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.