SABINE 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 35.1 179,764 34.0 179,022 22.4 100,673 30.8 459,459
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 28.6 146,394 28.7 151,135 25.5 114,553 27.7 412,082
Developed camping 31.7 162,524 26.0 137,137 19.7 88,520 26.1 388,181
Drive off-road 36.9 189,344 23.3 122,740 12.8 57,392 24.8 369,476
Hunting (any type) 27.5 140,944 22.9 120,790 14.8 66,688 22.0 328,422
Day hiking 22.5 115,438 21.6 114,004 15.3 68,815 20.0 298,257
Big game hunting 19.7 101,152 15.9 83,600 10.8 48,414 15.7 233,166
Primitive camping 20.6 105,833 15.3 80,478 10.0 44,963 15.5 231,274
Mountain biking 19.5 100,108 14.8 78,173 5.8 25,929 13.7 204,210
Small game hunting 16.7 85,813 14.6 77,202 8.5 38,035 13.5 201,050
Horseback riding on trails 13.6 69,918 9.4 49,311 4.5 20,432 9.4 139,661
Migratory bird hunting 10.9 55,992 8.4 44,416 4.5 20,263 8.1 120,671
Backpacking 7.5 38,660 3.3 17,369 2.1 9,597 4.4 65,626

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=512,539, age 35-54=527,207, age 55+=450,073. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 52.0 266,482 59.5 313,687 54.6 245,814 55.4 825,983
Sightseeing 53.1 271,946 57.1 300,942 51.2 230,360 53.9 803,248
Visit nature centers, etc. 55.3 283,689 57.9 305,402 40.4 181,782 51.7 770,873
View/photograph other wildlife 45.5 233,155 48.5 255,519 41.3 185,791 45.3 674,465
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 36.7 188,211 46.9 247,352 49.3 221,956 44.1 657,519
Visit historic sites 40.0 204,777 48.6 256,271 39.4 177,522 42.9 638,570
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 33.6 172,049 32.8 173,003 23.9 107,456 30.4 452,508
View/photograph birds 18.3 94,004 33.0 174,026 37.1 166,964 29.2 434,994
View/photograph fish 28.6 146,443 30.9 162,927 24.5 110,269 28.2 419,639
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 17.9 91,882 18.3 96,296 14.4 64,979 17.0 253,157

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=512,539, age 35-54=527,207, age 55+=450,073. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 77.3 396,044 80.8 425,917 75.0 337,565 77.8 1,159,526
Family gathering 78.7 403,395 78.1 412,004 65.8 295,985 74.6 1,111,384
Driving for pleasure 58.6 300,486 56.9 300,135 57.4 258,212 57.6 858,833
Picnicking 41.7 213,862 48.6 256,361 40.5 182,258 43.8 652,481
Bicycling (any type) 37.3 191,361 33.5 176,536 19.9 89,561 30.7 457,458
Horseback riding (any type) 19.4 99,274 13.5 71,409 6.1 27,602 13.3 198,285

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=512,539, age 35-54=527,207, age 55+=450,073. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 51.2 262,296 42.3 223,125 36.1 162,256 43.5 647,677
Swimming in an outdoor pool 58.2 298,464 46.1 242,928 21.5 96,737 42.8 638,129
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 54.4 278,766 39.4 207,584 19.0 85,422 38.4 571,772
Boating (any type) 47.6 243,764 40.7 214,746 24.3 109,308 38.1 567,818
Warmwater fishing 44.5 228,112 37.3 196,404 28.7 129,074 37.2 553,590
Visit a beach 46.2 236,828 38.9 205,294 22.6 101,725 36.5 543,847
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 37.3 191,185 29.9 157,453 19.8 89,225 29.4 437,863
Motorboating 35.4 181,236 31.5 166,227 19.6 88,423 29.3 435,886
Saltwater fishing 20.1 103,224 16.6 87,293 12.4 55,850 16.5 246,367
Use personal watercraft 20.8 106,796 9.2 48,327 2.6 11,653 11.2 166,776
Waterskiing 20.7 106,277 7.4 38,927 2.3 10,234 10.4 155,438
Rafting 14.1 72,302 9.0 47,381 3.3 14,639 9.0 134,322
Coldwater fishing 8.1 41,520 7.7 40,659 6.9 31,211 7.6 113,390
Canoeing 12.4 63,517 6.5 34,404 3.3 14,738 7.6 112,659
Snorkeling 6.8 35,070 5.5 29,127 3.2 14,460 5.3 78,657
Sailing 4.7 23,944 4.4 22,964 1.1 4,944 3.5 51,852
Anadromous fishing 4.0 20,699 3.6 19,128 2.6 11,564 3.4 51,391
Rowing 3.6 18,370 3.0 16,068 2.6 11,611 3.1 46,049
Scuba diving 3.0 15,203 1.8 9,507 0.9 4,233 1.9 28,943
Kayaking 2.1 10,534 1.6 8,431 0.4 1,839 1.4 20,804
Surfing 1.9 9,542 0.4 2,020 0.0 125 0.8 11,687
Windsurfing 0.7 3,535 0.2 890 0.2 950 0.4 5,375

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=512,539, age 35-54=527,207, age 55+=450,073. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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) 15.5 79,389 7.8 41,283 2.5 11,086 8.8 131,758
Downhill skiing 5.8 29,500 3.4 17,922 1.3 5,675 3.6 53,097
Snowmobiling 2.9 14,630 1.4 7,523 0.2 837 1.5 22,990
Snowboarding 2.7 13,636 0.4 2,317 0.5 2,328 1.2 18,281
Cross country skiing 1.1 5,580 0.7 3,526 0.0 224 0.6 9,330

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=512,539, age 35-54=527,207, age 55+=450,073. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 35.7 10,212 32.9 6,283 25.0 1,311 33.6 17,806
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 22.9 6,566 18.8 3,593 19.7 1,033 21.1 11,192
Developed camping 28.1 8,053 23.8 4,551 17.3 909 25.5 13,513
Drive off-road 38.7 11,087 19.9 3,803 16.5 866 29.8 15,756
Hunting (any type) 28.1 8,045 24.3 4,642 19.8 1,040 25.9 13,727
Day hiking 37.7 10,781 32.3 6,159 23.1 1,212 34.3 18,152
Big game hunting 17.5 5,014 13.4 2,557 11.9 623 15.5 8,194
Primitive camping 26.4 7,568 17.0 3,253 13.6 716 21.8 11,537
Mountain biking 30.7 8,797 17.1 3,266 6.4 338 23.4 12,401
Small game hunting 14.8 4,248 12.3 2,355 7.5 392 13.2 6,995
Horseback riding on trails 13.3 3,816 8.0 1,531 5.3 277 10.6 5,624
Migratory bird hunting 9.7 2,776 7.3 1,391 5.2 272 8.4 4,439
Backpacking 11.5 3,298 5.5 1,048 3.5 182 8.6 4,528

