CHEQUAMEGON 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	47.5	123,860	45.3	137,041	38.1	102,680	43.7	363,581
Developed camping	52.6	137,094	44.8	135,411	21.3	57,478	39.6	329,983
Day hiking	39.5	102,779	46.0	139,145	31.0	83,645	39.1	325,569
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	42.8	111,414	41.0	123,939	30.6	82,536	38.2	317,889
Mountain biking	49.9	130,102	41.5	125,619	18.5	49,820	36.7	305,541
Drive off-road	45.0	117,313	35.8	108,120	18.9	50,894	33.2	276,327
Hunting (any type)	31.6	82,391	34.7	104,850	21.0	56,675	29.3	243,916
Big game hunting	26.4	68,828	31.8	96,139	19.2	51,717	26.0	216,684
Primitive camping	30.4	79,124	22.6	68,283	9.5	25,506	20.8	172,913
Small game hunting	20.2	52,596	22.9	69,161	13.8	37,261	19.1	159,018
Horseback riding on trails	14.9	38,776	11.6	35,190	3.4	9,254	10.0	83,220
Backpacking	13.2	34,287	9.8	29,534	4.9	13,244	9.3	77,065
Migratory bird hunting	5.3	13,751	8.2	24,794	4.5	12,205	6.1	50,750

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=260,491, age 35-54=302,345, age 55+=269,712. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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CHEQUAMEGON 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	69.8	181,765	76.8	232,160	70.2	189,460	72.5	603,385
View/photograph other wildlife	61.8	160,984	73.0	220,724	63.8	172,136	66.5	553,844
Visit nature centers, etc.	67.8	176,712	71.7	216,880	55.6	149,971	65.3	543,563
Sightseeing	54.4	141,643	63.8	192,903	58.4	157,429	59.1	491,975
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	44.2	115,015	59.6	180,079	57.3	154,607	54.0	449,701
Visit historic sites	49.9	130,030	57.9	174,962	47.6	128,513	52.1	433,505
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	46.8	121,913	53.3	161,141	44.4	119,652	48.4	402,706
View/photograph birds	28.1	73,129	48.2	145,686	57.7	155,613	45.0	374,428
View/photograph fish	31.4	81,898	36.5	110,388	29.3	79,067	32.6	271,353
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.5	53,294	26.5	80,023	20.4	55,065	22.6	188,382

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=260,491, age 35-54=302,345, age 55+=269,712. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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CHEQUAMEGON 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	86.9	226,368	92.6	279,836	88.1	237,667	89.3	743,871
Family gathering	85.8	223,524	84.3	255,018	76.4	206,138	82.2	684,680
Driving for pleasure	63.6	165,642	69.0	208,645	61.6	166,096	64.9	540,383
Picnicking	58.9	153,484	67.6	204,242	59.8	161,172	62.3	518,898
Bicycling (any type)	67.6	175,989	59.6	180,158	37.0	99,659	54.7	455,806
Horseback riding (any type)	17.9	46,679	15.4	46,627	3.5	9,341	12.3	102,647

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=260,491, age 35-54=302,345, age 55+=269,712. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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CHEQUAMEGON 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 #
Boating (any type)	66.8	174,012	60.2	182,132	39.3	106,026	55.5	462,170
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	63.2	164,548	58.1	175,630	33.5	90,447	51.7	430,625
Visit a beach	58.7	153,032	55.9	169,000	36.2	97,714	50.4	419,746
Freshwater fishing	48.7	126,780	56.0	169,356	39.6	106,736	48.4	402,872
Warmwater fishing	46.0	119,705	50.6	153,110	35.5	95,877	44.3	368,692
Motorboating	50.5	131,660	46.9	141,679	31.4	84,805	43.0	358,144
Swimming in an outdoor pool	54.7	142,601	37.7	113,968	20.7	55,951	37.5	312,520
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	32.1	83,730	33.1	100,170	19.3	51,992	28.3	235,892
Canoeing	32.5	84,596	28.3	85,544	14.1	38,094	25.0	208,234
Coldwater fishing	20.7	53,857	17.9	54,172	13.7	36,830	17.4	144,859
Rafting	31.3	81,441	13.1	39,716	5.3	14,213	16.3	135,370
Waterskiing	27.2	70,727	12.6	37,960	2.3	6,081	13.8	114,768
Use personal watercraft	22.9	59,573	6.7	20,246	3.1	8,270	10.6	88,089
Rowing	10.3	26,719	13.5	40,820	7.4	19,907	10.5	87,446
Snorkeling	7.4	19,179	10.0	30,336	8.1	21,886	8.6	71,401
Kayaking	9.5	24,866	5.1	15,393	3.2	8,709	5.9	48,968
Sailing	4.6	11,956	5.0	15,162	3.8	10,273	4.5	37,391
Anadromous fishing	4.7	12,224	3.5	10,718	2.5	6,805	3.6	29,747
Saltwater fishing	2.8	7,259	2.5	7,450	3.8	10,285	3.0	24,994
Scuba diving	2.2	5,791	1.5	4,586	0.5	1,370	1.4	11,747
Windsurfing	1.0	2,598	0.8	2,549	0.4	1,131	0.8	6,278
Surfing	0.3	792	0.2	482	0.1	394	0.2	1,668

