TALLADEGA 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	41.1	873,946	34.9	803,120	24.4	392,759	34.3	2,069,825
Day hiking	34.0	722,825	34.5	794,273	25.8	416,060	32.0	1,933,158
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.4	582,219	30.9	711,971	26.7	430,621	28.6	1,724,811
Developed camping	26.4	560,272	24.0	551,554	14.6	234,589	22.3	1,346,415
Drive off-road	30.6	649,405	19.0	438,574	10.2	163,684	20.7	1,251,663
Mountain biking	24.5	519,533	17.1	393,116	5.7	91,353	16.6	1,004,002
Primitive camping	19.3	409,498	14.4	330,457	4.7	75,554	13.5	815,509
Hunting (any type)	16.3	347,173	12.5	288,537	6.5	104,186	12.3	739,896
Big game hunting	14.1	299,087	9.5	219,700	5.4	87,240	10.0	606,027
Backpacking	13.1	278,502	9.0	207,994	3.2	51,976	8.9	538,472
Small game hunting	10.6	224,462	8.7	201,255	5.6	90,182	8.5	515,899
Horseback riding on trails	12.6	267,929	8.9	205,752	2.3	36,270	8.4	509,951
Migratory bird hunting	2.7	57,705	2.8	64,716	0.8	12,717	2.2	135,138

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,124,370, age 35-54=2,302,252, age 55+=1,611,418. 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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TALLADEGA 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	54.2	1,151,967	63.2	1,455,879	60.1	968,934	59.2	3,576,780
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.4	1,303,526	63.6	1,465,197	48.7	784,714	58.9	3,553,437
Sightseeing	59.2	1,256,724	59.9	1,378,327	56.9	916,094	58.8	3,551,145
Visit historic sites	49.5	1,052,388	54.0	1,242,237	47.0	756,677	50.5	3,051,302
View/photograph other wildlife	41.4	879,072	47.3	1,088,467	43.9	707,472	44.3	2,675,011
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.9	761,850	46.6	1,072,703	50.3	809,856	43.8	2,644,409
View/photograph birds	20.3	432,237	31.8	732,864	44.4	714,973	31.1	1,880,074
View/photograph fish	27.0	573,236	28.6	658,674	23.6	380,986	26.7	1,612,896
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	26.6	565,125	29.1	670,641	20.8	335,521	26.0	1,571,287
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.7	481,837	25.7	591,478	21.3	343,364	23.5	1,416,679

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,124,370, age 35-54=2,302,252, age 55+=1,611,418. 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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TALLADEGA 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	88.6	1,881,606	86.6	1,992,711	81.1	1,307,161	85.8	5,181,478
Family gathering	75.5	1,604,640	78.9	1,816,240	71.8	1,157,366	75.8	4,578,246
Driving for pleasure	63.0	1,337,400	67.2	1,548,041	63.1	1,016,760	64.6	3,902,201
Picnicking	49.6	1,052,635	59.1	1,359,852	46.6	751,632	52.4	3,164,119
Bicycling (any type)	43.2	918,302	32.7	753,192	18.8	302,398	32.7	1,973,892
Horseback riding (any type)	15.0	319,291	10.6	243,281	3.3	52,893	10.2	615,465

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,124,370, age 35-54=2,302,252, age 55+=1,611,418. 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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TALLADEGA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	61.3	1,303,045	51.5	1,186,502	25.6	412,106	48.1	2,901,653
Visit a beach	50.7	1,077,761	51.5	1,184,637	34.4	554,306	46.6	2,816,704
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	50.2	1,065,515	44.7	1,029,879	19.3	311,548	39.9	2,406,942
Boating (any type)	45.9	975,799	40.6	933,843	23.5	379,117	37.9	2,288,759
Freshwater fishing	39.1	829,699	35.5	816,849	24.9	401,506	33.9	2,048,054
Warmwater fishing	37.3	791,851	32.9	757,541	22.0	353,999	31.5	1,903,391
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	32.6	692,802	32.2	742,107	20.4	329,416	29.2	1,764,325
Motorboating	32.6	692,305	29.1	670,123	17.5	282,199	27.2	1,644,627
Rafting	19.9	422,592	14.1	325,484	4.7	76,411	13.7	824,487
Saltwater fishing	15.5	328,683	13.7	315,451	6.4	103,367	12.4	747,501
Use personal watercraft	21.0	446,052	10.6	244,390	2.8	45,189	12.2	735,631
Coldwater fishing	14.2	300,660	11.6	266,410	7.7	124,682	11.5	691,752
Waterskiing	16.2	345,045	8.9	204,117	1.3	20,644	9.4	569,806
Canoeing	9.2	195,913	10.7	246,614	4.1	65,714	8.4	508,241
Snorkeling	9.5	201,467	9.9	228,717	1.8	28,944	7.6	459,128
Sailing	5.0	105,672	3.9	88,805	4.6	73,718	4.4	268,195
Anadromous fishing	5.3	113,363	2.4	54,124	1.6	26,178	3.2	193,665
Rowing	4.2	89,300	3.0	68,243	1.6	25,444	3.0	182,987
Kayaking	3.7	78,741	2.7	61,149	0.9	14,413	2.6	154,303
Scuba diving	2.7	56,734	1.9	44,533	0.6	10,292	1.8	111,559
Surfing	1.1	23,441	0.5	12,090	0.1	2,207	0.6	37,738
Windsurfing	0.5	10,049	0.5	11,212	0.0	281	0.4	21,542

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,124,370, age 35-54=2,302,252, age 55+=1,611,418. 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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TALLADEGA 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)	17.2	365,554	13.0	300,157	2.3	36,357	11.6	702,068
Downhill skiing	6.9	146,741	4.0	92,237	0.7	10,833	4.1	249,811
Snowboarding	2.8	59,434	1.8	40,825	0.1	1,771	1.7	102,030
Snowmobiling	2.4	51,518	0.5	11,966	0.3	4,623	1.1	68,107
Cross country skiing	1.1	24,126	0.4	8,864	0.6	10,041	0.7	43,031

