FISHLAKE 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 #
Day hiking	62.8	348,690	57.7	227,183	34.7	93,326	55.0	669,199
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	59.8	332,181	46.6	183,542	33.9	91,081	49.8	606,804
Developed camping	54.0	300,293	52.2	205,447	37.0	99,386	49.7	605,126
Primitive camping	51.5	285,905	35.1	137,930	23.6	63,519	40.0	487,354
Drive off-road	44.3	246,240	34.9	137,287	17.6	47,348	35.4	430,875
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	31.4	174,219	30.3	119,288	26.1	70,117	29.9	363,624
Mountain biking	38.9	216,377	28.1	110,699	7.3	19,559	28.5	346,635
Backpacking	29.7	165,233	20.1	79,259	7.6	20,505	21.8	264,997
Hunting (any type)	18.0	100,241	16.2	63,721	9.5	25,505	15.6	189,467
Horseback riding on trails	18.0	99,784	15.1	59,457	5.5	14,786	14.3	174,027
Big game hunting	8.3	46,210	10.5	41,355	6.2	16,656	8.6	104,221
Small game hunting	8.6	47,945	5.0	19,623	4.7	12,531	6.6	80,099
Migratory bird hunting	3.6	19,742	2.8	11,203	2.0	5,356	3.0	36,301

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=555,626, age 35-54=393,518, age 55+=268,683. 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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FISHLAKE 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	75.7	420,601	79.3	312,060	72.5	194,905	76.2	927,566
Visit nature centers, etc.	75.0	416,679	67.5	265,595	55.1	148,156	68.2	830,430
Sightseeing	57.7	320,428	71.3	280,411	73.9	198,569	65.6	799,408
Visit historic sites	57.8	321,175	64.7	254,786	56.3	151,390	59.7	727,351
View/photograph other wildlife	60.1	333,979	61.8	243,315	52.0	139,617	58.9	716,911
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	55.9	310,838	58.5	230,249	54.4	146,089	56.4	687,176
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	36.5	202,573	41.4	162,793	36.0	96,714	37.9	462,080
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	43.4	241,369	32.9	129,653	25.6	68,666	36.1	439,688
View/photograph birds	27.6	153,450	37.6	148,044	41.7	112,056	34.0	413,550
View/photograph fish	29.9	165,977	33.9	133,300	24.9	67,015	30.1	366,292

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=555,626, age 35-54=393,518, age 55+=268,683. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Family gathering	90.7	504,220	86.3	339,434	80.1	215,137	86.9	1,058,791
Walk for pleasure	84.9	471,661	84.5	332,402	84.7	227,651	84.7	1,031,714
Picnicking	75.9	421,470	72.1	283,850	68.8	184,970	73.1	890,290
Driving for pleasure	67.6	375,730	70.8	278,436	67.4	181,146	68.6	835,312
Bicycling (any type)	57.2	317,899	50.3	198,134	26.3	70,698	48.2	586,731
Horseback riding (any type)	22.9	127,425	20.3	79,818	6.3	17,060	18.4	224,303

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=555,626, age 35-54=393,518, age 55+=268,683. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Boating (any type)	59.3	329,302	48.9	192,488	31.9	85,636	49.9	607,426
Swimming in an outdoor pool	60.9	338,193	41.2	161,980	23.9	64,339	46.4	564,512
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	59.5	330,850	46.4	182,474	16.7	44,777	45.8	558,101
Freshwater fishing	43.8	243,451	39.3	154,613	30.2	81,187	39.4	479,251
Visit a beach	43.8	243,175	41.2	162,119	22.9	61,488	38.3	466,782
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	43.8	243,208	33.9	133,288	22.8	61,255	35.9	437,751
Motorboating	41.3	229,342	34.0	133,636	26.8	72,055	35.7	435,033
Coldwater fishing	39.2	218,014	34.0	133,803	28.9	77,570	35.3	429,387
Waterskiing	34.8	193,551	20.9	82,083	3.0	8,013	23.3	283,647
Use personal watercraft	26.0	144,296	16.8	66,146	5.2	13,894	18.4	224,336
Rafting	24.0	133,253	15.4	60,448	6.0	16,253	17.2	209,954
Warmwater fishing	15.9	88,577	13.9	54,562	6.1	16,393	13.1	159,532
Snorkeling	11.4	63,547	13.7	53,878	1.3	3,591	9.9	121,016
Canoeing	13.6	75,349	10.0	39,291	1.3	3,496	9.7	118,136
Anadromous fishing	8.5	47,147	3.6	14,106	1.1	2,897	5.3	64,150
Sailing	4.8	26,942	5.9	23,328	3.0	8,042	4.8	58,312
Rowing	5.3	29,231	5.2	20,354	2.9	7,852	4.7	57,437
Kayaking	6.0	33,156	4.3	16,960	1.6	4,374	4.5	54,490
Saltwater fishing	4.6	25,763	6.1	23,983	1.7	4,700	4.5	54,446
Scuba diving	4.5	24,899	4.2	16,494	0.2	437	3.4	41,830
Surfing	2.5	13,719	3.1	12,015	0.7	1,959	2.3	27,693
Windsurfing	1.4	7,864	1.0	4,115	0.0	0	1.0	11,979

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=555,626, age 35-54=393,518, age 55+=268,683. 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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FISHLAKE 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)	57.2	317,954	45.5	179,196	15.4	41,507	44.2	538,657
Downhill skiing	22.9	127,397	21.4	84,180	5.1	13,828	18.5	225,405
Snowmobiling	20.4	113,454	12.0	47,357	6.5	17,379	14.6	178,190
Snowboarding	15.4	85,761	4.8	18,769	1.4	3,747	8.9	108,277
Cross country skiing	7.8	43,275	8.0	31,555	0.5	1,437	6.3	76,267

