BRIDGER 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	68.3	110,218	51.7	74,364	36.6	39,419	54.3	224,001
Day hiking	58.3	94,119	55.2	79,356	34.0	36,609	50.9	210,084
Developed camping	51.5	83,130	49.8	71,667	34.4	37,063	46.5	191,860
Primitive camping	53.3	85,952	43.7	62,905	28.4	30,561	43.5	179,418
Drive off-road	45.4	73,292	36.9	53,066	20.5	22,031	35.9	148,389
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	34.5	55,597	27.0	38,844	29.5	31,729	30.6	126,170
Mountain biking	41.2	66,424	27.2	39,169	10.9	11,690	28.4	117,283
Hunting (any type)	28.9	46,630	27.2	39,182	18.2	19,621	25.5	105,433
Big game hunting	27.5	44,420	25.6	36,868	15.0	16,188	23.6	97,476
Backpacking	29.0	46,768	22.4	32,216	10.1	10,920	21.8	89,904
Horseback riding on trails	20.7	33,455	17.5	25,106	10.3	11,110	16.9	69,671
Small game hunting	18.2	29,299	12.9	18,624	6.1	6,556	13.2	54,479
Migratory bird hunting	9.0	14,588	6.1	8,834	2.6	2,814	6.4	26,236

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=161,346, age 35-54=143,837, age 55+=107,722. 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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BRIDGER 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 #
View/photograph natural scenery	77.4	124,938	80.2	115,428	73.4	79,091	77.4	319,457
View/photograph other wildlife	65.8	106,127	70.7	101,732	61.3	66,067	66.3	273,926
Sightseeing	59.8	96,557	67.5	97,104	61.7	66,459	63.0	260,120
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.9	101,539	64.5	92,841	55.7	59,961	61.6	254,341
Visit historic sites	58.8	94,803	61.1	87,865	55.2	59,430	58.6	242,098
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	53.1	85,642	63.2	90,951	55.8	60,135	57.3	236,728
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	49.5	79,793	43.3	62,323	33.8	36,454	43.2	178,570
View/photograph birds	29.0	46,729	41.6	59,842	45.6	49,160	37.7	155,731
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	35.7	57,540	36.9	53,109	30.7	33,064	34.8	143,713
View/photograph fish	32.5	52,415	33.9	48,769	29.5	31,798	32.2	132,982

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=161,346, age 35-54=143,837, age 55+=107,722. 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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BRIDGER 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	84.4	136,192	86.9	125,041	83.6	90,025	85.1	351,258
Family gathering	84.0	135,604	83.6	120,214	77.3	83,217	82.1	339,035
Picnicking	67.8	109,434	72.6	104,483	67.0	72,182	69.3	286,099
Driving for pleasure	66.3	107,016	70.7	101,761	61.5	66,222	66.6	274,999
Bicycling (any type)	58.2	93,858	49.5	71,265	29.1	31,369	47.6	196,492
Horseback riding (any type)	24.6	39,762	21.8	31,339	13.9	14,942	20.8	86,043

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=161,346, age 35-54=143,837, age 55+=107,722. 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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BRIDGER 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	50.9	82,114	49.7	71,422	37.6	40,492	47.0	194,028
Boating (any type)	56.7	91,426	46.0	66,226	28.4	30,596	45.6	188,248
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	60.2	97,206	45.0	64,676	16.8	18,095	43.6	179,977
Coldwater fishing	45.6	73,568	43.9	63,181	35.7	38,403	42.4	175,152
Visit a beach	38.7	62,401	36.7	52,818	22.7	24,433	33.8	139,652
Swimming in an outdoor pool	45.9	74,081	32.9	47,349	16.4	17,613	33.7	139,043
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.9	65,997	35.3	50,747	19.5	21,009	33.4	137,753
Motorboating	38.7	62,404	31.3	45,046	22.3	24,066	31.9	131,516
Warmwater fishing	22.1	35,731	19.9	28,577	10.4	11,243	18.3	75,551
Rafting	26.8	43,243	16.1	23,153	6.3	6,736	17.7	73,132
Waterskiing	27.7	44,673	13.9	20,024	2.0	2,163	16.2	66,860
Use personal watercraft	18.9	30,502	11.2	16,102	2.3	2,489	11.9	49,093
Canoeing	12.7	20,494	9.4	13,501	5.8	6,283	9.8	40,278
Anadromous fishing	10.2	16,451	5.7	8,253	5.2	5,613	7.3	30,317
Snorkeling	7.4	11,939	7.1	10,172	2.6	2,795	6.0	24,906
Saltwater fishing	5.5	8,798	4.7	6,809	4.4	4,705	4.9	20,312
Rowing	6.1	9,899	4.5	6,416	3.2	3,478	4.8	19,793
Kayaking	6.0	9,705	3.9	5,563	2.3	2,439	4.3	17,707
Sailing	3.5	5,630	4.1	5,887	3.0	3,259	3.6	14,776
Scuba diving	3.1	5,060	2.7	3,818	0.8	889	2.4	9,767
Surfing	1.7	2,692	1.1	1,605	0.2	197	1.1	4,494
Windsurfing	1.5	2,474	0.5	742	0.6	699	0.9	3,915

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=161,346, age 35-54=143,837, age 55+=107,722. 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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BRIDGER 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)	62.6	101,053	47.2	67,922	18.8	20,207	45.8	189,182
Snowmobiling	27.1	43,752	16.1	23,156	7.1	7,695	18.1	74,603
Downhill skiing	24.9	40,192	18.9	27,195	5.1	5,486	17.6	72,873
Cross country skiing	9.8	15,837	14.1	20,318	7.0	7,544	10.6	43,699
Snowboarding	17.8	28,794	3.6	5,134	1.1	1,181	8.5	35,109

