Data and Statistics

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducts a National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation every five years. The questions are developed in concert with technical committee members from each U.S. state and with representatives of nongovernmental organizations. The questions address the number of people engaged in hunting, the types of animals involved, the hunting/trapping methods employed, and related expenditures. In additional to the national report, 50 separate state-specific reports are also available.

On July 1, 2008, China lifted its poultry ban on Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Nebraska. Imports from these states were suspended several years ago because of outbreaks of low pathogenic avian influenza. The ban on New York State was officially lifted on August 24, 2008. Lifting of these bans will provide more opportunities for U.S. exports to China. China's broiler production in 2009 is forecast to increase 8%. Broiler imports in 2009 are forecast at the same level as 2008. Broiler exports are forecast to recover 3% from the previous year's 23% decline. (Summary excerpted from report)

Most U.S. households have consistent, dependable access to enough food for active, healthy living—they are food secure. But a minority of American households experience food insecurity at times during the year, meaning that their access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources... This report presents statistics on households’ food security, food expenditures, and use of food and nutrition assistance programs for 2007.