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=555,626, age 35-54=393,518, age 55+=268,683. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Day hiking	59.7	24,242	59.0	12,720	37.5	2,239	57.5	39,201
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	45.2	18,353	33.5	7,226	24.5	1,459	39.7	27,038
Developed camping	42.7	17,332	37.2	8,024	27.6	1,645	39.6	27,001
Primitive camping	32.5	13,209	22.0	4,754	16.4	981	27.8	18,944
Drive off-road	38.3	15,546	34.8	7,505	16.6	990	35.3	24,041
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.9	8,070	20.8	4,491	16.0	954	19.8	13,515
Mountain biking	41.0	16,635	31.5	6,789	10.4	620	35.3	24,044
Backpacking	23.7	9,647	17.5	3,775	7.5	448	20.4	13,870
Hunting (any type)	13.6	5,514	12.2	2,641	7.2	432	12.6	8,587
Horseback riding on trails	11.7	4,761	15.1	3,249	3.7	220	12.1	8,230
Big game hunting	5.5	2,232	6.6	1,431	4.5	268	5.8	3,931
Small game hunting	6.8	2,742	2.6	566	3.4	203	5.2	3,511
Migratory bird hunting	2.3	920	1.5	318	0.9	51	1.9	1,289

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=40,619, age 35-54=21,561, age 55+=5,965. 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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FISHLAKE 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	52.9	21,504	58.5	12,623	50.0	2,985	54.5	37,112
Visit nature centers, etc.	63.4	25,743	56.4	12,155	46.2	2,754	59.7	40,652
Sightseeing	36.2	14,688	52.9	11,395	51.5	3,069	42.8	29,152
Visit historic sites	36.7	14,926	43.1	9,299	34.1	2,035	38.5	26,260
View/photograph other wildlife	33.9	13,753	39.3	8,477	28.1	1,676	35.1	23,906
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	32.6	13,245	40.0	8,623	31.5	1,880	34.8	23,748
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.7	10,038	32.4	6,984	30.7	1,829	27.7	18,851
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	28.4	11,540	23.4	5,053	18.7	1,115	26.0	17,708
View/photograph birds	13.7	5,583	22.6	4,879	23.1	1,379	17.4	11,841
View/photograph fish	23.3	9,445	28.4	6,121	19.8	1,182	24.6	16,748

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=40,619, age 35-54=21,561, age 55+=5,965. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Family gathering	86.1	34,970	86.2	18,589	80.4	4,793	85.6	58,352
Walk for pleasure	69.2	28,120	67.0	14,447	71.3	4,251	68.7	46,818
Picnicking	59.4	24,127	62.5	13,471	61.2	3,649	60.5	41,247
Driving for pleasure	44.9	18,251	51.0	10,992	50.4	3,005	47.3	32,248
Bicycling (any type)	52.7	21,411	50.7	10,935	28.4	1,696	50.0	34,042
Horseback riding (any type)	14.3	5,801	18.9	4,072	5.7	340	15.0	10,213

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=40,619, age 35-54=21,561, age 55+=5,965. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Boating (any type)	42.2	17,140	34.3	7,391	22.1	1,317	37.9	25,848
Swimming in an outdoor pool	51.7	21,017	36.9	7,963	28.7	1,713	45.0	30,693
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	45.6	18,530	39.6	8,535	12.8	765	40.8	27,830
Freshwater fishing	36.8	14,934	34.7	7,475	31.7	1,890	35.7	24,299
Visit a beach	33.5	13,609	33.6	7,255	19.5	1,162	32.3	22,026
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.4	11,119	19.5	4,194	14.2	846	23.7	16,159
Motorboating	27.1	11,012	21.5	4,638	16.3	972	24.4	16,622
Coldwater fishing	28.1	11,426	26.9	5,801	27.7	1,653	27.7	18,880
Waterskiing	27.9	11,314	11.5	2,470	3.2	193	20.5	13,977
Use personal watercraft	30.1	12,238	19.2	4,145	4.9	294	24.5	16,677
Rafting	16.7	6,773	13.3	2,871	5.3	315	14.6	9,959
Warmwater fishing	17.9	7,272	14.3	3,086	7.6	453	15.9	10,811
Snorkeling	7.6	3,098	10.0	2,147	1.2	69	7.8	5,314
Canoeing	6.5	2,632	5.8	1,250	0.8	49	5.8	3,931
Anadromous fishing	7.3	2,970	2.7	584	0.1	4	5.2	3,558
Sailing	2.5	1,021	3.6	771	1.7	103	2.8	1,895
Rowing	4.4	1,779	5.2	1,124	1.8	109	4.4	3,012
Kayaking	3.4	1,397	1.2	258	0.5	30	2.5	1,685
Saltwater fishing	6.4	2,584	4.0	863	2.8	169	5.3	3,616
Scuba diving	1.8	713	2.2	471	0.0	2	1.7	1,186
Surfing	3.0	1,224	2.0	431	1.4	81	2.5	1,736
Windsurfing	0.7	294	1.4	308	0.0	0	0.9	602

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=40,619, age 35-54=21,561, age 55+=5,965. 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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FISHLAKE 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)	38.6	15,691	35.8	7,729	14.8	884	35.7	24,304
Downhill skiing	11.6	4,702	13.5	2,907	5.2	313	11.6	7,922
Snowmobiling	10.7	4,337	5.4	1,171	3.4	200	8.4	5,708
Snowboarding	15.3	6,203	2.6	569	1.6	93	10.1	6,865
Cross country skiing	3.6	1,475	3.4	725	0.5	28	3.3	2,228

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=40,619, age 35-54=21,561, age 55+=5,965. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Day hiking	61.2	19,414	53.3	9,484	27.7	1,883	54.7	30,781
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	34.9	11,072	27.5	4,888	17.3	1,177	30.4	17,137
Developed camping	42.8	13,558	44.1	7,834	29.5	2,006	41.6	23,398
Primitive camping	22.6	7,171	14.8	2,623	7.6	517	18.3	10,311
Drive off-road	28.7	9,106	17.8	3,158	8.2	560	22.8	12,824
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	29.7	9,413	26.8	4,765	23.2	1,581	28.0	15,759
Mountain biking	33.8	10,706	22.9	4,072	3.3	226	26.7	15,004
Backpacking	16.9	5,355	10.1	1,802	1.9	126	12.9	7,283
Hunting (any type)	3.4	1,087	3.1	559	1.1	76	3.1	1,722
Horseback riding on trails	11.1	3,521	5.0	881	2.6	179	8.1	4,581
Big game hunting	1.0	305	1.5	260	0.1	9	1.0	574
Small game hunting	1.0	329	1.6	284	0.7	48	1.2	661
Migratory bird hunting	0.8	248	0.9	163	0.6	42	0.8	453