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=161,346, age 35-54=143,837, age 55+=107,722. 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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BRIDGER 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	48.6	3,681	35.4	1,640	27.6	421	41.8	5,742
Day hiking	60.2	4,564	55.8	2,583	39.2	598	56.4	7,745
Developed camping	39.2	2,970	35.1	1,626	24.8	379	36.2	4,975
Primitive camping	32.9	2,494	25.6	1,187	19.7	301	29.0	3,982
Drive off-road	40.7	3,082	35.1	1,625	19.6	299	36.4	5,006
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.6	2,020	21.6	999	18.5	283	24.0	3,302
Mountain biking	43.6	3,307	30.3	1,403	13.2	201	35.7	4,911
Hunting (any type)	20.7	1,572	18.6	862	16.1	245	19.5	2,679
Big game hunting	15.2	1,152	13.7	637	9.8	150	14.1	1,939
Backpacking	23.5	1,778	17.8	823	10.0	153	20.0	2,754
Horseback riding on trails	12.8	969	12.5	577	8.7	133	12.2	1,679
Small game hunting	12.6	957	8.5	393	4.6	70	10.3	1,420
Migratory bird hunting	5.5	418	3.9	182	1.8	27	4.6	627

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,581, age 35-54=4,633, age 55+=1,526. 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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BRIDGER 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 #
View/photograph natural scenery	53.9	4,083	56.9	2,637	51.9	792	54.7	7,512
View/photograph other wildlife	39.1	2,966	39.7	1,837	36.6	558	39.0	5,361
Sightseeing	38.2	2,899	45.3	2,100	42.7	652	41.1	5,651
Visit nature centers, etc.	51.1	3,873	53.9	2,497	48.2	735	51.7	7,105
Visit historic sites	36.9	2,796	38.5	1,784	35.1	536	37.2	5,116
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	31.6	2,393	37.6	1,742	32.3	493	33.7	4,628
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	34.7	2,634	26.8	1,241	22.3	340	30.7	4,215
View/photograph birds	16.5	1,253	23.0	1,066	22.9	349	19.4	2,668
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	27.6	2,096	27.1	1,256	26.1	399	27.3	3,751
View/photograph fish	23.2	1,762	25.3	1,174	27.0	412	24.4	3,348

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,581, age 35-54=4,633, age 55+=1,526. 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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BRIDGER 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	67.8	5,138	70.9	3,283	70.6	1,078	69.1	9,499
Family gathering	82.5	6,252	80.6	3,736	74.4	1,136	81.0	11,124
Picnicking	54.1	4,103	59.0	2,733	52.5	801	55.6	7,637
Driving for pleasure	45.0	3,410	46.7	2,163	41.1	627	45.1	6,200
Bicycling (any type)	56.3	4,269	47.4	2,196	31.1	474	50.5	6,939
Horseback riding (any type)	16.0	1,215	15.8	730	13.4	204	15.6	2,149

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,581, age 35-54=4,633, age 55+=1,526. 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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BRIDGER 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	45.1	3,420	39.3	1,823	38.0	580	42.4	5,823
Boating (any type)	39.0	2,959	30.6	1,420	21.1	322	34.2	4,701
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	46.8	3,546	36.8	1,707	13.3	203	39.7	5,456
Coldwater fishing	36.2	2,743	30.1	1,393	32.8	500	33.7	4,636
Visit a beach	29.2	2,212	30.5	1,414	17.9	273	28.4	3,899
Swimming in an outdoor pool	36.6	2,778	28.3	1,311	17.4	265	31.7	4,354
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.8	1,954	20.6	955	11.7	179	22.5	3,088
Motorboating	25.0	1,897	18.3	846	14.7	224	21.6	2,967
Warmwater fishing	21.3	1,616	17.9	830	12.8	195	19.2	2,641
Rafting	18.0	1,363	11.2	519	4.3	65	14.2	1,947
Waterskiing	22.4	1,696	10.1	466	1.5	23	15.9	2,185
Use personal watercraft	22.2	1,681	11.5	535	2.3	35	16.4	2,251
Canoeing	6.9	523	5.0	230	3.8	58	5.9	811
Anadromous fishing	7.5	565	4.2	195	2.9	45	5.9	805
Snorkeling	4.5	344	5.3	245	1.3	20	4.4	609
Saltwater fishing	5.3	402	4.4	206	4.8	73	5.0	681
Rowing	5.5	415	2.8	128	3.1	48	4.3	591
Kayaking	3.0	226	2.1	95	1.3	20	2.5	341
Sailing	2.2	170	3.0	137	1.9	29	2.4	336
Scuba diving	1.4	104	1.6	75	0.4	6	1.3	185
Surfing	1.9	144	1.1	51	0.1	2	1.4	197
Windsurfing	1.2	91	0.4	19	0.9	13	0.9	123

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,581, age 35-54=4,633, age 55+=1,526. 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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BRIDGER 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)	43.9	3,329	35.0	1,622	18.6	284	38.1	5,235
Snowmobiling	14.0	1,065	8.8	407	4.5	69	11.2	1,541
Downhill skiing	14.9	1,127	13.2	610	4.5	69	13.1	1,806
Cross country skiing	3.9	294	4.9	229	3.7	57	4.2	580
Snowboarding	23.5	1,778	5.1	238	2.4	37	14.9	2,053

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,581, age 35-54=4,633, age 55+=1,526. 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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BRIDGER 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	40.5	2,611	30.7	1,233	20.2	292	34.7	4,136
Day hiking	50.9	3,280	49.4	1,983	25.0	362	47.3	5,625
Developed camping	39.1	2,517	40.1	1,611	26.7	387	37.9	4,515
Primitive camping	23.0	1,481	19.1	765	10.7	155	20.2	2,401
Drive off-road	29.3	1,889	22.0	883	12.8	185	24.8	2,957
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.1	1,680	20.4	821	26.4	382	24.2	2,883
Mountain biking	33.9	2,183	21.1	849	8.1	117	26.5	3,149
Hunting (any type)	8.2	527	7.3	294	3.2	47	7.3	868
Big game hunting	5.8	371	4.6	185	1.8	26	4.9	582
Backpacking	15.2	980	11.8	475	3.9	56	12.7	1,511
Horseback riding on trails	14.5	934	10.1	405	6.4	93	12.0	1,432
Small game hunting	2.9	187	2.0	80	0.1	2	2.3	269
Migratory bird hunting	1.9	121	0.8	32	0.1	1	1.3	154

