Natural resources, recreation & the economy
Minnesota's natural resource dependent industries and their importance to Minnesota's economy
| Industry | Contribution to gross state product* (2000) | Percent of gross state product |
|---|---|---|
| Forest products | 4,386,000,000 | 2.4% |
| Minerals & mining | $2,218,000,000 | 1.2% |
| Outdoor recreation | $4,250,000,00o | 2.3% |
| Total | $10,854,000,000 | 5.9% |
*Gross State Product (GSP) can be thought of as the state's total income or total value added. GSP is made up of employee compensation, proprietor's income, indirect business taxes, and capital charges.
Source: Lines 1 & 2: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis; Line 3 Van Pelt and Kelly. 1988. Significance of Outdoor Recreation Expenditures to the State and Regional Economies in Minnesota. DNR, Office of Planning.
What's the portion of Minnesotans over 15 years of age who use the out-of-doors in a given year?
In a given year:
29% of Minnesotans fish.
14% of Minnesotans hunt.
30% of Minnesotans visit a Minnesota state park.
41% of Minnesotans boat, including fishing from a boat.
33% of Minnesotans boat, excluding fishing from a boat.
52% of Minnesotan watch wildlife within a mile of home.
13% of Minnesotans go over a mile from home to watch wildlife.
Sources:
- 2004 Outdoor Recreation Participation Survey
- 2003 data from DNR licensing system
- 2001 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Associated Recreation
- 1988 state park survey
Spending related to Minnesota's major outdoor recreation activities
| Activity spending is related to | Spending |
|---|---|
| Fishing related* | $1,461,000,000 |
| Hunting related* | $664,000,000 |
| Wildlife watching related | $531,000,000 |
| State parks and trails related (trip spending only) | $187,000,000 |
*Unspecified hunting and fishing equipment expenditures were apportioned to these specific categories on the basis of specified equipment spending.
Source: Lines 1 - 3: 2001 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. U.S. Dept. of Interior, FWS and U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Census Bureau. Line 4 Based on data presented in: Contributions of the Minnesota State Park System to State and Regional Economies, 2002; and MN DNR, State Trail Use, 2000.
Estimated jobs related to Minnesota's outdoor recreation economy
| Activity jobs are related to | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Fishing | 28,400 |
| Hunting | 12,400 |
| Wildlife watching | 12,700 |
| State parks and trails (jobs related to trip spending only) | 3,500 |
Source: Lines 1 - 3: 2001 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. U.S. Dept. of Interior, FWS and U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Census Bureau. Line 4 Based on data presented in: Contributions of the Minnesota State Park System to State and Regional Economies, 2002; and MN DNR, State Trail Use, 2000.
Estimated tax revenue related to Minnesota's outdoor recreation economy
| Activity revenue is related to | Income taxes | Sales taxes |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing (sales taxes including motor fuel taxes) | $24,900,000 | $102,380,000 |
| Hunting (sales taxes including motor fuel taxes) | $11,600,000 | $42,900,000 |
| Wildlife watching | $10,900,000 | $21,100,000 |
| State parks and trails (taxes related to trip spending only) | $3,100,000 | $10,600,000 |
Source: Lines 1 - 3: 2001 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. U.S. Dept. of Interior, FWS and U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Census Bureau. Line 4 Based on data presented in: Contributions of the Minnesota State Park System to State and Regional Economies, 2002; and MN DNR, State Trail Use, 2000.