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=31,701, age 35-54=17,781, age 55+=6,801. 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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FISHLAKE 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	17,953	55.4	9,845	50.2	3,412	55.5	31,210
Visit nature centers, etc.	72.8	23,088	66.5	11,829	52.4	3,566	68.4	38,483
Sightseeing	44.8	14,190	46.3	8,238	49.1	3,342	45.8	25,770
Visit historic sites	40.7	12,897	44.0	7,832	37.3	2,539	41.3	23,268
View/photograph other wildlife	36.6	11,609	33.0	5,866	28.4	1,929	34.5	19,404
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	41.4	13,139	37.8	6,721	37.5	2,553	39.8	22,413
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	31.2	9,891	29.9	5,315	21.9	1,492	29.7	16,698
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	26.0	8,232	17.9	3,176	10.9	742	21.6	12,150
View/photograph birds	18.4	5,848	21.4	3,812	22.9	1,559	19.9	11,219
View/photograph fish	20.2	6,405	21.3	3,793	15.5	1,052	20.0	11,250

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=31,701, age 35-54=17,781, age 55+=6,801. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Family gathering	92.8	29,425	85.1	15,137	77.7	5,283	88.6	49,845
Walk for pleasure	79.4	25,185	79.3	14,094	72.3	4,915	78.5	44,194
Picnicking	72.5	22,985	62.6	11,127	56.8	3,865	67.5	37,977
Driving for pleasure	50.7	16,066	48.3	8,590	41.8	2,844	48.9	27,500
Bicycling (any type)	55.7	17,642	45.7	8,133	21.7	1,476	48.4	27,251
Horseback riding (any type)	17.2	5,445	10.1	1,790	2.8	192	13.2	7,427

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=31,701, age 35-54=17,781, age 55+=6,801. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Boating (any type)	35.9	11,382	30.4	5,411	19.1	1,299	32.1	18,092
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.4	18,189	35.6	6,324	14.1	961	45.3	25,474
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	48.4	15,329	34.1	6,061	14.5	986	39.8	22,376
Freshwater fishing	24.7	7,815	20.4	3,632	11.3	771	21.7	12,218
Visit a beach	35.2	11,161	33.2	5,909	17.6	1,194	32.5	18,264
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	30.6	9,699	24.5	4,351	14.6	994	26.7	15,044
Motorboating	21.8	6,916	18.9	3,362	14.0	951	20.0	11,229
Coldwater fishing	20.4	6,457	15.1	2,680	8.5	575	17.3	9,712
Waterskiing	20.9	6,620	17.9	3,179	1.0	70	17.5	9,869
Use personal watercraft	25.4	8,056	17.9	3,187	5.9	404	20.7	11,647
Rafting	13.5	4,269	6.4	1,135	2.9	200	10.0	5,604
Warmwater fishing	9.1	2,873	8.7	1,541	2.8	188	8.2	4,602
Snorkeling	5.3	1,688	5.6	989	0.1	4	4.8	2,681
Canoeing	6.4	2,032	3.7	661	0.1	5	4.8	2,698
Anadromous fishing	2.8	886	1.4	242	0.9	60	2.1	1,188
Sailing	3.7	1,168	4.1	730	1.7	119	3.6	2,017
Rowing	3.3	1,036	2.2	392	1.8	120	2.8	1,548
Kayaking	1.8	563	2.4	432	1.0	65	1.9	1,060
Saltwater fishing	0.9	288	5.7	1,017	0.0	2	2.3	1,307
Scuba diving	1.9	592	1.3	227	0.0	0	1.5	819
Surfing	0.9	276	3.0	538	0.0	0	1.4	814
Windsurfing	1.2	385	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.7	385

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=31,701, age 35-54=17,781, age 55+=6,801. 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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FISHLAKE 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	13,254	27.6	4,915	7.2	492	33.2	18,661
Downhill skiing	14.7	4,651	11.3	2,017	1.2	83	12.0	6,751
Snowmobiling	7.4	2,339	5.0	886	1.9	131	6.0	3,356
Snowboarding	18.3	5,792	7.9	1,401	1.6	107	13.0	7,300
Cross country skiing	2.3	730	2.5	452	0.0	0	2.1	1,182

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=31,701, age 35-54=17,781, age 55+=6,801. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Day hiking	63.9	144,579	61.8	103,718	41.7	47,545	58.2	295,842
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	71.2	161,233	53.9	90,368	41.0	46,770	58.7	298,371
Developed camping	56.7	128,366	50.2	84,175	37.1	42,313	50.2	254,854
Primitive camping	65.9	149,101	45.2	75,879	35.3	40,275	52.2	265,255
Drive off-road	53.1	120,090	47.6	79,929	24.4	27,839	44.8	227,858
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.4	59,849	27.4	45,986	21.4	24,378	25.6	130,213
Mountain biking	42.7	96,733	32.9	55,217	10.5	11,996	32.3	163,946
Backpacking	36.6	82,845	26.6	44,652	13.3	15,114	28.1	142,611
Hunting (any type)	30.6	69,320	27.4	45,920	17.1	19,526	26.5	134,766
Horseback riding on trails	20.0	45,193	23.6	39,642	7.2	8,148	18.3	92,983
Big game hunting	15.4	34,904	18.4	30,945	12.9	14,662	15.8	80,511
Small game hunting	16.4	37,018	6.9	11,559	8.5	9,691	11.5	58,268
Migratory bird hunting	5.8	13,084	3.8	6,424	2.6	2,976	4.4	22,484