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=260,491, age 35-54=302,345, age 55+=269,712. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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CHEQUAMEGON 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)	66.2	172,406	58.7	177,347	28.1	75,806	51.1	425,559
Snowmobiling	36.2	94,211	24.5	74,111	9.5	25,612	23.3	193,934
Cross country skiing	12.9	33,688	22.2	67,139	13.8	37,099	16.6	137,926
Downhill skiing	18.7	48,731	8.8	26,672	4.0	10,792	10.4	86,195
Snowboarding	8.5	22,222	2.1	6,478	0.1	205	3.5	28,905

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=260,491, age 35-54=302,345, age 55+=269,712. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.

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CHEQUAMEGON 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	44.4	1,065	41.2	499	37.1	147	42.7	1,711
Developed camping	40.0	960	36.6	443	16.7	66	36.7	1,469
Day hiking	48.3	1,158	58.4	707	44.4	176	51.0	2,041
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	29.1	699	31.0	375	20.7	82	28.9	1,156
Mountain biking	54.7	1,311	47.7	577	23.2	92	49.5	1,980
Drive off-road	47.1	1,130	39.7	480	19.2	76	42.1	1,686
Hunting (any type)	34.4	824	38.0	460	25.8	102	34.6	1,386
Big game hunting	26.4	632	29.6	358	22.0	87	26.9	1,077
Primitive camping	29.6	710	20.7	251	10.4	41	25.0	1,002
Small game hunting	20.3	487	23.1	280	13.9	55	20.5	822
Horseback riding on trails	14.3	342	10.2	123	2.8	11	11.9	476
Backpacking	17.7	424	13.0	157	9.6	38	15.5	619
Migratory bird hunting	5.8	139	8.3	101	4.5	18	6.4	258

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,398, age 35-54=1,210, age 55+=396. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	45.8	1,099	56.4	682	48.7	193	49.3	1,974
View/photograph other wildlife	38.2	915	45.7	553	39.4	156	40.6	1,624
Visit nature centers, etc.	61.7	1,479	67.3	814	56.8	225	62.9	2,518
Sightseeing	32.4	777	39.9	483	31.3	124	34.6	1,384
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	28.6	686	38.3	464	36.9	146	32.4	1,296
Visit historic sites	36.4	874	47.4	574	38.1	151	39.9	1,599
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	33.0	791	38.8	470	32.6	129	34.7	1,390
View/photograph birds	16.2	388	27.4	332	32.6	129	21.2	849
View/photograph fish	24.1	579	28.6	346	23.5	93	25.4	1,018
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.3	558	32.5	393	25.5	101	26.3	1,052

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,398, age 35-54=1,210, age 55+=396. 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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CHEQUAMEGON National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC MALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	67.8	1,626	75.6	915	71.7	284	70.6	2,825
Family gathering	82.2	1,971	81.7	988	74.0	293	81.2	3,252
Driving for pleasure	43.2	1,037	46.4	562	38.6	153	43.8	1,752
Picnicking	42.3	1,014	55.2	668	50.3	199	47.0	1,881
Bicycling (any type)	73.0	1,751	63.5	768	39.4	156	66.8	2,675
Horseback riding (any type)	16.1	385	11.5	139	4.5	18	13.5	542

