	119,264
Visit a beach	61.8	57,434	46.6	49,379	18.7	20,949	41.1	127,762
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.0	61,331	54.9	58,146	9.2	10,286	41.7	129,763
Boating (any type)	57.8	53,664	38.3	40,602	15.4	17,213	35.9	111,479
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.4	27,361	30.7	32,532	12.5	13,992	23.8	73,885
Motorboating	37.3	34,637	27.6	29,185	10.2	11,395	24.2	75,217
Saltwater fishing	7.0	6,495	9.0	9,515	1.9	2,089	5.8	18,099
Use personal watercraft	28.3	26,271	10.1	10,698	0.8	891	12.2	37,860
Waterskiing	26.0	24,126	5.2	5,486	1.0	1,118	9.9	30,730
Rafting	19.6	18,254	11.6	12,270	1.6	1,807	10.4	32,331
Canoeing	12.1	11,286	8.3	8,796	1.3	1,482	6.9	21,564
Coldwater fishing	12.5	11,621	5.0	5,345	2.3	2,580	6.3	19,546
Snorkeling	3.8	3,537	3.7	3,967	1.4	1,554	2.9	9,058
Sailing	5.3	4,918	3.1	3,305	1.7	1,868	3.2	10,091
Rowing	2.9	2,718	1.5	1,607	0.9	1,037	1.7	5,362
Anadromous fishing	3.5	3,220	2.0	2,126	0.0	48	1.7	5,394
Scuba diving	1.2	1,098	0.0	38	0.9	1,062	0.7	2,198
Kayaking	0.1	66	0.1	77	0.0	0	0.0	143
Windsurfing	0.6	528	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	528
Surfing	0.6	586	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	586

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=92,911, age 35-54=105,875, age 55+=112,121. 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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BIENVILLE 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)	14.8	13,768	9.0	9,559	0.1	103	7.5	23,430
Downhill skiing	2.8	2,562	3.2	3,354	0.1	98	1.9	6,014
Snowmobiling	2.2	2,081	0.0	0	0.1	98	0.7	2,179
Snowboarding	2.2	2,085	1.0	1,097	0.0	0	1.0	3,182
Cross country skiing	1.3	1,202	1.1	1,163	0.0	0	0.8	2,365

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=92,911, age 35-54=105,875, age 55+=112,121. 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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BIENVILLE 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 farm or agricultural setting	23.0	18,704	21.3	13,750	21.1	7,243	22.0	39,697
Drive off-road	29.5	23,992	17.4	11,227	14.9	5,106	22.4	40,325
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	23.8	19,343	18.6	12,002	12.3	4,231	19.7	35,576
Hunting (any type)	19.8	16,086	18.6	11,993	13.9	4,778	18.2	32,857
Developed camping	18.3	14,899	12.6	8,128	8.1	2,785	14.3	25,812
Big game hunting	13.5	11,014	13.7	8,820	9.5	3,252	12.8	23,086
Day hiking	11.2	9,109	10.5	6,762	5.2	1,767	9.8	17,638
Small game hunting	17.5	14,239	12.8	8,286	10.0	3,445	14.4	25,970
Primitive camping	9.0	7,289	8.0	5,134	3.0	1,034	7.5	13,457
Mountain biking	18.0	14,605	10.3	6,636	4.2	1,446	12.6	22,687
Horseback riding on trails	6.3	5,107	4.3	2,772	1.7	600	4.7	8,479
Migratory bird hunting	5.8	4,714	2.5	1,584	1.4	481	3.8	6,779
Backpacking	4.2	3,384	3.4	2,189	0.5	169	3.2	5,742

