Economic Impact of Sportfishing...Oregon

[Jim]

Figured some of you may be interested in these numbers. I believe they hold the key to Salmon and Steelhead Recovery. I posted Washington numbers on a couple of Washington Sites.

1996 Sport Fishing Participation and Economic Impact for
Oregon

Nonresident Anglers: 156,916
Nonresident Days: 442,192
Resident Anglers: 501,002
Resident Days: 7,546,980
Total Expenditures: $ 622,806,450
Nonresident Angler Expenditures: $ 64,875,573
Resident Angler Expenditures: $ 557,930,878


Economic Impact Of Sport Fishing
Oregon US Total
Angler Expenditures $ 622,806,450 $ 37,797,062,032
Total Economic Impact $ 1,173,234,473 $108,449,124,406
Wages and Salaries $ 304,891,215 $ 28,259,358,131
Jobs 14,940 1,210,083
State Sales Tax no tax $ 1,241,634,000
State Income Tax $ 16,316,641 $ 261,137,000
Federal Income Tax $ 31,090,558 $ 2,420,131,000


Economic Impact Of Fresh Water Sport Fishing
Freshwater Angler Expenditures $ 453,877,941 $ 26,898,814,893
Freshwater Economic Output $ 854,067,999 $ 76,919,593,071
Freshwater Wages and Salaries $ 221,361,946 $ 19,919,483,714
Freshwater Jobs 10,960 854,512


Economic Impact Of Salt Water Sport Fishing
Saltwater Angler Expenditures $ 118,795,195 $ 8,674,748,085
Saltwater Economic Output $ 225,167,540 $ 25,092,567,062
Saltwater Wages and Salaries $ 60,182,050 $ 6,659,787,684
Saltwater Jobs 2,967 287,707


Number Of Adult Anglers And Sport Fishing Participaion
Total Anglers (16 years old and older) 657,919 35,245,809
Fresh Water Anglers 588,928 28,920,776
Salt Water Anglers 161,899 9,438,238
Great Lakes Anglers 0 2,038,797
Total Fishing Days 7,989,172 625,892,832
Fresh Water Fishing Days 7,117,488 485,473,711
Salt Water Fishing Days 870,178 103,034,328
Great Lakes Fishing Days 0 20,094,956


Sport Fishing Expenditures On Trip Related Items
Food, Drink and Refreshments $ 70,744,981 $ 4,255,842,791
Lodging $ 25,255,538 $ 1,733,823,092
Public Transportation $ 10,739,620 $ 559,029,278
Private Transportation $ 78,000,479 $ 3,171,216,027
Boat Fuel $ 20,334,108 $ 1,339,584,467
Guide Fees, Pack Trip or Package Fees $ 13,819,111 $ 638,466,383
Public Land Use or Access Fees $ 1,368,255 $ 140,258,431
Private Land Use or Access Fees $ 390,719 $ 84,353,614
Boat Launching Fees $ 2,684,066 $ 201,377,081
Boat Mooring, Storage, Maintenance and Insurance $ 18,053,052 $ 1,398,154,895
Equipment Rental $ 7,131,407 $ 331,308,321
Bait (live, cut, prepared) $ 13,003,678 $ 1,084,661,194
Ice $ 3,304,810 $ 319,258,420
Heating and Cooking Fuel $ 1,796,429 $ 123,883,241


Angler Expenditures On Sport Fishing Equipment
Rods, Reels, Poles and Rod Making Components $ 30,750,240 $ 2,331,835,635
Lines and Leaders $ 7,902,532 $ 490,917,008
Artificial Lures, Flies, Baits and Dressing $ 13,866,640 $ 880,910,433
Hooks, Sinkers, Swivels, etc $ 8,057,956 $ 376,671,950
Tackle Boxes $ 1,153,399 $ 128,193,348
Creels, Stringers, Fish Bags, Landing Nets and Gaff Hooks $ 1,318,558 $ 95,915,440
Minnow Traps, Seines and Bait Containers $ 103,787 $ 66,220,786
Depth Finders, Fish Finders and Other Electronic Fishing Devices $ 2,979,534 $ 395,926,970
Ice Fishing Equipment $ 0 $ 97,557,372
Other Fishing Equipment $ 11,252,024 $ 444,526,129


Special Equipment Purchased For Sport Fishing
Camping Equipment
$ 4,589,632 $ 501,711,047
Binoculars, Field Glasses, Telescopes, etc. $ 1,081,449 $ 46,757,879
Special Fishing Clothing, Foul Weather Gear, Boots, Waders, etc. $ 5,138,060 $ 312,636,188
Bass Boat $ 0 $ 2,005,235,791
Other Motor Boat $ 35,870,829 $ 3,220,523,391
Canoe or Other Non-Motor Boat $ 17,948,839 $ 144,712,414
Boat Motor, Boat Trailer Hitch or Other Boat Accessories $ 55,888,261 $ 981,703,104
Pickup, Camper, Van, Travel or Tent Trailer, Motor Home, House Trailer $ 127,489,522 $ 4,573,214,215
Cabin $ 0 $ 27,394,985
Trail Bike, Dune Buggy, 4x4 Vehicle, 4-Wheeler, Snowmobile $ 0 $ 1,129,232,231
Other Special Equipment Including Ice Chest $ 555,533 $ 746,301,786


Other Sport Fishing Expenditures
Fishing Licenses $ 8,132,228 $ 519,060,780
Other Fees $ 2,834,987 $ 60,691,571
Owned or Leased Property $ 9,054,487 $ 2,340,344,488
Processing and Taxidermy Costs $ 37,835 $ 62,019,727
Books and Magazines $ 2,339,919 $ 169,546,449
Dues or Contributions to Organizations $ 1,007,320 $ 152,447,837
Other Purchases $ 6,826,623 $ 113,635,846

[Kwiky]

Very interesting, Jim. Under many of the topics, two dollar values are listed; can you tell me what each corresponds to? One I assume is the 1996 sport fishing participation value, but the other I'm not sure about.