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28,617, age 35-54=19,087, age 55+=5,253. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 44.4 12,717 44.9 8,571 42.1 2,211 44.4 23,499
Sightseeing 34.9 9,993 34.6 6,601 32.3 1,697 34.5 18,291
Visit nature centers, etc. 53.8 15,386 53.0 10,121 41.6 2,185 52.3 27,692
View/photograph other wildlife 36.1 10,333 34.5 6,593 32.1 1,685 35.1 18,611
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 29.6 8,470 35.4 6,748 39.6 2,078 32.7 17,296
Visit historic sites 33.6 9,628 30.8 5,879 29.6 1,556 32.2 17,063
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 28.7 8,217 26.2 4,999 20.1 1,058 27.0 14,274
View/photograph birds 11.6 3,319 19.7 3,769 21.8 1,144 15.5 8,232
View/photograph fish 25.4 7,277 23.9 4,562 24.4 1,283 24.8 13,122
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 22.5 6,441 17.0 3,245 15.4 809 19.8 10,495

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28,617, age 35-54=19,087, age 55+=5,253. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 59.1 16,911 64.1 12,242 64.0 3,362 61.4 32,515
Family gathering 75.4 21,563 70.4 13,442 66.1 3,473 72.7 38,478
Driving for pleasure 46.5 13,307 37.3 7,118 39.9 2,094 42.5 22,519
Picnicking 36.8 10,525 40.0 7,642 38.6 2,027 38.1 20,194
Bicycling (any type) 40.2 11,501 30.5 5,820 26.3 1,383 35.3 18,704
Horseback riding (any type) 21.2 6,062 13.4 2,549 8.6 450 17.1 9,061

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28,617, age 35-54=19,087, age 55+=5,253. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 43.1 12,336 33.9 6,478 34.3 1,802 38.9 20,616
Swimming in an outdoor pool 42.9 12,288 36.5 6,975 16.6 870 38.0 20,133
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 50.9 14,561 34.6 6,608 22.4 1,178 42.2 22,347
Boating (any type) 37.6 10,747 31.6 6,030 21.9 1,152 33.9 17,929
Warmwater fishing 28.8 8,249 23.0 4,390 20.1 1,057 25.9 13,696
Visit a beach 40.8 11,683 30.4 5,805 19.1 1,004 34.9 18,492
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 31.2 8,917 22.2 4,241 18.7 983 26.7 14,141
Motorboating 25.1 7,171 20.9 3,984 16.1 848 22.7 12,003
Saltwater fishing 23.3 6,668 20.2 3,847 19.3 1,012 21.8 11,527
Use personal watercraft 21.1 6,043 7.3 1,389 4.2 221 14.5 7,653
Waterskiing 17.1 4,891 4.3 830 2.8 149 11.1 5,870
Rafting 9.6 2,733 5.2 1,001 2.4 128 7.3 3,862
Coldwater fishing 9.4 2,685 7.2 1,379 9.3 490 8.6 4,554
Canoeing 7.3 2,099 4.5 858 2.6 134 5.8 3,091
Snorkeling 7.5 2,141 6.1 1,167 4.8 251 6.7 3,559
Sailing 4.0 1,156 3.3 626 0.7 39 3.4 1,821
Anadromous fishing 5.1 1,458 5.4 1,039 6.3 333 5.3 2,830
Rowing 3.7 1,059 4.4 834 3.9 206 4.0 2,099
Scuba diving 3.2 915 2.0 385 0.9 48 2.5 1,348
Kayaking 2.1 605 1.7 334 0.4 21 1.8 960
Surfing 4.2 1,216 1.0 195 0.1 3 2.7 1,414
Windsurfing 0.5 140 0.1 13 0.5 24 0.3 177

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28,617, age 35-54=19,087, age 55+=5,253. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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) 11.8 3,378 5.2 1,000 3.1 163 8.6 4,541
Downhill skiing 5.6 1,608 2.7 513 1.9 99 4.2 2,220
Snowmobiling 2.6 737 1.1 217 0.2 12 1.8 966
Snowboarding 3.8 1,076 0.7 140 1.0 54 2.4 1,270
Cross country skiing 1.3 383 0.6 119 0.1 4 1.0 506

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=28,617, age 35-54=19,087, age 55+=5,253. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 19.5 3,936 23.0 2,912 11.7 611 19.6 7,459
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 17.1 3,452 19.6 2,483 13.4 703 17.4 6,638
Developed camping 25.3 5,093 26.5 3,353 16.1 844 24.4 9,290
Drive off-road 23.6 4,752 17.7 2,242 4.6 243 19.0 7,237
Hunting (any type) 9.9 2,005 7.4 936 2.2 117 8.0 3,058
Day hiking 28.0 5,644 28.8 3,649 17.2 900 26.8 10,193
Big game hunting 6.5 1,315 5.1 646 0.8 44 5.3 2,005
Primitive camping 14.9 2,997 11.9 1,503 4.9 254 12.5 4,754
Mountain biking 18.6 3,751 16.9 2,141 7.0 364 16.4 6,256
Small game hunting 3.2 637 3.3 420 1.1 56 2.9 1,113
Horseback riding on trails 14.6 2,937 8.4 1,068 2.8 147 10.9 4,152
Migratory bird hunting 3.0 599 2.1 267 0.2 12 2.3 878
Backpacking 8.0 1,620 3.2 410 1.5 76 5.5 2,106

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,157, age 35-54=12,661, age 55+=5,228. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 42.0 8,462 53.5 6,770 44.2 2,313 46.1 17,545
Sightseeing 37.7 7,609 41.5 5,256 34.0 1,777 38.5 14,642
Visit nature centers, etc. 58.3 11,750 61.7 7,806 37.8 1,974 56.6 21,530
View/photograph other wildlife 33.0 6,650 37.7 4,769 24.5 1,281 33.4 12,700
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 33.5 6,750 46.3 5,868 41.5 2,171 38.9 14,789
Visit historic sites 28.7 5,793 40.5 5,129 27.6 1,443 32.5 12,365
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 23.7 4,780 24.3 3,073 16.9 883 23.0 8,736
View/photograph birds 16.0 3,216 24.9 3,155 25.9 1,356 20.3 7,727
View/photograph fish 18.4 3,714 23.0 2,914 13.8 720 19.3 7,348
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 16.2 3,263 20.7 2,615 11.9 624 17.1 6,502

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,157, age 35-54=12,661, age 55+=5,228. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 77.2 15,556 78.0 9,880 65.6 3,431 75.9 28,867
Family gathering 77.5 15,612 78.3 9,917 60.3 3,154 75.4 28,683
Driving for pleasure 40.9 8,243 42.9 5,433 38.0 1,986 41.2 15,662
Picnicking 43.0 8,675 50.0 6,334 34.3 1,791 44.2 16,800
Bicycling (any type) 42.0 8,467 41.1 5,201 18.9 986 38.5 14,654
Horseback riding (any type) 19.3 3,886 12.4 1,565 3.7 193 14.8 5,644

