TOMBIGBEE 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 farm or agricultural setting	28.3	114,972	29.6	120,858	28.2	96,163	28.7	331,993
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	31.6	128,260	29.1	118,954	19.5	66,393	27.1	313,607
Drive off-road	37.6	152,460	25.1	102,477	16.6	56,731	27.0	311,668
Hunting (any type)	28.4	115,262	24.3	99,271	17.0	58,052	23.6	272,585
Developed camping	25.2	102,459	22.8	93,204	15.5	52,812	21.5	248,475
Day hiking	21.2	86,055	20.6	84,084	13.3	45,363	18.7	215,502
Big game hunting	22.0	89,316	19.4	79,006	12.4	42,332	18.2	210,654
Small game hunting	21.3	86,273	16.1	65,828	10.7	36,589	16.3	188,690
Primitive camping	14.4	58,562	16.2	65,942	6.1	20,878	12.6	145,382
Mountain biking	19.8	80,333	12.1	49,423	3.2	10,787	12.2	140,543
Horseback riding on trails	13.8	55,954	8.0	32,549	1.6	5,523	8.1	94,026
Migratory bird hunting	9.4	38,162	4.4	17,822	2.1	7,018	5.5	63,002
Backpacking	7.0	28,441	5.4	22,211	1.0	3,536	4.7	54,188

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=405,955, age 35-54=408,145, age 55+=341,150. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 #
Sightseeing	54.0	219,290	56.1	229,010	49.5	168,832	53.4	617,132
View/photograph natural scenery	45.6	185,301	55.9	228,343	51.5	175,850	51.0	589,494
Visit nature centers, etc.	52.7	213,853	54.8	223,622	39.5	134,849	49.5	572,324
Visit historic sites	41.8	169,653	48.0	195,713	36.4	124,078	42.4	489,444
View/photograph other wildlife	40.2	163,032	45.6	185,974	38.2	130,189	41.5	479,195
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	32.9	133,717	45.1	184,001	40.8	139,048	39.5	456,766
View/photograph birds	18.1	73,363	30.3	123,656	39.8	135,878	28.8	332,897
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	27.7	112,552	32.9	134,418	21.8	74,498	27.8	321,468
View/photograph fish	25.9	105,285	29.0	118,370	18.5	63,252	24.8	286,907
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.8	84,451	22.1	90,264	17.1	58,463	20.2	233,178

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=405,955, age 35-54=408,145, age 55+=341,150. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	83.0	337,072	82.3	335,758	80.0	272,855	81.9	945,685
Family gathering	79.4	322,288	78.2	319,085	71.8	244,904	76.7	886,277
Driving for pleasure	64.1	260,353	64.8	264,383	60.1	204,921	63.2	729,657
Picnicking	40.2	163,134	56.4	230,213	40.8	139,124	46.1	532,471
Bicycling (any type)	37.5	152,240	28.3	115,329	13.0	44,219	27.0	311,788
Horseback riding (any type)	16.8	68,232	9.8	40,021	3.3	11,164	10.3	119,417

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=405,955, age 35-54=408,145, age 55+=341,150. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	53.8	218,225	43.5	177,376	33.6	114,653	44.2	510,254
Warmwater fishing	51.9	210,800	44.1	180,038	29.0	99,006	42.4	489,844
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.4	233,013	41.1	167,663	24.0	81,907	41.8	482,583
Visit a beach	46.8	189,853	39.3	160,290	21.7	74,180	36.7	424,323
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	48.3	196,084	40.2	164,062	14.0	47,670	35.3	407,816
Boating (any type)	43.8	177,817	37.1	151,513	19.3	65,895	34.2	395,225
Motorboating	30.6	124,341	28.7	117,078	15.0	51,014	25.3	292,433
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	30.7	124,492	26.6	108,373	16.1	55,029	24.9	287,894
Use personal watercraft	20.5	83,082	9.4	38,469	1.7	5,826	11.0	127,377
Waterskiing	19.2	77,786	6.5	26,670	1.7	5,947	9.6	110,403
Saltwater fishing	11.3	45,848	9.6	39,346	5.4	18,582	9.0	103,776
Rafting	14.1	57,092	8.6	35,074	2.3	7,863	8.7	100,029
Coldwater fishing	11.6	47,137	5.3	21,587	4.1	13,931	7.2	82,655
Canoeing	9.1	36,844	7.9	32,112	2.3	7,724	6.6	76,680
Snorkeling	4.2	16,853	3.6	14,668	1.0	3,244	3.0	34,765
Rowing	2.9	11,860	3.0	12,351	1.4	4,621	2.5	28,832
Sailing	2.5	10,114	2.8	11,594	1.5	5,278	2.3	26,986
Anadromous fishing	3.9	15,877	2.1	8,708	0.2	673	2.2	25,258
Scuba diving	1.3	5,325	1.1	4,676	0.5	1,590	1.0	11,591
Kayaking	1.0	4,010	1.6	6,519	0.1	216	0.9	10,745
Windsurfing	0.9	3,486	0.6	2,316	0.0	50	0.5	5,852
Surfing	0.8	3,446	0.1	437	0.1	176	0.4	4,059

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=405,955, age 35-54=408,145, age 55+=341,150. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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)	14.0	56,790	9.4	38,210	1.4	4,655	8.6	99,655
Downhill skiing	5.2	20,924	2.0	8,007	0.7	2,341	2.7	31,272
Snowmobiling	2.1	8,448	0.6	2,446	0.2	562	1.0	11,456
Snowboarding	1.7	6,772	0.7	3,032	0.0	104	0.9	9,908
Cross country skiing	0.8	3,431	0.6	2,550	0.0	128	0.5	6,109