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,124,370, age 35-54=2,302,252, age 55+=1,611,418. 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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TALLADEGA 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	42.1	41,305	36.3	18,961	24.9	2,720	39.0	62,986
Day hiking	60.7	59,616	56.2	29,348	42.5	4,641	58.0	93,605
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.2	17,833	20.3	10,616	13.2	1,438	18.5	29,887
Developed camping	24.3	23,873	22.9	11,955	14.3	1,562	23.2	37,390
Drive off-road	26.3	25,865	16.8	8,800	9.8	1,068	22.1	35,733
Mountain biking	32.4	31,839	23.6	12,348	12.8	1,399	28.3	45,586
Primitive camping	23.7	23,247	17.2	8,963	5.1	559	20.3	32,769
Hunting (any type)	16.2	15,955	13.3	6,943	6.6	723	14.6	23,621
Big game hunting	9.6	9,400	7.6	3,986	4.0	437	8.6	13,823
Backpacking	18.1	17,769	15.1	7,911	6.2	676	16.3	26,356
Small game hunting	8.9	8,760	6.2	3,242	4.1	445	7.7	12,447
Horseback riding on trails	8.9	8,735	8.2	4,260	2.6	284	8.2	13,279
Migratory bird hunting	2.6	2,517	2.6	1,341	0.9	101	2.5	3,959

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,204, age 35-54=52,228, age 55+=10,924. 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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TALLADEGA National Forest Local Area

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

Viewing/Learning Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
View/photograph natural scenery	46.4	45,555	50.6	26,436	47.8	5,219	47.9	77,210
Visit nature centers, etc.	62.3	61,153	67.8	35,391	47.0	5,134	63.0	101,678
Sightseeing	39.9	39,222	37.9	19,814	38.9	4,254	39.2	63,290
Visit historic sites	40.5	39,821	43.1	22,501	38.0	4,152	41.2	66,474
View/photograph other wildlife	33.3	32,745	35.6	18,599	30.1	3,286	33.9	54,630
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	28.3	27,749	36.0	18,819	37.1	4,056	31.4	50,624
View/photograph birds	14.4	14,157	18.4	9,609	24.3	2,653	16.4	26,419
View/photograph fish	22.3	21,932	23.4	12,224	18.8	2,049	22.4	36,205
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	27.4	26,877	26.0	13,590	18.1	1,980	26.3	42,447
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.2	20,790	29.5	15,398	23.1	2,523	24.0	38,711

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,204, age 35-54=52,228, age 55+=10,924. 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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TALLADEGA 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	77.1	75,758	72.2	37,716	69.8	7,628	75.1	121,102
Family gathering	68.0	66,819	70.3	36,730	70.6	7,714	69.0	111,263
Driving for pleasure	41.6	40,844	47.8	24,954	47.0	5,129	44.0	70,927
Picnicking	50.1	49,229	52.8	27,553	40.7	4,443	50.3	81,225
Bicycling (any type)	47.5	46,630	38.3	20,007	24.0	2,625	42.9	69,262
Horseback riding (any type)	16.3	15,962	10.9	5,713	3.7	409	13.7	22,084

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,204, age 35-54=52,228, age 55+=10,924. 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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TALLADEGA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	50.7	49,778	39.3	20,544	18.6	2,030	44.8	72,352
Visit a beach	43.8	42,983	43.2	22,568	36.7	4,012	43.1	69,563
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	43.6	42,861	45.0	23,512	21.2	2,311	42.6	68,684
Boating (any type)	38.7	38,001	33.8	17,648	18.1	1,972	35.7	57,621
Freshwater fishing	30.3	29,763	30.6	15,995	21.0	2,297	29.8	48,055
Warmwater fishing	23.8	23,421	22.0	11,489	10.7	1,174	22.4	36,084
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	22.2	21,787	23.5	12,299	15.7	1,720	22.2	35,806
Motorboating	24.7	24,233	20.4	10,630	10.4	1,131	22.3	35,994
Rafting	18.5	18,130	14.5	7,550	4.4	476	16.2	26,156
Saltwater fishing	22.6	22,182	18.7	9,788	6.4	698	20.2	32,668
Use personal watercraft	18.8	18,472	10.2	5,353	1.1	115	14.8	23,940
Coldwater fishing	16.8	16,488	16.1	8,427	9.6	1,054	16.1	25,969
Waterskiing	13.6	13,328	7.5	3,913	0.9	101	10.7	17,342
Canoeing	8.2	8,047	8.5	4,423	2.0	214	7.9	12,684
Snorkeling	10.6	10,401	12.4	6,489	2.3	248	10.6	17,138
Sailing	4.2	4,153	3.7	1,934	2.9	318	4.0	6,405
Anadromous fishing	10.0	9,796	5.0	2,619	2.3	255	7.9	12,670
Rowing	6.5	6,380	2.7	1,436	1.6	172	5.0	7,988
Kayaking	3.8	3,734	4.2	2,216	0.9	100	3.7	6,050
Scuba diving	3.0	2,936	2.3	1,216	0.9	98	2.6	4,250
Surfing	2.5	2,457	1.3	664	0.2	26	2.0	3,147
Windsurfing	0.1	75	0.9	459	0.0	0	0.3	534

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,204, age 35-54=52,228, age 55+=10,924. 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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TALLADEGA 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)	13.5	13,279	11.7	6,100	1.2	131	12.1	19,510
Downhill skiing	5.6	5,505	4.1	2,136	0.0	3	4.7	7,644
Snowboarding	3.2	3,160	2.4	1,243	0.2	17	2.7	4,420
Snowmobiling	2.2	2,159	0.4	221	0.2	20	1.5	2,400
Cross country skiing	0.7	658	0.2	83	1.0	112	0.5	853

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=98,204, age 35-54=52,228, age 55+=10,924. 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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TALLADEGA 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	26.6	15,411	26.3	9,223	17.1	1,953	25.5	26,587
Day hiking	46.3	26,852	52.5	18,366	34.8	3,979	47.1	49,197
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.3	11,221	22.2	7,788	20.9	2,387	20.5	21,396
Developed camping	21.2	12,308	22.4	7,849	12.1	1,388	20.6	21,545
Drive off-road	17.9	10,396	10.6	3,721	5.3	604	14.1	14,721
Mountain biking	19.3	11,220	21.5	7,513	3.7	423	18.3	19,156
Primitive camping	10.3	5,947	10.9	3,820	3.1	354	9.7	10,121
Hunting (any type)	4.9	2,852	2.8	974	0.9	101	3.8	3,927
Big game hunting	3.2	1,883	1.6	557	0.6	63	2.4	2,503
Backpacking	11.5	6,697	8.9	3,109	2.4	280	9.7	10,086
Small game hunting	1.2	710	0.8	270	0.2	27	1.0	1,007
Horseback riding on trails	9.3	5,408	10.1	3,534	2.1	242	8.8	9,184
Migratory bird hunting	0.5	315	0.0	3	0.0	3	0.3	321