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=81,324, age 35-54=64,542, age 55+=34,306. 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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BIENVILLE 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	43.9	35,682	45.6	29,424	40.9	14,035	43.9	79,141
View/photograph natural scenery	31.9	25,979	36.7	23,657	34.4	11,796	34.1	61,432
Visit nature centers, etc.	44.9	36,483	40.0	25,847	33.5	11,479	41.0	73,809
Visit historic sites	35.0	28,494	35.4	22,867	34.0	11,671	35.0	63,032
View/photograph other wildlife	33.0	26,851	26.6	17,172	24.3	8,352	29.1	52,375
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	24.1	19,624	29.7	19,195	26.5	9,083	26.6	47,902
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.0	20,347	24.5	15,816	16.0	5,483	23.1	41,646
View/photograph birds	10.6	8,607	15.2	9,801	22.6	7,761	14.5	26,169
View/photograph fish	28.0	22,810	27.5	17,745	16.1	5,526	25.6	46,081
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.9	16,984	17.5	11,284	18.0	6,158	19.1	34,426

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=81,324, age 35-54=64,542, age 55+=34,306. 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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BIENVILLE 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	78.1	63,484	73.3	47,302	77.7	26,660	76.3	137,446
Family gathering	82.6	67,157	76.9	49,617	75.1	25,758	79.1	142,532
Driving for pleasure	51.9	42,238	55.4	35,739	46.1	15,824	52.1	93,801
Picnicking	31.7	25,818	42.5	27,399	32.0	10,961	35.6	64,178
Bicycling (any type)	37.6	30,580	23.7	15,274	16.7	5,716	28.6	51,570
Horseback riding (any type)	9.9	8,076	6.0	3,903	3.0	1,031	7.2	13,010

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=81,324, age 35-54=64,542, age 55+=34,306. 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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BIENVILLE 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 #
Freshwater fishing	44.8	36,467	35.9	23,172	29.8	10,237	38.8	69,876
Swimming in an outdoor pool	37.7	30,692	26.0	16,761	23.7	8,127	30.8	55,580
Warmwater fishing	42.1	34,268	33.6	21,670	26.5	9,075	36.1	65,013
Visit a beach	43.3	35,253	37.6	24,248	25.5	8,757	37.9	68,258
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	25.8	20,957	19.7	12,727	10.3	3,545	20.7	37,229
Boating (any type)	20.9	17,010	19.7	12,700	10.6	3,648	18.5	33,358
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	23.5	19,100	18.8	12,130	14.4	4,936	20.1	36,166
Motorboating	13.7	11,113	12.9	8,325	6.6	2,268	12.0	21,706
Saltwater fishing	15.5	12,599	13.0	8,382	10.7	3,687	13.7	24,668
Use personal watercraft	9.5	7,698	5.1	3,266	1.9	659	6.5	11,623
Waterskiing	5.9	4,767	2.3	1,465	0.7	234	3.6	6,466
Rafting	3.4	2,744	2.0	1,307	1.0	356	2.4	4,407
Canoeing	3.7	3,015	3.0	1,950	0.9	323	2.9	5,288
Coldwater fishing	5.8	4,681	2.5	1,627	3.6	1,225	4.2	7,533
Snorkeling	2.6	2,114	2.0	1,292	0.3	100	1.9	3,506
Sailing	2.9	2,323	1.7	1,081	1.7	574	2.2	3,978
Rowing	2.4	1,954	2.7	1,762	1.0	336	2.2	4,052
Anadromous fishing	4.3	3,495	3.0	1,941	0.2	55	3.0	5,491
Scuba diving	1.0	820	1.2	804	0.3	92	1.0	1,716
Kayaking	0.6	476	1.0	638	0.2	52	0.6	1,166
Windsurfing	1.3	1,075	1.0	677	0.0	0	1.0	1,752
Surfing	0.7	578	0.0	15	0.0	9	0.3	602

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=81,324, age 35-54=64,542, age 55+=34,306. 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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BIENVILLE 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)	8.3	6,733	6.2	3,982	1.1	362	6.1	11,077
Downhill skiing	2.3	1,851	0.5	308	0.4	128	1.3	2,287
Snowmobiling	1.4	1,110	0.6	406	0.0	0	0.8	1,516
Snowboarding	1.2	942	0.0	12	0.0	0	0.5	954
Cross country skiing	0.0	25	0.2	157	0.0	0	0.1	182