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,440, age 35-54=4,015, age 55+=1,448. 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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BRIDGER 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 #
View/photograph natural scenery	56.6	3,648	56.1	2,254	50.9	737	55.8	6,639
View/photograph other wildlife	36.5	2,352	39.9	1,603	34.3	497	37.4	4,452
Sightseeing	44.5	2,864	47.5	1,908	40.1	581	45.0	5,353
Visit nature centers, etc.	60.1	3,868	61.6	2,474	51.0	739	59.5	7,081
Visit historic sites	39.7	2,554	40.2	1,614	35.6	516	39.4	4,684
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	37.3	2,399	43.3	1,739	38.3	554	39.4	4,692
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	26.2	1,686	25.3	1,015	19.3	279	25.0	2,980
View/photograph birds	16.3	1,048	23.8	956	26.5	383	20.1	2,387
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	27.4	1,763	28.5	1,146	21.2	307	27.0	3,216
View/photograph fish	23.4	1,509	22.8	917	15.1	219	22.2	2,645

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,440, age 35-54=4,015, age 55+=1,448. 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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BRIDGER 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	78.4	5,047	78.6	3,154	72.9	1,056	77.8	9,257
Family gathering	83.0	5,343	84.9	3,408	77.8	1,126	83.0	9,877
Picnicking	62.8	4,047	66.3	2,663	61.9	896	63.9	7,606
Driving for pleasure	47.3	3,044	50.7	2,034	42.3	613	47.8	5,691
Bicycling (any type)	53.2	3,429	45.7	1,836	25.4	368	47.3	5,633
Horseback riding (any type)	19.0	1,225	14.5	584	8.6	125	16.2	1,934

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,440, age 35-54=4,015, age 55+=1,448. 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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BRIDGER 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	26.7	1,719	28.9	1,162	15.7	228	26.1	3,109
Boating (any type)	33.3	2,143	28.7	1,153	14.4	208	29.4	3,504
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	46.9	3,022	34.3	1,377	12.3	178	38.5	4,577
Coldwater fishing	20.8	1,338	22.6	909	12.4	179	20.4	2,426
Visit a beach	31.1	2,001	28.9	1,160	16.2	234	28.5	3,395
Swimming in an outdoor pool	45.2	2,909	31.9	1,279	11.1	161	36.5	4,349
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.7	1,718	24.7	990	11.7	170	24.2	2,878
Motorboating	19.1	1,229	17.6	705	10.2	147	17.5	2,081
Warmwater fishing	14.3	924	14.2	569	4.1	60	13.0	1,553
Rafting	15.5	999	8.7	351	3.2	46	11.7	1,396
Waterskiing	15.1	975	8.9	358	0.9	13	11.3	1,346
Use personal watercraft	17.5	1,124	12.8	515	2.2	32	14.0	1,671
Canoeing	4.4	283	3.4	138	1.3	19	3.7	440
Anadromous fishing	3.3	210	2.4	97	1.9	27	2.8	334
Snorkeling	3.2	205	3.2	128	1.2	18	2.9	351
Saltwater fishing	2.9	187	3.6	143	1.7	24	3.0	354
Rowing	3.1	199	3.6	146	1.1	16	3.0	361
Kayaking	1.8	118	1.1	44	0.3	5	1.4	167
Sailing	1.7	112	2.2	87	1.7	25	1.9	224
Scuba diving	1.1	68	0.6	24	0.2	3	0.8	95
Surfing	0.6	39	1.0	39	0.0	0	0.7	78
Windsurfing	0.8	54	0.3	11	0.0	0	0.5	65

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,440, age 35-54=4,015, age 55+=1,448. 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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BRIDGER 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)	41.8	2,695	29.1	1,167	8.5	123	33.5	3,985
Snowmobiling	9.2	594	4.8	192	2.0	29	6.8	815
Downhill skiing	12.3	790	7.7	308	0.6	9	9.3	1,107
Cross country skiing	3.3	215	4.8	191	1.2	17	3.6	423
Snowboarding	15.6	1,007	2.9	118	0.1	2	9.5	1,127

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=6,440, age 35-54=4,015, age 55+=1,448. 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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BRIDGER 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	77.2	54,048	57.2	37,516	42.2	20,504	60.9	112,068
Day hiking	63.7	44,557	59.6	39,090	41.8	20,313	56.4	103,960
Developed camping	53.5	37,444	48.0	31,486	34.1	16,585	46.4	85,515
Primitive camping	65.2	45,600	51.9	34,008	37.8	18,369	53.2	97,977
Drive off-road	54.1	37,848	45.6	29,886	25.6	12,438	43.5	80,172
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	36.3	25,437	28.6	18,778	25.4	12,361	30.7	56,576
Mountain biking	47.0	32,886	32.3	21,217	14.2	6,921	33.1	61,024
Hunting (any type)	42.9	30,043	39.9	26,169	32.0	15,571	39.0	71,783
Big game hunting	42.0	29,395	39.3	25,767	26.7	12,959	37.0	68,121
Backpacking	36.5	25,572	27.7	18,139	15.1	7,319	27.7	51,030
Horseback riding on trails	20.3	14,220	19.8	12,980	12.1	5,863	18.0	33,063
Small game hunting	30.6	21,403	21.6	14,174	12.0	5,841	22.5	41,418
Migratory bird hunting	13.9	9,759	10.4	6,807	5.1	2,473	10.3	19,039