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=58,006, age 35-54=35,003, age 55+=11,444. 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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TALLADEGA 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	50.5	29,318	58.8	20,581	51.1	5,853	53.4	55,752
Visit nature centers, etc.	67.8	39,304	65.7	23,001	55.4	6,344	65.7	68,649
Sightseeing	39.1	22,691	42.3	14,811	36.1	4,130	39.9	41,632
Visit historic sites	40.9	23,709	40.8	14,286	34.8	3,981	40.2	41,976
View/photograph other wildlife	30.8	17,882	34.8	12,192	32.1	3,670	32.3	33,744
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.9	22,585	47.1	16,486	45.2	5,168	42.4	44,239
View/photograph birds	17.2	9,997	27.0	9,447	34.4	3,933	22.4	23,377
View/photograph fish	21.5	12,458	23.1	8,089	18.2	2,084	21.7	22,631
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	17.3	10,021	19.9	6,959	13.4	1,538	17.7	18,518
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.5	13,076	24.1	8,429	21.1	2,420	22.9	23,925

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=58,006, age 35-54=35,003, age 55+=11,444. 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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TALLADEGA 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	79.6	46,198	78.9	27,627	70.7	8,086	78.4	81,911
Family gathering	72.6	42,088	81.2	28,426	65.0	7,433	74.6	77,947
Driving for pleasure	44.2	25,659	48.9	17,100	43.7	5,004	45.7	47,763
Picnicking	50.0	28,978	59.0	20,663	47.7	5,454	52.7	55,095
Bicycling (any type)	46.9	27,194	39.4	13,783	22.4	2,565	41.7	43,542
Horseback riding (any type)	15.7	9,109	12.0	4,195	4.6	522	13.2	13,826

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=58,006, age 35-54=35,003, age 55+=11,444. 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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TALLADEGA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	56.9	33,007	49.4	17,303	19.8	2,263	50.3	52,573
Visit a beach	48.9	28,365	49.0	17,144	28.8	3,299	46.7	48,808
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	40.5	23,472	42.9	15,029	18.0	2,063	38.8	40,564
Boating (any type)	34.6	20,082	29.6	10,347	17.3	1,984	31.0	32,413
Freshwater fishing	23.1	13,376	18.6	6,515	10.8	1,236	20.2	21,127
Warmwater fishing	13.2	7,652	11.4	4,004	8.6	981	12.1	12,637
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	25.1	14,558	24.1	8,438	14.9	1,703	23.6	24,699
Motorboating	21.0	12,163	19.2	6,704	11.2	1,283	19.3	20,150
Rafting	15.5	8,998	13.7	4,802	3.4	390	13.6	14,190
Saltwater fishing	9.2	5,312	9.9	3,460	5.7	656	9.0	9,428
Use personal watercraft	21.7	12,601	9.4	3,285	3.3	383	15.6	16,269
Coldwater fishing	9.2	5,334	6.7	2,338	5.5	629	7.9	8,301
Waterskiing	9.7	5,608	4.9	1,713	0.2	19	7.0	7,340
Canoeing	3.8	2,218	5.2	1,828	3.5	397	4.3	4,443
Snorkeling	8.9	5,148	7.5	2,617	1.6	183	7.6	7,948
Sailing	5.0	2,909	2.4	823	4.8	550	4.1	4,282
Anadromous fishing	2.9	1,676	1.3	439	1.6	180	2.2	2,295
Rowing	3.3	1,943	5.3	1,872	2.0	230	3.9	4,045
Kayaking	3.5	2,051	1.6	563	1.1	131	2.6	2,745
Scuba diving	1.5	893	1.4	494	0.6	70	1.4	1,457
Surfing	1.2	700	0.1	28	0.0	0	0.7	728
Windsurfing	0.4	257	0.7	239	0.0	3	0.5	499

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=58,006, age 35-54=35,003, age 55+=11,444. 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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TALLADEGA 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)	13.8	7,997	8.9	3,119	2.2	249	10.9	11,365
Downhill skiing	7.1	4,096	3.8	1,316	1.0	113	5.3	5,525
Snowboarding	2.2	1,293	1.6	545	0.0	0	1.8	1,838
Snowmobiling	1.2	688	0.7	238	0.0	5	0.9	931
Cross country skiing	1.4	791	0.6	204	0.7	81	1.0	1,076

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=58,006, age 35-54=35,003, age 55+=11,444. 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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TALLADEGA 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	61.4	376,353	48.5	359,884	33.5	184,639	48.3	920,876
Day hiking	49.7	304,610	44.7	332,378	33.1	182,018	43.0	819,006
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	32.0	196,248	34.7	257,802	23.6	130,155	30.6	584,205
Developed camping	32.9	201,805	29.7	220,809	18.1	99,878	27.4	522,492
Drive off-road	46.3	283,690	27.9	207,215	16.0	88,262	30.4	579,167
Mountain biking	31.5	192,973	20.2	150,090	9.7	53,431	20.8	396,494
Primitive camping	34.6	212,380	22.7	168,399	6.6	36,610	21.9	417,389
Hunting (any type)	34.9	214,091	27.0	200,599	15.1	83,058	26.1	497,748
Big game hunting	31.5	193,114	21.2	157,662	12.9	70,856	22.1	421,632
Backpacking	19.9	121,724	14.0	104,259	6.0	33,253	13.6	259,236
Small game hunting	25.4	155,882	19.9	147,953	13.6	74,783	19.9	378,618
Horseback riding on trails	16.6	101,710	9.9	73,552	3.3	18,122	10.1	193,384
Migratory bird hunting	6.3	38,416	7.6	56,636	2.0	10,894	5.6	105,946

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=612,960, age 35-54=742,747, age 55+=550,559. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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TALLADEGA 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	61.3	375,496	66.4	493,100	64.0	352,517	64.1	1,221,113
Visit nature centers, etc.	67.3	412,775	68.1	506,098	47.8	262,993	62.0	1,181,866
Sightseeing	67.7	415,185	61.3	455,562	63.4	349,065	64.0	1,219,812
Visit historic sites	59.2	362,625	58.2	432,299	53.2	292,856	57.1	1,087,780
View/photograph other wildlife	52.6	322,597	54.1	401,490	48.0	264,098	51.8	988,185
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	35.0	214,513	45.2	335,703	50.5	278,018	43.4	828,234
View/photograph birds	24.2	148,614	29.7	220,714	41.3	227,478	31.3	596,806
View/photograph fish	32.6	199,544	31.4	233,190	27.2	149,585	30.5	582,319
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	38.2	234,053	38.5	286,109	26.3	144,713	34.9	664,875
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.5	143,767	27.3	203,049	22.9	126,336	24.8	473,152