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=226,339, age 35-54=167,758, age 55+=113,957. 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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FISHLAKE 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	76.9	174,013	84.8	142,210	73.8	84,142	78.8	400,365
Visit nature centers, etc.	70.6	159,821	62.7	105,177	51.8	59,060	63.8	324,058
Sightseeing	54.2	122,577	79.2	132,929	76.4	87,031	67.4	342,537
Visit historic sites	58.7	132,819	67.3	112,965	55.1	62,768	60.7	308,552
View/photograph other wildlife	62.6	141,778	71.0	119,121	53.2	60,617	63.3	321,516
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	53.1	120,092	62.8	105,432	50.8	57,919	55.8	283,443
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	33.2	75,245	43.9	73,635	42.9	48,882	38.9	197,762
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	48.3	109,278	39.9	66,869	33.8	38,543	42.3	214,690
View/photograph birds	25.6	57,849	40.4	67,831	43.2	49,259	34.4	174,939
View/photograph fish	33.4	75,682	40.1	67,271	29.6	33,736	34.8	176,689

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=226,339, age 35-54=167,758, age 55+=113,957. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Family gathering	87.5	198,116	87.0	145,951	81.2	92,513	85.9	436,580
Walk for pleasure	80.5	182,296	79.2	132,924	84.5	96,331	81.0	411,551
Picnicking	70.4	159,281	74.0	124,084	71.5	81,527	71.8	364,892
Driving for pleasure	66.8	151,189	76.0	127,444	75.0	85,481	71.7	364,114
Bicycling (any type)	56.1	126,955	53.4	89,654	29.4	33,491	49.2	250,100
Horseback riding (any type)	22.4	50,732	27.6	46,271	9.1	10,415	21.1	107,418

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=226,339, age 35-54=167,758, age 55+=113,957. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Boating (any type)	68.4	154,895	55.0	92,303	36.6	41,660	56.9	288,858
Swimming in an outdoor pool	58.7	132,759	42.6	71,499	33.0	37,648	47.6	241,906
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	59.8	135,286	50.7	85,119	15.4	17,521	46.8	237,926
Freshwater fishing	54.8	124,002	52.1	87,426	47.9	54,600	52.4	266,028
Visit a beach	43.8	99,222	42.0	70,375	23.9	27,257	38.7	196,854
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	44.2	99,950	31.9	53,433	22.9	26,114	35.3	179,497
Motorboating	50.0	113,174	39.2	65,844	31.4	35,818	42.3	214,836
Coldwater fishing	48.4	109,636	46.7	78,271	47.9	54,592	47.7	242,499
Waterskiing	42.9	97,071	17.6	29,544	4.8	5,509	26.0	132,124
Use personal watercraft	27.7	62,631	17.2	28,795	4.7	5,338	19.0	96,764
Rafting	29.0	65,700	21.8	36,584	8.6	9,837	22.1	112,121
Warmwater fishing	21.7	49,073	17.7	29,647	9.5	10,865	17.6	89,585
Snorkeling	14.1	31,921	18.3	30,630	2.6	2,976	12.9	65,527
Canoeing	14.8	33,517	13.2	22,074	2.4	2,715	11.5	58,306
Anadromous fishing	13.0	29,352	5.0	8,382	0.4	427	7.5	38,161
Sailing	4.6	10,445	5.7	9,633	3.0	3,419	4.6	23,497
Rowing	5.9	13,440	7.4	12,474	3.9	4,438	6.0	30,352
Kayaking	8.7	19,611	2.8	4,762	1.1	1,280	5.0	25,653
Saltwater fishing	7.7	17,533	5.0	8,376	3.5	4,026	5.9	29,935
Scuba diving	4.7	10,729	5.6	9,322	0.4	427	4.0	20,478
Surfing	3.6	8,115	2.2	3,757	1.5	1,694	2.7	13,566
Windsurfing	1.2	2,618	2.2	3,614	0.0	0	1.2	6,232

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=226,339, age 35-54=167,758, age 55+=113,957. 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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FISHLAKE 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)	58.9	133,234	53.8	90,198	22.6	25,775	49.1	249,207
Downhill skiing	22.6	51,066	24.9	41,793	9.1	10,403	20.3	103,262
Snowmobiling	26.2	59,347	14.1	23,703	9.8	11,147	18.5	94,197
Snowboarding	14.2	32,208	2.4	4,035	1.2	1,386	7.4	37,629
Cross country skiing	11.0	24,841	9.8	16,384	1.2	1,386	8.4	42,611

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=226,339, age 35-54=167,758, age 55+=113,957. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Day hiking	64.6	146,339	55.8	92,506	29.6	39,427	53.0	278,272
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	56.2	127,328	44.4	73,532	29.6	39,403	45.7	240,263
Developed camping	56.6	128,253	58.6	97,004	38.2	50,926	52.6	276,183
Primitive camping	46.3	104,974	29.9	49,466	15.2	20,296	33.3	174,736
Drive off-road	40.0	90,714	24.8	41,058	12.6	16,778	28.3	148,550
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	39.7	89,916	35.9	59,499	31.2	41,580	36.3	190,995
Mountain biking	36.5	82,751	24.1	39,943	4.7	6,196	24.5	128,890
Backpacking	26.6	60,194	15.6	25,810	3.2	4,286	17.2	90,290
Hunting (any type)	8.4	19,147	7.0	11,664	3.5	4,710	6.8	35,521
Horseback riding on trails	18.8	42,677	8.3	13,735	4.5	5,956	11.9	62,368
Big game hunting	2.9	6,525	4.2	6,921	0.9	1,235	2.8	14,681
Small game hunting	2.6	5,977	3.9	6,405	1.7	2,310	2.8	14,692
Migratory bird hunting	1.9	4,403	2.3	3,730	1.6	2,101	1.9	10,234

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=226,598, age 35-54=165,675, age 55+=133,228. 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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FISHLAKE 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	82.7	187,443	80.6	133,454	74.4	99,085	79.9	419,982
Visit nature centers, etc.	82.9	187,940	74.9	124,100	58.9	78,513	74.3	390,553
Sightseeing	67.6	153,092	69.2	114,613	74.6	99,443	69.9	367,148
Visit historic sites	64.3	145,719	68.5	113,519	60.1	80,046	64.6	339,284
View/photograph other wildlife	67.8	153,625	60.9	100,864	54.3	72,299	62.2	326,788
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	66.7	151,230	60.6	100,327	60.2	80,238	63.1	331,795
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	42.9	97,217	41.7	69,034	31.3	41,717	39.6	207,968
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	45.3	102,630	30.0	49,731	20.0	26,670	34.1	179,031
View/photograph birds	34.3	77,813	39.7	65,818	43.0	57,245	38.2	200,876
View/photograph fish	29.2	66,071	30.0	49,750	21.8	29,084	27.6	144,905