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=405,955, age 35-54=408,145, age 55+=341,150. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 farm or agricultural setting	22.2	1,646	20.8	902	19.9	256	21.5	2,804
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	36.5	2,703	30.5	1,324	18.8	242	32.8	4,269
Drive off-road	39.6	2,933	26.5	1,147	18.5	238	33.1	4,318
Hunting (any type)	31.1	2,305	29.7	1,287	23.5	303	29.9	3,895
Developed camping	24.6	1,826	21.7	939	13.1	168	22.5	2,933
Day hiking	34.5	2,555	34.4	1,491	22.5	289	33.3	4,335
Big game hunting	19.7	1,461	18.9	817	14.1	181	18.9	2,459
Small game hunting	18.3	1,358	13.2	574	10.3	132	15.8	2,064
Primitive camping	20.6	1,530	20.0	865	7.4	95	19.1	2,490
Mountain biking	24.1	1,788	13.9	602	5.2	67	18.8	2,457
Horseback riding on trails	16.3	1,211	8.9	386	3.1	40	12.6	1,637
Migratory bird hunting	10.4	772	4.3	187	2.2	28	7.6	987
Backpacking	11.0	818	9.4	409	1.7	22	9.6	1,249

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,414, age 35-54=4,334, age 55+=1,287. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 #
Sightseeing	35.6	2,636	36.5	1,581	31.9	410	35.5	4,627
View/photograph natural scenery	37.4	2,772	43.4	1,882	42.1	542	39.9	5,196
Visit nature centers, etc.	59.4	4,404	54.9	2,381	43.8	564	56.4	7,349
Visit historic sites	33.7	2,499	34.4	1,491	31.7	408	33.7	4,398
View/photograph other wildlife	34.6	2,568	29.9	1,295	29.3	377	32.5	4,240
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	27.8	2,060	34.9	1,511	32.2	415	30.6	3,986
View/photograph birds	12.4	920	18.3	792	24.9	321	15.6	2,033
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	25.3	1,875	28.9	1,253	20.6	265	26.0	3,393
View/photograph fish	24.8	1,842	23.9	1,036	17.0	219	23.8	3,097
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.1	1,789	20.8	901	20.4	263	22.7	2,953

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,414, age 35-54=4,334, age 55+=1,287. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	67.8	5,025	66.6	2,885	70.7	910	67.7	8,820
Family gathering	73.8	5,474	71.6	3,102	70.5	907	72.8	9,483
Driving for pleasure	47.0	3,485	50.1	2,173	40.9	527	47.4	6,185
Picnicking	34.6	2,564	48.7	2,110	32.4	417	39.1	5,091
Bicycling (any type)	44.8	3,325	27.2	1,177	19.5	251	36.5	4,753
Horseback riding (any type)	18.4	1,362	12.3	531	5.8	75	15.1	1,968

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,414, age 35-54=4,334, age 55+=1,287. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	44.3	3,287	34.4	1,491	30.1	388	39.6	5,166
Warmwater fishing	32.2	2,386	25.5	1,105	21.2	273	28.9	3,764
Swimming in an outdoor pool	44.9	3,327	30.1	1,303	29.0	373	38.4	5,003
Visit a beach	40.5	3,003	33.8	1,465	23.5	302	36.6	4,770
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	48.6	3,601	36.9	1,598	19.0	244	41.8	5,443
Boating (any type)	38.2	2,830	34.6	1,501	18.6	240	35.1	4,571
Motorboating	23.9	1,773	24.0	1,039	12.8	165	22.8	2,977
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	26.5	1,965	21.8	945	15.7	202	23.9	3,112
Use personal watercraft	19.1	1,419	9.7	419	3.0	39	14.4	1,877
Waterskiing	13.8	1,024	5.7	247	1.2	15	9.9	1,286
Saltwater fishing	17.2	1,272	13.6	590	10.3	133	15.3	1,995
Rafting	13.3	987	7.1	309	2.6	33	10.2	1,329
Coldwater fishing	8.6	636	4.5	197	4.7	60	6.9	893
Canoeing	7.0	517	5.9	255	1.3	17	6.1	789
Snorkeling	6.2	459	3.9	170	0.4	5	4.9	634
Rowing	4.0	299	4.9	213	1.4	18	4.1	530
Sailing	1.6	118	2.7	116	0.9	11	1.9	245
Anadromous fishing	4.8	354	3.2	137	0.2	2	3.8	493
Scuba diving	2.0	146	1.7	74	0.1	1	1.7	221
Kayaking	1.6	119	2.3	101	0.2	2	1.7	222
Windsurfing	1.4	103	1.1	47	0.0	0	1.2	150
Surfing	2.1	155	0.2	9	0.1	1	1.3	165

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,414, age 35-54=4,334, age 55+=1,287. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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)	10.3	764	6.6	288	1.0	13	8.2	1,065
Downhill skiing	5.9	435	0.9	39	0.3	4	3.7	478
Snowmobiling	2.2	164	0.6	28	0.0	0	1.5	192
Snowboarding	1.9	144	0.3	11	0.0	0	1.2	155
Cross country skiing	0.2	12	0.2	10	0.1	1	0.2	23

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=7,414, age 35-54=4,334, age 55+=1,287. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 farm or agricultural setting	16.9	669	19.1	473	17.2	213	17.7	1,355
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	19.0	753	18.8	465	12.7	157	17.9	1,375
Drive off-road	26.2	1,037	17.7	438	9.5	118	20.8	1,593
Hunting (any type)	12.7	503	6.6	163	2.5	31	9.1	697
Developed camping	22.2	878	22.3	551	14.2	176	20.9	1,605
Day hiking	31.7	1,256	27.5	681	15.5	191	27.8	2,128
Big game hunting	8.2	325	4.2	103	0.6	7	5.7	435
Small game hunting	3.5	137	3.8	93	0.6	7	3.1	237
Primitive camping	7.9	312	10.7	266	3.9	48	8.2	626
Mountain biking	22.3	881	14.7	365	2.2	27	16.6	1,273
Horseback riding on trails	13.4	529	7.7	191	0.0	0	9.4	720
Migratory bird hunting	0.7	26	0.8	20	0.0	0	0.6	46
Backpacking	7.1	279	4.2	104	0.2	3	5.0	386