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=612,960, age 35-54=742,747, age 55+=550,559. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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TALLADEGA 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	88.0	539,262	84.0	624,244	80.4	442,850	84.3	1,606,356
Family gathering	73.6	451,445	75.4	559,763	73.8	406,581	74.4	1,417,789
Driving for pleasure	72.7	445,455	73.6	546,702	70.0	385,201	72.3	1,377,358
Picnicking	49.2	301,485	58.1	431,754	45.1	248,281	51.5	981,520
Bicycling (any type)	43.8	268,202	33.0	244,742	21.5	118,374	33.1	631,318
Horseback riding (any type)	20.2	124,017	12.0	89,017	3.6	19,880	12.2	232,914

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=612,960, age 35-54=742,747, age 55+=550,559. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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TALLADEGA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	66.8	409,523	52.5	390,131	27.3	150,209	49.8	949,863
Visit a beach	52.9	324,116	52.0	386,416	39.3	216,342	48.6	926,874
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	66.8	409,412	57.0	423,529	23.9	131,839	50.6	964,780
Boating (any type)	64.6	396,219	55.8	414,467	29.3	161,101	51.0	971,787
Freshwater fishing	58.1	356,177	51.0	378,732	39.0	214,502	49.8	949,411
Warmwater fishing	58.9	361,333	52.0	386,127	31.3	172,590	48.3	920,050
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	39.1	239,854	38.8	288,398	22.9	126,232	34.3	654,484
Motorboating	48.7	298,227	41.2	305,908	22.0	121,189	38.0	725,324
Rafting	28.2	172,712	18.7	139,060	7.2	39,457	18.4	351,229
Saltwater fishing	23.2	142,505	20.0	148,756	9.0	49,398	17.9	340,659
Use personal watercraft	25.6	156,917	13.9	102,956	2.2	11,926	14.3	271,799
Coldwater fishing	19.7	120,783	17.9	132,707	11.8	64,881	16.7	318,371
Waterskiing	26.0	159,587	16.1	119,367	2.4	13,379	15.3	292,333
Canoeing	16.2	99,075	17.8	131,957	3.9	21,577	13.3	252,609
Snorkeling	13.9	84,921	15.0	111,642	2.4	13,335	11.0	209,898
Sailing	5.1	30,979	5.0	37,295	4.0	21,811	4.7	90,085
Anadromous fishing	6.6	40,716	3.4	25,284	2.1	11,805	4.1	77,805
Rowing	5.6	34,601	2.2	16,227	1.6	8,543	3.1	59,371
Kayaking	5.3	32,670	4.5	33,234	1.0	5,681	3.8	71,585
Scuba diving	3.6	22,160	2.9	21,567	0.9	4,707	2.5	48,434
Surfing	1.5	9,472	1.2	9,121	0.4	1,985	1.1	20,578
Windsurfing	0.2	1,264	0.6	4,246	0.0	0	0.3	5,510

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=612,960, age 35-54=742,747, age 55+=550,559. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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TALLADEGA 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)	22.1	135,450	17.0	125,978	1.8	9,670	14.2	271,098
Downhill skiing	9.4	57,378	5.0	37,361	0.1	583	5.0	95,322
Snowboarding	4.1	25,024	2.5	18,290	0.3	1,580	2.4	44,894
Snowmobiling	4.1	25,200	0.5	3,941	0.4	1,997	1.6	31,138
Cross country skiing	1.7	10,300	0.3	1,887	0.8	4,171	0.9	16,358

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=612,960, age 35-54=742,747, age 55+=550,559. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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TALLADEGA 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	40.3	238,932	36.1	269,693	22.7	154,375	32.8	663,000
Day hiking	36.5	216,225	40.4	301,938	27.6	187,862	34.9	706,025
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	35.0	207,749	36.3	271,466	33.7	229,052	35.0	708,267
Developed camping	34.2	202,615	27.5	205,500	15.2	103,252	25.3	511,367
Drive off-road	28.0	165,887	17.4	130,250	7.6	51,455	17.2	347,592
Mountain biking	20.0	118,492	16.0	119,747	2.7	18,319	12.7	256,558
Primitive camping	17.4	103,262	13.6	101,385	4.7	31,769	11.7	236,416
Hunting (any type)	9.5	56,350	5.7	42,537	1.6	10,653	5.4	109,540
Big game hunting	9.4	55,634	4.3	32,490	1.4	9,311	4.8	97,435
Backpacking	11.7	69,190	7.6	56,662	1.8	11,966	6.8	137,818
Small game hunting	3.4	20,120	2.7	19,957	1.0	6,589	2.3	46,666
Horseback riding on trails	16.0	94,701	12.0	89,869	2.0	13,371	9.8	197,941
Migratory bird hunting	1.5	8,902	0.1	536	0.1	877	0.5	10,315

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=593,058, age 35-54=747,764, age 55+=680,273. 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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TALLADEGA 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	65.1	386,363	77.1	576,835	66.5	452,193	70.0	1,415,391
Visit nature centers, etc.	70.1	415,475	70.7	528,783	54.5	370,894	65.1	1,315,152
Sightseeing	64.2	380,735	68.3	510,897	57.1	388,504	63.3	1,280,136
Visit historic sites	53.0	314,187	59.7	446,629	47.2	321,294	53.5	1,082,110
View/photograph other wildlife	47.6	282,190	57.0	426,480	49.1	333,797	51.6	1,042,467
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	47.8	283,613	60.5	452,266	58.0	394,731	55.9	1,130,610
View/photograph birds	25.3	150,098	44.4	331,886	55.3	376,062	42.5	858,046
View/photograph fish	29.1	172,642	31.6	236,537	23.4	159,098	28.1	568,277
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	26.3	155,777	29.0	217,221	20.4	138,509	25.3	511,507
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	24.3	144,126	26.1	194,945	21.1	143,331	23.9	482,402

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=593,058, age 35-54=747,764, age 55+=680,273. 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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TALLADEGA 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	92.1	546,299	91.8	686,756	82.7	562,256	88.8	1,795,311
Family gathering	76.6	454,543	81.8	611,775	69.4	472,128	76.1	1,538,446
Driving for pleasure	69.6	412,680	74.5	556,939	64.7	439,822	69.7	1,409,441
Picnicking	56.7	336,087	66.8	499,476	51.5	350,488	58.7	1,186,051
Bicycling (any type)	41.9	248,712	32.9	246,011	16.4	111,304	30.0	606,027
Horseback riding (any type)	17.4	103,304	13.3	99,524	3.7	25,472	11.3	228,300