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,398, age 35-54=1,210, age 55+=396. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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 #
Boating (any type)	41.2	987	39.5	478	28.8	114	39.4	1,579
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	48.2	1,155	45.8	554	28.8	114	45.5	1,823
Visit a beach	45.4	1,089	43.4	525	29.3	116	43.2	1,730
Freshwater fishing	42.2	1,011	47.6	576	34.6	137	43.1	1,724
Warmwater fishing	32.6	781	36.9	446	27.5	109	33.4	1,336
Motorboating	28.5	684	28.0	339	20.7	82	27.6	1,105
Swimming in an outdoor pool	38.4	921	30.2	365	14.4	57	33.5	1,343
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	27.1	650	28.3	343	18.2	72	26.6	1,065
Canoeing	18.2	436	16.8	203	9.6	38	16.9	677
Coldwater fishing	24.2	580	21.8	264	19.4	77	23.0	921
Rafting	23.1	553	9.3	112	2.5	10	16.9	675
Waterskiing	18.0	432	9.8	119	0.3	1	13.8	552
Use personal watercraft	16.1	387	5.3	64	1.0	4	11.4	455
Rowing	8.5	203	11.0	133	6.8	27	9.1	363
Snorkeling	4.0	96	5.6	68	6.3	25	4.7	189
Kayaking	6.3	151	2.8	34	1.0	4	4.7	189
Sailing	2.3	56	2.8	34	1.5	6	2.4	96
Anadromous fishing	4.0	95	2.9	35	1.0	4	3.3	134
Saltwater fishing	2.8	68	2.6	32	5.1	20	3.0	120
Scuba diving	1.7	41	0.6	7	0.0	0	1.2	48
Windsurfing	0.6	14	0.2	3	0.0	0	0.4	17
Surfing	0.5	11	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.3	12

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,398, age 35-54=1,210, age 55+=396. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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)	56.5	1,356	49.9	604	26.3	104	51.5	2,064
Snowmobiling	25.7	617	16.0	194	7.3	29	21.0	840
Cross country skiing	4.8	116	11.0	133	8.3	33	7.0	282
Downhill skiing	19.4	466	8.5	103	5.1	20	14.7	589
Snowboarding	13.2	317	2.1	26	0.0	0	8.6	343

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,398, age 35-54=1,210, age 55+=396. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	28.2	524	27.7	299	22.0	99	27.3	922
Developed camping	41.9	778	32.2	347	15.6	70	35.3	1,195
Day hiking	47.7	884	52.3	564	31.4	141	47.0	1,589
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	30.5	565	25.4	274	22.3	100	27.8	939
Mountain biking	48.4	898	38.4	414	16.3	73	40.9	1,385
Drive off-road	26.2	486	18.5	200	13.1	59	22.0	745
Hunting (any type)	7.3	135	7.4	80	2.4	11	6.7	226
Big game hunting	3.3	61	5.9	64	0.9	4	3.8	129
Primitive camping	17.6	327	14.0	151	4.5	20	14.7	498
Small game hunting	3.7	69	3.5	38	1.3	6	3.3	113
Horseback riding on trails	11.4	212	9.6	104	1.3	6	9.5	322
Backpacking	10.4	193	8.0	86	2.2	10	8.5	289
Migratory bird hunting	0.4	7	1.2	13	0.0	0	0.6	20

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,855, age 35-54=1,079, age 55+=449. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	57.7	1,071	55.9	603	54.1	243	56.7	1,917
View/photograph other wildlife	40.8	757	46.3	500	40.1	180	42.5	1,437
Visit nature centers, etc.	68.5	1,270	70.1	756	50.6	227	66.6	2,253
Sightseeing	35.4	656	39.1	422	40.3	181	37.2	1,259
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	34.3	637	45.9	495	43.2	194	39.2	1,326
Visit historic sites	42.4	787	43.8	473	36.1	162	42.0	1,422
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	27.8	515	29.4	317	24.7	111	27.9	943
View/photograph birds	18.3	339	30.4	328	36.3	163	24.5	830
View/photograph fish	20.8	385	22.7	245	17.4	78	20.9	708
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.1	373	24.5	264	17.4	78	21.1	715

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,855, age 35-54=1,079, age 55+=449. 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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CHEQUAMEGON National Forest Local Area

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

Developed-Setting Land Activities: HISPANIC FEMALES

Activity	Age 16-34 %	Age 16-34 #	Age 35-54 %	Age 35-54 #	Age 55+ %	Age 55+ #	All Ages %	All Ages #
Walk for pleasure	78.0	1,446	79.8	861	75.5	339	78.2	2,646
Family gathering	83.7	1,553	82.2	887	74.2	333	82.0	2,773
Driving for pleasure	40.3	748	43.9	474	42.8	192	41.8	1,414
Picnicking	61.9	1,149	63.6	686	55.0	247	61.5	2,082
Bicycling (any type)	66.7	1,237	60.0	647	37.6	169	60.7	2,053
Horseback riding (any type)	15.7	291	15.9	172	1.8	8	13.9	471