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,157, age 35-54=12,661, age 55+=5,228. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 27.4 5,531 22.1 2,792 15.2 796 24.0 9,119
Swimming in an outdoor pool 55.7 11,223 40.1 5,079 17.9 937 45.3 17,239
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 48.9 9,849 37.7 4,770 12.6 658 40.2 15,277
Boating (any type) 29.1 5,875 27.3 3,459 13.1 686 26.3 10,020
Warmwater fishing 19.5 3,924 15.6 1,974 9.1 474 16.7 6,372
Visit a beach 37.6 7,580 36.5 4,617 19.7 1,030 34.8 13,227
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 24.2 4,868 21.4 2,707 9.7 507 21.2 8,082
Motorboating 16.1 3,249 18.0 2,273 7.6 396 15.6 5,918
Saltwater fishing 13.9 2,803 10.2 1,288 6.6 345 11.7 4,436
Use personal watercraft 15.7 3,158 9.3 1,173 0.7 39 11.5 4,370
Waterskiing 10.0 2,023 4.9 618 0.1 3 6.9 2,644
Rafting 12.7 2,562 9.0 1,140 2.5 129 10.1 3,831
Coldwater fishing 6.1 1,236 5.4 687 2.1 109 5.3 2,032
Canoeing 6.0 1,219 3.6 456 1.2 63 4.6 1,738
Snorkeling 4.0 803 3.2 405 1.1 55 3.3 1,263
Sailing 3.0 608 3.2 411 0.7 37 2.8 1,056
Anadromous fishing 4.0 798 3.0 374 0.4 22 3.1 1,194
Rowing 4.8 969 2.9 363 1.8 93 3.7 1,425
Scuba diving 1.3 271 0.9 116 0.7 34 1.1 421
Kayaking 0.9 182 0.9 108 0.2 13 0.8 303
Surfing 0.2 44 0.1 16 0.0 0 0.2 60
Windsurfing 1.1 215 0.1 18 0.0 2 0.6 235

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,157, age 35-54=12,661, age 55+=5,228. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 2,131 4.9 615 0.4 21 7.3 2,767
Downhill skiing 3.7 752 2.0 253 0.1 6 2.7 1,011
Snowmobiling 1.6 326 0.7 90 0.0 0 1.1 416
Snowboarding 1.5 305 0.1 8 0.0 0 0.8 313
Cross country skiing 0.9 174 0.5 59 0.0 0 0.6 233

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=20,157, age 35-54=12,661, age 55+=5,228. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 56.7 91,461 48.2 86,841 35.1 55,785 46.8 234,087
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 38.6 62,333 32.1 57,808 33.1 52,599 34.5 172,740
Developed camping 41.9 67,522 31.1 55,914 22.8 36,216 31.9 159,652
Drive off-road 53.5 86,246 28.2 50,674 23.2 36,806 34.7 173,726
Hunting (any type) 51.1 82,429 41.1 73,902 33.2 52,676 41.8 209,007
Day hiking 33.0 53,214 26.8 48,155 19.9 31,586 26.6 132,955
Big game hunting 38.3 61,833 29.3 52,726 25.4 40,315 31.0 154,874
Primitive camping 33.8 54,514 22.1 39,711 17.8 28,329 24.5 122,554
Mountain biking 26.3 42,380 16.4 29,545 5.1 8,115 16.0 80,040
Small game hunting 34.9 56,317 28.8 51,774 18.4 29,149 27.4 137,240
Horseback riding on trails 15.3 24,630 10.1 18,183 6.7 10,650 10.7 53,463
Migratory bird hunting 21.5 34,741 16.7 30,110 11.0 17,544 16.5 82,395
Backpacking 11.6 18,718 5.2 9,351 3.6 5,695 6.8 33,764

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=161,277, age 35-54=179,992, age 55+=158,815. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 60.8 98,067 60.7 109,313 57.9 91,916 59.8 299,296
Sightseeing 55.6 89,617 56.0 100,863 52.7 83,720 54.8 274,200
Visit nature centers, etc. 58.1 93,658 59.1 106,433 44.8 71,099 54.2 271,190
View/photograph other wildlife 57.2 92,181 54.7 98,416 51.7 82,138 54.5 272,735
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 39.0 62,859 46.2 83,239 51.5 81,854 45.6 227,952
Visit historic sites 49.3 79,442 45.5 81,854 43.6 69,319 46.1 230,615
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 41.8 67,359 38.4 69,131 28.7 45,503 36.4 181,993
View/photograph birds 20.4 32,867 33.0 59,474 36.9 58,666 30.2 151,007
View/photograph fish 36.7 59,132 34.2 61,500 33.8 53,608 34.8 174,240
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 21.6 34,810 18.1 32,600 17.2 27,241 18.9 94,651

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=161,277, age 35-54=179,992, age 55+=158,815. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 69.0 111,304 73.9 132,936 74.8 118,833 72.6 363,073
Family gathering 76.8 123,807 74.0 133,161 68.5 108,838 73.1 365,806
Driving for pleasure 69.0 111,209 56.3 101,365 63.0 100,009 62.5 312,583
Picnicking 40.3 64,988 46.2 83,235 44.1 70,023 43.6 218,246
Bicycling (any type) 39.2 63,280 30.0 53,963 23.8 37,870 31.0 155,113
Horseback riding (any type) 22.9 36,915 15.8 28,372 10.1 16,114 16.3 81,401

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=161,277, age 35-54=179,992, age 55+=158,815. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 69.4 111,940 56.1 101,020 56.7 90,038 60.6 302,998
Swimming in an outdoor pool 58.6 94,501 49.0 88,216 22.3 35,390 43.6 218,107
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 68.8 110,957 45.3 81,447 28.0 44,536 47.4 236,940
Boating (any type) 70.3 113,439 52.8 95,095 36.1 57,282 53.2 265,816
Warmwater fishing 64.9 104,670 52.7 94,793 45.6 72,494 54.4 271,957
Visit a beach 51.8 83,495 38.1 68,645 22.8 36,201 37.7 188,341
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 48.9 78,843 35.4 63,755 29.3 46,519 37.8 189,117
Motorboating 60.0 96,766 42.9 77,288 32.6 51,712 45.1 225,766
Saltwater fishing 27.6 44,584 23.7 42,708 20.5 32,496 24.0 119,788
Use personal watercraft 29.3 47,326 8.9 16,064 5.2 8,249 14.3 71,639
Waterskiing 35.8 57,762 9.2 16,645 5.7 9,017 16.7 83,424
Rafting 15.8 25,532 7.7 13,896 3.7 5,891 9.1 45,319
Coldwater fishing 12.5 20,176 9.8 17,562 12.9 20,412 11.6 58,150
Canoeing 17.9 28,804 9.4 16,993 5.5 8,777 10.9 54,574
Snorkeling 11.2 18,011 8.8 15,822 6.3 10,006 8.8 43,839
Sailing 6.8 10,905 5.2 9,389 1.3 2,052 4.5 22,346
Anadromous fishing 3.9 6,252 4.9 8,805 5.0 7,974 4.6 23,031
Rowing 3.5 5,616 4.4 8,009 4.1 6,548 4.0 20,173
Scuba diving 5.3 8,617 3.0 5,363 1.3 2,054 3.2 16,034
Kayaking 3.7 6,022 2.4 4,364 0.6 936 2.3 11,322
Surfing 4.0 6,465 0.7 1,297 0.1 110 1.6 7,872
Windsurfing 0.5 799 0.1 162 0.4 683 0.3 1,644

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=161,277, age 35-54=179,992, age 55+=158,815. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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) 18.3 29,453 8.7 15,622 5.0 7,986 10.6 53,061
Downhill skiing 8.4 13,565 4.6 8,233 3.1 4,893 5.3 26,691
Snowmobiling 3.6 5,860 1.9 3,429 0.5 761 2.0 10,050
Snowboarding 4.1 6,598 0.9 1,566 1.2 1,927 2.0 10,091
Cross country skiing 1.3 2,060 0.8 1,380 0.1 189 0.7 3,629