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=593,058, age 35-54=747,764, age 55+=680,273. 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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TALLADEGA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	77.3	458,718	64.8	484,634	28.7	195,377	56.3	1,138,729
Visit a beach	56.2	333,122	56.4	421,844	32.2	219,162	48.2	974,128
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	61.7	365,923	52.3	391,267	20.3	138,169	44.3	895,359
Boating (any type)	57.9	343,498	46.5	347,683	25.8	175,739	42.9	866,920
Freshwater fishing	36.8	218,245	31.9	238,631	18.1	122,907	28.7	579,783
Warmwater fishing	35.1	207,987	26.9	201,443	19.3	131,067	26.7	540,497
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	42.0	248,965	36.7	274,622	22.2	151,221	33.4	674,808
Motorboating	43.3	256,828	36.1	269,881	20.1	136,815	32.8	663,524
Rafting	26.3	156,198	18.8	140,306	4.5	30,610	16.2	327,114
Saltwater fishing	10.7	63,314	9.8	73,509	5.1	34,732	8.5	171,555
Use personal watercraft	27.3	161,626	12.2	91,149	4.1	27,637	13.9	280,412
Coldwater fishing	13.5	80,134	7.7	57,287	5.6	38,242	8.7	175,663
Waterskiing	20.4	120,937	8.0	59,917	0.9	5,916	9.2	186,770
Canoeing	10.1	59,866	10.0	74,867	5.6	37,983	8.5	172,716
Snorkeling	11.0	65,077	9.5	70,748	1.8	12,052	7.3	147,877
Sailing	7.2	42,988	4.0	29,891	5.8	39,723	5.6	112,602
Anadromous fishing	3.0	17,909	1.1	8,053	1.1	7,659	1.7	33,621
Rowing	4.5	26,499	4.8	35,549	1.9	13,066	3.7	75,114
Kayaking	4.7	27,626	2.1	16,070	1.0	6,966	2.5	50,662
Scuba diving	2.8	16,706	1.8	13,150	0.6	3,854	1.7	33,710
Surfing	1.0	6,217	0.1	541	0.0	0	0.3	6,758
Windsurfing	0.9	5,093	0.4	2,889	0.0	250	0.4	8,232

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=593,058, age 35-54=747,764, age 55+=680,273. 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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TALLADEGA National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: WHITE FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	18.9	112,005	13.1	97,780	3.1	21,035	11.4	230,820
Downhill skiing	9.7	57,459	5.2	39,208	1.3	9,087	5.2	105,754
Snowboarding	2.9	16,993	1.7	12,521	0.0	0	1.5	29,514
Snowmobiling	2.0	11,746	0.7	5,568	0.3	2,159	1.0	19,473
Cross country skiing	1.2	7,174	0.7	5,095	0.6	3,919	0.8	16,188

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=593,058, age 35-54=747,764, age 55+=680,273. 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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TALLADEGA 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	33.0	111,115	23.3	70,725	16.0	21,813	26.2	203,653
Day hiking	16.3	55,007	14.7	44,680	9.7	13,314	14.6	113,001
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	18.8	63,271	21.1	63,818	14.3	19,494	18.9	146,583
Developed camping	15.6	52,624	14.9	45,205	8.4	11,533	14.1	109,362
Drive off-road	26.1	87,674	14.3	43,455	8.7	11,818	18.4	142,947
Mountain biking	26.4	88,911	16.6	50,393	8.3	11,291	19.4	150,595
Primitive camping	11.3	37,867	8.7	26,462	1.9	2,578	8.6	66,907
Hunting (any type)	13.0	43,751	8.8	26,770	5.7	7,823	10.1	78,344
Big game hunting	8.9	29,986	6.3	19,114	3.9	5,349	7.0	54,449
Backpacking	10.4	34,974	5.4	16,427	2.2	2,987	7.0	54,388
Small game hunting	9.6	32,369	7.4	22,355	5.2	7,152	8.0	61,876
Horseback riding on trails	7.4	24,803	4.3	13,014	1.4	1,919	5.1	39,736
Migratory bird hunting	1.6	5,376	1.7	5,269	0.5	687	1.5	11,332

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=336,454, age 35-54=303,009, age 55+=136,573. 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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TALLADEGA 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	38.2	128,643	41.8	126,656	39.9	54,494	39.9	309,793
Visit nature centers, etc.	47.7	160,614	49.8	150,870	34.3	46,908	46.2	358,392
Sightseeing	52.4	176,204	47.9	145,273	49.9	68,186	50.2	389,663
Visit historic sites	41.9	140,929	43.0	130,191	38.8	52,994	41.8	324,114
View/photograph other wildlife	30.3	101,826	31.3	94,857	27.5	37,600	30.2	234,283
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	22.4	75,214	28.9	87,618	31.6	43,180	26.5	206,012
View/photograph birds	13.6	45,812	17.0	51,526	23.6	32,227	16.7	129,565
View/photograph fish	24.5	82,420	24.4	73,861	20.2	27,601	23.7	183,882
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	23.4	78,574	22.7	68,888	15.9	21,696	21.8	169,158
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.4	65,104	24.4	73,854	19.8	27,006	21.4	165,964

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=336,454, age 35-54=303,009, age 55+=136,573. 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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TALLADEGA 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	86.9	292,533	82.3	249,324	79.0	107,825	83.7	649,682
Family gathering	75.1	252,667	77.5	234,681	76.9	105,064	76.3	592,412
Driving for pleasure	53.5	179,851	54.5	165,038	52.1	71,141	53.6	416,030
Picnicking	41.5	139,589	48.2	145,984	34.9	47,716	42.9	333,289
Bicycling (any type)	42.5	143,148	33.0	99,935	20.9	28,503	35.0	271,586
Horseback riding (any type)	8.9	29,907	5.3	16,185	1.7	2,272	6.2	48,364

