KISATCHIE 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	35.3	206,057	33.8	202,644	21.5	111,601	30.5	520,302
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.6	161,038	27.8	166,817	24.9	129,291	26.8	457,146
Drive off-road	37.4	218,108	24.4	146,276	13.2	68,701	25.4	433,085
Developed camping	30.2	176,293	24.8	149,181	19.7	102,284	25.1	427,758
Hunting (any type)	27.9	162,528	21.4	128,620	15.5	80,460	21.8	371,608
Day hiking	21.2	123,415	20.9	125,175	15.4	79,993	19.3	328,583
Big game hunting	19.6	114,629	14.9	89,287	10.8	56,381	15.3	260,297
Primitive camping	18.4	107,531	14.2	85,478	9.1	47,545	14.1	240,554
Small game hunting	17.6	102,765	14.1	84,876	8.7	45,082	13.7	232,723
Mountain biking	16.1	94,011	15.5	93,032	5.4	28,257	12.6	215,300
Horseback riding on trails	13.6	79,525	9.1	54,704	5.2	26,914	9.5	161,143
Migratory bird hunting	10.9	63,528	7.7	46,159	4.6	23,784	7.8	133,471
Backpacking	6.9	40,179	3.2	19,360	1.9	9,750	4.1	69,289

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=583,476, age 35-54=600,350, age 55+=520,165. 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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KISATCHIE 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	52.9	308,614	59.3	356,268	52.2	271,288	54.9	936,170
Sightseeing	53.2	310,463	57.8	347,027	50.3	261,515	53.9	919,005
Visit nature centers, etc.	54.1	315,476	58.2	349,132	39.6	206,063	51.1	870,671
View/photograph other wildlife	44.7	260,844	47.1	282,666	41.5	215,934	44.6	759,444
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	36.7	214,010	46.3	278,098	46.2	240,385	43.0	732,493
Visit historic sites	40.0	233,440	48.9	293,864	38.7	201,335	42.8	728,639
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	35.0	204,059	32.3	194,209	23.5	122,207	30.5	520,475
View/photograph birds	20.0	116,763	33.4	200,738	36.6	190,544	29.8	508,045
View/photograph fish	29.7	173,544	31.3	188,130	24.0	125,095	28.6	486,769
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	16.5	96,152	19.8	118,653	14.6	76,191	17.1	290,996

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=583,476, age 35-54=600,350, age 55+=520,165. 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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KISATCHIE 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	79.6	464,193	80.2	481,189	75.6	392,999	78.5	1,338,381
Family gathering	78.4	457,531	79.5	477,111	65.3	339,761	74.8	1,274,403
Driving for pleasure	59.2	345,490	57.7	346,550	57.9	301,408	58.3	993,448
Picnicking	40.0	233,275	50.5	303,190	40.5	210,656	43.8	747,121
Bicycling (any type)	36.0	210,207	33.9	203,712	18.9	98,204	30.1	512,123
Horseback riding (any type)	18.5	107,833	12.5	75,044	6.5	33,949	12.7	216,826

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=583,476, age 35-54=600,350, age 55+=520,165. 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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KISATCHIE 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	52.2	304,779	42.8	257,023	36.8	191,415	44.2	753,217
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.9	337,899	44.7	268,286	20.4	106,100	41.8	712,285
Boating (any type)	46.1	268,916	39.9	239,722	23.9	124,127	37.1	632,765
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	51.3	299,106	39.0	234,254	17.5	90,896	36.6	624,256
Warmwater fishing	43.5	253,698	36.6	219,511	28.5	148,483	36.5	621,692
Visit a beach	44.2	258,128	38.5	231,257	22.1	114,923	35.5	604,308
Motorboating	34.0	198,276	31.1	186,864	20.0	104,029	28.7	489,169
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	34.9	203,548	28.3	169,672	18.6	96,937	27.6	470,157
Saltwater fishing	20.1	117,357	17.4	104,619	12.5	64,822	16.8	286,798
Use personal watercraft	18.5	107,887	8.7	52,006	2.6	13,306	10.2	173,199
Waterskiing	19.4	113,401	7.4	44,513	2.2	11,569	9.9	169,483
Rafting	13.3	77,882	9.5	57,195	3.0	15,626	8.8	150,703
Coldwater fishing	8.0	46,879	7.7	46,524	7.6	39,421	7.8	132,824
Canoeing	11.9	69,264	7.7	46,164	3.1	16,146	7.7	131,574
Snorkeling	6.1	35,687	5.6	33,409	3.1	15,978	5.0	85,074
Sailing	4.4	25,849	4.0	24,232	1.2	6,313	3.3	56,394
Anadromous fishing	3.6	20,773	3.4	20,160	2.4	12,627	3.1	53,560
Rowing	3.1	17,872	2.7	16,429	2.1	11,110	2.7	45,411
Scuba diving	2.8	16,239	1.8	10,608	0.6	3,225	1.8	30,072
Kayaking	2.0	11,617	1.6	9,330	0.4	1,847	1.3	22,794
Surfing	1.7	9,905	0.4	2,244	0.0	178	0.7	12,327
Windsurfing	0.7	4,215	0.4	2,244	0.1	705	0.4	7,164

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=583,476, age 35-54=600,350, age 55+=520,165. 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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KISATCHIE 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)	14.5	84,864	8.1	48,761	2.4	12,439	8.6	146,064
Downhill skiing	4.7	27,589	3.1	18,475	0.9	4,937	3.0	51,001
Snowmobiling	2.3	13,408	1.2	7,450	0.1	702	1.3	21,560
Snowboarding	2.1	12,534	0.5	3,091	0.5	2,346	1.1	17,971
Cross country skiing	0.8	4,893	0.6	3,585	0.1	318	0.5	8,796