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=161,277, age 35-54=179,992, age 55+=158,815. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 27.6 42,925 31.1 56,241 16.7 32,444 24.8 131,610
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 28.1 43,799 33.1 59,783 23.4 45,437 28.1 149,019
Developed camping 34.9 54,372 29.6 53,483 21.1 41,014 28.0 148,869
Drive off-road 32.8 51,149 24.9 45,101 6.6 12,788 20.5 109,038
Hunting (any type) 18.8 29,217 15.2 27,554 3.8 7,302 12.1 64,073
Day hiking 20.6 32,071 24.3 43,947 15.4 29,873 19.9 105,891
Big game hunting 13.6 21,127 10.8 19,580 2.1 4,047 8.4 44,754
Primitive camping 18.1 28,144 15.2 27,416 6.3 12,307 12.8 67,867
Mountain biking 15.0 23,389 14.8 26,725 6.6 12,854 11.9 62,968
Small game hunting 7.6 11,772 7.3 13,189 2.6 5,092 5.7 30,053
Horseback riding on trails 17.8 27,666 12.0 21,766 3.7 7,161 10.7 56,593
Migratory bird hunting 7.8 12,084 4.9 8,842 0.6 1,225 4.2 22,151
Backpacking 6.1 9,466 2.5 4,471 1.5 2,848 3.2 16,785

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=155,799, age 35-54=180,801, age 55+=194,453. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 58.2 90,635 72.5 130,991 60.2 117,132 63.8 338,758
Sightseeing 61.9 96,475 67.3 121,653 54.8 106,556 61.1 324,684
Visit nature centers, etc. 62.8 97,838 65.7 118,813 41.0 79,633 55.8 296,284
View/photograph other wildlife 50.2 78,276 56.6 102,307 40.1 78,056 48.7 258,639
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 45.0 70,112 58.4 105,635 54.9 106,707 53.2 282,454
Visit historic sites 39.7 61,890 61.0 110,284 40.5 78,811 47.3 250,985
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 36.3 56,584 36.5 65,981 24.2 47,033 31.9 169,598
View/photograph birds 22.7 35,409 42.9 77,479 43.9 85,359 37.3 198,247
View/photograph fish 26.5 41,254 33.1 59,793 19.4 37,803 26.1 138,850
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 15.9 24,743 19.7 35,534 13.1 25,428 16.1 85,705

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=155,799, age 35-54=180,801, age 55+=194,453. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 88.8 138,300 90.0 162,732 76.1 148,030 84.6 449,062
Family gathering 79.6 124,091 81.0 146,488 62.8 122,135 74.0 392,714
Driving for pleasure 61.1 95,215 67.5 122,119 58.4 113,521 62.3 330,855
Picnicking 48.8 76,040 55.9 101,010 40.4 78,541 48.1 255,591
Bicycling (any type) 35.2 54,892 36.9 66,700 16.7 32,541 29.0 154,133
Horseback riding (any type) 23.8 37,106 16.2 29,302 4.2 8,140 14.0 74,548

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=155,799, age 35-54=180,801, age 55+=194,453. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 48.9 76,206 39.8 71,974 24.6 47,810 36.9 195,990
Swimming in an outdoor pool 76.0 118,339 54.6 98,746 24.2 47,038 49.7 264,123
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 64.7 100,748 48.0 86,709 15.9 31,012 41.1 218,469
Boating (any type) 51.3 79,878 46.6 84,337 21.1 41,040 38.7 205,255
Warmwater fishing 42.6 66,422 34.4 62,123 20.2 39,339 31.6 167,884
Visit a beach 46.9 73,134 43.8 79,190 23.8 46,347 37.4 198,671
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 39.7 61,840 33.4 60,427 15.8 30,665 28.8 152,932
Motorboating 34.8 54,268 37.1 67,040 15.3 29,725 28.4 151,033
Saltwater fishing 16.0 24,986 11.9 21,438 7.0 13,536 11.3 59,960
Use personal watercraft 22.0 34,308 12.8 23,173 1.1 2,082 11.2 59,563
Waterskiing 20.5 31,902 9.8 17,745 0.3 547 9.5 50,194
Rafting 21.8 33,974 14.9 26,969 3.9 7,586 12.9 68,529
Coldwater fishing 5.6 8,693 7.5 13,523 3.0 5,898 5.3 28,114
Canoeing 15.5 24,139 7.0 12,567 2.5 4,818 7.8 41,524
Snorkeling 5.9 9,222 4.5 8,181 1.5 2,923 3.8 20,326
Sailing 4.3 6,682 4.8 8,731 1.1 2,207 3.3 17,620
Anadromous fishing 3.9 6,106 2.1 3,872 0.4 858 2.0 10,836
Rowing 5.0 7,789 2.6 4,622 1.9 3,637 3.0 16,048
Scuba diving 1.8 2,857 1.3 2,336 0.9 1,738 1.3 6,931
Kayaking 1.6 2,450 1.5 2,794 0.4 770 1.1 6,014
Surfing 0.2 388 0.1 270 0.0 0 0.1 658
Windsurfing 0.9 1,353 0.2 394 0.0 92 0.3 1,839

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=155,799, age 35-54=180,801, age 55+=194,453. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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) 19.1 29,713 9.5 17,127 0.9 1,678 9.1 48,518
Downhill skiing 6.8 10,555 4.0 7,227 0.2 365 3.4 18,147
Snowmobiling 3.6 5,597 1.5 2,777 0.0 0 1.6 8,374
Snowboarding 2.2 3,367 0.1 235 0.0 78 0.7 3,680
Cross country skiing 1.3 1,993 0.8 1,417 0.0 0 0.6 3,410

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=155,799, age 35-54=180,801, age 55+=194,453. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 26.8 18,553 23.1 13,802 16.5 5,617 23.3 37,972
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 23.4 16,199 19.7 11,725 19.2 6,556 21.2 34,480
Developed camping 20.0 13,852 14.8 8,796 11.2 3,828 16.2 26,476
Drive off-road 29.3 20,323 16.2 9,672 12.7 4,325 21.1 34,320
Hunting (any type) 18.7 12,940 15.0 8,923 12.4 4,217 16.0 26,080
Day hiking 10.6 7,336 8.3 4,967 5.9 2,003 8.8 14,306
Big game hunting 11.6 8,065 8.8 5,238 7.8 2,671 9.8 15,974
Primitive camping 10.0 6,927 6.7 4,021 5.4 1,837 7.8 12,785
Mountain biking 19.3 13,395 13.6 8,110 3.4 1,158 13.9 22,663
Small game hunting 14.1 9,767 11.6 6,899 7.6 2,583 11.8 19,249
Horseback riding on trails 6.6 4,598 4.5 2,710 3.1 1,055 5.1 8,363
Migratory bird hunting 5.3 3,681 4.0 2,397 2.8 961 4.3 7,039
Backpacking 4.2 2,906 1.7 1,019 1.3 428 2.7 4,353

