FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	73.2	104,129	59.9	105,915	37.4	56,427	56.7	266,471
Day hiking	59.1	84,161	60.6	107,166	39.3	59,391	53.3	250,718
Primitive camping	54.5	77,623	46.7	82,480	23.1	34,887	41.5	194,990
Developed camping	46.6	66,302	48.0	84,761	27.0	40,805	40.8	191,868
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	39.3	55,872	37.4	66,112	32.3	48,770	36.3	170,754
Drive off-road	44.2	62,916	34.4	60,791	18.5	27,998	32.3	151,705
Hunting (any type)	40.9	58,151	31.3	55,315	22.5	34,008	31.4	147,474
Big game hunting	39.1	55,639	33.9	59,852	19.3	29,156	30.8	144,647
Mountain biking	44.2	62,970	32.8	57,913	10.5	15,868	29.1	136,751
Backpacking	36.0	51,177	29.1	51,352	8.9	13,463	24.7	115,992
Horseback riding on trails	24.0	34,119	18.5	32,734	11.5	17,389	17.9	84,242
Small game hunting	24.0	34,218	15.3	26,968	11.2	16,914	16.6	78,100
Migratory bird hunting	10.1	14,348	5.1	8,950	6.1	9,275	6.9	32,573

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,318, age 35-54=176,750, age 55+=151,012. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	77.4	110,092	80.2	141,784	71.7	108,332	76.6	360,208
View/photograph other wildlife	77.4	110,130	75.5	133,503	60.1	90,762	71.1	334,395
Sightseeing	60.7	86,363	66.5	117,559	57.9	87,453	62.0	291,375
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.0	88,304	60.9	107,579	48.4	73,126	57.2	269,009
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	54.5	77,514	63.0	111,308	52.7	79,566	57.1	268,388
Visit historic sites	58.2	82,884	63.1	111,516	47.2	71,352	56.5	265,752
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	49.4	70,362	49.6	87,585	35.8	54,076	45.1	212,023
View/photograph birds	36.6	52,112	42.9	75,886	44.3	66,826	41.4	194,824
View/photograph fish	34.2	48,622	33.9	59,919	23.0	34,763	30.5	143,304
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	28.8	41,023	32.9	58,110	25.2	38,000	29.2	137,133

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,318, age 35-54=176,750, age 55+=151,012. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	82.3	117,157	86.1	152,150	85.5	129,168	84.8	398,475
Family gathering	82.4	117,268	83.8	148,095	74.2	112,109	80.3	377,472
Picnicking	65.1	92,636	74.8	132,293	67.3	101,579	69.5	326,508
Driving for pleasure	67.3	95,849	72.0	127,229	58.7	88,570	66.3	311,648
Bicycling (any type)	60.8	86,527	49.1	86,750	28.6	43,209	46.1	216,486
Horseback riding (any type)	29.1	41,473	23.8	42,132	15.0	22,628	22.6	106,233

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,318, age 35-54=176,750, age 55+=151,012. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	59.6	84,759	54.2	95,763	34.0	51,301	49.3	231,823
Boating (any type)	62.7	89,196	50.6	89,421	31.1	46,975	48.0	225,592
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.8	92,208	50.2	88,717	20.9	31,551	45.2	212,476
Coldwater fishing	52.2	74,330	49.0	86,596	28.8	43,549	43.5	204,475
Motorboating	39.7	56,511	33.4	58,966	26.1	39,348	32.9	154,825
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.6	59,264	35.5	62,827	21.0	31,680	32.7	153,771
Visit a beach	39.5	56,224	34.5	60,921	22.6	34,114	32.2	151,259
Swimming in an outdoor pool	40.8	58,112	32.5	57,437	15.6	23,549	29.6	139,098
Warmwater fishing	31.6	45,019	21.1	37,370	15.5	23,396	22.5	105,785
Rafting	34.0	48,401	22.4	39,621	6.8	10,318	20.9	98,340
Waterskiing	24.1	34,268	11.3	20,039	3.3	5,034	12.6	59,341
Canoeing	17.6	25,082	13.4	23,750	3.8	5,702	11.6	54,534
Use personal watercraft	18.1	25,694	9.0	15,832	2.6	3,869	9.7	45,395
Anadromous fishing	14.2	20,156	8.4	14,830	5.2	7,788	9.1	42,774
Snorkeling	10.1	14,314	5.7	10,087	3.3	4,950	6.2	29,351
Rowing	4.7	6,624	7.2	12,680	2.8	4,246	5.0	23,550
Kayaking	7.8	11,149	5.6	9,976	1.6	2,391	5.0	23,516
Saltwater fishing	4.7	6,742	4.7	8,320	5.6	8,433	5.0	23,495
Sailing	2.1	2,967	2.8	5,011	2.3	3,472	2.4	11,450
Scuba diving	2.0	2,914	2.1	3,676	0.4	556	1.5	7,146
Surfing	1.5	2,140	1.2	2,038	0.6	840	1.1	5,018
Windsurfing	1.5	2,146	0.4	641	0.3	386	0.7	3,173

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,318, age 35-54=176,750, age 55+=151,012. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: TOTAL POPULATION

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	65.2	92,840	47.9	84,597	18.8	28,338	43.8	205,775
Downhill skiing	24.1	34,295	20.7	36,522	7.6	11,446	17.5	82,263
Snowmobiling	28.0	39,826	16.7	29,582	3.0	4,556	15.7	73,964
Cross country skiing	10.7	15,265	18.6	32,937	8.9	13,488	13.1	61,690
Snowboarding	18.2	25,902	4.6	8,142	0.1	138	7.3	34,182