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,992, age 35-54=65,587, age 55+=48,588. 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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BRIDGER 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 #
View/photograph natural scenery	78.5	54,950	82.6	54,184	74.5	36,207	78.9	145,341
View/photograph other wildlife	71.3	49,870	72.8	47,744	64.1	31,135	69.9	128,749
Sightseeing	57.2	40,067	67.2	44,086	63.9	31,036	62.5	115,189
Visit nature centers, etc.	59.6	41,718	61.0	40,024	53.6	26,027	58.5	107,769
Visit historic sites	59.2	41,456	61.9	40,615	55.7	27,053	59.3	109,124
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	50.7	35,468	60.1	39,442	51.2	24,894	54.2	99,804
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	58.1	40,671	45.8	30,024	37.2	18,087	48.2	88,782
View/photograph birds	30.8	21,571	42.0	27,556	42.6	20,684	37.9	69,811
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	37.0	25,907	36.7	24,053	34.5	16,740	36.2	66,700
View/photograph fish	34.3	23,985	36.1	23,699	38.0	18,484	35.9	66,168

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,992, age 35-54=65,587, age 55+=48,588. 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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BRIDGER 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	79.2	55,408	83.5	54,783	82.1	39,874	81.5	150,065
Family gathering	83.6	58,487	81.6	53,535	75.1	36,480	80.6	148,502
Picnicking	63.8	44,644	69.0	45,287	62.3	30,266	65.3	120,197
Driving for pleasure	66.7	46,691	69.5	45,558	61.3	29,776	66.3	122,025
Bicycling (any type)	60.5	42,325	50.7	33,244	32.3	15,711	49.6	91,280
Horseback riding (any type)	23.6	16,533	23.3	15,255	17.3	8,399	21.8	40,187

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,992, age 35-54=65,587, age 55+=48,588. 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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BRIDGER 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	66.2	46,332	58.6	38,403	54.7	26,598	60.5	111,333
Boating (any type)	63.7	44,585	49.0	32,141	34.3	16,674	50.7	93,400
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	61.3	42,917	47.3	31,042	17.8	8,659	44.9	82,618
Coldwater fishing	60.7	42,471	51.7	33,900	53.7	26,078	55.6	102,449
Visit a beach	38.3	26,828	38.5	25,257	23.1	11,209	34.4	63,294
Swimming in an outdoor pool	41.9	29,327	31.0	20,313	20.0	9,718	32.2	59,358
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.2	29,532	33.4	21,910	19.1	9,301	33.0	60,743
Motorboating	45.7	31,997	32.9	21,601	26.8	13,001	36.2	66,599
Warmwater fishing	27.6	19,291	22.4	14,666	15.6	7,596	22.6	41,553
Rafting	30.9	21,607	18.7	12,292	7.3	3,551	20.3	37,450
Waterskiing	34.1	23,861	15.5	10,159	2.9	1,393	19.2	35,413
Use personal watercraft	21.0	14,693	10.5	6,879	2.3	1,140	12.3	22,712
Canoeing	16.4	11,512	11.4	7,505	8.7	4,219	12.6	23,236
Anadromous fishing	14.8	10,345	7.4	4,864	6.5	3,153	10.0	18,362
Snorkeling	9.1	6,372	9.1	5,988	3.0	1,441	7.5	13,801
Saltwater fishing	7.0	4,892	5.3	3,457	6.6	3,198	6.3	11,547
Rowing	7.9	5,509	3.7	2,440	4.5	2,185	5.5	10,134
Kayaking	8.2	5,767	5.3	3,501	3.6	1,738	6.0	11,006
Sailing	3.9	2,735	5.0	3,276	3.4	1,637	4.2	7,648
Scuba diving	3.8	2,629	3.9	2,575	1.1	551	3.1	5,755
Surfing	2.4	1,669	1.2	810	0.4	188	1.4	2,667
Windsurfing	1.9	1,310	0.7	433	1.3	627	1.3	2,370

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,992, age 35-54=65,587, age 55+=48,588. 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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BRIDGER 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)	66.5	46,541	53.1	34,806	26.8	13,004	51.2	94,351
Snowmobiling	34.1	23,872	21.4	14,043	10.2	4,971	23.3	42,886
Downhill skiing	28.8	20,181	25.1	16,489	9.3	4,502	22.4	41,172
Cross country skiing	11.3	7,942	15.2	9,961	10.9	5,305	12.6	23,208
Snowboarding	21.3	14,937	4.7	3,074	2.1	1,007	10.3	19,018

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,992, age 35-54=65,587, age 55+=48,588. 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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BRIDGER 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	64.5	45,790	48.8	31,836	32.3	17,437	49.9	95,063
Day hiking	54.6	38,798	51.8	33,783	27.3	14,763	45.9	87,344
Developed camping	53.0	37,615	53.8	35,088	35.3	19,088	48.2	91,791
Primitive camping	46.9	33,307	38.4	25,086	20.6	11,109	36.5	69,502
Drive off-road	39.0	27,713	29.3	19,105	16.0	8,642	29.1	55,460
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	35.0	24,895	26.8	17,486	33.7	18,188	31.8	60,569
Mountain biking	36.1	25,628	22.4	14,595	7.8	4,210	23.3	44,433
Hunting (any type)	16.8	11,943	15.6	10,166	5.9	3,203	13.3	25,312
Big game hunting	15.4	10,929	13.1	8,558	4.7	2,557	11.6	22,044
Backpacking	23.8	16,915	18.1	11,837	5.9	3,165	16.8	31,917
Horseback riding on trails	22.8	16,225	16.1	10,519	8.9	4,827	16.6	31,571
Small game hunting	7.3	5,174	4.9	3,198	1.0	529	4.7	8,901
Migratory bird hunting	4.6	3,277	2.0	1,294	0.4	242	2.5	4,813

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,030, age 35-54=65,278, age 55+=54,012. 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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BRIDGER 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 #
View/photograph natural scenery	81.6	57,980	81.7	53,344	74.0	39,972	79.5	151,296
View/photograph other wildlife	66.8	47,430	73.4	47,896	60.5	32,675	67.3	128,001
Sightseeing	66.4	47,182	70.9	46,293	61.1	32,977	66.4	126,452
Visit nature centers, etc.	68.7	48,793	69.6	45,442	58.1	31,397	66.0	125,632
Visit historic sites	63.0	44,719	63.7	41,586	56.1	30,301	61.3	116,606
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	60.0	42,634	70.0	45,724	61.4	33,169	63.9	121,527
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	44.8	31,834	43.2	28,216	31.5	17,009	40.5	77,059
View/photograph birds	30.2	21,430	44.0	28,724	49.8	26,915	40.5	77,069
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	35.9	25,477	38.3	24,998	27.7	14,949	34.4	65,424
View/photograph fish	32.5	23,055	32.9	21,446	22.3	12,036	29.7	56,537