Thanks,

Kwiky

[Jim]

OOOPPPPSSSS!!!

The two numbers represent Oregon only which is the first set, the second set is US Totals.

Hope that helps.

Jim

[Deleted User]

Thanks Jim.

Do these figures make you wonder why the non-Indian and Indian commercial harvests get better consideration despite all the economic impact of sportfishers? Especially dramatically on a per capita basis! Could it be that they get together better and hire lobbyists? Their collective wheels are sqeakier than all of our complacent, lazy, and seemingly well oiled wheels? Food for thought.

RT

[Hammer Bob]

RT, I have to agree with you. With all those $$ amounts our collective voice means squat because "we" as sportfishers are not organized like "our" adversaries. Can we not afford to join organizations like the REcreational Fishing Alliance? In my opinion NO! Your dues to this organization will supportthe lobbying efforts necesary for change...in our behalf! Check out their web site and decide for yourself if you want someone representing your interests. At this link they provide regional contacts for Ca., Or, and Wa. Maybe shoot them an e-mail and find out what they are up to.....then send in your dues!
http://www.savefish.com/

[Phish_on]

several concerns here.

* If they are the ONE organization we should support, why have I not heard of them?

* Not sure I want to pay to fight all those battles all over the globe, I like to focus political action a little more locally

* Same question as any "non-profit" - how much money goes toward real action, as opposed to supporting the organization's administrative costs. I don't see the answer to that question on their web site.

* The web site, in fact seems a little like a Internet money making venture ...

tell us more !

[smilesforu]

Great looking study for the sportsmen. The information comes from the American Sportfishing Association. They more information on how the numbers stack up across the country and who funded/researched the study. Thanks for bringing this information to the forefront Jim. Now if we can only get the people in charge to understand these numbers politically.
http://www.asafishing.org/newsroom/newsletter/jan98/economy.htm

Tight Lines

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Marty M
Steelheader.net (http://www.steelheader.net/)

[Hammer Bob]

Phish-on, Your concerns are noted. I don't have all the answers...yet! I do know that on the east coast (coast of origin) the RFA has done a great deal for fisheries conservation and allocation issues. The RFA movement to the west coast is a fairly recent accomplishment so I can understand why many fisher folks have not heard about them. I suggest you peruse their accomplishments section to see what they have achieved on the east coast. I have sent a e-mail to them requesting info on how much $$ goes towards the fight vs lining administrations pocket. I do know that this is the first grass roots organization to begin to organize sportfishers. If you have any knowledge of any other organizations working for congressional lobbying in our behalf I would be more than happy to support them also!

I think it is short-sighted to believe that any $$$ donated be only applied locally..sportfisheries issues are much more wide spread and should be fought with a consolidated effort on all fronts. I think a e-mail to your regional representative might also provide some good info on what the RFA goals are in relation to your interests. I understand your wanting to put $$ into local fights but do you know of any organizations which are effective? If so let's pour the $$ to them! Many of these issues are or will be dealt with at the federal level, NMFS for example. I don't have all the answers but I do support the RFA with my annual dues.

I will try to find out the answers to your questions but in the mean time check out their mission statement and accomplishments to date. Most of all contact the regional representative for more info on what their mission concerning west coast fisheries are.

We can and should provide a united front in our effort for equitable fisheries regulations.....I don't know if the RFA is the ultimate answer but to me they are a pretty viable option!!

[Jim]

Hammer,
The RFA here in Washington is new and relatively leaderless...one guy Mike Gilchrist is doing a heck of a job but admittedly brand new to the whole fisheries thing. The battles here are much more complex than what they faced on the East Coast. I think if the RFA is serious they need to placea some regional directors out here, if they don't this is one guy who won't send my money their way. However that essentially leads me with no where to send any money. Somehow we need an Oregon/Washington organization...I failed at putting a Washington group together and made some enemies because of it...that part is sad but the reality stays the same we need to unify our voice somehow, someway. My opinion once classic group problems are ironed out is to simply figure out a way to hire a director and pay him or her well...60k a year is my thought with expenses. Oh by the way, in case some past friends are reading this...I am not the guy for the job! http://www.ifish.net/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Anyway...these figures speak loudly...I have used them for some time now and just realized this morning that I should share them.

Have Fun Everyone!

Jim

Kalamabama...if you read this call me on my cell tomorrow...360-520-1175

[Barnyard]

I think any orginazation one joins will be helpful. Wheather it's a habitat restoration group or an orginazion like RFA. It at least gets you counted....

[garyk]

Many thanks to the person that compiled and posted the data. Very important, especially with the ORegon Legislature in session.

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