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=583,476, age 35-54=600,350, age 55+=520,165. 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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KISATCHIE 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	38.8	5,090	34.4	2,781	24.3	604	35.8	8,475
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.9	2,873	18.5	1,496	17.6	439	20.3	4,808
Drive off-road	39.7	5,214	23.6	1,912	17.8	442	31.9	7,568
Developed camping	31.5	4,126	23.9	1,935	19.7	490	27.6	6,551
Hunting (any type)	31.1	4,086	24.0	1,941	20.6	512	27.6	6,539
Day hiking	41.5	5,440	34.6	2,798	25.2	627	37.4	8,865
Big game hunting	18.9	2,477	13.2	1,067	12.1	301	16.2	3,845
Primitive camping	26.9	3,523	17.5	1,416	12.4	309	22.1	5,248
Small game hunting	16.4	2,150	12.7	1,026	8.1	201	14.3	3,377
Mountain biking	26.1	3,419	21.2	1,713	4.7	118	22.2	5,250
Horseback riding on trails	14.6	1,918	9.4	760	6.1	153	11.9	2,831
Migratory bird hunting	10.2	1,333	6.0	489	5.2	130	8.2	1,952
Backpacking	11.5	1,515	5.1	410	3.7	93	8.5	2,018

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=13,119, age 35-54=8,087, age 55+=2,490. 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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KISATCHIE 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	46.7	6,129	46.6	3,765	42.4	1,055	46.2	10,949
Sightseeing	34.3	4,501	36.4	2,945	33.4	832	34.9	8,278
Visit nature centers, etc.	54.7	7,177	55.9	4,524	41.3	1,029	53.7	12,730
View/photograph other wildlife	35.5	4,651	35.0	2,832	32.9	819	35.0	8,302
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.4	3,987	37.4	3,023	37.1	925	33.5	7,935
Visit historic sites	33.2	4,353	33.0	2,665	29.8	742	32.7	7,760
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	31.6	4,145	24.6	1,990	19.4	484	27.9	6,619
View/photograph birds	14.1	1,844	20.3	1,644	22.4	558	17.1	4,046
View/photograph fish	25.4	3,330	24.8	2,009	22.9	571	24.9	5,910
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.7	2,717	19.7	1,592	17.3	431	20.0	4,740

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=13,119, age 35-54=8,087, age 55+=2,490. 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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KISATCHIE 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	61.5	8,073	63.7	5,154	66.2	1,648	62.8	14,875
Family gathering	74.6	9,781	72.7	5,882	64.9	1,617	72.9	17,280
Driving for pleasure	45.8	6,008	38.6	3,124	44.7	1,112	43.2	10,244
Picnicking	35.2	4,613	44.9	3,633	37.8	941	38.8	9,187
Bicycling (any type)	39.5	5,177	35.5	2,868	24.9	620	36.6	8,665
Horseback riding (any type)	22.2	2,911	14.6	1,181	9.3	232	18.2	4,324

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=13,119, age 35-54=8,087, age 55+=2,490. 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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KISATCHIE 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	44.1	5,783	35.8	2,893	37.1	924	40.5	9,600
Swimming in an outdoor pool	43.7	5,733	34.5	2,788	15.8	394	37.6	8,915
Boating (any type)	39.5	5,184	32.7	2,645	23.1	575	35.5	8,404
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	49.9	6,544	37.7	3,049	20.7	516	42.7	10,109
Warmwater fishing	28.0	3,679	22.7	1,833	20.4	508	25.4	6,020
Visit a beach	37.3	4,892	30.3	2,454	18.3	456	32.9	7,802
Motorboating	25.8	3,382	21.6	1,745	17.1	427	23.4	5,554
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	28.2	3,693	22.2	1,792	16.5	412	24.9	5,897
Saltwater fishing	20.4	2,676	19.1	1,544	18.1	450	19.7	4,670
Use personal watercraft	21.0	2,752	8.2	665	4.0	99	14.8	3,516
Waterskiing	16.2	2,128	5.5	442	2.4	60	11.1	2,630
Rafting	10.2	1,343	6.1	493	2.3	58	8.0	1,894
Coldwater fishing	10.4	1,364	9.2	744	10.6	263	10.0	2,371
Canoeing	8.3	1,093	6.2	500	2.8	70	7.0	1,663
Snorkeling	7.1	927	6.1	495	4.0	99	6.4	1,521
Sailing	4.2	548	2.9	234	1.2	29	3.4	811
Anadromous fishing	4.5	593	4.8	392	4.8	120	4.7	1,105
Rowing	3.8	496	4.3	349	3.2	80	3.9	925
Scuba diving	3.2	420	2.1	171	0.6	15	2.6	606
Kayaking	2.4	312	1.7	137	0.4	11	1.9	460
Surfing	3.5	456	0.9	73	0.1	2	2.2	531
Windsurfing	0.6	81	0.2	18	0.2	5	0.4	104

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=13,119, age 35-54=8,087, age 55+=2,490. 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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KISATCHIE 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)	12.1	1,592	6.6	531	2.7	67	9.2	2,190
Downhill skiing	5.3	694	2.6	212	1.2	31	4.0	937
Snowmobiling	2.3	306	1.1	86	0.1	3	1.7	395
Snowboarding	3.7	484	0.9	75	0.6	14	2.4	573
Cross country skiing	1.1	146	0.8	67	0.1	3	0.9	216

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=13,119, age 35-54=8,087, age 55+=2,490. 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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KISATCHIE 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	21.3	1,724	21.7	1,122	11.7	316	19.8	3,162
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	16.4	1,326	18.8	973	14.7	400	16.9	2,699
Drive off-road	24.5	1,988	18.0	929	5.3	144	19.1	3,061
Developed camping	26.4	2,144	23.5	1,216	16.3	441	23.8	3,801
Hunting (any type)	9.9	800	6.8	349	2.5	67	7.6	1,216
Day hiking	25.9	2,102	28.9	1,492	19.8	537	25.8	4,131
Big game hunting	6.3	507	4.1	214	0.7	20	4.6	741
Primitive camping	13.6	1,106	10.7	553	4.4	118	11.1	1,777
Small game hunting	3.6	289	2.8	143	0.7	18	2.8	450
Mountain biking	13.8	1,115	13.8	712	7.8	211	12.7	2,038
Horseback riding on trails	14.4	1,169	7.7	397	3.8	103	10.4	1,669
Migratory bird hunting	2.8	225	1.7	90	0.1	4	2.0	319
Backpacking	7.7	624	3.1	161	1.1	29	5.1	814