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,271, age 35-54=59,626, age 55+=34,129. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 38.1 26,381 37.9 22,612 35.4 12,065 37.5 61,058
Sightseeing 43.1 29,875 44.8 26,699 41.2 14,051 43.3 70,625
Visit nature centers, etc. 41.7 28,911 42.9 25,563 31.9 10,873 40.1 65,347
View/photograph other wildlife 32.1 22,245 31.2 18,629 28.9 9,870 31.1 50,744
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 24.7 17,087 29.5 17,604 31.3 10,696 27.8 45,387
Visit historic sites 35.2 24,406 33.1 19,741 31.2 10,664 33.6 54,811
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 24.6 17,048 21.7 12,934 15.4 5,248 21.6 35,230
View/photograph birds 12.3 8,527 19.0 11,311 20.6 7,021 16.5 26,859
View/photograph fish 27.5 19,048 25.9 15,467 25.6 8,744 26.5 43,259
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 17.1 11,862 15.8 9,398 14.8 5,046 16.1 26,306

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,271, age 35-54=59,626, age 55+=34,129. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 68.6 47,511 72.2 43,070 73.7 25,148 71.0 115,729
Family gathering 79.1 54,779 77.6 46,264 71.1 24,259 76.9 125,302
Driving for pleasure 51.4 35,579 42.8 25,512 49.7 16,979 47.9 78,070
Picnicking 32.5 22,486 38.9 23,222 35.9 12,255 35.6 57,963
Bicycling (any type) 38.0 26,312 30.7 18,305 23.8 8,128 32.4 52,745
Horseback riding (any type) 9.8 6,811 7.0 4,186 4.4 1,491 7.7 12,488

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,271, age 35-54=59,626, age 55+=34,129. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 30,370 35.7 21,306 37.1 12,650 39.5 64,326
Swimming in an outdoor pool 36.5 25,318 30.0 17,915 13.6 4,640 29.4 47,873
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 28.1 19,438 19.1 11,381 11.6 3,954 21.3 34,773
Boating (any type) 24.1 16,663 18.5 11,031 12.9 4,401 19.7 32,095
Warmwater fishing 36.7 25,441 30.1 17,931 26.7 9,103 32.2 52,475
Visit a beach 42.1 29,135 32.0 19,072 19.1 6,511 33.6 54,718
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 25.8 17,865 19.2 11,460 15.8 5,385 21.3 34,710
Motorboating 15.3 10,575 11.3 6,729 8.7 2,984 12.4 20,288
Saltwater fishing 20.6 14,239 17.6 10,501 15.7 5,366 18.5 30,106
Use personal watercraft 11.2 7,737 3.6 2,165 2.0 685 6.5 10,587
Waterskiing 7.1 4,908 1.9 1,162 1.1 374 4.0 6,444
Rafting 3.6 2,484 1.7 1,023 0.8 280 2.3 3,787
Coldwater fishing 7.8 5,427 6.4 3,813 8.5 2,905 7.4 12,145
Canoeing 4.6 3,161 2.7 1,603 1.5 498 3.2 5,262
Snorkeling 4.0 2,770 3.2 1,885 2.2 760 3.3 5,415
Sailing 3.7 2,585 2.8 1,692 0.8 268 2.8 4,545
Anadromous fishing 4.0 2,737 5.3 3,151 5.5 1,891 4.8 7,779
Rowing 1.4 1,002 1.9 1,137 1.6 557 1.7 2,696
Scuba diving 2.2 1,549 1.2 697 0.4 131 1.5 2,377
Kayaking 0.9 623 0.6 341 0.1 46 0.6 1,010
Surfing 1.5 1,032 0.2 149 0.0 12 0.7 1,193
Windsurfing 0.6 389 0.1 73 0.3 106 0.3 568

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,271, age 35-54=59,626, age 55+=34,129. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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) 9.1 6,287 4.8 2,836 2.5 860 6.1 9,983
Downhill skiing 1.9 1,298 1.1 659 0.7 224 1.3 2,181
Snowmobiling 1.3 899 0.8 462 0.2 60 0.9 1,421
Snowboarding 1.9 1,282 0.4 257 0.6 204 1.1 1,743
Cross country skiing 0.6 417 0.5 269 0.1 30 0.4 716

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=69,271, age 35-54=59,626, age 55+=34,129. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 13.6 9,358 14.6 9,659 7.9 3,738 12.5 22,755
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 16.8 11,555 20.0 13,184 14.8 7,025 17.4 31,764
Developed camping 16.3 11,193 13.5 8,902 10.2 4,831 13.7 24,926
Drive off-road 17.7 12,168 13.6 8,968 3.6 1,722 12.6 22,858
Hunting (any type) 6.5 4,486 5.1 3,384 1.4 680 4.7 8,550
Day hiking 6.1 4,175 7.5 4,972 5.2 2,460 6.4 11,607
Big game hunting 3.9 2,683 3.0 1,976 0.6 300 2.7 4,959
Primitive camping 5.2 3,603 4.5 2,941 1.9 900 4.1 7,444
Mountain biking 10.0 6,877 10.7 7,039 6.0 2,840 9.2 16,756
Small game hunting 3.1 2,119 2.7 1,766 1.0 467 2.4 4,352
Horseback riding on trails 7.5 5,172 4.9 3,264 1.9 911 5.1 9,347
Migratory bird hunting 1.8 1,269 1.1 758 0.1 70 1.2 2,097
Backpacking 2.4 1,631 0.9 589 0.5 223 1.3 2,443

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,781, age 35-54=65,998, age 55+=47,354. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 36.7 25,242 44.9 29,618 36.9 17,496 39.7 72,356
Sightseeing 49.3 33,926 52.8 34,865 42.8 20,259 48.9 89,050
Visit nature centers, etc. 44.9 30,868 46.7 30,850 29.5 13,960 41.6 75,678
View/photograph other wildlife 28.6 19,702 31.5 20,789 23.0 10,915 28.2 51,406
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 28.5 19,636 36.4 24,002 34.1 16,153 32.8 59,791
Visit historic sites 28.9 19,848 43.3 28,590 29.1 13,757 34.1 62,195
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 22.3 15,342 21.4 14,115 13.9 6,560 19.8 36,017
View/photograph birds 13.2 9,113 24.3 16,066 25.0 11,820 20.3 36,999
View/photograph fish 20.1 13,837 24.7 16,315 14.9 7,049 20.4 37,201
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 13.4 9,183 16.9 11,142 10.7 5,085 14.0 25,410

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,781, age 35-54=65,998, age 55+=47,354. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 87.3 60,025 88.0 58,054 74.6 35,315 84.2 153,394
Family gathering 82.9 57,028 84.5 55,777 65.5 31,012 79.0 143,817
Driving for pleasure 46.8 32,181 51.1 33,752 44.6 21,107 47.8 87,040
Picnicking 40.0 27,532 46.2 30,497 33.2 15,726 40.5 73,755
Bicycling (any type) 34.7 23,851 35.6 23,506 16.2 7,686 30.2 55,043
Horseback riding (any type) 10.1 6,954 6.5 4,314 1.9 891 6.7 12,159