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=142,318, age 35-54=176,750, age 55+=151,012. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	47.2	1,152	39.8	570	28.8	165	42.5	1,887
Day hiking	60.5	1,477	63.0	902	41.8	239	58.9	2,618
Primitive camping	29.3	716	27.4	393	16.4	94	27.1	1,203
Developed camping	33.6	819	35.1	503	22.9	131	32.7	1,453
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	31.3	763	31.8	456	26.7	153	30.9	1,372
Drive off-road	35.8	874	29.4	421	19.2	110	31.6	1,405
Hunting (any type)	23.8	581	23.3	334	18.4	105	23.0	1,020
Big game hunting	16.6	404	18.4	264	12.2	70	16.6	738
Mountain biking	46.7	1,140	35.3	505	9.8	56	38.3	1,701
Backpacking	27.8	679	22.0	315	10.1	58	23.7	1,052
Horseback riding on trails	17.9	437	9.9	142	9.6	55	14.3	634
Small game hunting	14.1	343	10.5	150	8.7	50	12.2	543
Migratory bird hunting	6.4	155	3.4	49	4.4	25	5.2	229

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,440, age 35-54=1,432, age 55+=572. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	53.5	1,305	55.3	792	49.1	281	53.5	2,378
View/photograph other wildlife	43.2	1,054	41.4	593	32.3	185	41.2	1,832
Sightseeing	37.2	907	44.6	638	37.8	216	39.6	1,761
Visit nature centers, etc.	55.5	1,353	49.3	706	41.3	236	51.6	2,295
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.7	750	36.8	527	29.4	168	32.5	1,445
Visit historic sites	37.9	924	39.5	565	28.7	164	37.2	1,653
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	30.0	732	28.8	412	21.9	125	28.6	1,269
View/photograph birds	20.3	496	23.3	333	19.8	113	21.2	942
View/photograph fish	26.6	649	25.8	370	16.3	93	25.0	1,112
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.3	641	25.2	361	20.1	115	25.1	1,117

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,440, age 35-54=1,432, age 55+=572. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	65.3	1,593	68.1	975	67.3	385	66.4	2,953
Family gathering	77.9	1,900	80.7	1,156	69.4	397	77.7	3,453
Picnicking	51.6	1,258	59.1	847	51.2	293	54.0	2,398
Driving for pleasure	43.2	1,055	47.3	677	36.7	210	43.7	1,942
Bicycling (any type)	58.5	1,427	47.6	681	26.6	152	50.9	2,260
Horseback riding (any type)	21.9	534	13.6	195	13.8	79	18.2	808

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,440, age 35-54=1,432, age 55+=572. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	49.4	1,206	46.0	659	30.2	173	45.9	2,038
Boating (any type)	44.5	1,087	31.4	450	22.2	127	37.4	1,664
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	49.7	1,212	41.3	591	18.9	108	43.0	1,911
Coldwater fishing	38.5	939	36.7	526	23.6	135	36.0	1,600
Motorboating	25.1	613	17.5	251	15.2	87	21.4	951
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.2	615	22.0	315	14.2	81	22.7	1,011
Visit a beach	29.6	723	26.3	376	16.6	95	26.9	1,194
Swimming in an outdoor pool	32.7	798	26.9	385	15.0	86	28.6	1,269
Warmwater fishing	35.0	855	20.3	290	16.3	93	27.9	1,238
Rafting	26.1	638	14.4	206	6.6	38	19.8	882
Waterskiing	18.2	444	8.7	124	3.8	22	13.3	590
Canoeing	8.2	199	5.9	84	1.9	11	6.6	294
Use personal watercraft	21.8	531	7.2	103	1.9	11	14.5	645
Anadromous fishing	10.3	251	5.1	73	3.3	19	7.7	343
Snorkeling	7.4	180	4.0	57	0.9	5	5.4	242
Rowing	3.9	94	4.3	61	1.4	8	3.7	163
Kayaking	4.0	97	2.5	36	0.9	5	3.1	138
Saltwater fishing	5.1	125	4.7	67	6.1	35	5.1	227
Sailing	0.3	8	2.7	39	1.4	8	1.2	55
Scuba diving	1.0	25	1.0	14	0.3	2	0.9	41
Surfing	1.6	38	1.1	16	0.0	0	1.2	54
Windsurfing	1.8	44	0.4	6	0.2	1	1.1	51

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,440, age 35-54=1,432, age 55+=572. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	45.9	1,121	35.8	513	13.5	77	38.5	1,711
Downhill skiing	13.5	330	12.0	172	5.9	34	12.1	536
Snowmobiling	13.0	316	8.7	125	1.9	11	10.2	452
Cross country skiing	3.3	81	6.6	94	4.4	25	4.5	200
Snowboarding	23.6	577	4.7	67	0.2	1	14.5	645

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,440, age 35-54=1,432, age 55+=572. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	45.7	963	35.6	585	18.6	128	37.8	1,676
Day hiking	52.3	1,102	52.3	858	33.4	230	49.3	2,190
Primitive camping	25.3	534	18.9	311	7.1	49	20.1	894
Developed camping	36.6	772	36.4	597	16.6	114	33.4	1,483
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	28.5	602	24.7	405	22.1	152	26.1	1,159
Drive off-road	30.4	642	22.2	364	9.3	64	24.1	1,070
Hunting (any type)	14.0	296	6.0	99	3.2	22	9.4	417
Big game hunting	10.5	222	5.4	89	1.6	11	7.3	322
Mountain biking	35.2	742	25.6	421	9.4	65	27.7	1,228
Backpacking	18.3	386	15.1	248	1.2	8	14.5	642
Horseback riding on trails	12.9	272	13.8	226	5.8	40	12.1	538
Small game hunting	4.7	99	1.7	28	0.3	2	2.9	129
Migratory bird hunting	1.0	22	0.3	5	0.0	0	0.6	27