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,855, age 35-54=1,079, age 55+=449. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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 #
Boating (any type)	39.1	726	31.6	341	18.0	81	33.9	1,148
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	48.3	896	41.9	452	22.3	100	42.8	1,448
Visit a beach	48.5	900	45.3	489	27.8	125	44.8	1,514
Freshwater fishing	24.6	457	28.9	312	19.6	88	25.3	857
Warmwater fishing	19.4	359	20.1	217	14.0	63	18.9	639
Motorboating	25.2	468	20.8	224	11.8	53	22.0	745
Swimming in an outdoor pool	56.7	1,052	34.4	371	19.2	86	44.6	1,509
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	23.9	444	23.9	258	12.5	56	22.4	758
Canoeing	15.9	295	12.1	131	4.2	19	13.2	445
Coldwater fishing	15.6	290	12.6	136	8.9	40	13.8	466
Rafting	23.1	429	9.6	104	3.3	15	16.2	548
Waterskiing	12.0	223	4.1	44	0.0	0	7.9	267
Use personal watercraft	16.1	299	4.4	48	1.1	5	10.4	352
Rowing	6.0	112	7.7	83	2.9	13	6.1	208
Snorkeling	3.7	68	4.7	51	2.7	12	3.9	131
Kayaking	3.5	65	2.1	23	0.0	0	2.6	88
Sailing	2.0	38	1.6	17	0.0	0	1.6	55
Anadromous fishing	1.5	27	0.6	6	0.0	0	1.0	33
Saltwater fishing	1.5	28	0.6	6	0.7	3	1.1	37
Scuba diving	0.0	0	0.4	4	0.0	0	0.1	4
Windsurfing	0.2	3	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.1	3
Surfing	0.3	6	0.1	1	0.0	0	0.2	7

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,855, age 35-54=1,079, age 55+=449. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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)	50.9	945	45.5	491	18.9	85	45.0	1,521
Snowmobiling	15.0	278	11.4	123	2.9	13	12.2	414
Cross country skiing	9.1	169	12.1	131	5.3	24	9.6	324
Downhill skiing	13.7	254	6.7	72	0.4	2	9.7	328
Snowboarding	8.9	166	3.2	35	0.0	0	5.9	201

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=1,855, age 35-54=1,079, age 55+=449. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	58.0	71,802	54.1	79,966	48.7	59,264	53.7	211,032
Developed camping	52.3	64,638	48.1	71,081	23.0	27,965	41.6	163,684
Day hiking	39.7	49,167	48.6	71,839	36.4	44,360	42.1	165,366
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	42.6	52,756	45.5	67,200	28.3	34,512	39.3	154,468
Mountain biking	53.6	66,299	46.2	68,179	22.0	26,744	41.0	161,222
Drive off-road	57.8	71,490	48.5	71,708	23.3	28,384	43.6	171,582
Hunting (any type)	52.1	64,418	57.9	85,471	39.8	48,420	50.4	198,309
Big game hunting	46.8	57,907	52.9	78,196	37.6	45,772	46.3	181,875
Primitive camping	37.3	46,138	26.8	39,653	12.9	15,753	25.8	101,544
Small game hunting	34.4	42,575	39.3	58,125	25.9	31,540	33.6	132,240
Horseback riding on trails	16.6	20,577	11.9	17,598	4.7	5,727	11.2	43,902
Backpacking	16.1	19,870	12.1	17,863	8.0	9,704	12.1	47,437
Migratory bird hunting	9.4	11,678	13.9	20,466	9.0	10,997	11.0	43,141

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=123,699, age 35-54=147,726, age 55+=121,743. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	63.0	77,939	77.4	114,352	66.5	80,961	69.5	273,252
View/photograph other wildlife	61.3	75,786	73.3	108,349	64.2	78,210	66.7	262,345
Visit nature centers, etc.	64.8	80,196	70.6	104,239	59.3	72,244	65.3	256,679
Sightseeing	52.3	64,700	64.8	95,687	51.1	62,264	56.6	222,651
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	41.0	50,711	54.8	80,998	52.1	63,423	49.6	195,132
Visit historic sites	46.5	57,552	60.2	88,872	49.0	59,670	52.4	206,094
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	51.3	63,462	60.9	89,914	50.9	61,943	54.8	215,319
View/photograph birds	27.0	33,369	46.4	68,596	54.0	65,716	42.6	167,681
View/photograph fish	34.0	42,002	40.7	60,126	33.9	41,290	36.5	143,418
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	21.7	26,893	30.0	44,260	24.6	29,932	25.7	101,085