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=336,454, age 35-54=303,009, age 55+=136,573. 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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TALLADEGA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	41.9	140,993	32.6	98,810	16.7	22,762	33.8	262,565
Visit a beach	44.6	150,037	44.0	133,246	34.2	46,685	42.5	329,968
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	29.0	97,533	25.3	76,545	10.9	14,842	24.3	188,920
Boating (any type)	22.3	74,938	19.5	58,940	10.1	13,786	19.0	147,664
Freshwater fishing	36.5	122,835	30.6	92,805	23.4	31,933	31.9	247,573
Warmwater fishing	33.1	111,205	29.9	90,635	16.9	23,114	29.0	224,954
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	20.9	70,432	21.1	63,954	13.1	17,826	19.6	152,212
Motorboating	12.8	42,943	10.9	32,884	5.6	7,633	10.8	83,460
Rafting	7.7	26,025	3.0	9,056	1.6	2,239	4.8	37,320
Saltwater fishing	17.9	60,357	15.3	46,298	6.4	8,720	14.9	115,375
Use personal watercraft	9.9	33,349	5.4	16,261	0.8	1,054	6.5	50,664
Coldwater fishing	12.7	42,837	11.9	35,973	7.4	10,131	11.5	88,941
Waterskiing	5.4	18,118	3.2	9,646	0.5	685	3.7	28,449
Canoeing	4.2	14,029	4.6	13,992	1.0	1,357	3.8	29,378
Snorkeling	4.9	16,497	5.7	17,350	0.9	1,275	4.5	35,122
Sailing	3.1	10,578	2.9	8,700	2.3	3,201	2.9	22,479
Anadromous fishing	7.9	26,685	4.1	12,562	2.3	3,168	5.5	42,415
Rowing	2.6	8,827	1.1	3,379	0.7	929	1.7	13,135
Kayaking	1.3	4,254	1.2	3,703	0.3	352	1.1	8,309
Scuba diving	1.5	5,043	1.2	3,732	0.4	541	1.2	9,316
Surfing	0.6	2,154	0.4	1,284	0.1	172	0.5	3,610
Windsurfing	0.2	794	0.7	1,986	0.0	0	0.4	2,780

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=336,454, age 35-54=303,009, age 55+=136,573. 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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TALLADEGA 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)	11.1	37,258	9.1	27,591	0.8	1,134	8.5	65,983
Downhill skiing	2.2	7,530	1.4	4,107	0.0	36	1.5	11,673
Snowboarding	1.8	6,064	1.2	3,782	0.1	148	1.3	9,994
Snowmobiling	1.7	5,664	0.2	746	0.1	159	0.8	6,569
Cross country skiing	0.7	2,229	0.1	275	0.5	625	0.4	3,129

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=336,454, age 35-54=303,009, age 55+=136,573. 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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TALLADEGA 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	18.2	66,941	15.0	55,040	10.9	21,589	15.4	143,570
Day hiking	10.1	37,132	12.0	43,949	8.6	17,110	10.5	98,191
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.2	70,781	22.9	84,089	21.3	42,395	21.1	197,265
Developed camping	14.9	54,754	13.6	49,968	7.2	14,359	12.7	119,081
Drive off-road	16.2	59,682	9.9	36,230	4.2	8,419	11.2	104,331
Mountain biking	17.3	63,797	11.8	43,239	2.5	4,913	12.0	111,949
Primitive camping	3.8	14,026	3.5	12,960	1.3	2,601	3.2	29,587
Hunting (any type)	2.7	10,117	2.1	7,778	0.6	1,217	2.0	19,112
Big game hunting	1.7	6,403	1.1	4,192	0.4	811	1.2	11,406
Backpacking	3.8	14,029	2.7	9,965	0.7	1,324	2.7	25,318
Small game hunting	1.1	4,140	1.6	5,701	0.4	698	1.1	10,539
Horseback riding on trails	7.4	27,260	4.8	17,594	1.0	1,939	5.0	46,793
Migratory bird hunting	0.3	1,061	0.0	54	0.0	38	0.1	1,153

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=368,593, age 35-54=367,485, age 55+=198,677. 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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TALLADEGA 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	40.6	149,815	47.1	172,996	42.0	83,434	43.5	406,245
Visit nature centers, etc.	46.9	172,817	49.2	180,924	39.9	79,207	46.3	432,948
Sightseeing	51.9	191,179	54.9	201,652	45.2	89,852	51.6	482,683
Visit historic sites	36.9	136,084	44.2	162,440	34.6	68,809	39.3	367,333
View/photograph other wildlife	27.2	100,264	30.5	112,197	28.4	56,359	28.8	268,820
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	31.4	115,846	36.8	135,381	36.9	73,402	34.7	324,629
View/photograph birds	14.1	52,096	25.6	93,921	32.1	63,736	22.4	209,753
View/photograph fish	19.4	71,583	22.3	82,000	18.2	36,196	20.3	189,779
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	13.1	48,369	17.9	65,721	11.8	23,403	14.7	137,493
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.8	80,335	21.5	78,907	18.0	35,760	20.9	195,002

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=368,593, age 35-54=367,485, age 55+=198,677. 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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TALLADEGA 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	90.2	332,420	87.7	322,108	80.9	160,777	87.2	815,305
Family gathering	80.5	296,780	82.6	303,505	71.8	142,727	79.5	743,012
Driving for pleasure	54.5	200,839	55.8	205,071	49.1	97,470	53.9	503,380
Picnicking	45.6	167,924	54.7	200,865	42.3	83,946	48.4	452,735
Bicycling (any type)	43.1	158,822	29.6	108,792	17.1	33,987	32.3	301,601
Horseback riding (any type)	8.2	30,390	6.6	24,102	1.8	3,635	6.2	58,127

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=368,593, age 35-54=367,485, age 55+=198,677. 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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TALLADEGA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	48.5	178,790	40.8	149,827	17.5	34,863	38.9	363,480
Visit a beach	44.4	163,497	46.3	170,055	27.5	54,691	41.5	388,243
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	26.1	96,061	20.5	75,170	8.8	17,430	20.2	188,661
Boating (any type)	19.1	70,473	15.9	58,389	9.2	18,289	15.7	147,151
Freshwater fishing	19.8	72,878	19.0	69,772	12.4	24,664	17.9	167,314
Warmwater fishing	18.5	68,310	14.5	53,437	11.2	22,332	15.4	144,079
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	20.2	74,523	19.8	72,906	12.5	24,760	18.4	172,189
Motorboating	10.8	39,896	8.0	29,412	5.4	10,737	8.6	80,045
Rafting	7.3	26,799	4.0	14,763	1.0	2,041	4.7	43,603
Saltwater fishing	7.4	27,279	7.4	27,124	4.0	7,994	6.7	62,397
Use personal watercraft	12.3	45,481	4.7	17,434	1.7	3,328	7.1	66,243
Coldwater fishing	7.0	25,949	6.1	22,246	3.8	7,563	6.0	55,758
Waterskiing	4.4	16,392	1.1	4,088	0.2	323	2.2	20,803
Canoeing	2.0	7,256	3.7	13,641	1.6	3,172	2.6	24,069
Snorkeling	3.6	13,101	3.7	13,775	0.7	1,343	3.0	28,219
Sailing	2.9	10,751	2.2	8,164	3.5	6,973	2.8	25,888
Anadromous fishing	3.2	11,774	0.8	3,056	1.3	2,539	1.9	17,369
Rowing	1.4	5,263	1.4	5,306	0.8	1,679	1.3	12,248
Kayaking	0.8	2,858	0.3	1,278	0.3	540	0.5	4,676
Scuba diving	1.5	5,680	0.5	1,826	0.3	552	0.9	8,058
Surfing	0.3	1,214	0.0	52	0.0	0	0.1	1,266
Windsurfing	0.6	2,369	0.3	951	0.0	26	0.4	3,346