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=81,324, age 35-54=64,542, age 55+=34,306. 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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BIENVILLE 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 farm or agricultural setting	16.4	14,419	19.6	15,353	17.4	8,483	17.8	38,255
Drive off-road	20.5	17,950	13.3	10,456	8.0	3,908	15.0	32,314
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	11.8	10,359	12.4	9,716	9.2	4,478	11.4	24,553
Hunting (any type)	6.0	5,265	3.2	2,517	2.0	987	4.1	8,769
Developed camping	15.9	13,921	11.7	9,175	9.4	4,553	12.9	27,649
Big game hunting	3.9	3,436	2.6	2,012	1.1	521	2.8	5,969
Day hiking	7.7	6,747	5.5	4,279	3.8	1,849	6.0	12,875
Small game hunting	4.5	3,963	2.7	2,133	1.2	604	3.1	6,700
Primitive camping	3.6	3,122	4.4	3,434	1.7	831	3.4	7,387
Mountain biking	14.1	12,345	11.8	9,292	1.9	937	10.5	22,574
Horseback riding on trails	4.5	3,969	2.9	2,242	0.1	58	2.9	6,269
Migratory bird hunting	0.4	346	0.4	285	0.0	0	0.3	631
Backpacking	2.0	1,785	0.6	481	0.0	22	1.1	2,288

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=87,686, age 35-54=78,511, age 55+=48,684. 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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BIENVILLE 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	51.8	45,388	47.7	37,486	41.9	20,377	48.1	103,251
View/photograph natural scenery	32.3	28,322	40.5	31,794	33.4	16,259	35.5	76,375
Visit nature centers, etc.	40.8	35,758	42.0	32,971	27.4	13,359	38.2	82,088
Visit historic sites	30.9	27,064	36.6	28,756	24.2	11,783	31.5	67,603
View/photograph other wildlife	28.1	24,629	33.1	26,012	22.3	10,861	28.6	61,502
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	26.5	23,230	34.5	27,118	30.0	14,593	30.2	64,941
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	20.3	17,816	20.7	16,238	11.9	5,797	18.5	39,851
View/photograph birds	15.3	13,442	22.2	17,399	25.3	12,316	20.1	43,157
View/photograph fish	19.1	16,724	21.5	16,873	12.9	6,278	18.6	39,875
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	14.4	12,607	17.2	13,480	14.2	6,897	15.3	32,984

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=87,686, age 35-54=78,511, age 55+=48,684. 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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BIENVILLE 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	78,815	87.1	68,358	75.1	36,549	85.5	183,722
Family gathering	82.8	72,623	82.3	64,577	71.1	34,624	80.0	171,824
Driving for pleasure	54.7	47,965	50.4	39,566	48.0	23,374	51.6	110,905
Picnicking	40.1	35,197	53.4	41,932	38.3	18,638	44.6	95,767
Bicycling (any type)	35.0	30,670	32.3	25,366	10.3	5,005	28.4	61,041
Horseback riding (any type)	8.0	7,049	3.1	2,436	0.8	379	4.6	9,864

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=87,686, age 35-54=78,511, age 55+=48,684. 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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BIENVILLE 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 #
Freshwater fishing	30.5	26,720	28.4	22,334	17.6	8,546	26.8	57,600
Swimming in an outdoor pool	50.0	43,873	31.7	24,909	9.7	4,743	34.2	73,525
Warmwater fishing	27.2	23,816	24.9	19,573	11.4	5,561	22.8	48,950
Visit a beach	39.3	34,470	38.8	30,432	16.0	7,791	33.8	72,693
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	20.7	18,162	19.9	15,630	3.9	1,908	16.6	35,700
Boating (any type)	13.5	11,868	11.5	9,018	5.5	2,657	11.0	23,543
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	16.8	14,765	15.0	11,808	7.0	3,427	14.0	30,000
Motorboating	6.9	6,056	6.5	5,077	2.7	1,328	5.8	12,461
Saltwater fishing	6.4	5,628	6.7	5,262	1.4	700	5.4	11,590
Use personal watercraft	7.7	6,716	3.5	2,733	0.4	186	4.5	9,635
Waterskiing	3.9	3,439	0.9	669	0.2	98	2.0	4,206
Rafting	3.2	2,838	2.3	1,779	0.4	196	2.2	4,813
Canoeing	1.8	1,599	1.9	1,459	0.4	182	1.5	3,240
Coldwater fishing	7.8	6,874	3.5	2,748	1.4	705	4.8	10,327
Snorkeling	1.3	1,134	1.2	913	0.5	240	1.1	2,287
Sailing	1.7	1,495	1.6	1,270	1.0	474	1.5	3,239
Rowing	0.8	672	0.6	432	0.4	199	0.6	1,303
Anadromous fishing	3.5	3,038	1.8	1,447	0.1	36	2.1	4,521
Scuba diving	0.5	448	0.0	21	0.4	172	0.3	641
Kayaking	0.0	30	0.0	22	0.0	0	0.0	52
Windsurfing	0.6	538	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.3	538
Surfing	0.3	220	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.1	220