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=226,598, age 35-54=165,675, age 55+=133,228. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Family gathering	94.4	213,853	85.5	141,692	79.2	105,483	87.7	461,028
Walk for pleasure	92.9	210,492	92.7	153,633	86.3	114,938	91.2	479,063
Picnicking	85.5	193,805	73.3	121,464	67.9	90,466	77.2	405,735
Driving for pleasure	76.6	173,462	72.2	119,592	63.9	85,167	72.0	378,221
Bicycling (any type)	60.0	136,053	48.3	79,939	24.0	31,954	47.2	247,946
Horseback riding (any type)	26.9	60,936	15.2	25,150	4.4	5,796	17.5	91,882

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=226,598, age 35-54=165,675, age 55+=133,228. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Boating (any type)	58.0	131,336	47.9	79,341	29.4	39,155	47.5	249,832
Swimming in an outdoor pool	65.9	149,310	41.3	68,442	16.6	22,131	45.6	239,883
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	63.4	143,686	44.2	73,289	18.0	24,020	45.9	240,995
Freshwater fishing	38.7	87,752	30.6	50,779	16.7	22,310	30.6	160,841
Visit a beach	46.1	104,452	41.7	69,081	22.2	29,624	38.7	203,157
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	49.5	112,176	39.8	65,943	23.9	31,819	40.0	209,938
Motorboating	39.9	90,351	33.5	55,548	24.7	32,909	34.0	178,808
Coldwater fishing	36.8	83,369	26.0	43,042	14.6	19,402	27.7	145,813
Waterskiing	32.0	72,531	26.9	44,494	1.6	2,101	22.7	119,126
Use personal watercraft	24.1	54,658	16.3	27,068	5.6	7,481	17.0	89,207
Rafting	23.0	52,227	10.9	18,117	4.2	5,629	14.5	75,973
Warmwater fishing	11.4	25,734	10.9	18,096	3.4	4,512	9.2	48,342
Snorkeling	10.0	22,684	10.1	16,723	0.3	436	7.6	39,843
Canoeing	14.5	32,907	8.0	13,258	0.5	617	8.9	46,782
Anadromous fishing	5.1	11,575	2.5	4,187	1.7	2,316	3.4	18,078
Sailing	5.9	13,329	6.9	11,416	3.2	4,239	5.5	28,984
Rowing	5.1	11,665	3.3	5,493	2.2	2,982	3.8	20,140
Kayaking	4.2	9,488	6.3	10,476	2.1	2,814	4.3	22,778
Saltwater fishing	1.2	2,763	6.9	11,351	0.2	216	2.7	14,330
Scuba diving	4.9	11,117	3.2	5,371	0.0	0	3.1	16,488
Surfing	1.0	2,311	3.4	5,674	0.0	0	1.5	7,985
Windsurfing	1.8	4,178	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.8	4,178

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=226,598, age 35-54=165,675, age 55+=133,228. 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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FISHLAKE 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)	62.3	141,084	41.4	68,517	9.9	13,248	42.4	222,849
Downhill skiing	27.3	61,957	20.7	34,332	2.0	2,700	18.8	98,989
Snowmobiling	18.4	41,718	11.7	19,350	4.1	5,401	12.6	66,469
Snowboarding	16.0	36,162	7.0	11,618	1.5	2,017	9.5	49,797
Cross country skiing	6.6	14,933	7.9	13,092	0.0	0	5.3	28,025

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=226,598, age 35-54=165,675, age 55+=133,228. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Day hiking	27.0	755	26.2	597	16.0	91	25.6	1,443
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	35.5	992	26.5	604	18.5	105	30.1	1,701
Developed camping	33.2	928	29.2	665	21.3	121	30.4	1,714
Primitive camping	21.7	607	14.9	339	10.2	58	17.8	1,004
Drive off-road	31.4	878	28.0	639	12.3	70	28.1	1,587
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	15.4	430	16.1	367	12.2	69	15.3	866
Mountain biking	28.7	803	22.2	506	7.6	43	24.0	1,352
Backpacking	13.8	386	10.1	230	3.9	22	11.3	638
Hunting (any type)	6.2	174	5.4	123	2.8	16	5.5	313
Horseback riding on trails	11.2	314	13.6	311	2.8	16	11.4	641
Big game hunting	3.3	92	4.0	91	2.5	14	3.5	197
Small game hunting	4.0	112	1.6	37	1.8	10	2.8	159
Migratory bird hunting	0.9	26	0.6	13	0.2	1	0.7	40

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,798, age 35-54=2,279, age 55+=567. 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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FISHLAKE 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	52.8	1,478	58.5	1,334	50.4	286	54.9	3,098
Visit nature centers, etc.	49.5	1,386	44.4	1,012	36.7	208	46.2	2,606
Sightseeing	42.9	1,201	63.0	1,435	62.3	353	53.0	2,989
Visit historic sites	41.8	1,170	48.7	1,110	38.3	217	44.2	2,497
View/photograph other wildlife	34.1	955	39.1	890	27.0	153	35.4	1,998
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	32.1	897	38.6	880	30.2	171	34.5	1,948
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.1	731	34.6	788	31.4	178	30.1	1,697
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	22.1	617	18.4	419	13.8	78	19.7	1,114
View/photograph birds	13.8	386	22.3	508	22.6	128	18.1	1,022
View/photograph fish	22.2	620	27.0	616	18.3	104	23.7	1,340

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,798, age 35-54=2,279, age 55+=567. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Family gathering	87.0	2,435	86.9	1,981	81.7	463	86.4	4,879
Walk for pleasure	79.1	2,214	77.4	1,764	82.0	465	78.7	4,443
Picnicking	59.5	1,664	62.4	1,422	61.6	349	60.9	3,435
Driving for pleasure	46.2	1,292	52.7	1,201	53.1	301	49.5	2,794
Bicycling (any type)	49.9	1,395	48.0	1,093	27.3	155	46.8	2,643
Horseback riding (any type)	11.3	317	14.3	326	3.9	22	11.8	665