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,030, age 35-54=65,278, age 55+=54,012. 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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BRIDGER 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	92.1	65,405	92.1	60,140	85.7	46,270	90.3	171,815
Family gathering	84.7	60,145	85.6	55,856	79.2	42,787	83.4	158,788
Picnicking	74.2	52,675	77.9	50,846	72.0	38,877	74.8	142,398
Driving for pleasure	70.8	50,282	75.5	49,302	63.1	34,057	70.2	133,641
Bicycling (any type)	56.8	40,341	48.9	31,932	26.2	14,165	45.4	86,438
Horseback riding (any type)	27.5	19,504	21.4	13,985	11.0	5,938	20.7	39,427

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,030, age 35-54=65,278, age 55+=54,012. 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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BRIDGER 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	38.9	27,652	42.9	28,027	22.8	12,340	35.7	68,019
Boating (any type)	54.7	38,883	45.8	29,881	23.9	12,890	42.9	81,654
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	62.1	44,144	44.1	28,767	16.1	8,715	42.9	81,626
Coldwater fishing	34.4	24,418	38.7	25,269	20.3	10,944	31.9	60,631
Visit a beach	40.9	29,022	35.9	23,464	22.7	12,280	34.0	64,766
Swimming in an outdoor pool	51.7	36,756	35.8	23,358	13.3	7,196	35.4	67,310
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	43.3	30,748	39.3	25,648	20.4	11,036	35.4	67,432
Motorboating	35.9	25,481	31.9	20,830	19.1	10,303	29.7	56,614
Warmwater fishing	17.4	12,390	17.7	11,549	5.9	3,182	14.3	27,121
Rafting	25.6	18,219	14.6	9,531	5.5	2,985	16.1	30,735
Waterskiing	24.0	17,060	13.3	8,651	1.3	714	13.9	26,425
Use personal watercraft	16.8	11,926	11.8	7,708	2.3	1,247	11.0	20,881
Canoeing	10.2	7,264	7.9	5,164	3.4	1,831	7.5	14,259
Anadromous fishing	6.5	4,646	4.4	2,854	4.2	2,287	5.1	9,787
Snorkeling	6.4	4,564	5.4	3,542	2.4	1,277	4.9	9,383
Saltwater fishing	3.9	2,791	4.1	2,677	2.4	1,284	3.5	6,752
Rowing	4.8	3,427	5.4	3,550	2.2	1,179	4.3	8,156
Kayaking	4.5	3,225	2.7	1,791	1.2	644	3.0	5,660
Sailing	3.4	2,432	3.5	2,267	2.8	1,517	3.3	6,216
Scuba diving	2.8	2,001	1.6	1,037	0.6	311	1.8	3,349
Surfing	0.9	638	0.9	615	0.0	0	0.7	1,253
Windsurfing	1.3	952	0.4	266	0.1	53	0.7	1,271

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,030, age 35-54=65,278, age 55+=54,012. 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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BRIDGER 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)	62.9	44,708	43.4	28,340	11.8	6,378	41.7	79,426
Snowmobiling	21.9	15,554	11.4	7,418	4.3	2,339	13.3	25,311
Downhill skiing	23.9	16,981	14.1	9,221	1.6	843	14.2	27,045
Cross country skiing	9.6	6,834	14.5	9,444	3.8	2,047	9.6	18,325
Snowboarding	13.9	9,898	2.4	1,558	0.2	112	6.1	11,568

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=71,030, age 35-54=65,278, age 55+=54,012. 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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BRIDGER 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	38.5	186	29.5	101	21.6	27	33.1	314
Day hiking	27.5	133	24.9	85	16.8	21	25.2	239
Developed camping	31.5	152	28.4	97	16.0	20	28.3	269
Primitive camping	21.5	104	16.4	56	12.0	15	18.4	175
Drive off-road	33.1	160	25.7	88	13.6	17	27.9	265
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.3	98	16.7	57	14.4	18	18.2	173
Mountain biking	32.1	155	20.5	70	7.2	9	24.6	234
Hunting (any type)	8.7	42	7.6	26	5.6	7	7.9	75
Big game hunting	9.7	47	7.9	27	4.8	6	8.4	80
Backpacking	13.3	64	9.9	34	4.0	5	10.8	103
Horseback riding on trails	13.0	63	10.2	35	4.8	6	10.9	104
Small game hunting	8.1	39	5.0	17	3.2	4	6.3	60
Migratory bird hunting	2.1	10	1.5	5	0.8	1	1.7	16

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=483, age 35-54=342, age 55+=125. 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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BRIDGER 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 #
View/photograph natural scenery	54.9	265	57.0	195	48.8	61	54.8	521
View/photograph other wildlife	39.5	191	39.2	134	35.2	44	38.8	369
Sightseeing	47.0	227	52.9	181	50.4	63	49.6	471
Visit nature centers, etc.	41.8	202	42.1	144	36.8	46	41.3	392
Visit historic sites	43.1	208	44.7	153	40.0	50	43.3	411
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.6	148	36.3	124	28.8	36	32.4	308
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	26.3	127	19.6	67	13.6	17	22.2	211
View/photograph birds	16.8	81	21.3	73	20.0	25	18.8	179
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	30.2	146	28.9	99	26.4	33	29.3	278
View/photograph fish	23.6	114	23.4	80	25.6	32	23.8	226