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,108, age 35-54=5,166, age 55+=2,712. 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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KISATCHIE 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	43.6	3,532	52.8	2,726	42.2	1,145	46.3	7,403
Sightseeing	39.7	3,218	40.8	2,108	33.2	901	39.0	6,227
Visit nature centers, etc.	57.2	4,634	60.5	3,123	38.0	1,031	55.0	8,788
View/photograph other wildlife	32.6	2,644	34.8	1,799	26.1	709	32.2	5,152
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	34.1	2,761	43.7	2,260	40.6	1,100	38.3	6,121
Visit historic sites	29.0	2,352	39.9	2,059	27.6	748	32.3	5,159
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.2	2,045	25.1	1,297	16.0	434	23.6	3,776
View/photograph birds	15.0	1,219	25.8	1,335	26.4	716	20.5	3,270
View/photograph fish	19.3	1,565	22.8	1,176	13.9	377	19.5	3,118
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	15.5	1,259	20.9	1,079	12.0	326	16.7	2,664

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,108, age 35-54=5,166, age 55+=2,712. 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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KISATCHIE 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	78.5	6,363	76.9	3,972	65.6	1,780	75.8	12,115
Family gathering	76.8	6,230	78.1	4,036	60.3	1,635	74.4	11,901
Driving for pleasure	42.9	3,478	43.3	2,239	38.4	1,041	42.3	6,758
Picnicking	42.9	3,475	50.1	2,587	36.8	997	44.2	7,059
Bicycling (any type)	39.3	3,185	37.1	1,918	16.8	455	34.8	5,558
Horseback riding (any type)	19.4	1,569	10.8	556	3.9	105	13.9	2,230

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,108, age 35-54=5,166, age 55+=2,712. 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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KISATCHIE 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	31.5	2,553	22.8	1,178	15.3	415	25.9	4,146
Swimming in an outdoor pool	54.7	4,434	40.1	2,074	17.1	463	43.6	6,971
Boating (any type)	30.4	2,464	27.2	1,405	12.2	332	26.3	4,201
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	49.4	4,002	37.3	1,927	11.9	322	39.1	6,251
Warmwater fishing	19.4	1,573	14.8	766	8.7	235	16.1	2,574
Visit a beach	37.6	3,047	34.5	1,780	19.8	538	33.6	5,365
Motorboating	17.4	1,411	17.8	920	7.6	206	15.9	2,537
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	24.2	1,961	19.5	1,006	9.5	258	20.2	3,225
Saltwater fishing	13.1	1,065	11.3	583	6.3	172	11.4	1,820
Use personal watercraft	15.7	1,270	9.1	468	0.8	22	11.0	1,760
Waterskiing	9.3	756	4.6	236	0.1	4	6.2	996
Rafting	14.2	1,151	9.6	498	2.5	69	10.7	1,718
Coldwater fishing	6.2	501	5.4	279	2.5	67	5.3	847
Canoeing	7.4	600	4.0	205	1.0	27	5.2	832
Snorkeling	3.7	296	3.7	191	1.2	32	3.2	519
Sailing	2.8	225	2.9	148	0.6	16	2.4	389
Anadromous fishing	3.6	294	2.3	118	0.7	18	2.7	430
Rowing	4.0	321	2.2	116	1.5	42	3.0	479
Scuba diving	1.0	80	0.9	45	0.4	10	0.8	135
Kayaking	1.2	100	1.0	52	0.1	2	1.0	154
Surfing	0.4	34	0.2	10	0.0	0	0.3	44
Windsurfing	0.9	72	0.3	18	0.0	1	0.6	91

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,108, age 35-54=5,166, age 55+=2,712. 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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KISATCHIE 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)	11.4	923	5.8	302	0.6	17	7.8	1,242
Downhill skiing	3.5	281	2.0	105	0.0	1	2.4	387
Snowmobiling	1.6	129	0.7	35	0.0	0	1.0	164
Snowboarding	1.3	106	0.1	6	0.0	0	0.7	112
Cross country skiing	0.9	72	0.3	16	0.0	0	0.6	88

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=8,108, age 35-54=5,166, age 55+=2,712. 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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KISATCHIE 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	57.2	103,815	50.3	101,265	34.7	60,840	47.7	265,920
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	38.5	69,858	31.3	63,046	30.0	52,534	33.2	185,438
Drive off-road	55.4	100,625	31.6	63,570	24.0	42,017	37.0	206,212
Developed camping	40.4	73,310	30.8	61,983	24.9	43,622	32.1	178,915
Hunting (any type)	54.3	98,557	40.9	82,373	35.7	62,447	43.6	243,377
Day hiking	33.9	61,468	28.0	56,255	20.4	35,816	27.5	153,539
Big game hunting	40.0	72,626	29.1	58,545	26.5	46,464	31.8	177,635
Primitive camping	32.0	58,034	21.9	44,097	17.1	29,872	23.7	132,003
Small game hunting	36.9	67,048	28.9	58,232	20.1	35,187	28.8	160,467
Mountain biking	23.0	41,670	20.0	40,167	4.4	7,701	16.1	89,538
Horseback riding on trails	16.8	30,440	11.8	23,692	7.6	13,378	12.1	67,510
Migratory bird hunting	22.6	41,009	15.9	32,011	11.8	20,589	16.8	93,609
Backpacking	10.8	19,594	5.2	10,501	3.7	6,446	6.6	36,541

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=181,546, age 35-54=201,178, age 55+=175,142. 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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KISATCHIE 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	62.2	112,987	62.1	124,873	57.1	100,003	60.6	337,863
Sightseeing	53.4	96,967	57.7	116,054	52.9	92,658	54.8	305,679
Visit nature centers, etc.	57.9	105,120	61.8	124,334	44.6	78,115	55.1	307,569
View/photograph other wildlife	55.7	101,095	55.3	111,222	52.0	91,141	54.4	303,458
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	39.3	71,272	48.5	97,525	47.8	83,634	45.2	252,431
Visit historic sites	49.2	89,258	47.3	95,109	43.4	75,937	46.7	260,304
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	44.7	81,197	38.0	76,542	29.0	50,878	37.4	208,617
View/photograph birds	23.5	42,594	33.4	67,106	36.8	64,372	31.2	174,072
View/photograph fish	37.5	68,063	35.5	71,365	33.2	58,111	35.4	197,539
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.4	35,135	19.5	39,303	18.4	32,193	19.1	106,631