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,957, age 35-54=2,475, age 55+=1,236. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 #
Sightseeing	37.2	1,471	39.6	979	32.8	405	37.2	2,855
View/photograph natural scenery	42.3	1,675	51.4	1,271	40.5	501	45.0	3,447
Visit nature centers, etc.	51.3	2,028	58.1	1,438	35.8	442	51.0	3,908
Visit historic sites	30.3	1,198	39.6	981	22.7	281	32.1	2,460
View/photograph other wildlife	24.1	954	35.9	889	24.1	298	27.9	2,141
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	30.6	1,209	42.9	1,061	35.4	438	35.3	2,708
View/photograph birds	15.3	606	23.7	586	28.1	347	20.1	1,539
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	19.1	754	22.9	567	13.2	163	19.4	1,484
View/photograph fish	15.6	616	20.3	503	11.4	141	16.4	1,260
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	15.9	628	23.9	591	13.7	169	18.1	1,388

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,957, age 35-54=2,475, age 55+=1,236. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	76.7	3,035	77.3	1,914	68.6	848	75.6	5,797
Family gathering	76.0	3,009	76.3	1,888	66.7	825	74.6	5,722
Driving for pleasure	46.4	1,838	44.0	1,089	42.7	528	45.1	3,455
Picnicking	42.7	1,691	55.2	1,367	40.6	502	46.4	3,560
Bicycling (any type)	38.4	1,519	34.4	852	9.5	117	32.4	2,488
Horseback riding (any type)	17.3	686	8.7	215	0.5	6	11.8	907

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,957, age 35-54=2,475, age 55+=1,236. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	32.5	1,285	26.6	659	16.7	207	28.1	2,151
Warmwater fishing	21.8	862	20.0	495	9.1	113	19.2	1,470
Swimming in an outdoor pool	54.8	2,167	42.5	1,051	12.1	150	43.9	3,368
Visit a beach	43.1	1,706	36.0	890	15.6	193	36.4	2,789
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	48.5	1,921	42.5	1,051	7.5	93	40.0	3,065
Boating (any type)	35.1	1,388	24.2	598	10.0	124	27.5	2,110
Motorboating	19.2	758	14.5	359	5.8	72	15.5	1,189
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	19.7	781	17.7	438	7.5	93	17.1	1,312
Use personal watercraft	24.5	970	10.1	249	0.3	4	15.9	1,223
Waterskiing	12.5	495	2.7	66	0.0	0	7.3	561
Saltwater fishing	5.6	220	6.4	158	1.1	13	5.1	391
Rafting	13.3	527	8.2	204	0.7	9	9.7	740
Coldwater fishing	11.7	463	4.1	101	1.4	17	7.6	581
Canoeing	6.3	251	4.8	118	0.2	3	4.9	372
Snorkeling	2.4	95	3.0	74	0.5	6	2.3	175
Rowing	3.1	121	1.9	46	0.6	7	2.3	174
Sailing	3.0	120	1.7	41	0.6	7	2.2	168
Anadromous fishing	4.1	162	1.8	44	0.2	2	2.7	208
Scuba diving	0.5	20	0.1	2	0.2	2	0.3	24
Kayaking	0.6	24	0.6	15	0.0	0	0.5	39
Windsurfing	0.4	14	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.2	14
Surfing	0.6	24	0.0	1	0.0	0	0.3	25

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,957, age 35-54=2,475, age 55+=1,236. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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)	10.6	420	6.9	172	0.3	4	7.8	596
Downhill skiing	2.5	99	2.3	58	0.1	1	2.1	158
Snowmobiling	1.0	39	0.1	2	0.1	1	0.5	42
Snowboarding	1.2	48	0.7	17	0.0	0	0.8	65
Cross country skiing	1.2	46	1.0	25	0.0	0	0.9	71

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,957, age 35-54=2,475, age 55+=1,236. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 farm or agricultural setting	38.9	47,710	36.0	48,255	33.6	38,543	36.2	134,508
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	52.3	64,042	44.0	59,001	27.0	30,897	41.5	153,940
Drive off-road	55.5	68,039	36.3	48,750	24.8	28,444	39.1	145,233
Hunting (any type)	54.0	66,139	51.1	68,547	39.8	45,612	48.6	180,298
Developed camping	32.7	40,135	27.7	37,206	16.6	19,019	25.9	96,360
Day hiking	28.8	35,354	29.1	38,981	19.4	22,235	26.0	96,570
Big game hunting	43.8	53,677	41.4	55,536	30.1	34,536	38.7	143,749
Small game hunting	45.9	56,309	32.1	43,112	24.3	27,832	34.3	127,253
Primitive camping	27.9	34,243	27.0	36,173	10.0	11,486	22.1	81,902
Mountain biking	21.2	26,024	12.3	16,567	4.8	5,450	12.9	48,041
Horseback riding on trails	20.5	25,116	10.9	14,609	4.2	4,770	12.0	44,495
Migratory bird hunting	24.5	30,010	9.6	12,847	5.5	6,318	13.2	49,175
Backpacking	10.7	13,122	9.6	12,905	2.5	2,826	7.8	28,853

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,567, age 35-54=134,182, age 55+=114,595. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 #
Sightseeing	56.3	69,055	58.9	79,009	51.4	58,943	55.7	207,007
View/photograph natural scenery	51.5	63,113	59.3	79,616	58.1	66,576	56.4	209,305
Visit nature centers, etc.	64.0	78,492	59.6	79,969	47.6	54,507	57.4	212,968
Visit historic sites	49.2	60,334	50.4	67,637	46.2	52,954	48.7	180,925
View/photograph other wildlife	56.4	69,092	48.6	65,182	46.8	53,590	50.6	187,864
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	37.3	45,706	46.0	61,784	42.4	48,625	42.0	156,115
View/photograph birds	19.9	24,441	31.1	41,703	41.9	48,058	30.8	114,202
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	36.9	45,191	42.7	57,234	30.3	34,717	36.9	137,142
View/photograph fish	35.3	43,240	33.8	45,309	24.4	27,977	31.4	116,526
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	26.6	32,629	22.6	30,308	21.4	24,552	23.6	87,489