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=483, age 35-54=342, age 55+=125. 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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BRIDGER 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	77.6	375	82.2	281	80.0	100	79.6	756
Family gathering	82.8	400	82.5	282	75.2	94	81.7	776
Picnicking	54.5	263	58.8	201	52.8	66	55.8	530
Driving for pleasure	45.8	221	48.5	166	40.0	50	46.0	437
Bicycling (any type)	54.9	265	44.4	152	27.2	34	47.5	451
Horseback riding (any type)	13.7	66	10.5	36	7.2	9	11.7	111

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=483, age 35-54=342, age 55+=125. 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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BRIDGER 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	40.8	197	35.1	120	35.2	44	38.0	361
Boating (any type)	27.1	131	19.6	67	14.4	18	22.7	216
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	31.5	152	22.5	77	8.8	11	25.3	240
Coldwater fishing	27.1	131	21.3	73	24.0	30	24.6	234
Visit a beach	33.7	163	34.2	117	16.0	20	31.6	300
Swimming in an outdoor pool	36.0	174	26.3	90	15.2	19	29.8	283
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	24.8	120	18.4	63	8.8	11	20.4	194
Motorboating	14.7	71	9.4	32	7.2	9	11.8	112
Warmwater fishing	32.5	157	22.8	78	16.0	20	26.8	255
Rafting	7.7	37	4.7	16	1.6	2	5.8	55
Waterskiing	14.5	70	6.7	23	1.6	2	10.0	95
Use personal watercraft	18.6	90	8.5	29	2.4	3	12.8	122
Canoeing	1.7	8	1.5	5	0.8	1	1.5	14
Anadromous fishing	7.7	37	3.5	12	2.4	3	5.5	52
Snorkeling	3.9	19	3.2	11	0.8	1	3.3	31
Saltwater fishing	5.6	27	3.5	12	6.4	8	4.9	47
Rowing	3.5	17	1.8	6	0.8	1	2.5	24
Kayaking	1.4	7	0.6	2	0.8	1	1.1	10
Sailing	1.4	7	2.0	7	0.8	1	1.6	15
Scuba diving	3.3	16	2.6	9	1.6	2	2.8	27
Surfing	0.4	2	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	2
Windsurfing	0.6	3	0.3	1	0.0	0	0.4	4

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=483, age 35-54=342, age 55+=125. 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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BRIDGER 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)	34.2	165	26.6	91	12.0	15	28.5	271
Snowmobiling	20.1	97	10.8	37	4.0	5	14.6	139
Downhill skiing	11.0	53	8.8	30	3.2	4	9.2	87
Cross country skiing	1.9	9	1.8	6	1.6	2	1.8	17
Snowboarding	12.6	61	2.0	7	0.8	1	7.3	69

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=483, age 35-54=342, age 55+=125. 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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BRIDGER 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	32.4	110	23.5	52	14.6	13	26.9	175
Day hiking	22.6	77	20.8	46	11.2	10	20.5	133
Developed camping	30.3	103	30.8	68	16.9	15	28.6	186
Primitive camping	14.7	50	11.8	26	5.6	5	12.5	81
Drive off-road	21.8	74	15.4	34	9.0	8	17.8	116
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	20.3	69	14.0	31	20.2	18	18.2	118
Mountain biking	23.2	79	14.0	31	4.5	4	17.5	114
Hunting (any type)	3.5	12	1.8	4	0.0	0	2.5	16
Big game hunting	3.2	11	2.3	5	0.0	0	2.5	16
Backpacking	8.8	30	6.3	14	1.1	1	6.9	45
Horseback riding on trails	12.9	44	7.7	17	4.5	4	10.0	65
Small game hunting	1.2	4	0.9	2	0.0	0	0.9	6
Migratory bird hunting	0.3	1	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	1

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=340, age 35-54=221, age 55+=89. 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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BRIDGER 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 #
View/photograph natural scenery	57.1	194	56.6	125	55.1	49	56.6	368
View/photograph other wildlife	37.1	126	38.9	86	34.8	31	37.4	243
Sightseeing	52.6	179	56.1	124	42.7	38	52.5	341
Visit nature centers, etc.	47.9	163	49.3	109	40.4	36	47.4	308
Visit historic sites	45.6	155	44.3	98	39.3	35	44.3	288
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.9	122	40.7	90	39.3	35	38.0	247
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	20.3	69	19.5	43	13.5	12	19.1	124
View/photograph birds	16.2	55	23.1	51	29.2	26	20.3	132
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	27.1	92	29.0	64	22.5	20	27.1	176
View/photograph fish	21.2	72	20.4	45	13.5	12	19.8	129

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=340, age 35-54=221, age 55+=89. 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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BRIDGER 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	90.3	307	90.5	200	88.8	79	90.2	586
Family gathering	82.9	282	84.6	187	80.9	72	83.2	541
Picnicking	62.1	211	66.1	146	62.9	56	63.5	413
Driving for pleasure	47.9	163	52.5	116	42.7	38	48.8	317
Bicycling (any type)	49.1	167	43.0	95	27.0	24	44.0	286
Horseback riding (any type)	14.1	48	9.5	21	4.5	4	11.2	73

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=340, age 35-54=221, age 55+=89. 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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BRIDGER 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	22.9	78	24.9	55	12.4	11	22.2	144
Boating (any type)	22.4	76	18.1	40	7.9	7	18.9	123
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	31.8	108	21.7	48	5.6	5	24.8	161
Coldwater fishing	13.8	47	15.8	35	9.0	8	13.8	90
Visit a beach	36.5	124	29.4	65	13.5	12	30.9	201
Swimming in an outdoor pool	45.0	153	32.1	71	10.1	9	35.8	233
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.9	88	22.6	50	9.0	8	22.5	146
Motorboating	10.6	36	9.5	21	3.4	3	9.2	60
Warmwater fishing	18.2	62	17.6	39	5.6	5	16.3	106
Rafting	6.8	23	3.2	7	0.0	0	4.6	30
Waterskiing	9.7	33	5.4	12	0.0	0	6.9	45
Use personal watercraft	14.7	50	10.0	22	0.0	0	11.1	72
Canoeing	1.5	5	0.5	1	0.0	0	0.9	6
Anadromous fishing	2.4	8	1.8	4	1.1	1	2.0	13
Snorkeling	2.4	8	1.8	4	0.0	0	1.8	12
Saltwater fishing	2.6	9	2.3	5	1.1	1	2.3	15
Rowing	2.4	8	1.8	4	1.1	1	2.0	13
Kayaking	0.6	2	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.3	2
Sailing	1.8	6	0.9	2	1.1	1	1.4	9
Scuba diving	1.5	5	0.9	2	0.0	0	1.1	7
Surfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0
Windsurfing	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.