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=181,546, age 35-54=201,178, age 55+=175,142. 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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KISATCHIE 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	70.8	128,451	72.5	145,810	76.3	133,599	73.1	407,860
Family gathering	74.8	135,749	75.4	151,655	67.7	118,603	72.8	406,007
Driving for pleasure	67.8	123,172	58.1	116,875	66.0	115,576	63.7	355,623
Picnicking	36.8	66,835	50.0	100,664	43.0	75,396	43.5	242,895
Bicycling (any type)	37.0	67,098	33.8	67,952	23.7	41,571	31.7	176,621
Horseback riding (any type)	23.7	42,992	17.1	34,357	11.0	19,321	17.3	96,670

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=181,546, age 35-54=201,178, age 55+=175,142. 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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KISATCHIE 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	69.8	126,660	58.8	118,220	60.2	105,482	62.8	350,362
Swimming in an outdoor pool	59.4	107,752	46.9	94,413	21.5	37,677	43.0	239,842
Boating (any type)	68.8	124,891	55.0	110,611	38.4	67,199	54.3	302,701
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.1	120,031	47.5	95,486	26.6	46,548	47.0	262,065
Warmwater fishing	63.1	114,555	52.4	105,491	47.2	82,726	54.3	302,772
Visit a beach	47.0	85,390	38.2	76,860	21.7	38,075	35.9	200,325
Motorboating	57.1	103,675	45.0	90,553	35.0	61,377	45.8	255,605
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	45.0	81,729	34.7	69,767	27.9	48,951	35.9	200,447
Saltwater fishing	27.9	50,626	24.6	49,475	21.3	37,347	24.6	137,448
Use personal watercraft	26.6	48,364	9.3	18,637	5.1	8,914	13.6	75,915
Waterskiing	35.4	64,319	10.7	21,525	5.5	9,570	17.1	95,414
Rafting	14.9	26,964	9.5	19,030	3.3	5,772	9.3	51,766
Coldwater fishing	12.2	22,228	10.8	21,634	14.3	25,122	12.4	68,984
Canoeing	16.5	29,900	12.1	24,334	5.8	10,089	11.5	64,323
Snorkeling	10.6	19,183	8.8	17,779	5.9	10,380	8.5	47,342
Sailing	6.7	12,140	4.9	9,946	1.9	3,336	4.6	25,422
Anadromous fishing	3.2	5,785	4.8	9,722	4.6	8,046	4.2	23,553
Rowing	3.2	5,834	4.5	9,025	3.3	5,823	3.7	20,682
Scuba diving	5.5	9,979	3.1	6,148	0.7	1,290	3.1	17,417
Kayaking	3.8	6,922	2.5	4,938	0.7	1,215	2.3	13,075
Surfing	3.8	6,897	0.6	1,274	0.1	158	1.5	8,329
Windsurfing	0.7	1,184	0.3	524	0.2	429	0.4	2,137

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=181,546, age 35-54=201,178, age 55+=175,142. 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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KISATCHIE 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)	16.7	30,318	9.3	18,714	4.7	8,256	10.3	57,288
Downhill skiing	7.1	12,909	4.2	8,390	2.5	4,358	4.6	25,657
Snowmobiling	2.8	5,003	1.8	3,540	0.4	632	1.6	9,175
Snowboarding	3.3	6,044	0.9	1,872	1.1	1,931	1.8	9,847
Cross country skiing	1.0	1,857	0.9	1,844	0.2	271	0.7	3,972

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=181,546, age 35-54=201,178, age 55+=175,142. 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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KISATCHIE 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	29.5	51,402	30.6	61,675	16.3	35,618	25.0	148,695
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	26.1	45,469	32.2	65,041	25.4	55,270	27.9	165,780
Drive off-road	33.9	59,132	25.1	50,583	7.4	16,149	21.2	125,864
Developed camping	33.8	58,966	28.7	57,847	20.3	44,345	27.1	161,158
Hunting (any type)	17.9	31,139	13.0	26,333	4.3	9,314	11.2	66,786
Day hiking	20.3	35,362	23.9	48,258	16.3	35,614	20.1	119,234
Big game hunting	12.7	22,148	9.4	18,968	2.2	4,760	7.7	45,876
Primitive camping	16.3	28,464	14.1	28,531	6.0	13,032	11.8	70,027
Small game hunting	8.0	13,979	6.4	12,920	2.2	4,783	5.3	31,682
Mountain biking	11.9	20,681	13.2	26,587	6.7	14,684	10.4	61,952
Horseback riding on trails	17.4	30,289	10.3	20,850	4.6	9,983	10.3	61,122
Migratory bird hunting	7.5	13,155	4.5	9,137	0.7	1,421	4.0	23,713
Backpacking	6.4	11,129	2.7	5,398	1.0	2,195	3.2	18,722

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=174,322, age 35-54=201,875, age 55+=218,014. 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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KISATCHIE 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	60.4	105,239	72.4	146,147	57.4	125,245	63.4	376,631
Sightseeing	63.1	110,025	66.7	134,670	53.2	116,023	60.7	360,718
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.4	108,841	65.5	132,191	40.7	88,627	55.5	329,659
View/photograph other wildlife	51.1	89,118	53.9	108,759	41.6	90,801	48.6	288,678
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	45.6	79,501	55.9	112,812	53.1	115,665	51.8	307,978
Visit historic sites	39.9	69,600	60.2	121,605	40.1	87,442	46.9	278,647
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	37.5	65,317	36.7	73,989	23.9	52,032	32.2	191,338
View/photograph birds	24.1	41,943	44.0	88,822	44.0	95,968	38.2	226,733
View/photograph fish	28.2	49,163	32.6	65,853	19.7	42,987	26.6	158,003
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	15.2	26,492	21.5	43,494	12.7	27,641	16.4	97,627

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=174,322, age 35-54=201,875, age 55+=218,014. 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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KISATCHIE 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	90.1	157,064	89.1	179,868	75.7	165,069	84.5	502,001
Family gathering	80.1	139,597	81.7	164,961	62.4	136,099	74.2	440,657
Driving for pleasure	63.0	109,793	67.3	135,868	57.9	126,304	62.6	371,965
Picnicking	49.2	85,727	56.2	113,391	41.6	90,709	48.8	289,827
Bicycling (any type)	35.2	61,277	34.2	69,092	15.3	33,429	27.6	163,798
Horseback riding (any type)	22.4	39,008	13.2	26,698	4.7	10,254	12.8	75,960