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,567, age 35-54=134,182, age 55+=114,595. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	77.1	94,497	77.1	103,479	82.0	93,981	78.6	291,957
Family gathering	77.3	94,726	74.6	100,035	73.2	83,926	75.0	278,687
Driving for pleasure	71.4	87,497	76.2	102,210	62.6	71,774	70.4	261,481
Picnicking	39.1	47,900	56.1	75,268	37.3	42,736	44.7	165,904
Bicycling (any type)	40.4	49,556	24.8	33,256	18.0	20,654	27.9	103,466
Horseback riding (any type)	22.3	27,376	14.6	19,584	6.9	7,947	14.8	54,907

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,567, age 35-54=134,182, age 55+=114,595. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	73.2	89,728	56.0	75,078	48.9	56,051	59.5	220,857
Warmwater fishing	75.4	92,465	58.4	78,371	47.6	54,532	60.7	225,368
Swimming in an outdoor pool	60.6	74,314	39.9	53,568	39.3	45,061	46.6	172,943
Visit a beach	48.8	59,832	39.7	53,306	28.0	32,105	39.1	145,243
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	62.5	76,549	47.0	63,027	24.1	27,671	45.0	167,247
Boating (any type)	62.6	76,738	56.7	76,041	30.6	35,113	50.6	187,892
Motorboating	49.1	60,207	48.0	64,433	26.5	30,397	41.8	155,037
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.6	52,268	35.4	47,489	25.2	28,912	34.6	128,669
Use personal watercraft	24.3	29,820	11.9	15,924	3.8	4,323	13.5	50,067
Waterskiing	30.0	36,755	12.1	16,263	3.5	3,989	15.4	57,007
Saltwater fishing	18.3	22,381	14.3	19,146	10.8	12,393	14.5	53,920
Rafting	20.7	25,392	11.0	14,804	4.3	4,972	12.2	45,168
Coldwater fishing	11.6	14,228	6.4	8,617	6.8	7,787	8.2	30,632
Canoeing	13.7	16,786	11.8	15,815	4.1	4,684	10.0	37,285
Snorkeling	8.0	9,829	5.2	6,944	0.7	856	4.7	17,629
Rowing	4.4	5,425	5.3	7,155	1.9	2,171	4.0	14,751
Sailing	2.0	2,428	4.2	5,674	1.9	2,190	2.8	10,292
Anadromous fishing	4.1	4,976	2.7	3,578	0.2	241	2.4	8,795
Scuba diving	2.8	3,442	2.7	3,592	0.1	148	1.9	7,182
Kayaking	2.0	2,504	3.3	4,478	0.2	202	1.9	7,184
Windsurfing	1.4	1,707	1.1	1,515	0.0	0	0.9	3,222
Surfing	1.8	2,169	0.2	325	0.1	164	0.7	2,658

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,567, age 35-54=134,182, age 55+=114,595. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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)	17.6	21,530	11.1	14,958	2.7	3,044	10.6	39,532
Downhill skiing	10.0	12,283	1.2	1,663	1.5	1,712	4.2	15,658
Snowmobiling	3.6	4,457	1.3	1,752	0.0	56	1.7	6,265
Snowboarding	2.5	3,107	0.4	502	0.0	56	1.0	3,665
Cross country skiing	0.2	279	0.2	284	0.1	113	0.2	676

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=122,567, age 35-54=134,182, age 55+=114,595. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 farm or agricultural setting	28.2	32,841	32.6	43,804	28.9	41,511	30.0	118,156
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	27.0	31,434	27.1	36,407	18.5	26,493	23.9	94,334
Drive off-road	36.7	42,824	24.2	32,595	13.6	19,485	24.1	94,904
Hunting (any type)	21.6	25,192	11.0	14,787	4.4	6,249	11.7	46,228
Developed camping	27.5	32,092	28.5	38,300	18.3	26,229	24.5	96,621
Day hiking	26.5	30,859	23.0	30,963	13.0	18,621	20.4	80,443
Big game hunting	17.5	20,445	8.7	11,728	2.8	3,969	9.2	36,142
Small game hunting	8.7	10,126	9.1	12,215	3.2	4,591	6.8	26,932
Primitive camping	10.8	12,569	14.7	19,798	5.1	7,360	10.1	39,727
Mountain biking	19.3	22,555	12.8	17,262	2.2	3,181	10.9	42,998
Horseback riding on trails	16.6	19,378	9.4	12,678	0.1	148	8.2	32,204
Migratory bird hunting	1.7	2,029	2.2	2,948	0.1	185	1.3	5,162
Backpacking	7.1	8,297	4.2	5,701	0.3	391	3.6	14,389

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=116,617, age 35-54=134,427, age 55+=143,457. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 #
Sightseeing	59.8	69,692	63.6	85,444	53.0	75,992	58.6	231,128
View/photograph natural scenery	58.0	67,657	70.5	94,788	55.5	79,617	61.4	242,062
Visit nature centers, etc.	54.6	63,679	62.5	84,068	38.2	54,782	51.3	202,529
Visit historic sites	45.0	52,518	57.9	77,821	33.4	47,871	45.2	178,210
View/photograph other wildlife	37.6	43,882	57.8	77,669	39.4	56,454	45.1	178,005
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	39.2	45,693	56.4	75,755	46.4	66,493	47.6	187,941
View/photograph birds	25.3	29,493	40.0	53,832	46.5	66,712	38.0	150,037
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	27.7	32,343	33.8	45,445	19.6	28,090	26.8	105,878
View/photograph fish	21.5	25,019	28.7	38,644	16.3	23,439	22.1	87,102
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	17.4	20,238	25.3	34,065	14.9	21,335	19.2	75,638

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=116,617, age 35-54=134,427, age 55+=143,457. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	88.7	103,458	89.2	119,870	79.4	113,901	85.5	337,229
Family gathering	79.3	92,424	79.5	106,834	69.5	99,766	75.8	299,024
Driving for pleasure	71.2	83,072	66.7	89,687	64.9	93,066	67.4	265,825
Picnicking	48.9	57,053	63.2	84,909	46.8	67,088	53.0	209,050
Bicycling (any type)	34.5	40,182	31.4	42,262	9.0	12,925	24.2	95,369
Horseback riding (any type)	20.9	24,360	10.0	13,484	1.3	1,828	10.1	39,672

