LANSING, MI-- Hunting isn’t only a tradition in Michigan—it’s an economic boon.
That’s according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which estimates hunting generates more than $2.3 billion in economic impact. That includes expenses related to food and lodging and $1.3 billion spent on equipment.
This year more than 525,000 hunters are expected to participate in the firearms deer season.
The Department of Natural Resources estimates more than 90 percent of Michigan hunters will go after deer this season, spending an average of seven days in the field. In Michigan, 60 percent of hunters hunt only whitetails, which makes the upcoming firearm season critical for the economy.