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=174,322, age 35-54=201,875, age 55+=218,014. 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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KISATCHIE 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	51.2	89,234	38.9	78,506	24.7	53,793	37.3	221,533
Swimming in an outdoor pool	76.0	132,555	54.9	110,877	23.2	50,531	49.5	293,963
Boating (any type)	52.1	90,836	45.2	91,327	20.0	43,689	38.0	225,852
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.1	111,674	47.4	95,701	15.2	33,131	40.5	240,506
Warmwater fishing	41.4	72,117	33.1	66,908	19.7	43,019	30.6	182,044
Visit a beach	48.2	83,991	43.0	86,781	23.9	52,103	37.5	222,875
Motorboating	36.4	63,487	36.2	73,063	15.6	34,015	28.7	170,565
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	39.1	68,092	31.3	63,212	15.3	33,424	27.7	164,728
Saltwater fishing	16.9	29,435	13.5	27,317	7.0	15,204	12.1	71,956
Use personal watercraft	20.3	35,327	11.9	23,937	1.3	2,821	10.4	62,085
Waterskiing	19.4	33,773	9.0	18,167	0.6	1,252	9.0	53,192
Rafting	22.0	38,361	15.4	31,016	3.9	8,586	13.1	77,963
Coldwater fishing	5.8	10,155	6.7	13,510	3.5	7,603	5.3	31,268
Canoeing	16.3	28,385	7.8	15,653	2.2	4,705	8.2	48,743
Snorkeling	5.4	9,422	5.0	10,119	1.8	3,918	3.9	23,459
Sailing	3.9	6,853	4.5	9,090	0.9	1,967	3.0	17,910
Anadromous fishing	3.9	6,767	1.8	3,597	0.7	1,485	2.0	11,849
Rowing	4.4	7,621	2.1	4,205	1.8	3,866	2.6	15,692
Scuba diving	1.5	2,692	1.3	2,533	0.7	1,585	1.1	6,810
Kayaking	1.6	2,734	1.6	3,164	0.2	489	1.1	6,387
Surfing	0.4	757	0.3	545	0.0	0	0.2	1,302
Windsurfing	0.7	1,253	0.4	882	0.1	132	0.4	2,267

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=174,322, age 35-54=201,875, age 55+=218,014. 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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KISATCHIE 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)	18.6	32,370	9.6	19,468	1.1	2,444	9.1	54,282
Downhill skiing	5.8	10,076	3.8	7,766	0.1	227	3.0	18,069
Snowmobiling	3.1	5,426	1.3	2,635	0.0	0	1.4	8,061
Snowboarding	1.8	3,177	0.3	519	0.1	113	0.6	3,809
Cross country skiing	0.9	1,655	0.5	994	0.0	0	0.4	2,649

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=174,322, age 35-54=201,875, age 55+=218,014. 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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KISATCHIE 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	27.0	26,779	23.7	19,622	16.1	7,790	23.5	54,191
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	23.7	23,500	19.1	15,781	17.8	8,611	20.8	47,892
Drive off-road	30.2	29,940	17.7	14,623	13.3	6,411	22.1	50,974
Developed camping	19.4	19,260	14.6	12,108	11.9	5,746	16.1	37,114
Hunting (any type)	20.0	19,879	14.8	12,266	13.1	6,310	16.7	38,455
Day hiking	10.9	10,790	9.1	7,494	6.3	3,031	9.3	21,315
Big game hunting	12.2	12,075	8.8	7,270	8.1	3,919	10.1	23,264
Primitive camping	9.8	9,683	6.8	5,586	5.0	2,412	7.7	17,681
Small game hunting	15.1	15,015	11.6	9,617	8.2	3,975	12.4	28,607
Mountain biking	17.6	17,464	16.5	13,618	3.2	1,535	14.2	32,617
Horseback riding on trails	7.4	7,376	5.3	4,369	3.3	1,616	5.8	13,361
Migratory bird hunting	5.6	5,513	3.7	3,025	2.8	1,365	4.3	9,903
Backpacking	4.0	3,954	1.9	1,566	1.3	623	2.7	6,143

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=99,279, age 35-54=82,705, age 55+=48,322. 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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KISATCHIE 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	39.0	38,767	38.9	32,140	35.3	17,053	38.2	87,960
Sightseeing	41.6	41,302	46.1	38,159	41.8	20,197	43.3	99,658
Visit nature centers, etc.	41.4	41,091	44.4	36,759	31.8	15,378	40.5	93,228
View/photograph other wildlife	31.5	31,253	31.6	26,123	29.3	14,149	31.1	71,525
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	25.0	24,813	31.1	25,761	29.2	14,126	28.1	64,700
Visit historic sites	35.3	35,074	34.7	28,690	31.0	15,002	34.2	78,766
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	26.8	26,652	21.5	17,783	16.3	7,875	22.7	52,310
View/photograph birds	14.0	13,896	19.0	15,753	21.0	10,145	17.3	39,794
View/photograph fish	28.2	28,037	27.2	22,458	24.5	11,828	27.1	62,323
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	16.2	16,037	17.0	14,049	15.6	7,525	16.3	37,611

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=99,279, age 35-54=82,705, age 55+=48,322. 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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KISATCHIE 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	70.3	69,814	71.0	58,753	75.3	36,409	71.6	164,976
Family gathering	77.8	77,212	78.9	65,214	70.1	33,890	76.6	176,316
Driving for pleasure	50.6	50,217	44.4	36,706	50.9	24,573	48.4	111,496
Picnicking	29.3	29,051	42.2	34,933	35.0	16,909	35.1	80,893
Bicycling (any type)	36.5	36,249	34.4	28,470	23.1	11,174	33.0	75,893
Horseback riding (any type)	10.7	10,589	7.6	6,265	4.8	2,300	8.3	19,154