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=116,617, age 35-54=134,427, age 55+=143,457. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	53.5	62,393	43.3	58,208	27.5	39,441	40.6	160,042
Warmwater fishing	50.2	58,547	46.1	61,999	20.4	29,309	38.0	149,855
Swimming in an outdoor pool	74.5	86,838	57.5	77,263	16.4	23,501	47.6	187,602
Visit a beach	53.7	62,626	43.3	58,270	18.5	26,541	37.4	147,437
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	62.8	73,236	54.3	72,945	10.0	14,309	40.7	160,490
Boating (any type)	58.0	67,627	39.4	53,030	16.7	24,011	36.7	144,668
Motorboating	38.3	44,714	28.7	38,598	11.6	16,596	25.3	99,908
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	31.4	36,571	28.6	38,476	12.4	17,835	23.5	92,882
Use personal watercraft	30.5	35,547	12.1	16,302	0.6	838	13.4	52,687
Waterskiing	26.6	31,006	5.8	7,848	1.1	1,576	10.2	40,430
Saltwater fishing	5.9	6,830	6.9	9,229	1.9	2,715	4.8	18,774
Rafting	20.3	23,617	12.6	16,927	1.6	2,329	10.9	42,873
Coldwater fishing	15.8	18,406	5.7	7,608	2.8	3,958	7.6	29,972
Canoeing	12.4	14,508	9.4	12,596	1.7	2,458	7.5	29,562
Snorkeling	3.2	3,700	4.1	5,567	1.4	2,079	2.9	11,346
Rowing	3.1	3,573	2.1	2,830	1.3	1,879	2.1	8,282
Sailing	4.5	5,244	2.7	3,690	1.6	2,288	2.8	11,222
Anadromous fishing	3.6	4,211	1.7	2,270	0.2	291	1.7	6,772
Scuba diving	0.6	705	0.2	248	0.9	1,236	0.6	2,189
Kayaking	0.7	855	0.9	1,230	0.0	0	0.5	2,085
Windsurfing	0.3	327	0.0	0	0.0	40	0.1	367
Surfing	0.4	459	0.0	50	0.0	0	0.1	509

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=116,617, age 35-54=134,427, age 55+=143,457. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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)	17.1	19,921	11.5	15,466	0.7	1,034	9.2	36,421
Downhill skiing	4.1	4,825	4.1	5,558	0.3	464	2.7	10,847
Snowmobiling	1.9	2,197	0.2	263	0.3	464	0.7	2,924
Snowboarding	1.7	2,003	1.1	1,487	0.0	38	0.9	3,528
Cross country skiing	1.5	1,723	1.4	1,841	0.0	0	0.9	3,564

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=116,617, age 35-54=134,427, age 55+=143,457. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 farm or agricultural setting	24.0	17,327	22.1	12,840	21.2	6,779	22.8	36,946
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	24.7	17,862	20.3	11,819	12.5	4,004	20.7	33,685
Drive off-road	27.7	19,993	15.5	8,984	13.9	4,462	20.6	33,439
Hunting (any type)	20.1	14,551	19.3	11,213	14.7	4,696	18.8	30,460
Developed camping	17.6	12,752	13.6	7,923	8.3	2,663	14.4	23,338
Day hiking	11.1	8,002	12.4	7,231	6.0	1,926	10.6	17,159
Big game hunting	13.6	9,831	14.5	8,443	9.4	2,995	13.1	21,269
Small game hunting	18.9	13,650	13.1	7,625	10.1	3,229	15.1	24,504
Primitive camping	8.6	6,219	8.2	4,781	3.1	978	7.4	11,978
Mountain biking	20.5	14,807	11.7	6,813	3.7	1,188	14.0	22,808
Horseback riding on trails	5.6	4,054	4.5	2,587	1.6	518	4.4	7,159
Migratory bird hunting	6.3	4,543	2.5	1,430	1.4	452	4.0	6,425
Backpacking	3.8	2,735	3.5	2,062	0.8	242	3.1	5,039

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=72,258, age 35-54=58,123, age 55+=31,986. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 #
Sightseeing	43.9	31,687	46.0	26,746	39.9	12,767	43.9	71,200
View/photograph natural scenery	32.1	23,185	36.6	21,264	36.0	11,507	34.5	55,956
Visit nature centers, etc.	45.5	32,896	41.9	24,345	34.9	11,178	42.1	68,419
Visit historic sites	35.1	25,383	35.6	20,720	33.5	10,708	35.0	56,811
View/photograph other wildlife	32.6	23,572	27.8	16,139	25.7	8,228	29.5	47,939
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	23.9	17,295	29.7	17,242	26.3	8,400	26.4	42,937
View/photograph birds	10.9	7,855	17.1	9,965	23.3	7,460	15.6	25,280
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	23.8	17,221	24.9	14,466	17.3	5,520	22.9	37,207
View/photograph fish	27.0	19,537	26.2	15,218	16.8	5,381	24.7	40,136
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.4	16,170	18.7	10,865	18.1	5,802	20.2	32,837

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=72,258, age 35-54=58,123, age 55+=31,986. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	79.3	57,330	74.8	43,503	80.3	25,678	77.9	126,511
Family gathering	81.2	58,642	77.5	45,040	76.2	24,380	78.9	128,062
Driving for pleasure	52.5	37,966	55.5	32,280	47.0	15,045	52.5	85,291
Picnicking	31.7	22,872	45.1	26,187	30.7	9,807	36.3	58,866
Bicycling (any type)	38.6	27,875	23.9	13,908	17.6	5,636	29.2	47,419
Horseback riding (any type)	10.1	7,306	6.5	3,776	3.1	976	7.4	12,058