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,109, age 35-54=1,642, age 55+=688. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	54.7	1,154	55.8	916	50.0	344	54.4	2,414
View/photograph other wildlife	43.5	917	42.3	694	33.6	231	41.5	1,842
Sightseeing	45.3	955	44.6	732	38.8	267	44.0	1,954
Visit nature centers, etc.	55.0	1,161	58.1	954	44.3	305	54.5	2,420
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.6	814	42.2	693	36.0	248	39.5	1,755
Visit historic sites	36.7	773	40.4	663	30.4	209	37.1	1,645
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	28.4	600	28.9	475	20.1	138	27.3	1,213
View/photograph birds	20.0	422	23.4	385	27.3	188	22.4	995
View/photograph fish	20.8	439	21.2	348	15.0	103	20.0	890
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	16.4	346	23.6	388	17.4	120	19.2	854

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,109, age 35-54=1,642, age 55+=688. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	76.5	1,613	78.9	1,296	78.8	542	77.7	3,451
Family gathering	84.1	1,774	83.9	1,378	76.9	529	82.9	3,681
Picnicking	60.5	1,276	68.7	1,128	64.1	441	64.1	2,845
Driving for pleasure	48.6	1,024	49.9	820	41.1	283	47.9	2,127
Bicycling (any type)	54.3	1,146	43.6	716	27.2	187	46.2	2,049
Horseback riding (any type)	19.0	401	19.4	318	8.0	55	17.4	774

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,109, age 35-54=1,642, age 55+=688. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	31.4	663	28.3	464	15.8	109	27.8	1,236
Boating (any type)	33.9	714	31.8	522	16.4	113	30.4	1,349
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	50.8	1,072	35.5	583	12.8	88	39.3	1,743
Coldwater fishing	23.1	487	21.3	350	10.8	74	20.5	911
Motorboating	18.5	390	18.9	310	12.8	88	17.8	788
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.5	579	21.8	358	12.4	85	23.0	1,022
Visit a beach	33.0	696	27.2	446	18.5	127	28.6	1,269
Swimming in an outdoor pool	40.9	862	30.5	501	12.9	89	32.7	1,452
Warmwater fishing	16.0	337	14.3	235	9.2	63	14.3	635
Rafting	15.2	321	12.6	207	1.3	9	12.1	537
Waterskiing	13.5	284	6.5	106	0.6	4	8.9	394
Canoeing	7.3	153	5.7	93	0.7	5	5.7	251
Use personal watercraft	16.2	341	11.6	191	2.5	17	12.4	549
Anadromous fishing	4.6	97	3.5	58	1.3	9	3.7	164
Snorkeling	3.6	75	2.1	35	1.6	11	2.7	121
Rowing	2.4	50	5.2	86	2.0	14	3.4	150
Kayaking	2.2	47	1.7	28	0.0	0	1.7	75
Saltwater fishing	2.1	45	2.6	42	2.2	15	2.3	102
Sailing	2.2	46	0.4	6	0.9	6	1.3	58
Scuba diving	0.4	8	0.4	6	0.0	0	0.3	14
Surfing	1.0	22	0.7	11	0.6	4	0.8	37
Windsurfing	0.1	2	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.1	3

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,109, age 35-54=1,642, age 55+=688. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	40.6	856	27.0	444	11.5	79	31.1	1,379
Downhill skiing	12.4	261	9.8	161	1.9	13	9.8	435
Snowmobiling	8.8	186	4.5	74	0.0	0	5.9	260
Cross country skiing	3.9	83	5.8	95	1.5	10	4.2	188
Snowboarding	15.9	335	5.1	83	0.0	0	9.4	418

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,109, age 35-54=1,642, age 55+=688. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	75.1	49,333	63.3	51,621	45.7	31,801	61.2	132,755
Day hiking	64.2	42,158	66.6	54,299	43.7	30,442	58.5	126,899
Primitive camping	58.9	38,652	55.6	45,303	32.4	22,570	49.1	106,525
Developed camping	45.5	29,871	47.6	38,824	31.3	21,765	41.7	90,460
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	42.1	27,638	42.6	34,747	35.3	24,560	40.1	86,945
Drive off-road	47.4	31,138	39.2	31,977	25.1	17,450	37.2	80,565
Hunting (any type)	49.6	32,543	49.1	40,002	38.0	26,452	45.7	98,997
Big game hunting	46.0	30,192	51.7	42,126	33.5	23,308	44.1	95,626
Mountain biking	50.1	32,880	37.8	30,837	10.9	7,606	32.9	71,323
Backpacking	43.3	28,418	34.5	28,133	15.7	10,959	31.1	67,510
Horseback riding on trails	28.5	18,746	15.9	12,991	14.0	9,714	19.1	41,451
Small game hunting	34.4	22,567	25.7	20,958	21.3	14,859	26.9	58,384
Migratory bird hunting	16.0	10,483	8.7	7,096	12.1	8,395	12.0	25,974

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=65,669, age 35-54=81,539, age 55+=69,626. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	78.0	51,231	80.7	65,795	70.6	49,162	76.6	166,188
View/photograph other wildlife	78.8	51,736	75.6	61,614	58.7	40,868	71.1	154,218
Sightseeing	55.8	36,655	66.9	54,579	57.1	39,746	60.4	130,980
Visit nature centers, etc.	63.2	41,510	56.3	45,887	46.9	32,668	55.4	120,065
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	49.5	32,475	59.4	48,402	46.8	32,604	52.3	113,481
Visit historic sites	60.6	39,825	63.2	51,543	46.8	32,582	57.2	123,950
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	50.8	33,387	49.3	40,236	36.7	25,582	45.8	99,205
View/photograph birds	37.6	24,694	43.3	35,290	37.6	26,156	39.7	86,140
View/photograph fish	38.3	25,180	37.3	30,414	24.6	17,101	33.5	72,695
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	35.5	23,296	34.1	27,777	27.2	18,968	32.3	70,041