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=99,279, age 35-54=82,705, age 55+=48,322. 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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KISATCHIE 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	43.8	43,505	37.0	30,568	37.9	18,309	40.1	92,382
Swimming in an outdoor pool	37.0	36,742	28.6	23,637	13.6	6,562	29.1	66,941
Boating (any type)	23.7	23,576	19.3	15,975	13.4	6,471	20.0	46,022
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	26.7	26,537	20.2	16,672	11.0	5,309	21.1	48,518
Warmwater fishing	35.5	35,269	29.7	24,597	27.0	13,067	31.7	72,933
Visit a beach	37.8	37,483	32.4	26,811	18.6	8,982	31.8	73,276
Motorboating	14.5	14,410	11.9	9,833	9.2	4,424	12.4	28,667
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	23.9	23,695	19.0	15,680	15.0	7,248	20.2	46,623
Saltwater fishing	20.3	20,148	18.1	15,008	15.7	7,564	18.5	42,720
Use personal watercraft	10.3	10,251	3.9	3,193	1.9	931	6.2	14,375
Waterskiing	7.0	6,937	2.3	1,938	1.0	507	4.1	9,382
Rafting	3.6	3,536	2.3	1,921	0.8	370	2.5	5,827
Coldwater fishing	7.6	7,531	6.9	5,680	9.0	4,359	7.6	17,570
Canoeing	4.2	4,148	3.4	2,824	1.5	738	3.3	7,710
Snorkeling	3.5	3,492	3.1	2,598	2.0	958	3.1	7,048
Sailing	3.6	3,540	2.7	2,241	1.2	557	2.8	6,338
Anadromous fishing	3.2	3,156	5.1	4,190	4.6	2,210	4.1	9,556
Rowing	1.5	1,500	1.9	1,606	1.3	633	1.6	3,739
Scuba diving	2.1	2,110	1.2	1,019	0.2	104	1.4	3,233
Kayaking	0.8	842	0.6	492	0.2	85	0.6	1,419
Surfing	1.3	1,329	0.2	204	0.0	18	0.7	1,551
Windsurfing	0.8	807	0.4	298	0.2	87	0.5	1,192

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=99,279, age 35-54=82,705, age 55+=48,322. 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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KISATCHIE 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)	8.7	8,644	5.1	4,237	2.3	1,124	6.1	14,005
Downhill skiing	1.7	1,705	1.0	817	0.5	263	1.2	2,785
Snowmobiling	1.1	1,113	0.7	554	0.1	64	0.8	1,731
Snowboarding	1.6	1,611	0.5	392	0.5	235	1.0	2,238
Cross country skiing	0.5	514	0.5	407	0.1	43	0.4	964

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=99,279, age 35-54=82,705, age 55+=48,322. 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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KISATCHIE 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	14.2	14,192	14.3	13,428	7.8	5,374	12.5	32,994
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	15.9	15,858	19.6	18,419	15.8	10,958	17.2	45,235
Drive off-road	18.1	18,018	13.5	12,670	4.2	2,922	12.8	33,610
Developed camping	16.3	16,231	13.1	12,308	9.8	6,787	13.4	35,326
Hunting (any type)	6.2	6,185	4.3	4,038	1.6	1,117	4.3	11,340
Day hiking	6.3	6,306	7.5	7,069	5.2	3,624	6.5	16,999
Big game hunting	3.6	3,621	2.5	2,386	0.7	480	2.5	6,487
Primitive camping	4.8	4,836	4.2	3,921	1.8	1,252	3.8	10,009
Small game hunting	3.3	3,301	2.4	2,218	0.9	613	2.3	6,132
Mountain biking	8.5	8,521	9.7	9,135	5.5	3,786	8.2	21,442
Horseback riding on trails	7.3	7,290	4.2	3,949	2.1	1,438	4.8	12,677
Migratory bird hunting	1.6	1,586	1.0	961	0.2	116	1.0	2,663
Backpacking	2.4	2,431	1.0	930	0.4	243	1.4	3,604

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=99,720, age 35-54=94,087, age 55+=69,146. 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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KISATCHIE 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	37.7	37,547	44.5	41,858	35.3	24,417	39.5	103,822
Sightseeing	50.7	50,580	52.0	48,962	41.7	28,808	48.8	128,350
Visit nature centers, etc.	44.3	44,142	46.3	43,522	29.0	20,062	41.0	107,726
View/photograph other wildlife	28.8	28,744	30.4	28,567	24.0	16,570	28.1	73,881
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	28.8	28,761	35.2	33,164	33.1	22,920	32.3	84,845
Visit historic sites	29.6	29,517	42.3	39,843	28.5	19,718	33.9	89,078
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	22.1	22,016	21.5	20,220	13.6	9,394	19.6	51,630
View/photograph birds	13.8	13,756	25.2	23,695	25.0	17,302	20.8	54,753
View/photograph fish	21.4	21,386	24.7	23,259	14.8	10,264	20.9	54,909
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	13.2	13,150	18.6	17,513	10.7	7,385	14.5	38,048

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=99,720, age 35-54=94,087, age 55+=69,146. 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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KISATCHIE 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	89.0	88,790	87.2	82,025	74.3	51,361	84.5	222,176
Family gathering	83.6	83,347	84.7	79,713	65.3	45,131	79.2	208,191
Driving for pleasure	48.7	48,589	50.7	47,696	44.0	30,423	48.2	126,708
Picnicking	40.7	40,551	47.0	44,216	34.7	23,987	41.4	108,754
Bicycling (any type)	34.7	34,651	33.0	31,015	14.7	10,156	28.8	75,822
Horseback riding (any type)	9.3	9,318	5.3	5,032	2.0	1,409	6.0	15,759