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,798, age 35-54=2,279, age 55+=567. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Boating (any type)	29.3	821	23.7	539	14.8	84	25.6	1,444
Swimming in an outdoor pool	52.6	1,471	37.9	864	28.7	163	44.3	2,498
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	30.5	854	26.2	597	8.6	49	26.6	1,500
Freshwater fishing	32.3	905	30.5	696	26.8	152	31.1	1,753
Visit a beach	40.2	1,126	39.4	898	23.5	133	38.2	2,157
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.1	731	18.7	427	13.6	77	21.9	1,235
Motorboating	16.2	454	12.8	292	9.3	53	14.2	799
Coldwater fishing	20.3	568	19.5	444	19.4	110	19.9	1,122
Waterskiing	18.9	528	7.7	175	2.3	13	12.7	716
Use personal watercraft	24.2	677	15.3	349	3.7	21	18.6	1,047
Rafting	7.6	213	5.8	132	2.3	13	6.3	358
Warmwater fishing	22.5	629	18.1	413	9.0	51	19.4	1,093
Snorkeling	5.9	164	7.7	175	0.7	4	6.1	343
Canoeing	2.0	56	1.7	39	0.2	1	1.7	96
Anadromous fishing	7.7	216	2.9	66	0.0	0	5.0	282
Sailing	2.1	60	2.9	66	1.2	7	2.4	133
Rowing	3.1	86	3.9	88	0.9	5	3.2	179
Kayaking	1.5	42	0.5	12	0.2	1	1.0	55
Saltwater fishing	7.6	212	4.9	112	3.2	18	6.1	342
Scuba diving	3.6	102	4.4	100	0.0	0	3.6	202
Surfing	0.6	18	0.4	9	0.4	2	0.5	29
Windsurfing	0.3	9	0.6	14	0.0	0	0.4	23

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,798, age 35-54=2,279, age 55+=567. 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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FISHLAKE 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)	29.4	822	26.9	612	10.9	62	26.5	1,496
Downhill skiing	8.4	235	9.5	216	3.9	22	8.4	473
Snowmobiling	14.9	416	7.7	176	3.9	22	10.9	614
Snowboarding	8.5	237	1.4	32	0.9	5	4.9	274
Cross country skiing	1.9	52	1.7	38	0.2	1	1.6	91

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,798, age 35-54=2,279, age 55+=567. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Day hiking	27.4	568	23.9	274	11.7	54	24.4	896
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	27.4	568	21.6	247	12.8	59	23.8	874
Developed camping	33.9	702	35.2	403	23.4	108	33.0	1,213
Primitive camping	14.8	307	9.8	112	5.0	23	12.0	442
Drive off-road	22.2	461	13.5	155	5.4	25	17.4	641
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.3	482	20.9	240	17.8	82	21.9	804
Mountain biking	24.1	499	16.7	191	1.7	8	19.0	698
Backpacking	9.8	204	5.9	68	0.9	4	7.5	276
Hunting (any type)	1.4	28	1.2	14	0.2	1	1.2	43
Horseback riding on trails	9.7	201	4.2	48	2.2	10	7.0	259
Big game hunting	0.5	11	0.9	10	0.0	0	0.6	21
Small game hunting	0.6	12	1.0	11	0.4	2	0.7	25
Migratory bird hunting	0.3	7	0.3	4	0.2	1	0.3	12

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,072, age 35-54=1,146, age 55+=461. 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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FISHLAKE 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	56.8	1,177	55.8	639	49.9	230	55.6	2,046
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.1	1,204	53.3	611	42.1	194	54.6	2,009
Sightseeing	53.3	1,104	55.6	637	58.4	269	54.6	2,010
Visit historic sites	46.8	969	51.2	587	42.3	195	47.6	1,751
View/photograph other wildlife	36.2	750	32.6	374	27.5	127	34.0	1,251
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	40.4	838	37.1	425	36.7	169	38.9	1,432
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	33.0	684	31.2	358	23.0	106	31.2	1,148
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	20.0	414	14.1	162	7.8	36	16.6	612
View/photograph birds	18.1	376	21.2	243	23.0	106	19.7	725
View/photograph fish	19.2	398	20.8	238	14.8	68	19.1	704

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,072, age 35-54=1,146, age 55+=461. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Family gathering	93.7	1,942	86.7	994	78.7	363	89.7	3,299
Walk for pleasure	91.7	1,899	91.5	1,049	82.6	381	90.5	3,329
Picnicking	72.2	1,496	62.7	718	56.2	259	67.2	2,473
Driving for pleasure	52.1	1,080	49.7	570	42.3	195	50.1	1,845
Bicycling (any type)	53.1	1,100	44.3	508	20.0	92	46.2	1,700
Horseback riding (any type)	12.4	257	7.4	85	1.7	8	9.5	350

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,072, age 35-54=1,146, age 55+=461. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Boating (any type)	24.8	514	21.4	245	13.4	62	22.3	821
Swimming in an outdoor pool	58.3	1,209	35.8	410	14.1	65	45.8	1,684
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	32.2	668	22.6	259	9.8	45	26.4	972
Freshwater fishing	20.7	428	17.5	200	9.5	44	18.3	672
Visit a beach	41.4	857	39.8	456	20.6	95	38.3	1,408
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.5	611	23.4	268	13.9	64	25.6	943
Motorboating	13.1	271	11.5	132	8.5	39	12.0	442
Coldwater fishing	14.1	292	10.7	123	5.9	27	12.0	442
Waterskiing	14.3	296	12.4	142	0.7	3	12.0	441
Use personal watercraft	20.7	429	14.9	171	4.8	22	16.9	622
Rafting	5.9	122	2.7	31	1.3	6	4.3	159
Warmwater fishing	11.2	233	10.6	122	3.5	16	10.1	371
Snorkeling	4.2	86	4.4	50	0.0	0	3.7	136
Canoeing	2.0	41	1.1	13	0.0	0	1.5	54
Anadromous fishing	2.9	60	1.4	16	0.9	4	2.2	80
Sailing	3.2	66	3.5	40	1.3	6	3.0	112
Rowing	2.4	49	1.6	18	1.3	6	2.0	73
Kayaking	0.9	18	1.0	12	0.4	2	0.9	32
Saltwater fishing	1.0	20	6.9	79	0.0	0	2.7	99
Scuba diving	3.8	79	2.7	31	0.0	0	3.0	110
Surfing	0.2	4	0.6	7	0.0	0	0.3	11
Windsurfing	0.6	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.