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=72,258, age 35-54=58,123, age 55+=31,986. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	47.4	34,243	36.8	21,379	30.2	9,650	40.2	65,272
Warmwater fishing	44.2	31,929	34.0	19,770	27.4	8,766	37.2	60,465
Swimming in an outdoor pool	37.6	27,138	24.1	13,985	25.0	7,982	30.2	49,105
Visit a beach	41.3	29,822	33.7	19,587	23.5	7,531	35.1	56,940
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	26.0	18,786	19.3	11,214	10.2	3,250	20.5	33,250
Boating (any type)	21.7	15,676	19.8	11,497	10.6	3,376	18.8	30,549
Motorboating	13.2	9,516	12.7	7,393	6.8	2,189	11.8	19,098
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	23.3	16,834	19.3	11,222	14.2	4,538	20.1	32,594
Use personal watercraft	9.8	7,105	4.7	2,723	1.6	497	6.4	10,325
Waterskiing	6.1	4,419	2.4	1,414	0.7	237	3.7	6,070
Saltwater fishing	13.7	9,900	10.8	6,304	8.3	2,639	11.6	18,843
Rafting	3.3	2,360	1.7	999	1.0	333	2.3	3,692
Coldwater fishing	6.8	4,946	3.6	2,067	3.9	1,243	5.1	8,256
Canoeing	3.5	2,542	3.1	1,778	1.1	338	2.9	4,658
Snorkeling	2.7	1,915	1.8	1,067	0.2	63	1.9	3,045
Rowing	2.0	1,472	2.5	1,465	0.8	259	2.0	3,196
Sailing	1.2	878	2.1	1,223	1.1	360	1.5	2,461
Anadromous fishing	4.3	3,128	2.9	1,705	0.2	72	3.0	4,905
Scuba diving	1.0	727	1.1	641	0.1	21	0.9	1,389
Kayaking	0.5	329	0.8	483	0.0	11	0.5	823
Windsurfing	1.4	1,037	1.2	704	0.0	0	1.1	1,741
Surfing	0.7	480	0.1	42	0.0	11	0.3	533

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=72,258, age 35-54=58,123, age 55+=31,986. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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)	8.9	6,445	5.8	3,399	1.3	411	6.3	10,255
Downhill skiing	2.3	1,669	0.2	129	0.4	126	1.2	1,924
Snowmobiling	1.4	1,036	0.6	329	0.0	5	0.8	1,370
Snowboarding	1.2	874	0.1	86	0.0	6	0.6	966
Cross country skiing	0.1	90	0.1	54	0.0	13	0.1	157

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=72,258, age 35-54=58,123, age 55+=31,986. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 farm or agricultural setting	16.8	12,955	18.8	13,155	17.8	8,256	17.7	34,366
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	11.9	9,155	12.0	8,430	8.9	4,153	11.2	21,738
Drive off-road	19.2	14,793	13.2	9,240	7.7	3,591	14.3	27,624
Hunting (any type)	6.2	4,754	3.1	2,199	1.7	813	4.0	7,766
Developed camping	17.1	13,169	10.3	7,192	9.1	4,227	12.7	24,588
Day hiking	8.4	6,453	5.2	3,619	3.9	1,792	6.1	11,864
Big game hunting	2.9	2,241	2.3	1,583	0.9	409	2.2	4,233
Small game hunting	4.7	3,587	2.3	1,617	1.3	627	3.0	5,831
Primitive camping	3.1	2,381	4.3	2,989	1.6	749	3.2	6,119
Mountain biking	17.2	13,245	10.4	7,300	1.8	828	11.0	21,373
Horseback riding on trails	6.0	4,656	2.5	1,739	0.1	24	3.3	6,419
Migratory bird hunting	0.3	219	0.3	233	0.0	10	0.2	462
Backpacking	3.2	2,457	0.9	608	0.1	27	1.6	3,092

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=77,137, age 35-54=70,014, age 55+=46,488. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 #
Sightseeing	54.0	41,629	46.7	32,700	41.6	19,318	48.4	93,647
View/photograph natural scenery	30.8	23,731	38.0	26,633	34.3	15,960	34.3	66,324
Visit nature centers, etc.	37.4	28,827	40.9	28,630	26.9	12,488	36.1	69,945
Visit historic sites	32.3	24,913	35.2	24,616	23.8	11,062	31.3	60,591
View/photograph other wildlife	26.6	20,527	32.4	22,658	22.5	10,476	27.7	53,661
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	25.4	19,621	34.9	24,425	29.7	13,811	29.9	57,857
View/photograph birds	11.6	8,958	22.0	15,377	26.2	12,189	18.9	36,524
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	17.3	13,383	19.8	13,844	11.3	5,267	16.8	32,494
View/photograph fish	17.7	13,627	23.5	16,461	12.4	5,764	18.5	35,852
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	15.0	11,537	17.6	12,355	12.8	5,948	15.4	29,840

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=77,137, age 35-54=70,014, age 55+=46,488. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	89.5	69,036	86.4	60,477	77.3	35,915	85.4	165,428
Family gathering	82.1	63,327	83.8	58,685	72.3	33,622	80.4	155,634
Driving for pleasure	55.3	42,658	48.6	34,042	49.0	22,782	51.4	99,482
Picnicking	37.1	28,589	53.9	37,726	38.1	17,719	43.4	84,034
Bicycling (any type)	36.0	27,749	32.3	22,633	9.4	4,387	28.3	54,769
Horseback riding (any type)	7.6	5,852	2.8	1,935	0.6	269	4.2	8,056