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=340, age 35-54=221, age 55+=89. 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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BRIDGER 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)	30.9	105	19.9	44	5.6	5	23.7	154
Snowmobiling	11.5	39	5.4	12	1.1	1	8.0	52
Downhill skiing	8.2	28	4.5	10	0.0	0	5.8	38
Cross country skiing	1.2	4	1.8	4	0.0	0	1.2	8
Snowboarding	8.5	29	0.9	2	0.0	0	4.8	31

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=340, age 35-54=221, age 55+=89. 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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BRIDGER 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	91.8	1,607	68.3	822	56.1	328	77.9	2,757
Day hiking	56.9	995	54.4	655	38.8	227	53.1	1,877
Developed camping	46.9	820	45.6	549	30.3	177	43.7	1,546
Primitive camping	82.2	1,439	69.1	831	55.2	323	73.3	2,593
Drive off-road	72.6	1,271	52.5	631	34.9	204	59.5	2,106
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	24.3	426	16.6	200	19.7	115	20.9	741
Mountain biking	53.4	934	37.8	455	16.9	99	42.1	1,488
Hunting (any type)	94.2	1,649	84.8	1,020	68.5	401	86.8	3,070
Big game hunting	96.4	1,687	93.0	1,119	62.9	368	89.7	3,174
Backpacking	34.3	600	33.2	399	21.0	123	31.7	1,122
Horseback riding on trails	23.7	415	21.8	262	14.5	85	21.5	762
Small game hunting	68.6	1,201	48.4	582	17.6	103	53.3	1,886
Migratory bird hunting	37.5	656	33.8	407	11.1	65	31.9	1,128

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,750, age 35-54=1,203, age 55+=585. 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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BRIDGER 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 #
View/photograph natural scenery	70.7	1,237	72.7	875	70.4	412	71.3	2,524
View/photograph other wildlife	76.3	1,336	76.6	922	75.6	442	76.3	2,700
Sightseeing	55.4	969	60.7	730	62.2	364	58.3	2,063
Visit nature centers, etc.	41.5	727	52.0	625	51.3	300	46.7	1,652
Visit historic sites	52.2	914	53.6	645	51.6	302	52.6	1,861
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	46.0	805	55.4	667	50.6	296	50.0	1,768
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	77.5	1,357	61.8	743	50.3	294	67.7	2,394
View/photograph birds	29.5	516	41.6	500	43.2	253	35.9	1,269
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	43.1	755	40.6	489	39.5	231	41.7	1,475
View/photograph fish	36.5	639	40.2	484	47.0	275	39.5	1,398

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,750, age 35-54=1,203, age 55+=585. 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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BRIDGER 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	72.8	1,274	81.7	983	79.8	467	77.0	2,724
Family gathering	85.4	1,495	82.4	991	78.3	458	83.2	2,944
Picnicking	57.4	1,005	65.5	788	56.4	330	60.0	2,123
Driving for pleasure	61.6	1,078	62.8	756	59.0	345	61.6	2,179
Bicycling (any type)	62.1	1,087	51.8	623	37.6	220	54.6	1,930
Horseback riding (any type)	28.4	497	27.2	327	21.9	128	26.9	952

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,750, age 35-54=1,203, age 55+=585. 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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BRIDGER 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	88.9	1,555	69.4	835	69.7	408	79.1	2,798
Boating (any type)	51.5	902	42.9	516	33.5	196	45.6	1,614
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	57.1	999	44.4	534	16.4	96	46.0	1,629
Coldwater fishing	83.7	1,465	62.3	749	72.3	423	74.5	2,637
Visit a beach	29.2	511	32.0	385	20.5	120	28.7	1,016
Swimming in an outdoor pool	21.1	369	17.4	209	13.7	80	18.6	658
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	31.6	553	31.2	375	17.9	105	29.2	1,033
Motorboating	42.6	746	32.2	387	30.6	179	37.1	1,312
Warmwater fishing	38.6	675	34.7	418	22.4	131	34.6	1,224
Rafting	21.0	368	16.2	195	7.2	42	17.1	605
Waterskiing	23.9	419	12.1	146	0.9	5	16.1	570
Use personal watercraft	19.9	348	10.1	122	2.2	13	13.7	483
Canoeing	21.4	374	16.4	197	14.4	84	18.5	655
Anadromous fishing	21.7	379	7.6	91	8.9	52	14.8	522
Snorkeling	3.3	57	3.7	45	1.2	7	3.1	109
Saltwater fishing	12.5	218	6.9	83	7.2	42	9.7	343
Rowing	6.7	117	1.2	15	6.0	35	4.7	167
Kayaking	4.3	75	4.0	48	1.5	9	3.7	132
Sailing	6.2	108	4.7	56	3.6	21	5.2	185
Scuba diving	5.0	88	2.5	30	0.5	3	3.4	121
Surfing	2.1	36	0.3	4	0.0	0	1.1	40
Windsurfing	1.5	26	0.2	2	0.7	4	0.9	32

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,750, age 35-54=1,203, age 55+=585. 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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BRIDGER 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)	73.7	1,290	61.3	737	34.7	203	63.0	2,230
Snowmobiling	82.7	1,448	50.7	610	29.1	170	63.0	2,228
Downhill skiing	21.3	373	19.0	229	5.8	34	18.0	636
Cross country skiing	12.6	221	17.8	214	12.5	73	14.4	508
Snowboarding	20.3	355	5.0	60	2.1	12	12.1	427