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,072, age 35-54=1,146, age 55+=461. 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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FISHLAKE 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)	31.8	659	21.0	241	5.6	26	25.2	926
Downhill skiing	10.8	223	8.5	97	0.9	4	8.8	324
Snowmobiling	10.1	209	7.0	80	3.0	14	8.2	303
Snowboarding	10.3	213	4.4	50	0.7	3	7.2	266
Cross country skiing	1.2	24	1.2	14	0.0	0	1.0	38

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,072, age 35-54=1,146, age 55+=461. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Day hiking	62.2	2,317	54.8	1,343	44.3	437	57.2	4,097
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	79.4	2,958	65.5	1,605	55.5	548	71.4	5,111
Developed camping	47.3	1,763	45.0	1,103	33.7	333	44.7	3,199
Primitive camping	86.8	3,234	62.8	1,539	54.1	534	74.1	5,307
Drive off-road	79.2	2,950	67.5	1,654	39.8	393	69.8	4,997
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.0	781	20.6	505	17.4	172	20.4	1,458
Mountain biking	44.5	1,656	34.6	849	10.1	100	36.4	2,605
Backpacking	42.4	1,578	28.8	707	21.9	216	34.9	2,501
Hunting (any type)	74.7	2,783	66.7	1,635	43.8	432	67.7	4,850
Horseback riding on trails	23.4	871	20.1	493	9.6	95	20.4	1,459
Big game hunting	35.3	1,315	40.4	989	30.8	304	36.4	2,608
Small game hunting	31.2	1,161	17.7	434	17.9	177	24.7	1,772
Migratory bird hunting	17.8	663	12.4	304	11.6	114	15.1	1,081

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,725, age 35-54=2,451, age 55+=987. 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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FISHLAKE 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	68.1	2,535	74.1	1,816	69.2	683	70.3	5,034
Visit nature centers, etc.	54.8	2,040	48.4	1,186	43.0	424	51.0	3,650
Sightseeing	50.9	1,896	74.9	1,836	70.3	694	61.8	4,426
Visit historic sites	50.0	1,862	51.4	1,260	48.5	479	50.3	3,601
View/photograph other wildlife	69.1	2,573	70.5	1,727	61.3	605	68.5	4,905
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	53.0	1,973	53.2	1,304	48.5	479	52.4	3,756
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	34.6	1,290	47.3	1,160	50.8	501	41.2	2,951
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	61.3	2,282	51.0	1,249	51.1	504	56.3	4,035
View/photograph birds	27.5	1,026	35.9	881	47.1	465	33.1	2,372
View/photograph fish	38.1	1,419	41.9	1,028	37.9	374	39.4	2,821

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,725, age 35-54=2,451, age 55+=987. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Family gathering	90.1	3,355	86.5	2,120	81.8	807	87.7	6,282
Walk for pleasure	72.9	2,714	77.2	1,893	82.4	813	75.7	5,420
Picnicking	68.5	2,553	71.8	1,759	66.4	655	69.3	4,967
Driving for pleasure	62.2	2,318	71.6	1,756	70.8	699	66.6	4,773
Bicycling (any type)	55.7	2,075	50.6	1,240	26.7	264	50.0	3,579
Horseback riding (any type)	26.9	1,001	25.1	616	10.3	102	24.0	1,719

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,725, age 35-54=2,451, age 55+=987. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Boating (any type)	63.7	2,372	48.8	1,197	36.4	359	54.8	3,928
Swimming in an outdoor pool	39.4	1,469	31.1	762	23.3	230	34.4	2,461
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	60.6	2,258	46.5	1,140	10.9	108	48.9	3,506
Freshwater fishing	68.8	2,563	67.6	1,658	61.6	608	67.4	4,829
Visit a beach	41.4	1,543	31.6	775	17.7	175	34.8	2,493
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.2	1,499	31.0	761	21.3	210	34.5	2,470
Motorboating	53.0	1,974	39.7	974	37.7	372	46.3	3,320
Coldwater fishing	62.4	2,325	61.6	1,511	61.4	606	62.0	4,442
Waterskiing	35.2	1,310	14.4	352	3.6	36	23.7	1,698
Use personal watercraft	25.3	941	13.4	329	5.0	49	18.4	1,319
Rafting	31.7	1,179	18.2	446	7.4	73	23.7	1,698
Warmwater fishing	28.6	1,064	25.3	620	14.2	140	25.5	1,824
Snorkeling	8.1	302	10.1	248	2.4	24	8.0	574
Canoeing	19.4	722	16.8	411	5.2	51	16.5	1,184
Anadromous fishing	25.7	957	11.7	287	2.0	20	17.6	1,264
Sailing	5.6	208	3.4	84	2.6	26	4.4	318
Rowing	3.7	139	6.7	163	8.1	80	5.3	382
Kayaking	5.4	202	1.2	29	0.4	4	3.3	235
Saltwater fishing	12.8	477	9.1	223	6.0	59	10.6	759
Scuba diving	4.9	183	4.2	104	0.7	7	4.1	294
Surfing	4.0	148	1.9	47	0.9	9	2.8	204
Windsurfing	0.6	21	0.7	18	0.0	0	0.5	39

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,725, age 35-54=2,451, age 55+=987. 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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FISHLAKE 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)	65.1	2,424	55.1	1,351	24.6	243	56.1	4,018
Downhill skiing	16.7	622	14.1	346	3.9	38	14.0	1,006
Snowmobiling	58.1	2,164	39.2	962	31.9	315	48.0	3,441
Snowboarding	16.5	615	2.4	60	0.6	6	9.5	681
Cross country skiing	10.5	390	7.5	185	0.6	6	8.1	581