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=99,720, age 35-54=94,087, age 55+=69,146. 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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KISATCHIE 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	33.2	33,124	24.0	22,555	15.6	10,775	25.3	66,454
Swimming in an outdoor pool	47.0	46,873	33.6	31,646	14.1	9,733	33.6	88,252
Boating (any type)	17.9	17,842	15.3	14,438	6.9	4,747	14.1	37,027
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	26.2	26,176	19.6	18,436	6.2	4,314	18.6	48,926
Warmwater fishing	23.7	23,640	18.7	17,598	11.2	7,732	18.6	48,970
Visit a beach	39.8	39,705	35.6	33,475	19.9	13,783	33.1	86,963
Motorboating	9.4	9,420	9.2	8,641	4.1	2,814	7.9	20,875
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	21.3	21,252	16.8	15,831	8.3	5,725	16.3	42,808
Saltwater fishing	11.9	11,900	10.0	9,440	5.1	3,509	9.4	24,849
Use personal watercraft	8.0	8,017	4.5	4,259	0.6	389	4.8	12,665
Waterskiing	3.8	3,789	1.7	1,618	0.1	93	2.1	5,500
Rafting	5.3	5,303	3.6	3,379	0.9	647	3.5	9,329
Coldwater fishing	4.4	4,348	4.2	3,987	2.3	1,562	3.8	9,897
Canoeing	4.1	4,097	2.1	1,991	0.6	390	2.5	6,478
Snorkeling	1.9	1,849	1.9	1,810	0.7	457	1.6	4,116
Sailing	2.2	2,227	2.4	2,302	0.5	376	1.9	4,905
Anadromous fishing	3.8	3,802	1.9	1,802	0.8	585	2.4	6,189
Rowing	1.7	1,689	0.9	808	0.8	536	1.2	3,033
Scuba diving	0.5	543	0.5	480	0.3	178	0.5	1,201
Kayaking	0.4	410	0.4	358	0.1	35	0.3	803
Surfing	0.2	189	0.1	99	0.0	0	0.1	288
Windsurfing	0.7	729	0.5	462	0.1	46	0.5	1,237

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=99,720, age 35-54=94,087, age 55+=69,146. 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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KISATCHIE 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)	9.6	9,621	5.1	4,775	0.6	427	5.6	14,823
Downhill skiing	1.4	1,399	0.9	865	0.0	19	0.9	2,283
Snowmobiling	1.2	1,191	0.5	485	0.0	0	0.6	1,676
Snowboarding	0.8	830	0.2	176	0.0	19	0.4	1,025
Cross country skiing	0.6	556	0.2	204	0.0	0	0.3	760

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=99,720, age 35-54=94,087, age 55+=69,146. 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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KISATCHIE 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	67.4	1,099	60.9	972	41.0	479	58.0	2,550
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	40.6	663	31.0	494	29.6	346	34.2	1,503
Drive off-road	63.3	1,032	36.8	587	26.0	304	43.8	1,923
Developed camping	44.0	718	33.9	541	28.5	333	36.2	1,592
Hunting (any type)	72.5	1,183	51.8	827	47.6	556	58.4	2,566
Day hiking	32.5	530	28.6	456	20.1	235	27.8	1,221
Big game hunting	49.7	811	35.3	563	33.0	385	40.0	1,759
Primitive camping	45.6	743	31.1	497	25.9	303	35.1	1,543
Small game hunting	38.4	626	29.0	463	21.1	247	30.4	1,336
Mountain biking	22.0	359	21.6	345	4.0	47	17.1	751
Horseback riding on trails	21.6	353	16.3	260	10.0	117	16.6	730
Migratory bird hunting	17.8	290	12.5	199	9.5	111	13.7	600
Backpacking	13.1	213	8.0	128	5.0	58	9.1	399

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,631, age 35-54=1,596, age 55+=1,168. 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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KISATCHIE 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	60.2	982	60.7	969	53.9	629	58.7	2,580
Sightseeing	51.4	839	56.5	901	51.4	600	53.2	2,340
Visit nature centers, etc.	53.9	879	60.2	961	42.3	494	53.1	2,334
View/photograph other wildlife	58.0	946	58.7	937	54.1	632	57.2	2,515
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	39.0	636	50.5	806	45.2	528	44.8	1,970
Visit historic sites	45.3	739	43.5	694	39.1	457	43.0	1,890
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	59.7	973	49.3	787	39.1	457	50.4	2,217
View/photograph birds	24.2	395	32.2	514	34.6	404	29.9	1,313
View/photograph fish	38.2	623	35.3	563	32.5	380	35.6	1,566
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.1	328	21.2	338	19.3	226	20.3	892

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,631, age 35-54=1,596, age 55+=1,168. 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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KISATCHIE 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	67.9	1,108	67.8	1,082	73.2	855	69.3	3,045
Family gathering	74.6	1,216	76.4	1,219	68.4	799	73.6	3,234
Driving for pleasure	67.6	1,102	58.6	936	63.5	742	63.3	2,780
Picnicking	31.9	521	49.8	795	40.2	469	40.6	1,785
Bicycling (any type)	29.4	479	29.6	472	20.5	239	27.1	1,190
Horseback riding (any type)	32.2	525	23.7	379	15.8	185	24.8	1,089

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,631, age 35-54=1,596, age 55+=1,168. 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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KISATCHIE 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	87.9	1,433	76.4	1,220	77.5	905	81.0	3,558
Swimming in an outdoor pool	45.2	738	35.5	566	15.8	185	33.9	1,489
Boating (any type)	60.6	988	49.3	787	34.2	399	49.5	2,174
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	62.7	1,023	45.4	724	23.9	279	46.1	2,026
Warmwater fishing	76.5	1,248	63.7	1,017	58.4	682	67.1	2,947
Visit a beach	39.5	644	34.3	547	18.0	210	31.9	1,401
Motorboating	44.4	724	36.3	579	27.7	323	37.0	1,626
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.9	700	32.8	523	27.9	326	35.2	1,549
Saltwater fishing	32.0	522	28.7	458	25.5	298	29.1	1,278
Use personal watercraft	24.8	405	8.3	132	5.2	61	13.6	598
Waterskiing	32.7	533	10.1	161	4.5	53	17.0	747
Rafting	14.3	233	11.5	183	2.4	28	10.1	444
Coldwater fishing	18.6	304	16.4	261	23.3	272	19.0	837
Canoeing	15.9	259	14.5	232	5.4	63	12.6	554
Snorkeling	9.8	160	8.6	138	5.6	65	8.3	363
Sailing	5.3	87	3.8	60	1.2	14	3.7	161
Anadromous fishing	4.1	67	7.6	122	7.4	86	6.3	275
Rowing	2.5	40	3.6	58	2.6	30	2.9	128
Scuba diving	6.4	104	3.3	52	0.6	7	3.7	163
Kayaking	2.8	45	1.7	27	0.1	1	1.7	73
Surfing	6.0	98	0.9	14	0.0	0	2.5	112
Windsurfing	2.0	32	0.8	12	0.3	4	1.1	48

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,631, age 35-54=1,596, age 55+=1,168. 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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KISATCHIE 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)	13.7	223	7.6	122	3.9	45	8.9	390
Downhill skiing	4.0	66	2.4	38	1.2	14	2.7	118
Snowmobiling	3.2	53	2.1	33	0.2	2	2.0	88
Snowboarding	4.2	68	1.0	16	1.7	20	2.4	104
Cross country skiing	0.4	6	0.5	8	0.0	0	0.3	14