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,750, age 35-54=1,203, age 55+=585. 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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BRIDGER 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	81.4	1,283	58.7	787	37.0	254	64.5	2,324
Day hiking	49.4	779	48.0	644	23.6	162	44.0	1,585
Developed camping	40.9	645	50.7	680	35.1	241	43.4	1,566
Primitive camping	56.6	892	51.9	696	28.8	198	49.5	1,786
Drive off-road	47.0	741	43.6	585	24.5	168	41.4	1,494
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	29.8	470	17.7	238	33.5	230	26.0	938
Mountain biking	41.9	660	24.5	328	12.1	83	29.7	1,071
Hunting (any type)	40.9	645	39.8	534	15.3	105	35.6	1,284
Big game hunting	43.8	690	36.5	489	14.0	96	35.4	1,275
Backpacking	25.2	397	24.1	323	8.6	59	21.6	779
Horseback riding on trails	25.0	394	16.3	219	10.5	72	19.0	685
Small game hunting	16.9	266	11.5	154	0.3	2	11.7	422
Migratory bird hunting	19.5	308	7.1	95	0.3	2	11.2	405

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,577, age 35-54=1,341, age 55+=687. 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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BRIDGER 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 #
View/photograph natural scenery	75.5	1,191	74.3	996	67.8	466	73.6	2,653
View/photograph other wildlife	69.8	1,101	78.9	1,058	70.2	482	73.3	2,641
Sightseeing	67.7	1,067	71.5	959	57.6	396	67.2	2,422
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.4	827	57.3	769	51.1	351	54.0	1,947
Visit historic sites	60.5	954	55.1	739	51.4	353	56.8	2,046
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	55.5	875	67.6	907	60.7	417	61.0	2,199
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	58.1	916	54.7	734	45.6	313	54.5	1,963
View/photograph birds	25.4	400	45.4	609	50.5	347	37.6	1,356
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	41.3	652	46.2	620	32.0	220	41.4	1,492
View/photograph fish	44.4	700	43.3	580	24.9	171	40.2	1,451

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,577, age 35-54=1,341, age 55+=687. 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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BRIDGER 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	89.2	1,406	87.2	1,170	81.1	557	86.9	3,133
Family gathering	83.6	1,319	87.2	1,170	79.5	546	84.2	3,035
Picnicking	69.4	1,095	75.5	1,012	70.7	486	71.9	2,593
Driving for pleasure	67.4	1,063	76.6	1,027	61.6	423	69.7	2,513
Bicycling (any type)	58.3	920	49.7	666	31.4	216	50.0	1,802
Horseback riding (any type)	29.0	458	21.9	294	14.0	96	23.5	848

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,577, age 35-54=1,341, age 55+=687. 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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BRIDGER 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	50.4	795	59.4	796	29.3	201	49.7	1,792
Boating (any type)	46.5	733	40.6	544	20.7	142	39.4	1,419
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	57.5	907	38.6	518	15.9	109	42.6	1,534
Coldwater fishing	46.0	725	54.4	730	27.7	190	45.6	1,645
Visit a beach	29.6	467	28.3	379	15.0	103	26.3	949
Swimming in an outdoor pool	30.9	488	21.3	286	8.4	58	23.1	832
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.6	640	33.9	454	16.0	110	33.4	1,204
Motorboating	34.2	539	32.6	437	19.2	132	30.7	1,108
Warmwater fishing	29.7	469	26.3	353	5.7	39	23.9	861
Rafting	24.9	393	11.9	160	4.8	33	16.3	586
Waterskiing	16.4	258	9.2	124	1.0	7	10.8	389
Use personal watercraft	14.3	226	12.5	168	1.3	9	11.2	403
Canoeing	14.1	223	10.5	141	5.4	37	11.1	401
Anadromous fishing	11.0	174	8.4	113	4.9	34	8.9	321
Snorkeling	3.1	49	2.4	32	1.5	10	2.5	91
Saltwater fishing	1.4	22	7.2	97	2.6	18	3.8	137
Rowing	7.0	111	6.1	82	0.6	4	5.5	197
Kayaking	4.6	73	0.8	11	0.7	5	2.5	89
Sailing	0.8	13	2.1	28	3.6	25	1.8	66
Scuba diving	2.2	34	0.8	11	0.9	6	1.4	51
Surfing	0.3	5	0.2	3	0.0	0	0.2	8
Windsurfing	0.1	2	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.1	3

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,577, age 35-54=1,341, age 55+=687. 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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BRIDGER 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)	74.6	1,177	49.8	668	16.2	111	54.3	1,956
Snowmobiling	57.7	910	28.4	381	14.4	99	38.6	1,390
Downhill skiing	16.6	261	8.6	115	0.7	5	10.6	381
Cross country skiing	14.9	235	15.4	206	4.4	30	13.1	471
Snowboarding	15.3	242	1.3	18	0.0	0	7.2	260

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,577, age 35-54=1,341, age 55+=687. 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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BRIDGER 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	46.4	489	33.3	173	24.6	71	39.4	733
Day hiking	45.1	475	43.0	223	28.7	83	41.9	781
Developed camping	40.6	428	34.7	180	24.9	72	36.5	680
Primitive camping	32.1	338	23.9	124	16.6	48	27.4	510
Drive off-road	27.6	291	24.5	127	13.5	39	24.5	457
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.7	229	18.9	98	17.6	51	20.3	378
Mountain biking	30.9	326	21.6	112	8.7	25	24.9	463
Hunting (any type)	13.8	145	13.9	72	11.8	34	13.5	251
Big game hunting	9.7	102	11.0	57	8.0	23	9.8	182
Backpacking	24.3	256	17.9	93	9.3	27	20.2	376
Horseback riding on trails	8.3	88	9.2	48	4.5	13	8.0	149
Small game hunting	5.3	56	3.7	19	1.7	5	4.3	80
Migratory bird hunting	2.7	28	1.7	9	1.0	3	2.1	40

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

Bridger NF local area: 22 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,054, age 35-54=519, age 55+=289. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.