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=87,686, age 35-54=78,511, age 55+=48,684. 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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BIENVILLE 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)	8.7	7,657	4.3	3,414	0.1	44	5.2	11,115
Downhill skiing	0.9	775	0.5	413	0.0	16	0.6	1,204
Snowmobiling	0.5	441	0.0	0	0.1	28	0.2	469
Snowboarding	0.6	533	0.9	671	0.0	0	0.6	1,204
Cross country skiing	1.8	1,615	0.4	318	0.0	0	0.9	1,933

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=87,686, age 35-54=78,511, age 55+=48,684. 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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BIENVILLE 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 farm or agricultural setting	38.7	617	35.9	402	35.4	199	37.2	1,218
Drive off-road	67.9	1,084	43.0	482	30.4	171	53.0	1,737
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	62.8	1,002	47.7	534	30.1	169	52.0	1,705
Hunting (any type)	74.6	1,191	68.2	764	53.0	298	68.7	2,253
Developed camping	39.9	637	31.3	351	19.0	107	33.4	1,095
Big game hunting	60.0	958	56.5	633	41.8	235	55.7	1,826
Day hiking	28.9	461	26.3	295	16.7	94	25.9	850
Small game hunting	48.0	766	32.9	368	26.0	146	39.0	1,280
Primitive camping	41.6	664	39.6	443	12.8	72	36.0	1,179
Mountain biking	18.3	292	10.8	121	3.4	19	13.2	432
Horseback riding on trails	26.6	425	11.9	133	4.1	23	17.7	581
Migratory bird hunting	19.9	317	7.4	83	3.6	20	12.8	420
Backpacking	14.9	238	12.8	143	2.0	11	12.0	392

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,596, age 35-54=1,120, age 55+=562. 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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BIENVILLE 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	54.3	867	56.4	632	50.9	286	54.5	1,785
View/photograph natural scenery	48.9	780	57.8	647	55.2	310	53.0	1,737
Visit nature centers, etc.	60.2	960	54.1	606	43.4	244	55.2	1,810
Visit historic sites	45.4	725	45.9	514	43.4	244	45.2	1,483
View/photograph other wildlife	62.3	995	51.6	578	48.6	273	56.3	1,846
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	36.6	584	46.1	516	43.1	242	40.9	1,342
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	49.6	791	56.2	629	38.3	215	49.9	1,635
View/photograph birds	17.2	274	28.8	323	40.7	229	25.2	826
View/photograph fish	35.3	564	34.7	389	22.2	125	32.9	1,078
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	29.0	463	24.2	271	22.6	127	26.3	861

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,596, age 35-54=1,120, age 55+=562. 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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BIENVILLE 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	72.6	1,158	73.0	818	77.9	438	73.6	2,414
Family gathering	80.0	1,277	76.3	854	72.4	407	77.4	2,538
Driving for pleasure	70.2	1,121	75.3	843	59.6	335	70.1	2,299
Picnicking	34.0	543	50.2	562	33.8	190	39.5	1,295
Bicycling (any type)	31.9	509	18.6	208	14.4	81	24.3	798
Horseback riding (any type)	33.1	528	17.9	200	8.4	47	23.6	775