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,631, age 35-54=1,596, age 55+=1,168. 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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KISATCHIE 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	35.3	535	35.8	592	18.5	230	30.8	1,357
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	25.0	379	33.0	546	26.1	324	28.3	1,249
Drive off-road	38.7	587	28.1	464	8.3	103	26.2	1,154
Developed camping	38.7	587	33.3	550	21.3	265	31.8	1,402
Hunting (any type)	22.6	343	15.6	258	5.6	69	15.2	670
Day hiking	21.0	319	24.1	398	15.3	190	20.6	907
Big game hunting	14.6	222	11.4	188	2.4	30	10.0	440
Primitive camping	23.1	351	20.0	331	7.6	94	17.6	776
Small game hunting	7.8	118	6.4	105	1.7	21	5.5	244
Mountain biking	10.5	159	12.9	213	5.5	68	10.0	440
Horseback riding on trails	20.9	317	11.8	195	5.6	70	13.2	582
Migratory bird hunting	5.5	83	3.0	49	0.2	2	3.0	134
Backpacking	8.0	121	3.6	59	1.0	13	4.4	193

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,517, age 35-54=1,653, age 55+=1,242. 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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KISATCHIE 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	59.2	898	69.8	1,153	52.9	657	61.4	2,708
Sightseeing	62.0	940	66.0	1,091	51.1	635	60.4	2,666
Visit nature centers, etc.	59.7	905	63.4	1,048	37.8	469	54.9	2,422
View/photograph other wildlife	54.3	823	55.3	914	42.4	526	51.3	2,263
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	46.4	704	54.6	902	51.3	637	50.8	2,243
Visit historic sites	36.4	552	55.7	921	37.1	461	43.8	1,934
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	46.0	698	46.3	766	30.4	377	41.7	1,841
View/photograph birds	24.7	375	44.6	738	40.8	507	36.7	1,620
View/photograph fish	29.9	454	32.1	531	19.1	237	27.7	1,222
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	15.4	234	24.8	410	12.7	158	18.2	802

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,517, age 35-54=1,653, age 55+=1,242. 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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KISATCHIE 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	87.7	1,331	85.7	1,417	72.2	897	82.6	3,645
Family gathering	82.1	1,245	83.2	1,376	62.6	777	77.0	3,398
Driving for pleasure	62.6	950	66.9	1,106	56.4	700	62.5	2,756
Picnicking	47.7	724	53.5	884	39.1	486	47.5	2,094
Bicycling (any type)	29.8	452	26.9	445	12.3	153	23.8	1,050
Horseback riding (any type)	27.8	421	16.0	264	6.9	86	17.5	771

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,517, age 35-54=1,653, age 55+=1,242. 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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KISATCHIE 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	65.1	988	48.9	808	30.1	374	49.2	2,170
Swimming in an outdoor pool	58.5	887	41.8	691	18.0	223	40.8	1,801
Boating (any type)	46.6	707	39.1	646	16.5	205	35.3	1,558
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	61.4	932	44.7	739	13.0	162	41.5	1,833
Warmwater fishing	50.4	765	40.1	663	23.6	293	39.0	1,721
Visit a beach	44.2	671	39.7	657	21.7	269	36.2	1,597
Motorboating	29.5	447	27.8	460	11.6	144	23.8	1,051
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	37.2	565	30.2	500	14.6	181	28.2	1,246
Saltwater fishing	19.4	295	16.2	267	8.1	101	15.0	663
Use personal watercraft	18.5	280	10.9	180	1.0	13	10.7	473
Waterskiing	17.0	258	7.5	124	0.2	2	8.7	384
Rafting	21.2	321	15.5	256	2.9	36	13.9	613
Coldwater fishing	8.4	128	9.9	164	4.9	61	8.0	353
Canoeing	17.1	260	8.7	143	1.7	21	9.6	424
Snorkeling	4.7	72	4.4	72	1.8	22	3.8	166
Sailing	2.8	43	3.5	58	0.4	5	2.4	106
Anadromous fishing	6.1	92	2.5	41	1.0	12	3.3	145
Rowing	3.3	50	1.5	25	1.2	15	2.0	90
Scuba diving	1.5	23	1.3	21	0.8	10	1.2	54
Kayaking	0.7	10	1.0	17	0.0	0	0.6	27
Surfing	0.7	11	0.4	7	0.0	0	0.4	18
Windsurfing	2.0	31	1.3	22	0.1	1	1.2	54

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,517, age 35-54=1,653, age 55+=1,242. 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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KISATCHIE 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)	15.8	239	7.9	131	0.5	6	8.5	376
Downhill skiing	3.8	57	2.2	37	0.0	0	2.1	94
Snowmobiling	4.5	69	1.6	26	0.0	0	2.2	95
Snowboarding	2.4	37	0.2	4	0.0	0	0.9	41
Cross country skiing	0.3	5	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.1	6

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,517, age 35-54=1,653, age 55+=1,242. 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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KISATCHIE 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	43.3	960	38.0	657	26.9	195	38.8	1,812
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	30.5	676	25.2	436	23.2	168	27.4	1,280
Drive off-road	45.7	1,013	26.5	458	19.2	139	34.5	1,610
Developed camping	24.7	548	18.6	322	13.9	101	20.8	971
Hunting (any type)	12.6	280	9.8	170	8.3	60	10.9	510
Day hiking	33.1	733	25.9	447	17.0	123	27.9	1,303
Big game hunting	5.1	113	3.6	63	2.8	20	4.2	196
Primitive camping	24.5	542	17.0	294	13.4	97	20.0	933
Small game hunting	9.2	203	7.1	123	4.4	32	7.7	358
Mountain biking	19.7	436	16.9	292	3.3	24	16.1	752
Horseback riding on trails	8.5	188	6.0	104	3.9	28	6.9	320
Migratory bird hunting	11.7	259	8.6	148	6.1	44	9.7	451
Backpacking	17.4	386	7.1	122	4.7	34	11.6	542

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

Kisatchie NF local area: 56 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,215, age 35-54=1,728, age 55+=725. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.