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Business Resources: Wildlife Watching
Observing wildlife is a popular way to enjoy the outdoors. These publications give information on the economic benefits of wildlife watching and provide tips on making viewing wildlife successful.
These resources have been compiled from various resources and agencies and are provided here for educational purposes only. Please if you find information that needs to be updated, broken links, or if you have an additional resource you feel is pertinent.
2001 National and State Economic Impacts of Wildlife Watching
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This 20 page publication gives detailed information on the participation in wildlife watching and the economic impacts of wildlife watching in 2001.- Wildlife Watching in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Fish and Game Dept. This article describes the types of landscapes and wildlife found in New Hampshire. A list of things to do to enhance your New Hampshire wildlife viewing experience is provided, including bringing binoculars, using a blind and wearing layers. Also given is a list of things to avoid such as feeding and harassing the animals. Helpful tips on photographing the wildlife are listed.
- Providing Positive Wildlife Viewing Experiences, A Practical Handbook
Watchable Wildlife Inc. This gives information on two books about how to make wildlife viewing as successful as possible. The first is called Providing Positive Wildlife Viewing Experiences, a Practical Handbook by Deborah Richie Oberbillig and the second Everyone's Nature: Accessible Outdoor Facilities and Programs Using Universal Design by Carol Hunter. - Wildlife Watching and Tourism
United Nations Environment Program. This extensive publication discusses wildlife watching around the world, the conservation benefits of getting tourists interested in wildlife watching, its impact and potential risks on wildlife, and recommendations for the future. - Recreation Options for your Forestland (1993)
Bill Hubbard, Delaney Faircloth, and Alan Long. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service IFAS. This article discusses how to plan for a recreational business on your property, including creating trails, water activities, hunting, historical settings and more.
Wildlife Watching
"Observing, feeding, and photographing wildlife in the United States is an important pastime for millions of Americans and contributes significantly to the national and state economies. In 2001, more than 66 million people 16 years of age and older spent over $38.4 billion on trips and equipment in pursuit of these activities. Wildlife-watching expenditures have contributed substantially to Federal and state tax revenues, jobs, earnings, and industry output."
Mississippi State University • Mississippi State University Extension Service • MSU-ES Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Forest and Wildlife Research Center • Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station