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=65,669, age 35-54=81,539, age 55+=69,626. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	76.7	50,381	80.2	65,429	78.7	54,821	78.7	170,631
Family gathering	79.2	51,981	81.8	66,725	70.1	48,822	77.3	167,528
Picnicking	60.7	39,875	69.6	56,711	59.6	41,490	63.7	138,076
Driving for pleasure	64.7	42,457	70.7	57,623	55.4	38,591	64.0	138,671
Bicycling (any type)	63.0	41,403	51.3	41,841	28.5	19,839	47.5	103,083
Horseback riding (any type)	31.8	20,887	20.1	16,420	19.1	13,316	23.3	50,623

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=65,669, age 35-54=81,539, age 55+=69,626. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	72.8	47,816	67.6	55,090	45.4	31,609	62.0	134,515
Boating (any type)	72.3	47,450	50.9	41,478	36.2	25,203	52.6	114,131
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.7	42,504	54.0	44,010	24.7	17,226	47.8	103,740
Coldwater fishing	65.5	42,987	62.5	50,925	41.1	28,588	56.5	122,500
Motorboating	46.3	30,427	32.6	26,544	28.4	19,783	35.4	76,754
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.8	26,767	36.0	29,341	22.0	15,289	32.9	71,397
Visit a beach	38.0	24,939	33.9	27,653	21.5	14,997	31.2	67,589
Swimming in an outdoor pool	37.3	24,521	30.9	25,160	16.9	11,788	28.3	61,469
Warmwater fishing	42.6	28,007	24.6	20,046	20.1	13,996	28.6	62,049
Rafting	43.8	28,770	24.5	19,941	11.5	7,990	26.1	56,701
Waterskiing	28.3	18,603	13.1	10,718	5.9	4,131	15.4	33,452
Canoeing	18.8	12,356	13.5	11,041	5.6	3,893	12.6	27,290
Use personal watercraft	20.6	13,535	6.9	5,645	2.4	1,702	9.6	20,882
Anadromous fishing	18.4	12,091	9.5	7,777	7.5	5,221	11.6	25,089
Snorkeling	14.0	9,165	7.8	6,335	2.7	1,899	8.0	17,399
Rowing	5.8	3,780	6.6	5,353	2.2	1,555	4.9	10,688
Kayaking	10.3	6,739	6.9	5,630	3.0	2,105	6.7	14,474
Saltwater fishing	6.2	4,093	5.9	4,795	8.3	5,810	6.8	14,698
Sailing	0.6	378	5.0	4,095	2.8	1,922	2.9	6,395
Scuba diving	2.7	1,762	3.0	2,452	0.8	540	2.2	4,754
Surfing	1.8	1,154	1.4	1,163	0.2	142	1.1	2,459
Windsurfing	2.9	1,874	0.6	518	0.4	285	1.2	2,677

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=65,669, age 35-54=81,539, age 55+=69,626. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	69.9	45,899	54.7	44,622	19.9	13,867	48.1	104,388
Downhill skiing	26.1	17,152	23.2	18,956	11.7	8,177	20.4	44,285
Snowmobiling	31.9	20,939	21.2	17,325	5.2	3,630	19.3	41,894
Cross country skiing	10.2	6,708	20.2	16,482	13.7	9,534	15.1	32,724
Snowboarding	21.5	14,109	4.5	3,669	0.2	136	8.3	17,914

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=65,669, age 35-54=81,539, age 55+=69,626. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	72.5	44,431	56.9	47,262	29.8	22,526	51.9	114,219
Day hiking	55.2	33,816	55.6	46,231	35.6	26,880	48.6	106,927
Primitive camping	50.9	31,189	38.1	31,643	14.6	11,006	33.6	73,838
Developed camping	49.7	30,495	49.3	40,941	23.5	17,747	40.5	89,183
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	38.2	23,447	33.4	27,757	30.0	22,698	33.6	73,902
Drive off-road	40.7	24,985	29.5	24,498	12.5	9,425	26.8	58,908
Hunting (any type)	29.0	17,812	12.5	10,392	7.6	5,758	15.4	33,962
Big game hunting	29.2	17,892	14.7	12,243	5.5	4,138	15.6	34,273
Mountain biking	37.6	23,067	27.5	22,850	10.1	7,625	24.3	53,542
Backpacking	28.3	17,381	23.6	19,648	2.6	2,000	17.7	39,029
Horseback riding on trails	20.4	12,484	21.6	17,933	9.4	7,102	17.1	37,519
Small game hunting	11.7	7,145	4.2	3,522	1.6	1,198	5.4	11,865
Migratory bird hunting	2.6	1,622	1.0	828	0.3	200	1.2	2,650

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=61,315, age 35-54=83,088, age 55+=75,559. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	79.7	48,897	81.6	67,783	73.6	55,627	78.3	172,307
View/photograph other wildlife	78.9	48,381	77.1	64,020	62.0	46,849	72.4	159,250
Sightseeing	67.9	41,637	67.3	55,895	59.2	44,761	64.7	142,293
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.7	38,461	66.4	55,206	50.3	38,014	59.9	131,681
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	62.0	38,045	68.0	56,511	58.7	44,364	63.2	138,920
Visit historic sites	58.6	35,920	64.7	53,784	48.4	36,591	57.4	126,295
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	48.4	29,671	49.7	41,303	34.9	26,341	44.2	97,315
View/photograph birds	36.9	22,598	43.4	36,096	50.9	38,438	44.2	97,132
View/photograph fish	30.0	18,410	30.6	25,435	21.7	16,388	27.4	60,233
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.2	13,601	31.8	26,452	23.3	17,630	26.2	57,683

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=61,315, age 35-54=83,088, age 55+=75,559. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	89.8	55,036	92.7	76,989	92.2	69,639	91.7	201,664
Family gathering	85.6	52,465	85.5	71,030	77.9	58,884	82.9	182,379
Picnicking	71.1	43,595	80.8	67,153	74.7	56,455	76.0	167,203
Driving for pleasure	72.6	44,537	74.7	62,066	62.2	47,030	69.8	153,633
Bicycling (any type)	58.4	35,820	46.9	38,983	28.7	21,670	43.9	96,473
Horseback riding (any type)	27.7	16,977	28.0	23,300	11.3	8,544	22.2	48,821