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,725, age 35-54=2,451, age 55+=987. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Day hiking	58.9	2,282	49.2	1,300	28.2	318	51.0	3,900
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	68.5	2,655	55.0	1,452	42.1	475	59.9	4,582
Developed camping	46.8	1,812	49.1	1,298	29.9	337	45.1	3,447
Primitive camping	63.6	2,466	39.1	1,034	19.2	217	48.6	3,717
Drive off-road	60.0	2,324	37.4	987	22.8	257	46.7	3,568
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	32.2	1,247	29.4	777	26.1	294	30.3	2,318
Mountain biking	44.9	1,740	26.5	700	9.8	111	33.4	2,551
Backpacking	33.7	1,305	17.9	472	5.3	60	24.0	1,837
Hunting (any type)	26.1	1,011	17.1	451	13.9	157	21.2	1,619
Horseback riding on trails	21.3	824	9.0	239	4.5	51	14.6	1,114
Big game hunting	8.1	314	10.3	271	5.5	62	8.5	647
Small game hunting	5.9	227	7.4	196	2.9	33	6.0	456
Migratory bird hunting	5.3	206	5.6	148	3.9	44	5.2	398

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,875, age 35-54=2,642, age 55+=1,128. 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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FISHLAKE 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	75.3	2,916	72.1	1,904	71.1	802	73.5	5,622
Visit nature centers, etc.	71.8	2,784	61.7	1,630	48.9	552	65.0	4,966
Sightseeing	65.7	2,546	64.3	1,699	73.8	832	66.4	5,077
Visit historic sites	52.4	2,032	51.6	1,364	52.7	595	52.2	3,991
View/photograph other wildlife	74.7	2,893	66.1	1,746	65.1	734	70.3	5,373
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	63.5	2,459	56.3	1,488	56.6	639	60.0	4,586
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	49.0	1,900	50.4	1,332	39.4	444	48.1	3,676
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	63.8	2,472	36.3	958	31.6	356	49.5	3,786
View/photograph birds	37.0	1,435	42.0	1,109	47.1	531	40.2	3,075
View/photograph fish	33.8	1,308	30.9	816	23.3	263	31.2	2,387

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,875, age 35-54=2,642, age 55+=1,128. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Family gathering	97.1	3,764	83.6	2,208	82.1	926	90.2	6,898
Walk for pleasure	86.3	3,344	86.3	2,281	85.8	968	86.2	6,593
Picnicking	81.6	3,163	67.9	1,794	67.4	760	74.8	5,717
Driving for pleasure	76.4	2,959	68.8	1,818	65.6	740	72.2	5,517
Bicycling (any type)	63.5	2,460	46.0	1,216	27.3	308	52.1	3,984
Horseback riding (any type)	31.3	1,212	15.8	417	4.4	50	22.0	1,679

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,875, age 35-54=2,642, age 55+=1,128. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Boating (any type)	52.9	2,051	38.6	1,021	22.6	255	43.5	3,327
Swimming in an outdoor pool	46.8	1,814	30.8	814	12.7	143	36.2	2,771
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.4	2,495	42.9	1,134	15.1	170	49.7	3,799
Freshwater fishing	58.1	2,252	39.3	1,039	19.9	225	46.0	3,516
Visit a beach	43.3	1,679	32.7	863	18.4	207	36.0	2,749
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	45.8	1,775	37.6	994	22.8	257	39.6	3,026
Motorboating	40.6	1,575	29.4	778	22.4	253	34.1	2,606
Coldwater fishing	55.7	2,159	33.5	886	18.6	210	42.6	3,255
Waterskiing	25.8	998	19.5	515	1.1	12	19.9	1,525
Use personal watercraft	25.9	1,005	14.4	381	5.8	65	19.0	1,451
Rafting	23.4	906	11.1	294	1.7	19	15.9	1,219
Warmwater fishing	17.2	668	16.9	447	4.6	52	15.3	1,167
Snorkeling	6.2	240	5.3	139	0.4	4	5.0	383
Canoeing	18.4	713	7.4	196	1.5	17	12.1	926
Anadromous fishing	11.7	455	6.2	163	4.0	45	8.7	663
Sailing	3.5	135	5.5	144	3.3	37	4.1	316
Rowing	7.0	272	3.6	96	1.1	12	5.0	380
Kayaking	1.8	68	4.6	121	0.6	7	2.6	196
Saltwater fishing	2.8	107	10.5	277	0.6	7	5.1	391
Scuba diving	4.4	169	2.3	60	0.0	0	3.0	229
Surfing	1.0	40	3.0	80	0.0	0	1.6	120
Windsurfing	0.7	27	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.4	27

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,875, age 35-54=2,642, age 55+=1,128. 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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FISHLAKE 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)	62.1	2,407	42.1	1,113	6.7	76	47.0	3,596
Downhill skiing	16.5	639	11.1	293	0.6	7	12.3	939
Snowmobiling	43.3	1,678	20.7	546	3.8	43	29.7	2,267
Snowboarding	13.6	528	6.5	172	1.8	20	9.4	720
Cross country skiing	4.9	189	8.6	228	0.0	0	5.5	417

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,875, age 35-54=2,642, age 55+=1,128. 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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FISHLAKE 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 #
Day hiking	45.0	3,917	45.2	2,654	27.3	693	42.5	7,264
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	44.6	3,879	32.7	1,918	23.0	584	37.3	6,381
Developed camping	42.3	3,674	36.8	2,159	27.2	691	38.1	6,524
Primitive camping	32.1	2,792	21.5	1,260	15.3	389	26.0	4,441
Drive off-road	26.8	2,328	24.2	1,421	10.9	276	23.5	4,025
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.0	1,562	19.1	1,123	14.5	368	17.8	3,053
Mountain biking	30.0	2,610	23.3	1,368	7.8	197	24.4	4,175
Backpacking	24.5	2,129	18.4	1,079	6.9	176	19.8	3,384
Hunting (any type)	10.8	939	9.4	555	5.4	137	9.5	1,631
Horseback riding on trails	8.2	709	10.9	642	2.2	56	8.2	1,407
Big game hunting	5.0	436	6.1	356	4.0	101	5.2	893
Small game hunting	3.6	317	1.3	77	1.8	45	2.6	439
Migratory bird hunting	1.6	136	1.0	58	0.5	13	1.2	207

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

Fishlake NF local area: 21 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,695, age 35-54=5,874, age 55+=2,536. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.