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,781, age 35-54=65,998, age 55+=47,354. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 31.8 21,838 24.3 16,009 15.7 7,416 24.9 45,263
Swimming in an outdoor pool 47.0 32,324 33.9 22,392 14.8 7,012 33.9 61,728
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 26.6 18,314 19.9 13,137 6.7 3,188 19.0 34,639
Boating (any type) 17.9 12,301 16.1 10,597 7.3 3,463 14.5 26,361
Warmwater fishing 23.8 16,363 19.1 12,577 11.4 5,395 18.9 34,335
Visit a beach 39.5 27,172 36.3 23,981 20.0 9,487 33.3 60,640
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 21.8 14,998 17.9 11,815 8.6 4,069 17.0 30,882
Motorboating 9.1 6,292 9.6 6,307 4.1 1,924 8.0 14,523
Saltwater fishing 11.9 8,179 9.1 6,020 5.2 2,464 9.1 16,663
Use personal watercraft 8.5 5,854 5.0 3,292 0.5 227 5.1 9,373
Waterskiing 4.0 2,772 1.9 1,258 0.1 39 2.2 4,069
Rafting 5.3 3,656 3.6 2,374 1.0 476 3.6 6,506
Coldwater fishing 3.7 2,527 4.4 2,934 2.0 950 3.5 6,411
Canoeing 4.2 2,873 1.9 1,278 0.6 301 2.4 4,452
Snorkeling 2.1 1,469 1.8 1,171 0.6 293 1.6 2,933
Sailing 2.4 1,639 2.7 1,752 0.6 307 2.0 3,698
Anadromous fishing 4.1 2,837 2.1 1,417 0.6 270 2.5 4,524
Rowing 2.0 1,395 1.0 656 0.8 383 1.3 2,434
Scuba diving 0.7 470 0.5 347 0.3 160 0.5 977
Kayaking 0.4 285 0.4 253 0.1 38 0.3 576
Surfing 0.1 94 0.1 51 0.0 0 0.1 145
Windsurfing 0.8 550 0.3 198 0.1 32 0.4 780

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,781, age 35-54=65,998, age 55+=47,354. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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) 9.9 6,789 5.0 3,274 0.5 240 5.7 10,303
Downhill skiing 1.6 1,070 1.0 635 0.0 19 0.9 1,724
Snowmobiling 1.3 917 0.6 384 0.0 0 0.7 1,301
Snowboarding 1.0 674 0.1 58 0.0 14 0.4 746
Cross country skiing 0.6 441 0.3 214 0.0 0 0.4 655

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=68,781, age 35-54=65,998, age 55+=47,354. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 67.0 971 59.1 882 41.2 443 57.2 2,296
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 41.2 597 31.4 468 31.9 343 35.1 1,408
Developed camping 45.1 654 33.8 505 27.2 292 36.1 1,451
Drive off-road 61.9 897 34.3 512 26.0 280 42.1 1,689
Hunting (any type) 70.1 1,016 51.8 773 44.8 482 56.5 2,271
Day hiking 32.0 463 27.9 416 20.9 225 27.5 1,104
Big game hunting 48.1 697 35.1 524 31.7 341 38.9 1,562
Primitive camping 48.0 696 31.9 476 26.3 283 36.2 1,455
Mountain biking 24.4 354 19.4 289 4.3 46 17.2 689
Small game hunting 37.0 536 29.3 437 19.8 213 29.5 1,186
Horseback riding on trails 21.0 304 15.1 225 9.7 104 15.8 633
Migratory bird hunting 17.2 249 12.7 189 8.7 94 13.2 532
Backpacking 14.2 206 8.3 124 4.9 53 9.5 383

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,449, age 35-54=1,492, age 55+=1,075. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 59.8 866 60.3 900 55.0 591 58.7 2,357
Sightseeing 52.9 767 55.7 831 51.7 556 53.6 2,154
Visit nature centers, etc. 54.1 784 58.0 866 42.8 460 52.5 2,110
View/photograph other wildlife 59.0 855 58.6 874 54.4 585 57.6 2,314
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 38.9 563 49.3 735 48.3 519 45.2 1,817
Visit historic sites 45.6 661 42.6 635 39.3 423 42.8 1,719
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 58.5 848 49.6 740 39.5 425 50.1 2,013
View/photograph birds 22.5 326 32.1 479 35.6 383 29.6 1,188
View/photograph fish 38.0 550 34.7 517 32.5 349 35.3 1,416
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 21.9 318 20.4 304 18.8 202 20.5 824

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,449, age 35-54=1,492, age 55+=1,075. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 66.7 966 68.6 1,024 72.8 783 69.0 2,773
Family gathering 76.1 1,102 75.1 1,121 68.4 735 73.7 2,958
Driving for pleasure 68.3 990 57.7 861 61.7 663 62.6 2,514
Picnicking 33.7 489 47.5 708 41.0 441 40.8 1,638
Bicycling (any type) 31.0 449 27.3 408 20.0 215 26.7 1,072
Horseback riding (any type) 32.4 470 22.7 339 15.3 164 24.2 973

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,449, age 35-54=1,492, age 55+=1,075. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 87.3 1,265 74.1 1,106 73.5 790 78.7 3,161
Swimming in an outdoor pool 44.9 651 36.4 543 16.2 174 34.1 1,368
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 64.0 928 43.6 651 24.7 265 45.9 1,844
Boating (any type) 61.8 895 47.8 713 32.5 349 48.7 1,957
Warmwater fishing 77.3 1,120 63.5 948 55.9 601 66.5 2,669
Visit a beach 41.6 603 33.5 500 18.5 199 32.4 1,302
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 45.3 656 33.5 500 27.9 300 36.3 1,456
Motorboating 45.8 663 35.1 523 25.9 278 36.5 1,464
Saltwater fishing 31.7 460 27.7 413 24.0 258 28.2 1,131
Use personal watercraft 26.6 386 8.3 124 5.2 56 14.1 566
Waterskiing 32.6 473 9.2 138 4.7 51 16.5 662
Rafting 15.5 224 10.7 160 2.9 31 10.3 415
Coldwater fishing 18.8 273 15.4 230 20.9 225 18.1 728
Canoeing 16.6 241 12.9 192 6.0 64 12.4 497
Snorkeling 9.8 142 8.5 127 5.8 62 8.2 331
Sailing 5.2 75 4.0 59 1.2 13 3.7 147
Anadromous fishing 4.8 70 7.7 115 7.1 76 6.5 261
Rowing 3.0 43 3.7 55 3.1 33 3.3 131
Scuba diving 6.3 92 3.5 52 1.0 11 3.9 155
Kayaking 2.8 41 1.9 28 0.2 2 1.8 71
Surfing 6.3 92 1.1 16 0.0 0 2.7 108
Windsurfing 1.9 28 0.6 9 0.8 9 1.1 46

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,449, age 35-54=1,492, age 55+=1,075. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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) 14.9 216 7.4 110 4.3 46 9.3 372
Downhill skiing 5.1 74 2.8 42 1.8 19 3.4 135
Snowmobiling 4.5 65 2.3 35 0.2 2 2.5 102
Snowboarding 5.2 76 1.1 17 1.7 18 2.8 111
Cross country skiing 0.6 9 0.5 8 0.0 0 0.4 17

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,449, age 35-54=1,492, age 55+=1,075. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 33.7 452 36.4 561 19.0 217 30.6 1,230
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 26.4 354 33.7 520 25.0 286 28.8 1,160
Developed camping 40.4 541 33.9 523 22.5 257 32.8 1,321
Drive off-road 37.4 501 27.7 427 7.8 89 25.3 1,017
Hunting (any type) 23.5 315 17.3 267 5.5 63 16.0 645
Day hiking 21.5 288 24.7 380 14.8 169 20.8 837
Big game hunting 15.6 209 12.5 192 2.8 32 10.8 433
Primitive camping 26.0 349 21.0 323 8.0 92 19.0 764
Mountain biking 13.0 174 13.7 211 5.4 62 11.1 447
Small game hunting 7.9 106 7.2 111 2.3 26 6.0 243
Horseback riding on trails 21.2 284 13.1 202 5.0 57 13.5 543
Migratory bird hunting 5.4 72 3.2 50 0.3 3 3.1 125
Backpacking 7.9 106 3.9 60 1.7 20 4.6 186