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=61,315, age 35-54=83,088, age 55+=75,559. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	46.1	28,260	41.2	34,257	23.6	17,869	36.5	80,386
Boating (any type)	55.3	33,886	51.6	42,845	26.8	20,282	44.1	97,013
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.3	40,664	47.1	39,112	17.4	13,185	42.3	92,961
Coldwater fishing	38.9	23,872	36.1	30,021	17.8	13,466	30.6	67,359
Motorboating	34.2	20,982	34.9	28,964	24.1	18,237	31.0	68,183
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	44.5	27,300	36.0	29,939	20.4	15,395	33.0	72,634
Visit a beach	42.4	26,002	35.8	29,713	23.8	18,006	33.5	73,721
Swimming in an outdoor pool	46.6	28,581	35.2	29,252	14.7	11,079	31.3	68,912
Warmwater fishing	19.4	11,882	17.4	14,479	11.2	8,435	15.8	34,796
Rafting	25.5	15,628	21.0	17,477	2.7	2,035	16.0	35,140
Waterskiing	21.0	12,864	10.0	8,338	1.0	760	10.0	21,962
Canoeing	16.2	9,962	13.1	10,911	2.1	1,595	10.2	22,468
Use personal watercraft	15.2	9,319	10.9	9,072	2.7	2,020	9.3	20,411
Anadromous fishing	8.4	5,155	6.8	5,687	2.9	2,220	5.9	13,062
Snorkeling	6.7	4,089	4.0	3,313	3.9	2,937	4.7	10,339
Rowing	3.6	2,234	7.8	6,503	3.4	2,567	5.1	11,304
Kayaking	5.9	3,599	4.7	3,873	0.3	248	3.5	7,720
Saltwater fishing	2.9	1,769	3.4	2,796	2.9	2,211	3.1	6,776
Sailing	3.8	2,346	0.8	652	1.9	1,458	2.0	4,456
Scuba diving	1.5	916	1.2	1,037	0.0	0	0.9	1,953
Surfing	1.2	740	0.9	724	0.9	660	1.0	2,124
Windsurfing	0.2	142	0.1	104	0.1	100	0.2	346

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=61,315, age 35-54=83,088, age 55+=75,559. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	61.6	37,769	41.4	34,428	17.7	13,401	38.9	85,598
Downhill skiing	24.1	14,761	19.0	15,828	3.9	2,978	15.3	33,567
Snowmobiling	21.6	13,225	11.0	9,158	0.9	660	10.5	23,043
Cross country skiing	11.9	7,309	17.6	14,659	4.7	3,564	11.6	25,532
Snowboarding	14.4	8,845	4.7	3,874	0.0	0	5.8	12,719

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=61,315, age 35-54=83,088, age 55+=75,559. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	38.2	197	31.8	110	22.1	27	33.9	334
Day hiking	27.9	144	29.2	101	17.2	21	27.0	266
Primitive camping	19.8	102	17.1	59	10.7	13	17.7	174
Developed camping	29.1	150	28.9	100	15.6	19	27.3	269
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	24.8	128	24.0	83	17.2	21	23.6	232
Drive off-road	30.0	155	22.3	77	12.3	15	25.1	247
Hunting (any type)	10.1	52	9.0	31	7.4	9	9.3	92
Big game hunting	11.4	59	10.1	35	6.6	8	10.4	102
Mountain biking	34.3	177	24.9	86	6.6	8	27.5	271
Backpacking	15.5	80	11.8	41	3.3	4	12.7	125
Horseback riding on trails	16.5	85	7.8	27	3.3	4	11.8	116
Small game hunting	8.7	45	5.8	20	4.1	5	7.1	70
Migratory bird hunting	2.5	13	1.2	4	0.8	1	1.8	18

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=516, age 35-54=346, age 55+=122. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	55.4	286	56.1	194	46.7	57	54.6	537
View/photograph other wildlife	43.8	226	41.0	142	28.7	35	41.0	403
Sightseeing	48.1	248	53.2	184	45.1	55	49.5	487
Visit nature centers, etc.	46.3	239	39.6	137	32.0	39	42.2	415
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	28.9	149	35.5	123	23.8	29	30.6	301
Visit historic sites	44.2	228	46.2	160	36.1	44	43.9	432
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	22.1	114	20.5	71	13.1	16	20.4	201
View/photograph birds	20.9	108	21.4	74	18.9	23	20.8	205
View/photograph fish	28.5	147	25.1	87	17.2	21	25.9	255
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	29.5	152	27.7	96	19.7	24	27.6	272

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=516, age 35-54=346, age 55+=122. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	76.7	396	79.2	274	75.4	92	77.4	762
Family gathering	78.3	404	81.8	283	68.9	84	78.4	771
Picnicking	52.3	270	57.8	200	46.7	57	53.6	527
Driving for pleasure	45.2	233	48.8	169	36.9	45	45.4	447
Bicycling (any type)	58.3	301	44.5	154	23.8	29	49.2	484
Horseback riding (any type)	16.3	84	8.7	30	4.1	5	12.1	119