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,596, age 35-54=1,120, age 55+=562. 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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BIENVILLE 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 #
Freshwater fishing	94.7	1,512	73.0	818	63.3	356	81.9	2,686
Swimming in an outdoor pool	45.7	730	29.6	331	30.2	170	37.6	1,231
Warmwater fishing	95.3	1,521	73.8	826	57.7	324	81.5	2,671
Visit a beach	47.9	764	39.7	445	26.7	150	41.5	1,359
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	61.1	975	45.3	507	23.0	129	49.1	1,611
Boating (any type)	54.9	876	49.9	559	26.3	148	48.3	1,583
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.5	662	34.5	386	25.1	141	36.3	1,189
Motorboating	40.8	651	37.9	424	19.8	111	36.2	1,186
Saltwater fishing	20.9	334	17.8	199	13.5	76	18.6	609
Use personal watercraft	23.5	375	10.8	121	3.0	17	15.6	513
Waterskiing	26.8	428	10.5	118	2.8	16	17.1	562
Rafting	18.9	302	10.8	121	3.6	20	13.5	443
Canoeing	13.5	215	11.9	133	3.4	19	11.2	367
Coldwater fishing	14.9	238	5.3	59	7.5	42	10.3	339
Snorkeling	6.2	99	4.9	55	0.4	2	4.8	156
Sailing	2.1	34	2.1	23	1.8	10	2.0	67
Rowing	4.3	69	4.6	52	1.4	8	3.9	129
Anadromous fishing	5.7	91	4.5	50	0.4	2	4.4	143
Scuba diving	2.5	40	3.2	36	0.0	0	2.3	76
Kayaking	1.7	27	2.8	31	0.2	1	1.8	59
Windsurfing	5.0	80	3.4	38	0.0	0	3.6	118
Surfing	2.6	42	0.2	2	0.4	2	1.4	46

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,596, age 35-54=1,120, age 55+=562. 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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BIENVILLE 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)	14.7	234	10.0	112	1.1	6	10.7	352
Downhill skiing	6.7	107	0.5	6	0.7	4	3.6	117
Snowmobiling	5.6	89	1.7	19	0.0	0	3.3	108
Snowboarding	2.5	40	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.2	40
Cross country skiing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,596, age 35-54=1,120, age 55+=562. 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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BIENVILLE 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 farm or agricultural setting	28.4	480	34.5	422	30.3	194	30.8	1,096
Drive off-road	44.3	749	28.0	343	15.8	101	33.5	1,193
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	30.9	523	30.1	369	22.7	145	29.2	1,037
Hunting (any type)	29.2	494	16.0	196	6.1	39	20.5	729
Developed camping	30.4	515	32.9	403	22.2	142	29.8	1,060
Big game hunting	23.8	403	12.6	154	3.6	23	16.3	580
Day hiking	24.4	413	21.2	260	11.9	76	21.1	749
Small game hunting	8.6	146	10.0	123	3.0	19	8.1	288
Primitive camping	15.8	268	21.7	266	8.1	52	16.5	586
Mountain biking	17.0	287	13.8	169	1.7	11	13.1	467
Horseback riding on trails	19.3	326	10.0	123	0.0	0	12.6	449
Migratory bird hunting	1.4	24	1.7	21	0.0	0	1.3	45
Backpacking	8.5	143	3.8	47	0.5	3	5.4	193

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,692, age 35-54=1,224, age 55+=640. 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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BIENVILLE 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	57.5	973	62.6	766	52.2	334	58.3	2,073
View/photograph natural scenery	53.7	909	67.2	823	53.1	340	58.3	2,072
Visit nature centers, etc.	49.6	839	56.9	696	36.1	231	49.7	1,766
Visit historic sites	43.8	741	52.3	640	31.1	199	44.4	1,580
View/photograph other wildlife	36.1	611	61.1	748	41.4	265	45.7	1,624
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	36.8	622	53.9	660	46.4	297	44.4	1,579
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	33.7	570	43.5	533	25.5	163	35.6	1,266
View/photograph birds	22.8	386	37.9	464	44.4	284	31.9	1,134
View/photograph fish	19.1	324	25.6	313	16.9	108	21.0	745
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.5	347	24.3	298	16.7	107	21.1	752