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,340, age 35-54=1,541, age 55+=1,144. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 57.8 775 69.9 1,077 54.3 621 61.4 2,473
Sightseeing 61.3 822 66.0 1,017 52.1 596 60.5 2,435
Visit nature centers, etc. 60.1 805 63.8 983 37.9 434 55.2 2,222
View/photograph other wildlife 53.4 716 57.4 885 42.4 485 51.8 2,086
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 46.3 620 56.7 874 53.4 611 52.3 2,105
Visit historic sites 36.6 491 56.2 866 37.3 427 44.3 1,784
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 44.6 597 46.9 722 30.0 343 41.3 1,662
View/photograph birds 24.0 321 44.3 683 41.1 470 36.6 1,474
View/photograph fish 29.3 393 32.4 499 18.6 213 27.5 1,105
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 16.0 215 24.1 372 13.5 154 18.4 741

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,340, age 35-54=1,541, age 55+=1,144. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 87.5 1,172 86.4 1,332 72.7 832 82.9 3,336
Family gathering 82.1 1,100 82.5 1,271 63.1 722 76.8 3,093
Driving for pleasure 62.1 832 66.8 1,030 56.7 649 62.4 2,511
Picnicking 48.0 643 53.5 824 39.8 455 47.8 1,922
Bicycling (any type) 29.6 397 28.5 439 12.4 142 24.3 978
Horseback riding (any type) 28.8 386 18.8 289 6.3 72 18.6 747

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,340, age 35-54=1,541, age 55+=1,144. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 64.4 863 50.0 770 29.6 339 49.0 1,972
Swimming in an outdoor pool 59.0 791 41.8 644 18.1 207 40.8 1,642
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 61.4 823 45.6 702 13.5 155 41.7 1,680
Boating (any type) 46.6 624 39.8 614 16.9 193 35.6 1,431
Warmwater fishing 52.3 701 41.5 639 23.9 273 40.1 1,613
Visit a beach 42.8 573 40.1 618 21.8 249 35.8 1,440
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 37.8 506 32.0 493 14.8 169 29.0 1,168
Motorboating 29.0 388 28.0 431 11.3 129 23.6 948
Saltwater fishing 18.7 250 14.9 230 7.5 86 14.1 566
Use personal watercraft 19.7 264 11.5 177 1.0 11 11.2 452
Waterskiing 17.8 239 8.0 124 0.2 2 9.1 365
Rafting 21.3 285 15.1 233 3.0 34 13.7 552
Coldwater fishing 8.7 116 11.4 176 4.7 54 8.6 346
Canoeing 16.2 217 8.2 126 2.0 23 9.1 366
Snorkeling 5.0 67 4.5 69 1.6 18 3.8 154
Sailing 3.1 41 4.0 61 0.6 7 2.7 109
Anadromous fishing 5.5 74 3.2 50 1.0 11 3.4 135
Rowing 3.5 47 2.1 32 1.4 16 2.4 95
Scuba diving 1.8 24 1.5 23 0.7 8 1.4 55
Kayaking 0.8 11 1.2 19 0.1 1 0.8 31
Surfing 0.6 8 0.4 6 0.0 0 0.3 14
Windsurfing 2.7 36 1.1 17 0.1 1 1.3 54

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,340, age 35-54=1,541, age 55+=1,144. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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) 16.3 218 8.0 124 0.5 6 8.6 348
Downhill skiing 4.6 61 2.7 41 0.0 0 2.5 102
Snowmobiling 5.2 70 2.2 34 0.0 0 2.6 104
Snowboarding 2.6 35 0.3 4 0.0 0 1.0 39
Cross country skiing 0.6 8 0.3 5 0.0 0 0.3 13

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,340, age 35-54=1,541, age 55+=1,144. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 43.2 1,297 38.6 1,079 28.1 313 38.9 2,689
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 30.4 913 25.9 725 25.1 280 27.7 1,918
Developed camping 23.5 704 19.6 547 13.0 145 20.2 1,396
Drive off-road 45.7 1,372 22.5 630 17.5 195 31.8 2,197
Hunting (any type) 12.1 362 10.2 286 8.9 99 10.8 747
Day hiking 31.3 939 24.5 684 14.9 166 25.9 1,789
Big game hunting 5.3 159 4.1 115 3.5 39 4.5 313
Primitive camping 23.4 702 15.6 436 15.2 170 18.9 1,308
Mountain biking 21.5 646 14.8 415 5.1 57 16.2 1,118
Small game hunting 8.6 258 7.1 199 4.5 50 7.3 507
Horseback riding on trails 7.4 223 5.4 150 3.2 36 5.9 409
Migratory bird hunting 12.1 362 11.2 314 7.2 80 10.9 756
Backpacking 15.6 467 7.6 213 4.6 51 10.6 731

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,002, age 35-54=2,795, age 55+=1,115. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Viewing/Learning 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
#
View/photograph natural scenery 57.8 1,734 56.4 1,575 52.8 589 56.4 3,898
Sightseeing 46.2 1,388 46.3 1,294 41.3 461 45.5 3,143
Visit nature centers, etc. 60.7 1,821 63.9 1,785 46.7 521 59.7 4,127
View/photograph other wildlife 39.0 1,170 36.8 1,028 34.2 381 37.3 2,579
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 33.7 1,013 38.5 1,077 42.8 477 37.1 2,567
Visit historic sites 50.6 1,519 44.9 1,254 43.9 490 47.2 3,263
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 21.9 658 23.9 669 16.1 179 21.8 1,506
View/photograph birds 14.4 432 23.6 659 24.0 268 19.7 1,359
View/photograph fish 25.2 757 23.4 654 26.0 290 24.6 1,701
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 19.7 592 16.9 472 17.7 197 18.2 1,261

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,002, age 35-54=2,795, age 55+=1,115. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Developed-Setting 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
#
Walk for pleasure 65.5 1,965 68.9 1,926 68.0 758 67.3 4,649
Family gathering 71.8 2,156 71.7 2,005 67.4 752 71.1 4,913
Driving for pleasure 53.6 1,608 43.5 1,216 46.3 516 48.3 3,340
Picnicking 39.6 1,189 42.4 1,185 42.3 472 41.2 2,846
Bicycling (any type) 39.0 1,172 32.5 907 28.3 316 34.6 2,395
Horseback riding (any type) 10.4 311 8.3 232 4.8 53 8.6 596