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=516, age 35-54=346, age 55+=122. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	44.4	229	39.3	136	31.1	38	41.0	403
Boating (any type)	30.8	159	19.9	69	15.6	19	25.1	247
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.1	176	25.7	89	12.3	15	28.5	280
Coldwater fishing	28.3	146	26.9	93	19.7	24	26.7	263
Motorboating	15.9	82	9.8	34	9.0	11	12.9	127
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.6	137	19.4	67	9.8	12	22.0	216
Visit a beach	34.3	177	30.6	106	18.0	22	31.0	305
Swimming in an outdoor pool	32.6	168	26.0	90	13.9	17	27.9	275
Warmwater fishing	50.6	261	24.6	85	20.5	25	37.7	371
Rafting	12.8	66	5.8	20	1.6	2	8.9	88
Waterskiing	13.0	67	5.5	19	3.3	4	9.1	90
Canoeing	2.3	12	1.4	5	0.8	1	1.8	18
Use personal watercraft	19.0	98	6.1	21	3.3	4	12.5	123
Anadromous fishing	11.0	57	4.9	17	2.5	3	7.8	77
Snorkeling	6.0	31	2.6	9	0.8	1	4.2	41
Rowing	2.5	13	2.3	8	0.8	1	2.2	22
Kayaking	1.2	6	0.9	3	0.8	1	1.0	10
Saltwater fishing	5.0	26	4.0	14	9.0	11	5.2	51
Sailing	0.0	0	1.2	4	0.8	1	0.5	5
Scuba diving	3.7	19	1.4	5	1.6	2	2.6	26
Surfing	0.6	3	0.3	1	0.0	0	0.4	4
Windsurfing	0.8	4	0.3	1	0.0	0	0.5	5

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=516, age 35-54=346, age 55+=122. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	36.4	188	25.4	88	9.0	11	29.2	287
Downhill skiing	11.8	61	8.1	28	3.3	4	9.5	93
Snowmobiling	20.0	103	9.8	34	0.8	1	14.0	138
Cross country skiing	1.2	6	2.6	9	0.8	1	1.6	16
Snowboarding	14.1	73	2.0	7	0.0	0	8.1	80

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=516, age 35-54=346, age 55+=122. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	36.3	121	24.7	42	15.7	14	29.9	177
Day hiking	23.1	77	21.8	37	11.2	10	20.9	124
Primitive camping	16.8	56	10.0	17	1.1	1	12.5	74
Developed camping	30.6	102	27.6	47	11.2	10	26.9	159
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.6	72	15.3	26	14.6	13	18.8	111
Drive off-road	21.6	72	12.9	22	7.9	7	17.1	101
Hunting (any type)	4.8	16	1.2	2	0.0	0	3.0	18
Big game hunting	4.8	16	1.2	2	0.0	0	3.0	18
Mountain biking	25.5	85	14.7	25	4.5	4	19.3	114
Backpacking	10.5	35	5.3	9	0.0	0	7.4	44
Horseback riding on trails	11.4	38	7.6	13	4.5	4	9.3	55
Small game hunting	1.8	6	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.0	6
Migratory bird hunting	0.3	1	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	1

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=333, age 35-54=170, age 55+=89. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	55.6	185	54.7	93	51.7	46	54.7	324
View/photograph other wildlife	43.2	144	40.6	69	31.5	28	40.7	241
Sightseeing	51.4	171	50.0	85	42.7	38	49.7	294
Visit nature centers, etc.	46.5	155	45.3	77	36.0	32	44.6	264
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	37.2	124	40.6	69	36.0	32	38.0	225
Visit historic sites	42.3	141	42.4	72	34.8	31	41.2	244
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	22.2	74	18.8	32	13.5	12	19.9	118
View/photograph birds	18.9	63	21.2	36	29.2	26	21.1	125
View/photograph fish	18.9	63	17.6	30	13.5	12	17.7	105
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.6	62	22.9	39	20.2	18	20.1	119

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=333, age 35-54=170, age 55+=89. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	89.2	297	89.4	152	89.9	80	89.4	529
Family gathering	82.0	273	80.0	136	80.9	72	81.3	481
Picnicking	58.0	193	63.5	108	64.0	57	60.5	358
Driving for pleasure	48.9	163	49.4	84	39.3	35	47.6	282
Bicycling (any type)	49.8	166	40.0	68	27.0	24	43.6	258
Horseback riding (any type)	13.8	46	10.0	17	4.5	4	11.3	67

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=333, age 35-54=170, age 55+=89. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	26.7	89	21.8	37	11.2	10	23.0	136
Boating (any type)	21.6	72	16.5	28	7.9	7	18.1	107
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	34.5	115	18.8	32	6.7	6	25.8	153
Coldwater fishing	13.8	46	12.4	21	7.9	7	12.5	74
Motorboating	9.3	31	8.8	15	5.6	5	8.6	51
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.9	93	16.5	28	11.2	10	22.1	131
Visit a beach	37.8	126	24.7	42	18.0	16	31.1	184
Swimming in an outdoor pool	41.4	138	28.8	49	11.2	10	33.3	197
Warmwater fishing	21.0	70	17.1	29	10.1	9	18.2	108
Rafting	6.3	21	4.7	8	1.1	1	5.1	30
Waterskiing	8.1	27	4.7	8	0.0	0	5.9	35
Canoeing	1.5	5	0.6	1	0.0	0	1.0	6
Use personal watercraft	14.4	48	8.2	14	0.0	0	10.5	62
Anadromous fishing	1.8	6	1.2	2	1.1	1	1.5	9
Snorkeling	2.1	7	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.2	7
Rowing	1.5	5	2.9	5	1.1	1	1.9	11
Kayaking	0.6	2	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.3	2
Saltwater fishing	0.6	2	0.6	1	1.1	1	0.7	4
Sailing	0.9	3	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.5	3
Scuba diving	0.3	1	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	1
Surfing	0.3	1	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	1
Windsurfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=333, age 35-54=170, age 55+=89. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: BLACK FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	30.6	102	14.7	25	5.6	5	22.3	132
Downhill skiing	8.4	28	4.7	8	0.0	0	6.1	36
Snowmobiling	10.8	36	4.1	7	0.0	0	7.3	43
Cross country skiing	1.5	5	1.8	3	0.0	0	1.4	8
Snowboarding	8.7	29	0.6	1	0.0	0	5.1	30