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=368,593, age 35-54=367,485, age 55+=198,677. 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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TALLADEGA 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)	11.9	44,044	7.8	28,566	1.7	3,344	8.1	75,954
Downhill skiing	1.7	6,167	0.9	3,132	0.4	711	1.1	10,010
Snowboarding	1.0	3,726	0.6	2,280	0.0	0	0.6	6,006
Snowmobiling	1.1	4,193	0.2	715	0.1	245	0.6	5,153
Cross country skiing	0.5	1,761	0.3	927	0.3	682	0.4	3,370

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=368,593, age 35-54=367,485, age 55+=198,677. 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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TALLADEGA 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	71.2	2,255	56.3	1,956	38.7	743	57.9	4,954
Day hiking	49.3	1,562	43.7	1,517	32.5	624	43.3	3,703
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	32.1	1,017	35.1	1,219	24.1	463	31.5	2,699
Developed camping	37.4	1,183	33.8	1,175	19.7	378	32.0	2,736
Drive off-road	51.7	1,637	31.9	1,108	18.6	357	36.2	3,102
Mountain biking	29.4	930	19.8	688	9.5	183	21.0	1,801
Primitive camping	50.9	1,612	32.6	1,132	9.8	189	34.3	2,933
Hunting (any type)	44.3	1,402	35.2	1,222	19.2	369	35.0	2,993
Big game hunting	38.5	1,220	26.7	927	16.3	314	28.8	2,461
Backpacking	25.0	790	18.2	631	8.4	161	18.5	1,582
Small game hunting	26.2	830	21.3	739	14.9	286	21.7	1,855
Horseback riding on trails	20.2	640	11.6	402	3.3	64	12.9	1,106
Migratory bird hunting	5.3	168	5.8	203	1.1	21	4.6	392

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,166, age 35-54=3,473, age 55+=1,921. 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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TALLADEGA 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	58.1	1,838	63.1	2,192	60.8	1,168	60.7	5,198
Visit nature centers, etc.	64.2	2,033	64.7	2,247	44.7	859	60.0	5,139
Sightseeing	66.4	2,102	59.8	2,078	62.9	1,209	63.0	5,389
Visit historic sites	53.5	1,695	52.8	1,833	47.7	917	51.9	4,445
View/photograph other wildlife	54.8	1,734	55.4	1,923	49.2	946	53.8	4,603
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	34.7	1,098	44.7	1,553	50.9	977	42.4	3,628
View/photograph birds	23.3	738	28.5	989	39.9	767	29.1	2,494
View/photograph fish	32.1	1,015	30.4	1,055	26.5	510	30.1	2,580
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	48.2	1,527	49.0	1,701	32.2	619	44.9	3,847
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.3	801	28.7	997	23.7	456	26.3	2,254

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,166, age 35-54=3,473, age 55+=1,921. 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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TALLADEGA 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	84.1	2,664	80.9	2,810	77.6	1,490	81.4	6,964
Family gathering	74.3	2,352	77.0	2,675	74.2	1,426	75.4	6,453
Driving for pleasure	71.5	2,264	73.0	2,536	69.3	1,331	71.6	6,131
Picnicking	45.5	1,441	55.4	1,923	42.7	820	48.9	4,184
Bicycling (any type)	36.6	1,158	27.3	948	17.6	338	28.6	2,444
Horseback riding (any type)	27.0	854	14.7	510	4.4	84	16.9	1,448

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,166, age 35-54=3,473, age 55+=1,921. 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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TALLADEGA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	50.2	1,588	39.9	1,384	20.8	399	39.4	3,371
Visit a beach	48.6	1,539	47.3	1,644	34.6	664	44.9	3,847
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.8	2,050	53.4	1,854	22.4	431	50.6	4,335
Boating (any type)	56.8	1,798	48.7	1,691	25.8	496	46.6	3,985
Freshwater fishing	74.8	2,368	64.7	2,247	49.2	945	65.0	5,560
Warmwater fishing	72.4	2,291	64.7	2,246	40.8	783	62.1	5,320
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	39.1	1,239	37.9	1,316	20.9	402	34.5	2,957
Motorboating	37.4	1,183	31.9	1,108	17.2	330	30.6	2,621
Rafting	26.6	843	17.6	610	7.4	143	18.6	1,596
Saltwater fishing	25.2	797	21.8	758	10.6	203	20.5	1,758
Use personal watercraft	24.0	759	12.9	449	2.0	39	14.6	1,247
Coldwater fishing	29.8	945	26.5	920	18.3	351	25.9	2,216
Waterskiing	22.6	714	14.3	497	1.9	37	14.6	1,248
Canoeing	17.0	539	18.5	642	3.9	74	14.7	1,255
Snorkeling	13.2	419	13.6	472	2.0	38	10.9	929
Sailing	3.9	125	3.8	133	2.9	56	3.7	314
Anadromous fishing	9.6	303	5.0	174	2.9	55	6.2	532
Rowing	4.5	142	1.5	51	0.9	17	2.5	210
Kayaking	4.4	138	3.2	112	0.4	8	3.0	258
Scuba diving	4.2	134	3.1	107	0.8	15	3.0	256
Surfing	2.2	70	1.8	61	0.5	10	1.6	141
Windsurfing	1.0	31	1.5	51	0.0	0	1.0	82

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,166, age 35-54=3,473, age 55+=1,921. 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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TALLADEGA 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)	19.8	628	14.4	499	1.3	25	13.5	1,152
Downhill skiing	6.5	205	3.1	108	0.0	0	3.7	313
Snowboarding	5.7	181	3.4	117	0.4	7	3.6	305
Snowmobiling	5.8	183	0.5	18	0.5	9	2.5	210
Cross country skiing	1.0	32	0.1	5	0.2	4	0.5	41