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=77,137, age 35-54=70,014, age 55+=46,488. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	30.7	23,650	26.4	18,462	17.6	8,180	26.0	50,292
Warmwater fishing	27.7	21,396	23.3	16,334	11.7	5,444	22.3	43,174
Swimming in an outdoor pool	46.8	36,132	26.8	18,777	9.5	4,435	30.6	59,344
Visit a beach	38.4	29,622	35.5	24,826	15.1	7,029	31.7	61,477
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	24.1	18,627	17.4	12,186	3.9	1,823	16.9	32,636
Boating (any type)	13.2	10,200	9.8	6,855	5.6	2,596	10.1	19,651
Motorboating	7.0	5,425	5.7	4,001	2.9	1,333	5.6	10,759
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	18.0	13,872	11.9	8,346	6.6	3,067	13.1	25,285
Use personal watercraft	8.3	6,401	3.2	2,261	0.2	96	4.5	8,758
Waterskiing	3.4	2,589	0.8	526	0.2	105	1.7	3,220
Saltwater fishing	6.0	4,613	5.0	3,508	1.3	592	4.5	8,713
Rafting	4.0	3,068	1.9	1,335	0.3	156	2.4	4,559
Coldwater fishing	9.7	7,516	3.9	2,714	1.7	776	5.7	11,006
Canoeing	2.0	1,561	1.6	1,144	0.4	186	1.5	2,891
Snorkeling	0.8	622	1.0	684	0.5	224	0.8	1,530
Rowing	0.9	656	0.6	418	0.5	254	0.7	1,328
Sailing	1.5	1,191	1.1	746	0.9	405	1.2	2,342
Anadromous fishing	3.5	2,716	1.2	843	0.1	64	1.9	3,623
Scuba diving	0.2	163	0.1	37	0.4	170	0.2	370
Kayaking	0.1	96	0.1	95	0.0	0	0.1	191
Windsurfing	0.3	199	0.0	0	0.0	10	0.1	209
Surfing	0.1	78	0.0	6	0.0	0	0.0	84

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=77,137, age 35-54=70,014, age 55+=46,488. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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)	8.6	6,651	4.8	3,367	0.3	123	5.2	10,141
Downhill skiing	1.5	1,183	0.6	433	0.0	23	0.8	1,639
Snowmobiling	0.5	363	0.1	36	0.1	36	0.2	435
Snowboarding	0.5	406	1.3	882	0.0	4	0.7	1,292
Cross country skiing	1.6	1,226	0.4	297	0.0	0	0.8	1,523

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=77,137, age 35-54=70,014, age 55+=46,488. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 farm or agricultural setting	40.2	596	36.6	397	36.2	189	38.2	1,182
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	62.5	927	49.4	537	30.8	161	52.6	1,625
Drive off-road	66.6	989	41.3	449	29.3	153	51.5	1,591
Hunting (any type)	73.9	1,097	69.5	755	53.1	277	68.9	2,129
Developed camping	41.0	608	30.7	333	20.1	105	33.8	1,046
Day hiking	27.8	412	27.4	298	19.2	100	26.2	810
Big game hunting	59.0	876	55.5	603	40.2	210	54.6	1,689
Small game hunting	50.2	745	33.3	362	26.1	136	40.2	1,243
Primitive camping	41.4	615	40.1	436	13.8	72	36.3	1,123
Mountain biking	18.4	273	11.0	119	3.3	17	13.2	409
Horseback riding on trails	26.5	393	11.9	129	3.4	18	17.5	540
Migratory bird hunting	21.2	315	7.5	81	3.1	16	13.3	412
Backpacking	13.7	204	13.4	146	2.5	13	11.7	363

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,484, age 35-54=1,086, age 55+=522. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 #
Sightseeing	53.3	791	56.7	616	48.3	252	53.7	1,659
View/photograph natural scenery	48.9	726	56.3	611	55.9	292	52.7	1,629
Visit nature centers, etc.	60.6	900	55.9	607	45.6	238	56.4	1,745
Visit historic sites	45.1	669	45.8	497	43.3	226	45.0	1,392
View/photograph other wildlife	61.7	916	51.7	561	47.1	246	55.7	1,723
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.0	564	46.9	509	41.6	217	41.7	1,290
View/photograph birds	16.8	250	29.6	321	39.8	208	25.2	779
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	47.6	707	55.8	606	38.9	203	49.0	1,516
View/photograph fish	35.6	528	34.5	375	21.8	114	32.9	1,017
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	29.7	441	23.8	259	22.2	116	26.4	816

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,484, age 35-54=1,086, age 55+=522. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	71.6	1,062	72.8	791	80.3	419	73.5	2,272
Family gathering	79.8	1,184	76.2	827	73.8	385	77.5	2,396
Driving for pleasure	70.4	1,045	75.9	824	60.2	314	70.6	2,183
Picnicking	34.6	514	52.5	570	34.3	179	40.8	1,263
Bicycling (any type)	31.6	469	19.6	213	14.6	76	24.5	758
Horseback riding (any type)	32.7	486	19.5	212	8.4	44	24.0	742

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,484, age 35-54=1,086, age 55+=522. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	96.4	1,431	72.1	783	61.1	319	81.9	2,533
Warmwater fishing	97.4	1,445	73.8	801	58.2	304	82.5	2,550
Swimming in an outdoor pool	45.5	675	28.3	307	30.7	160	36.9	1,142
Visit a beach	46.2	686	36.4	395	25.9	135	39.3	1,216
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	61.0	905	43.9	477	22.4	117	48.5	1,499
Boating (any type)	55.0	816	50.4	547	27.4	143	48.7	1,506
Motorboating	40.4	600	38.3	416	19.5	102	36.2	1,118
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	41.0	609	34.3	373	25.5	133	36.1	1,115
Use personal watercraft	23.5	349	10.3	112	2.5	13	15.3	474
Waterskiing	28.1	417	10.6	115	2.5	13	17.6	545
Saltwater fishing	20.2	300	15.4	167	11.3	59	17.0	526
Rafting	20.4	303	10.9	118	2.9	15	14.1	436
Coldwater fishing	15.6	232	7.3	79	8.0	42	11.4	353
Canoeing	13.3	198	11.5	125	3.1	16	11.0	339
Snorkeling	5.7	84	4.3	47	0.2	1	4.3	132
Rowing	4.0	59	4.7	51	1.0	5	3.7	115
Sailing	1.3	19	2.2	24	1.0	5	1.6	48
Anadromous fishing	5.6	83	4.0	43	0.0	0	4.1	126
Scuba diving	2.4	35	2.9	31	0.0	0	2.1	66
Kayaking	1.1	16	2.3	25	0.0	0	1.3	41
Windsurfing	4.9	73	3.8	41	0.0	0	3.7	114
Surfing	2.6	39	0.1	1	0.0	0	1.3	40

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,484, age 35-54=1,086, age 55+=522. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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)	15.0	223	10.0	109	1.5	8	11.0	340
Downhill skiing	6.5	96	0.2	2	0.8	4	3.3	102
Snowmobiling	4.9	72	1.7	18	0.0	0	2.9	90
Snowboarding	3.0	44	0.2	2	0.0	0	1.5	46
Cross country skiing	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.