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=333, age 35-54=170, age 55+=89. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	85.4	3,788	74.5	2,704	56.1	968	76.2	7,460
Day hiking	59.8	2,653	61.9	2,244	41.2	712	57.3	5,609
Primitive camping	74.8	3,319	72.4	2,626	41.2	711	68.0	6,656
Developed camping	38.7	1,718	44.0	1,595	28.3	488	38.8	3,801
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	33.6	1,489	35.5	1,289	31.2	539	33.9	3,317
Drive off-road	55.8	2,474	47.9	1,738	32.7	565	48.8	4,777
Hunting (any type)	93.7	4,157	93.8	3,402	75.4	1,302	90.5	8,861
Big game hunting	82.5	3,661	99.2	3,598	77.4	1,337	87.8	8,596
Mountain biking	58.1	2,578	45.8	1,661	11.0	190	45.2	4,429
Backpacking	54.3	2,409	43.4	1,573	20.2	349	44.2	4,331
Horseback riding on trails	27.1	1,200	14.4	523	14.7	254	20.2	1,977
Small game hunting	65.5	2,906	52.5	1,906	42.3	731	56.6	5,543
Migratory bird hunting	41.3	1,833	23.2	843	37.2	642	33.9	3,318

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,435, age 35-54=3,628, age 55+=1,727. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	70.2	3,114	72.8	2,641	65.6	1,133	70.4	6,888
View/photograph other wildlife	81.8	3,626	77.6	2,815	61.3	1,058	76.6	7,499
Sightseeing	51.5	2,285	63.6	2,307	54.1	934	56.4	5,526
Visit nature centers, etc.	53.9	2,390	48.6	1,762	40.9	706	49.6	4,858
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	47.9	2,125	56.4	2,045	45.8	791	50.7	4,961
Visit historic sites	52.3	2,319	54.5	1,976	38.6	666	50.7	4,961
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	64.9	2,879	63.8	2,315	48.3	835	61.6	6,029
View/photograph birds	39.3	1,742	46.3	1,680	38.6	666	41.8	4,088
View/photograph fish	41.4	1,836	43.0	1,561	25.8	445	39.2	3,842
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	37.2	1,652	36.6	1,327	29.1	502	35.6	3,481

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,435, age 35-54=3,628, age 55+=1,727. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	72.4	3,213	75.5	2,739	75.6	1,306	74.1	7,258
Family gathering	81.3	3,604	84.8	3,077	72.5	1,252	81.0	7,933
Picnicking	56.5	2,506	67.0	2,429	55.9	965	60.3	5,900
Driving for pleasure	62.0	2,750	66.6	2,417	53.0	916	62.1	6,083
Bicycling (any type)	65.8	2,918	54.0	1,959	30.7	530	55.2	5,407
Horseback riding (any type)	29.9	1,326	19.2	698	20.4	353	24.3	2,377

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,435, age 35-54=3,628, age 55+=1,727. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	86.2	3,823	81.1	2,943	50.1	865	77.9	7,631
Boating (any type)	68.3	3,029	47.7	1,729	32.3	558	54.3	5,316
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	63.2	2,802	55.2	2,003	25.0	431	53.5	5,236
Coldwater fishing	79.4	3,523	76.0	2,757	45.3	783	72.1	7,063
Motorboating	49.6	2,199	33.8	1,227	29.5	509	40.2	3,935
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	35.9	1,593	34.3	1,244	22.0	380	32.9	3,217
Visit a beach	31.6	1,403	27.5	997	17.1	296	27.5	2,696
Swimming in an outdoor pool	26.0	1,153	20.9	760	11.3	196	21.5	2,109
Warmwater fishing	54.2	2,405	34.2	1,242	25.5	441	41.8	4,088
Rafting	40.2	1,783	23.7	861	11.2	193	29.0	2,837
Waterskiing	24.7	1,094	10.0	363	5.1	88	15.8	1,545
Canoeing	24.5	1,088	20.0	727	6.8	118	19.7	1,933
Use personal watercraft	22.2	984	6.6	238	2.2	38	12.9	1,260
Anadromous fishing	35.5	1,574	16.5	597	12.3	213	24.4	2,384
Snorkeling	8.8	392	4.7	170	1.3	23	6.0	585
Rowing	6.0	268	7.5	271	1.2	21	5.7	560
Kayaking	7.1	317	5.3	191	1.2	20	5.4	528
Saltwater fishing	9.7	428	8.5	307	12.3	213	9.7	948
Sailing	0.2	8	5.5	199	2.3	39	2.5	246
Scuba diving	1.6	71	2.8	102	0.5	8	1.8	181
Surfing	1.0	45	1.3	47	0.1	1	0.9	93
Windsurfing	1.4	60	0.2	7	0.0	0	0.7	67

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,435, age 35-54=3,628, age 55+=1,727. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	75.6	3,353	63.4	2,299	21.4	369	61.5	6,021
Downhill skiing	16.1	713	17.8	646	8.6	148	15.4	1,507
Snowmobiling	63.7	2,827	49.4	1,792	11.8	204	49.3	4,823
Cross country skiing	10.7	474	22.2	807	14.2	246	15.6	1,527
Snowboarding	20.8	924	4.7	172	0.1	1	11.2	1,097