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,692, age 35-54=1,224, age 55+=640. 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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BIENVILLE 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	85.4	1,445	85.7	1,049	75.9	486	83.8	2,980
Family gathering	81.3	1,375	80.6	987	70.5	451	79.1	2,813
Driving for pleasure	72.6	1,228	66.9	819	63.8	408	69.0	2,455
Picnicking	44.3	750	59.6	730	44.4	284	49.6	1,764
Bicycling (any type)	27.8	471	26.4	323	7.5	48	23.7	842
Horseback riding (any type)	27.9	472	14.1	172	1.3	8	18.3	652

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,692, age 35-54=1,224, age 55+=640. 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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BIENVILLE 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 #
Freshwater fishing	71.0	1,202	57.6	705	36.9	236	60.3	2,143
Swimming in an outdoor pool	58.4	988	45.1	552	11.4	73	45.4	1,613
Warmwater fishing	64.4	1,089	59.6	729	25.2	161	55.7	1,979
Visit a beach	54.8	927	40.4	494	16.1	103	42.9	1,524
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	61.6	1,042	51.6	631	8.4	54	48.6	1,727
Boating (any type)	54.4	921	32.6	399	14.1	90	39.7	1,410
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	30.2	511	28.0	343	10.5	67	25.9	921
Motorboating	30.6	518	20.3	249	8.1	52	23.0	819
Saltwater fishing	5.9	99	7.9	97	1.6	10	5.8	206
Use personal watercraft	29.5	499	8.2	100	0.5	3	16.9	602
Waterskiing	26.2	443	4.1	50	0.8	5	14.0	498
Rafting	20.1	340	10.8	132	0.9	6	13.4	478
Canoeing	11.2	189	7.8	95	1.4	9	8.2	293
Coldwater fishing	25.7	434	7.2	88	3.3	21	15.3	543
Snorkeling	2.8	48	3.6	44	1.1	7	2.8	99
Sailing	3.4	58	1.6	20	1.1	7	2.4	85
Rowing	1.7	29	1.3	16	0.8	5	1.4	50
Anadromous fishing	5.6	95	2.4	29	0.3	2	3.5	126
Scuba diving	0.6	10	0.2	2	0.8	5	0.5	17
Kayaking	0.2	3	0.2	3	0.0	0	0.2	6
Windsurfing	0.5	8	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	8
Surfing	0.7	12	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.3	12

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,692, age 35-54=1,224, age 55+=640. 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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BIENVILLE 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)	12.0	203	7.4	90	0.3	2	8.3	295
Downhill skiing	2.5	42	2.4	29	0.3	2	2.1	73
Snowmobiling	2.4	40	0.0	0	0.5	3	1.2	43
Snowboarding	2.5	43	1.6	20	0.0	0	1.8	63
Cross country skiing	0.9	15	0.7	9	0.0	0	0.7	24

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,692, age 35-54=1,224, age 55+=640. 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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BIENVILLE 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 farm or agricultural setting	30.4	471	27.7	296	27.7	105	29.1	872
Drive off-road	48.7	754	30.3	324	21.9	83	38.8	1,161
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	37.7	584	29.7	317	18.7	71	32.4	972
Hunting (any type)	12.9	200	11.7	125	7.9	30	11.8	355
Developed camping	22.4	347	14.6	156	9.8	37	18.0	540
Big game hunting	5.8	90	5.1	55	3.2	12	5.2	157
Day hiking	30.5	472	25.4	272	14.2	54	26.6	798
Small game hunting	11.3	175	7.7	82	5.5	21	9.3	278
Primitive camping	22.9	354	20.2	216	7.7	29	20.0	599
Mountain biking	16.9	261	9.8	105	4.5	17	12.8	383
Horseback riding on trails	9.9	154	5.1	55	1.8	7	7.2	216
Migratory bird hunting	13.0	201	5.0	53	2.6	10	8.8	264
Backpacking	16.9	262	13.8	148	1.1	4	13.8	414

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

Bienville NF local area: 38 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,548, age 35-54=1,069, age 55+=379. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.