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=123,699, age 35-54=147,726, age 55+=121,743. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	81.2	100,466	89.9	132,805	86.0	104,670	86.0	337,941
Family gathering	85.0	105,126	84.0	124,108	76.3	92,916	81.9	322,150
Driving for pleasure	66.5	82,219	71.5	105,648	58.3	70,927	65.8	258,794
Picnicking	48.1	59,520	62.9	92,971	57.2	69,577	56.5	222,068
Bicycling (any type)	71.1	87,999	61.5	90,781	38.3	46,654	57.3	225,434
Horseback riding (any type)	18.0	22,292	13.1	19,343	4.5	5,501	12.0	47,136

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=123,699, age 35-54=147,726, age 55+=121,743. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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 #
Boating (any type)	69.7	86,226	67.1	99,140	48.3	58,797	62.1	244,163
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.0	79,110	60.8	89,882	38.7	47,101	55.0	216,093
Visit a beach	56.8	70,271	54.7	80,770	37.8	46,011	50.1	197,052
Freshwater fishing	61.4	75,995	69.5	102,727	51.5	62,757	61.4	241,479
Warmwater fishing	58.1	71,880	65.7	96,986	48.3	58,741	57.9	227,607
Motorboating	55.1	68,129	54.5	80,578	41.2	50,211	50.6	198,918
Swimming in an outdoor pool	44.9	55,550	35.5	52,506	18.3	22,308	33.2	130,364
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	34.2	42,344	35.8	52,845	24.1	29,317	31.7	124,506
Canoeing	35.4	43,800	33.1	48,901	19.8	24,162	29.7	116,863
Coldwater fishing	24.2	29,960	22.1	32,660	19.3	23,477	21.9	86,097
Rafting	32.0	39,636	12.9	19,042	5.5	6,679	16.6	65,357
Waterskiing	33.2	41,110	17.6	26,055	2.8	3,391	17.9	70,556
Use personal watercraft	22.9	28,330	7.2	10,612	3.4	4,143	11.0	43,085
Rowing	12.3	15,154	16.3	24,144	10.1	12,246	13.1	51,544
Snorkeling	7.6	9,459	10.7	15,784	9.9	12,026	9.5	37,269
Kayaking	12.4	15,341	5.7	8,404	4.5	5,445	7.4	29,190
Sailing	5.0	6,157	6.1	8,956	6.3	7,666	5.8	22,779
Anadromous fishing	6.6	8,152	5.2	7,618	3.7	4,482	5.2	20,252
Saltwater fishing	3.5	4,365	3.4	5,084	5.8	7,095	4.2	16,544
Scuba diving	3.5	4,332	1.8	2,652	1.1	1,329	2.1	8,313
Windsurfing	1.4	1,718	1.3	1,974	0.9	1,100	1.2	4,792
Surfing	0.3	379	0.1	182	0.0	0	0.1	561

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=123,699, age 35-54=147,726, age 55+=121,743. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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)	70.1	86,654	61.6	91,057	32.7	39,784	55.3	217,495
Snowmobiling	46.8	57,935	29.1	42,938	12.4	15,100	29.5	115,973
Cross country skiing	9.1	11,316	21.4	31,652	16.5	20,079	16.0	63,047
Downhill skiing	21.8	26,959	10.0	14,824	7.1	8,595	12.8	50,378
Snowboarding	9.7	12,018	1.8	2,638	0.1	133	3.8	14,789

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=123,699, age 35-54=147,726, age 55+=121,743. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	37.0	43,566	36.2	51,804	28.9	41,437	33.8	136,807
Developed camping	54.7	64,445	41.9	59,988	20.0	28,618	37.9	153,051
Day hiking	39.3	46,273	43.2	61,825	26.3	37,675	36.1	145,773
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	44.6	52,603	37.1	53,077	32.7	46,845	37.7	152,525
Mountain biking	47.3	55,708	37.3	53,461	15.6	22,352	32.5	131,521
Drive off-road	32.4	38,180	22.8	32,642	15.1	21,665	22.9	92,487
Hunting (any type)	11.2	13,186	11.2	16,054	5.1	7,359	9.1	36,599
Big game hunting	5.8	6,865	10.3	14,820	3.6	5,085	6.6	26,770
Primitive camping	22.5	26,517	17.7	25,323	6.4	9,171	15.1	61,011
Small game hunting	6.2	7,256	6.4	9,141	3.7	5,236	5.4	21,633
Horseback riding on trails	13.3	15,674	11.4	16,335	2.4	3,385	8.8	35,394
Backpacking	9.8	11,571	7.2	10,363	2.3	3,270	6.2	25,204
Migratory bird hunting	1.0	1,166	2.5	3,526	0.7	1,009	1.4	5,701