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,484, age 35-54=1,086, age 55+=522. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 farm or agricultural setting	27.1	423	33.6	383	29.6	176	29.8	982
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	30.9	482	30.1	343	21.7	129	29.0	954
Drive off-road	44.2	690	26.7	304	16.2	96	33.1	1,090
Hunting (any type)	29.0	453	15.0	171	5.7	34	20.0	658
Developed camping	29.3	457	32.7	372	22.1	131	29.2	960
Day hiking	24.9	388	20.9	238	11.3	67	21.0	693
Big game hunting	22.4	350	11.6	132	2.5	15	15.1	497
Small game hunting	9.1	142	10.7	122	2.7	16	8.5	280
Primitive camping	15.3	238	22.9	261	7.4	44	16.5	543
Mountain biking	16.5	258	12.2	139	1.3	8	12.3	405
Horseback riding on trails	20.5	320	10.0	114	0.0	0	13.2	434
Migratory bird hunting	1.2	19	1.8	20	0.0	0	1.2	39
Backpacking	9.2	143	3.5	40	0.0	0	5.6	183

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,560, age 35-54=1,139, age 55+=594. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 #
Sightseeing	57.2	892	62.2	708	52.9	314	58.1	1,914
View/photograph natural scenery	54.8	855	68.2	777	53.5	318	59.2	1,950
Visit nature centers, etc.	48.7	760	57.5	655	35.0	208	49.3	1,623
Visit historic sites	44.0	686	53.1	605	30.0	178	44.6	1,469
View/photograph other wildlife	34.6	540	61.3	698	40.6	241	44.9	1,479
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.8	558	55.5	632	45.6	271	44.4	1,461
View/photograph birds	23.1	360	39.4	449	44.3	263	32.6	1,072
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	33.3	520	43.2	492	23.2	138	34.9	1,150
View/photograph fish	18.6	290	27.1	309	16.0	95	21.1	694
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.7	308	25.4	289	15.2	90	20.9	687

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,560, age 35-54=1,139, age 55+=594. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	85.1	1,328	85.3	971	76.9	457	83.7	2,756
Family gathering	80.8	1,260	81.0	923	71.0	422	79.1	2,605
Driving for pleasure	72.2	1,127	66.5	757	64.5	383	68.8	2,267
Picnicking	44.3	691	59.6	679	44.3	263	49.6	1,633
Bicycling (any type)	27.1	423	26.0	296	7.2	43	23.1	762
Horseback riding (any type)	29.7	464	13.2	150	1.0	6	18.8	620

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,560, age 35-54=1,139, age 55+=594. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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	71.7	1,118	57.0	649	36.0	214	60.2	1,981
Warmwater fishing	65.8	1,026	61.3	698	25.4	151	56.9	1,875
Swimming in an outdoor pool	57.2	892	44.1	502	10.1	60	44.2	1,454
Visit a beach	54.1	844	38.6	440	15.2	90	41.7	1,374
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	61.9	966	52.3	596	7.9	47	48.9	1,609
Boating (any type)	54.7	853	32.4	369	13.6	81	39.6	1,303
Motorboating	30.5	476	20.3	231	7.7	46	22.9	753
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	29.6	461	26.6	303	9.9	59	25.0	823
Use personal watercraft	30.5	476	9.0	103	0.0	0	17.6	579
Waterskiing	27.0	421	4.0	45	0.7	4	14.3	470
Saltwater fishing	4.6	71	6.5	74	1.2	7	4.6	152
Rafting	20.1	313	11.6	132	0.3	2	13.6	447
Coldwater fishing	25.5	398	7.5	85	3.0	18	15.2	501
Canoeing	11.7	182	8.5	97	1.2	7	8.7	286
Snorkeling	1.8	28	3.2	37	0.8	5	2.1	70
Rowing	1.5	23	1.1	12	0.8	5	1.2	40
Sailing	3.1	48	1.3	15	0.8	5	2.1	68
Anadromous fishing	5.6	87	1.9	22	0.0	0	3.3	109
Scuba diving	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.8	5	0.2	6
Kayaking	0.1	1	0.2	2	0.0	0	0.1	3
Windsurfing	0.1	2	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.1	2
Surfing	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	1

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,560, age 35-54=1,139, age 55+=594. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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)	12.8	199	8.6	98	0.2	1	9.0	298
Downhill skiing	2.4	38	2.5	28	0.0	0	2.0	66
Snowmobiling	2.6	40	0.1	1	0.0	0	1.2	41
Snowboarding	2.7	42	1.7	19	0.0	0	1.9	61
Cross country skiing	0.9	14	0.6	7	0.0	0	0.6	21

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,560, age 35-54=1,139, age 55+=594. 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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TOMBIGBEE 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 farm or agricultural setting	31.7	504	28.9	306	27.6	112	30.2	922
Visit a wilderness or primitive area	39.1	621	33.8	358	19.7	80	34.7	1,059
Drive off-road	47.0	746	29.7	315	19.5	79	37.3	1,140
Hunting (any type)	12.6	200	11.9	126	8.4	34	11.8	360
Developed camping	20.5	326	15.8	167	8.6	35	17.3	528
Day hiking	27.1	431	28.0	296	19.2	78	26.4	805
Big game hunting	5.5	87	4.9	52	2.5	10	4.9	149
Small game hunting	12.2	193	7.8	83	4.7	19	9.7	295
Primitive camping	21.5	342	20.8	220	7.6	31	19.4	593
Mountain biking	17.5	278	10.9	115	3.2	13	13.3	406
Horseback riding on trails	10.6	168	5.5	58	1.2	5	7.6	231
Migratory bird hunting	13.7	218	4.3	46	2.2	9	8.9	273
Backpacking	14.9	236	14.7	156	3.0	12	13.2	404

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

Tombigbee NF local area: 53 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,588, age 35-54=1,059, age 55+=406. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.