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,002, age 35-54=2,795, age 55+=1,115. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based 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
#
Freshwater fishing 39.7 1,192 33.5 935 34.5 385 36.3 2,512
Swimming in an outdoor pool 45.2 1,358 37.9 1,059 17.0 189 37.7 2,606
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 55.2 1,656 35.3 988 24.1 269 42.1 2,913
Boating (any type) 65.7 1,972 52.3 1,462 37.3 416 55.7 3,850
Warmwater fishing 25.9 778 21.9 611 19.5 217 23.2 1,606
Visit a beach 61.5 1,847 45.0 1,258 26.0 290 49.1 3,395
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 50.1 1,505 35.6 996 34.5 385 41.8 2,886
Motorboating 40.4 1,212 30.2 844 23.9 267 33.6 2,323
Saltwater fishing 22.6 678 20.2 565 18.3 204 20.9 1,447
Use personal watercraft 33.4 1,003 9.9 276 6.3 70 19.5 1,349
Waterskiing 28.8 864 6.0 169 4.5 50 15.7 1,083
Rafting 11.5 346 6.3 175 2.7 30 8.0 551
Coldwater fishing 9.8 295 7.2 200 11.9 133 9.1 628
Canoeing 13.3 398 6.4 180 3.2 36 8.9 614
Snorkeling 10.0 301 7.1 199 6.2 69 8.2 569
Sailing 5.7 172 4.5 126 0.4 5 4.4 303
Anadromous fishing 5.3 158 8.5 237 11.0 123 7.5 518
Rowing 4.7 142 8.9 248 7.1 79 6.8 469
Scuba diving 10.3 310 4.8 135 1.2 13 6.6 458
Kayaking 8.2 245 4.3 121 0.7 8 5.4 374
Surfing 6.5 194 0.5 15 0.0 0 3.0 209
Windsurfing 0.4 11 0.0 1 0.1 1 0.2 13

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,002, age 35-54=2,795, age 55+=1,115. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Snow/Ice-Based 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
#
Snow/ice activities (any type) 19.2 576 8.1 226 6.7 75 12.7 877
Downhill skiing 9.4 281 5.5 154 4.2 47 7.0 482
Snowmobiling 2.4 73 2.1 58 0.2 2 1.9 133
Snowboarding 4.4 132 1.0 27 3.0 33 2.8 192
Cross country skiing 1.6 49 1.0 28 0.1 1 1.1 78

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,002, age 35-54=2,795, age 55+=1,115. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE 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 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 21.0 599 23.7 762 12.9 194 20.5 1,555
Visit a farm or agricultural setting 22.0 626 26.3 846 19.3 291 23.3 1,763
Developed camping 19.0 540 17.5 563 12.2 184 17.0 1,287
Drive off-road 29.8 849 22.1 711 5.2 78 21.6 1,638
Hunting (any type) 4.5 129 3.8 123 0.8 12 3.5 264
Day hiking 18.5 527 21.0 675 14.7 221 18.8 1,423
Big game hunting 1.8 50 1.4 46 0.1 2 1.3 98
Primitive camping 11.7 333 12.4 398 5.0 75 10.7 806
Mountain biking 12.1 345 13.4 432 6.3 95 11.5 872
Small game hunting 1.9 53 1.6 52 0.5 7 1.5 112
Horseback riding on trails 10.1 288 6.6 212 2.3 34 7.1 534
Migratory bird hunting 5.6 159 3.0 98 0.1 2 3.4 259
Backpacking 8.5 242 2.6 84 1.4 21 4.6 347

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,846, age 35-54=3,214, age 55+=1,507. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Viewing/Learning Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER 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 56.3 1,603 70.3 2,260 58.4 880 62.7 4,743
Sightseeing 51.8 1,474 58.0 1,863 45.6 687 53.2 4,024
Visit nature centers, etc. 65.6 1,868 67.9 2,182 42.7 643 62.0 4,693
View/photograph other wildlife 36.1 1,027 38.2 1,229 26.2 395 35.0 2,651
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc. 38.7 1,101 48.8 1,570 45.8 690 44.4 3,361
Visit historic sites 38.6 1,099 63.4 2,039 41.9 632 49.8 3,770
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc. 21.6 616 19.9 639 14.9 224 19.5 1,479
View/photograph birds 16.7 474 29.6 951 31.7 477 25.1 1,902
View/photograph fish 16.9 481 22.0 706 13.9 210 18.5 1,397
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites 16.0 455 19.1 614 12.8 193 16.7 1,262

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,846, age 35-54=3,214, age 55+=1,507. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Developed-Setting Land Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER 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 82.0 2,334 84.7 2,721 71.2 1,073 81.0 6,128
Family gathering 75.8 2,157 79.6 2,558 60.1 905 74.3 5,620
Driving for pleasure 46.5 1,322 53.8 1,729 45.7 688 49.4 3,739
Picnicking 45.5 1,295 53.0 1,704 35.0 527 46.6 3,526
Bicycling (any type) 36.5 1,040 40.0 1,287 19.5 294 34.6 2,621
Horseback riding (any type) 13.1 373 8.1 261 2.3 34 8.8 668

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,846, age 35-54=3,214, age 55+=1,507. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Water-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER FEMALES

Activity Age
16-34
%
Age
16-34
#
Age
35-54
%
Age
35-54
#
Age
55+
%
Age
55+
#
All Ages
%
All Ages
#
Freshwater fishing 26.5 755 22.9 735 15.3 230 22.7 1,720
Swimming in an outdoor pool 58.7 1,671 42.3 1,359 18.6 280 43.7 3,310
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc. 52.4 1,492 37.1 1,191 13.7 207 38.2 2,890
Boating (any type) 48.1 1,370 43.8 1,408 21.6 326 41.0 3,104
Warmwater fishing 15.6 444 13.0 418 8.0 121 13.0 983
Visit a beach 56.4 1,606 50.0 1,608 27.0 407 47.9 3,621
Visit other waterside (besides beach) 41.7 1,187 32.9 1,059 16.1 243 32.9 2,489
Motorboating 22.9 652 25.1 808 10.6 160 21.4 1,620
Saltwater fishing 13.2 377 8.8 283 5.5 83 9.8 743
Use personal watercraft 25.2 717 15.4 494 0.9 13 16.2 1,224
Waterskiing 15.6 443 7.4 238 0.1 2 9.0 683
Rafting 17.8 506 12.8 410 3.6 54 12.8 970
Coldwater fishing 3.2 92 4.8 155 2.3 35 3.7 282
Canoeing 12.9 366 4.7 151 1.6 24 7.1 541
Snorkeling 5.1 144 3.1 101 1.5 23 3.5 268
Sailing 2.8 81 3.6 117 0.6 9 2.7 207
Anadromous fishing 7.3 209 2.1 68 0.4 6 3.7 283
Rowing 10.8 308 3.5 112 3.9 59 6.3 479
Scuba diving 3.4 98 1.6 53 2.4 36 2.5 187
Kayaking 2.5 70 2.1 69 0.3 4 1.9 143
Surfing 0.3 9 0.2 5 0.0 0 0.2 14
Windsurfing 0.5 14 0.2 5 0.0 0 0.3 19

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,846, age 35-54=3,214, age 55+=1,507. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.



SABINE National Forest Local Area
Percent (%) and number (#) of people age 16 and older participating in outdoor recreation by age group
 
Snow/Ice-Based Activities: ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER 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) 22.1 628 10.9 349 0.7 11 13.1 988
Downhill skiing 8.3 236 5.1 165 0.2 3 5.3 404
Snowmobiling 3.0 86 1.2 37 0.0 0 1.6 123
Snowboarding 3.2 91 0.2 5 0.0 0 1.3 96
Cross country skiing 1.6 46 0.8 27 0.0 0 1.0 73

Source: 2000-2004 National Survey on Recreation and the Environment. USDA Forest Service. Southern Research Station. Athens, Georgia.
Sabine NF local area: 35 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,846, age 35-54=3,214, age 55+=1,507. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.