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,166, age 35-54=3,473, age 55+=1,921. 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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TALLADEGA 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	45.2	1,319	41.9	1,557	26.0	500	39.4	3,376
Day hiking	34.7	1,013	39.2	1,457	26.9	517	34.9	2,987
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	36.7	1,070	36.6	1,360	34.3	660	36.1	3,090
Developed camping	37.0	1,081	31.0	1,152	17.5	337	30.0	2,570
Drive off-road	32.4	945	19.2	715	8.3	160	21.3	1,820
Mountain biking	19.0	553	15.2	564	2.3	45	13.6	1,162
Primitive camping	25.3	737	19.0	705	6.8	130	18.4	1,572
Hunting (any type)	13.0	378	7.1	263	1.3	25	7.8	666
Big game hunting	13.0	379	5.3	197	1.1	21	7.0	597
Backpacking	14.2	414	9.2	341	1.8	34	9.2	789
Small game hunting	3.2	93	2.8	103	0.6	12	2.4	208
Horseback riding on trails	18.3	535	14.3	533	2.1	40	12.9	1,108
Migratory bird hunting	1.0	28	0.1	2	0.0	0	0.4	30

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,918, age 35-54=3,720, age 55+=1,925. 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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TALLADEGA 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	60.6	1,769	73.0	2,714	63.3	1,219	66.6	5,702
Visit nature centers, etc.	66.1	1,929	67.7	2,518	50.9	980	63.4	5,427
Sightseeing	62.3	1,819	67.3	2,502	56.1	1,080	63.1	5,401
Visit historic sites	47.3	1,381	54.6	2,031	42.4	817	49.4	4,229
View/photograph other wildlife	48.7	1,420	59.4	2,209	50.3	968	53.7	4,597
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	46.7	1,362	60.0	2,231	57.6	1,108	54.9	4,701
View/photograph birds	23.7	691	42.6	1,585	53.6	1,032	38.6	3,308
View/photograph fish	27.8	812	30.7	1,143	22.4	432	27.9	2,387
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	33.1	966	36.5	1,358	26.6	512	33.1	2,836
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	25.1	731	27.7	1,032	21.9	421	25.5	2,184

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,918, age 35-54=3,720, age 55+=1,925. 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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TALLADEGA 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	88.6	2,585	88.8	3,303	79.9	1,538	86.7	7,426
Family gathering	78.5	2,292	82.2	3,056	71.0	1,366	78.4	6,714
Driving for pleasure	69.9	2,041	74.2	2,762	63.8	1,228	70.4	6,031
Picnicking	54.5	1,590	64.4	2,395	50.0	963	57.8	4,948
Bicycling (any type)	35.0	1,022	26.9	1,002	12.7	245	26.5	2,269
Horseback riding (any type)	22.6	659	17.4	649	4.5	87	16.3	1,395

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,918, age 35-54=3,720, age 55+=1,925. 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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TALLADEGA 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 #
Swimming in an outdoor pool	59.0	1,723	48.8	1,815	22.3	430	46.3	3,968
Visit a beach	49.8	1,452	50.3	1,870	28.5	549	45.2	3,871
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	57.0	1,662	48.7	1,810	19.2	369	44.9	3,841
Boating (any type)	50.9	1,484	40.1	1,491	22.4	431	39.8	3,406
Freshwater fishing	46.2	1,349	41.1	1,529	23.0	442	38.8	3,320
Warmwater fishing	44.8	1,308	33.5	1,248	23.5	453	35.1	3,009
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	40.4	1,180	35.2	1,311	21.1	407	33.8	2,898
Motorboating	33.5	978	27.4	1,021	15.2	292	26.8	2,291
Rafting	25.0	730	17.7	658	4.1	78	17.1	1,466
Saltwater fishing	11.5	335	10.8	400	5.1	98	9.7	833
Use personal watercraft	25.8	754	11.5	427	3.6	70	14.6	1,251
Coldwater fishing	21.7	632	11.9	443	7.9	153	14.3	1,228
Waterskiing	18.4	536	6.8	252	0.8	15	9.4	803
Canoeing	10.6	309	10.3	385	5.4	103	9.3	797
Snorkeling	10.0	293	8.9	332	1.4	27	7.6	652
Sailing	5.6	163	3.2	118	4.6	88	4.3	369
Anadromous fishing	4.3	126	1.7	63	1.6	30	2.6	219
Rowing	3.3	95	3.7	138	1.2	23	3.0	256
Kayaking	3.3	95	1.6	61	0.6	11	2.0	167
Scuba diving	3.2	92	1.8	67	0.5	9	2.0	168
Surfing	2.1	61	0.0	1	0.0	0	0.7	62
Windsurfing	2.3	67	0.9	34	0.1	1	1.2	102

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,918, age 35-54=3,720, age 55+=1,925. 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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TALLADEGA National Forest Local Area

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

Snow/Ice-Based Activities: NATIVE AMERICAN FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Snow/ice activities (any type)	15.8	461	10.9	407	2.5	49	10.7	917
Downhill skiing	6.1	179	3.2	120	0.7	13	3.6	312
Snowboarding	4.0	116	2.4	88	0.0	0	2.4	204
Snowmobiling	2.5	73	0.8	29	0.2	4	1.2	106
Cross country skiing	0.6	18	0.2	7	0.2	4	0.3	29

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,918, age 35-54=3,720, age 55+=1,925. 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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TALLADEGA 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	49.1	12,863	40.2	9,086	28.0	2,485	42.4	24,434
Day hiking	45.4	11,906	45.4	10,267	34.7	3,078	43.8	25,251
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	24.3	6,365	27.7	6,276	17.3	1,538	24.6	14,179
Developed camping	19.7	5,155	17.0	3,852	10.7	948	17.3	9,955
Drive off-road	34.3	8,983	18.4	4,167	10.4	922	24.4	14,072
Mountain biking	26.0	6,806	19.0	4,297	11.6	1,031	21.0	12,134
Primitive camping	26.8	7,024	17.5	3,950	5.2	464	19.8	11,438
Hunting (any type)	7.0	1,839	5.2	1,186	2.1	184	5.6	3,209
Big game hunting	3.3	857	2.1	470	0.8	67	2.4	1,394
Backpacking	32.3	8,454	23.4	5,286	10.0	891	25.4	14,631
Small game hunting	5.3	1,383	3.7	830	2.0	181	4.2	2,394
Horseback riding on trails	7.6	2,002	5.7	1,282	1.5	134	5.9	3,418
Migratory bird hunting	2.9	762	3.0	670	1.1	94	2.6	1,526

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

Talladega NF local area: 85 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=26,196, age 35-54=22,622, age 55+=8,866. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.