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,435, age 35-54=3,628, age 55+=1,727. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	84.4	3,544	68.8	2,663	32.8	669	68.0	6,876
Day hiking	51.8	2,175	53.5	2,070	34.1	696	48.9	4,941
Primitive camping	64.4	2,705	49.4	1,913	19.1	390	49.5	5,008
Developed camping	45.3	1,902	46.4	1,796	20.9	427	40.8	4,125
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	32.8	1,377	28.7	1,110	25.3	516	29.7	3,003
Drive off-road	54.4	2,283	39.4	1,525	15.4	314	40.8	4,122
Hunting (any type)	59.7	2,506	24.7	958	15.9	324	37.5	3,788
Big game hunting	72.3	3,037	36.4	1,411	12.8	261	46.6	4,709
Mountain biking	45.7	1,919	34.2	1,325	13.6	278	34.8	3,522
Backpacking	35.5	1,489	31.5	1,220	3.1	63	27.4	2,772
Horseback riding on trails	16.9	711	20.7	801	9.5	193	16.9	1,705
Small game hunting	24.9	1,045	9.4	363	3.0	61	14.5	1,469
Migratory bird hunting	4.4	185	3.0	116	0.3	7	3.0	308

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,199, age 35-54=3,872, age 55+=2,039. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Viewing/Learning Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	73.3	3,076	74.9	2,901	65.5	1,336	72.3	7,313
View/photograph other wildlife	83.2	3,494	81.2	3,145	65.0	1,326	78.8	7,965
Sightseeing	67.2	2,820	66.6	2,577	56.7	1,156	64.8	6,553
Visit nature centers, etc.	53.6	2,250	58.4	2,261	42.2	861	53.1	5,372
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	61.1	2,565	64.6	2,502	55.1	1,124	61.2	6,191
Visit historic sites	50.7	2,130	57.7	2,236	41.1	839	51.5	5,205
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	61.9	2,601	64.9	2,512	45.8	934	59.8	6,047
View/photograph birds	40.6	1,704	44.8	1,736	51.6	1,052	44.4	4,492
View/photograph fish	36.2	1,518	36.2	1,402	24.0	490	33.7	3,410
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.8	958	36.3	1,404	24.5	500	28.3	2,862

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,199, age 35-54=3,872, age 55+=2,039. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Developed-Setting Land Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	84.5	3,547	87.9	3,405	88.1	1,796	86.5	8,748
Family gathering	90.9	3,817	89.2	3,454	79.3	1,617	87.9	8,888
Picnicking	69.1	2,902	78.3	3,031	71.2	1,452	73.0	7,385
Driving for pleasure	71.2	2,991	73.5	2,847	59.5	1,214	69.8	7,052
Bicycling (any type)	63.9	2,683	49.9	1,934	31.1	634	51.9	5,251
Horseback riding (any type)	25.1	1,054	27.3	1,056	12.0	244	23.3	2,354

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,199, age 35-54=3,872, age 55+=2,039. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Water-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Freshwater fishing	57.3	2,404	51.8	2,004	27.8	566	49.2	4,974
Boating (any type)	51.9	2,178	49.5	1,918	26.1	533	45.8	4,629
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	65.1	2,733	46.0	1,782	18.2	372	48.3	4,887
Coldwater fishing	51.8	2,176	46.3	1,792	21.2	433	43.5	4,401
Motorboating	37.2	1,563	37.9	1,469	27.8	566	35.6	3,598
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.7	1,792	33.7	1,303	17.4	354	34.1	3,449
Visit a beach	36.4	1,529	30.5	1,182	19.7	402	30.8	3,113
Swimming in an outdoor pool	32.3	1,357	23.5	909	9.8	200	24.4	2,466
Warmwater fishing	25.1	1,054	23.1	895	15.1	308	22.3	2,257
Rafting	23.4	984	21.0	815	2.0	40	18.2	1,839
Waterskiing	17.9	753	8.0	311	1.0	20	10.7	1,084
Canoeing	25.5	1,070	19.7	764	3.1	63	18.8	1,897
Use personal watercraft	15.5	649	12.2	472	3.3	68	11.8	1,189
Anadromous fishing	20.6	867	15.2	588	4.7	96	15.3	1,551
Snorkeling	4.3	179	2.6	99	2.3	47	3.2	325
Rowing	3.2	136	8.8	340	3.3	68	5.4	544
Kayaking	5.1	216	3.7	144	0.1	2	3.6	362
Saltwater fishing	3.8	158	5.6	217	3.6	73	4.4	448
Sailing	4.0	169	0.3	11	1.7	35	2.1	215
Scuba diving	1.7	70	1.0	39	0.0	0	1.1	109
Surfing	0.7	30	1.0	39	1.1	23	0.9	92
Windsurfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,199, age 35-54=3,872, age 55+=2,039. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	68.9	2,895	47.8	1,851	22.3	454	51.4	5,200
Downhill skiing	17.6	741	15.2	590	3.3	68	13.8	1,399
Snowmobiling	49.6	2,083	26.5	1,028	2.4	49	31.3	3,160
Cross country skiing	13.1	550	18.6	721	4.7	95	13.5	1,366
Snowboarding	16.0	672	5.6	218	0.0	0	8.8	890

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=4,199, age 35-54=3,872, age 55+=2,039. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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FLATHEAD National Forest Local Area

Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group

Nature-Based Land Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	47.3	281	38.9	140	27.3	54	41.2	475
Day hiking	46.3	275	48.1	173	31.8	63	44.4	511
Primitive camping	29.3	174	25.8	93	15.2	30	25.8	297
Developed camping	35.4	210	35.0	126	21.2	42	32.8	378
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	28.8	171	28.6	103	22.2	44	27.6	318
Drive off-road	26.6	158	20.3	73	11.6	23	22.0	254
Hunting (any type)	19.7	117	18.6	67	14.6	29	18.5	213
Big game hunting	16.5	98	16.4	59	10.6	21	15.5	178
Mountain biking	35.0	208	24.2	87	7.1	14	26.8	309
Backpacking	28.3	168	21.1	76	9.1	18	22.7	262
Horseback riding on trails	13.1	78	6.1	22	4.5	9	9.5	109
Small game hunting	8.1	48	5.3	19	4.0	8	6.5	75
Migratory bird hunting	4.5	27	2.5	9	2.5	5	3.6	41

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.

Flathead NF local area: 23 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=594, age 35-54=360, age 55+=198. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.