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=117,887, age 35-54=143,235, age 55+=143,231. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	78.9	92,993	77.0	110,354	73.7	105,555	76.4	308,902
View/photograph other wildlife	65.0	76,647	73.9	105,879	63.9	91,471	67.8	273,997
Visit nature centers, etc.	71.9	84,752	73.3	105,050	52.6	75,270	65.6	265,072
Sightseeing	57.7	68,057	63.4	90,740	64.7	92,685	62.2	251,482
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	49.1	57,875	65.3	93,547	62.1	88,925	59.4	240,347
Visit historic sites	54.0	63,656	55.7	79,762	46.5	66,604	51.9	210,022
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	43.3	51,008	45.9	65,765	38.9	55,673	42.6	172,446
View/photograph birds	30.5	36,001	50.9	72,891	61.3	87,785	48.6	196,677
View/photograph fish	29.2	34,442	32.3	46,220	25.4	36,361	28.9	117,023
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	19.0	22,430	22.8	32,612	16.9	24,148	19.6	79,190

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=117,887, age 35-54=143,235, age 55+=143,231. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	93.5	110,259	95.5	136,792	90.0	128,914	93.0	375,965
Family gathering	86.5	101,922	84.6	121,183	76.5	109,558	82.3	332,663
Driving for pleasure	62.1	73,174	67.1	96,128	64.6	92,570	64.8	261,872
Picnicking	70.5	83,119	72.3	103,535	62.0	88,733	68.1	275,387
Bicycling (any type)	64.5	76,029	58.1	83,177	35.9	51,436	52.1	210,642
Horseback riding (any type)	17.9	21,085	17.8	25,494	2.6	3,666	12.4	50,245

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=117,887, age 35-54=143,235, age 55+=143,231. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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 #
Boating (any type)	66.4	78,319	54.2	77,568	31.9	45,651	49.8	201,538
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	64.1	75,620	55.8	79,903	29.2	41,837	48.8	197,360
Visit a beach	61.1	72,073	57.3	82,026	34.9	50,024	50.5	204,123
Freshwater fishing	36.4	42,921	42.5	60,917	29.5	42,202	36.1	146,040
Warmwater fishing	34.5	40,718	35.7	51,177	24.9	35,602	31.5	127,497
Motorboating	48.4	57,085	39.8	57,047	23.3	33,368	36.5	147,500
Swimming in an outdoor pool	66.2	78,074	40.3	57,726	22.9	32,807	41.7	168,607
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	30.3	35,747	30.6	43,771	15.2	21,782	25.1	101,300
Canoeing	30.8	36,343	23.8	34,144	9.3	13,360	20.7	83,847
Coldwater fishing	15.9	18,690	12.9	18,462	8.6	12,340	12.2	49,492
Rafting	31.8	37,500	13.5	19,369	5.1	7,321	15.9	64,190
Waterskiing	22.4	26,352	7.7	10,980	1.8	2,632	9.9	39,964
Use personal watercraft	23.1	27,234	6.2	8,824	2.8	3,998	9.9	40,056
Rowing	8.7	10,237	10.9	15,570	5.1	7,364	8.2	33,171
Snorkeling	7.0	8,304	9.4	13,416	6.6	9,468	7.7	31,188
Kayaking	6.7	7,845	4.5	6,497	2.2	3,154	4.3	17,496
Sailing	4.3	5,027	4.0	5,700	1.7	2,473	3.3	13,200
Anadromous fishing	2.6	3,047	1.8	2,607	1.5	2,196	1.9	7,850
Saltwater fishing	1.9	2,220	1.4	2,037	2.1	2,955	1.8	7,212
Scuba diving	0.7	806	1.2	1,650	0.0	0	0.6	2,456
Windsurfing	0.5	557	0.3	419	0.0	0	0.2	976
Surfing	0.3	313	0.2	275	0.3	381	0.2	969

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=117,887, age 35-54=143,235, age 55+=143,231. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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)	63.2	74,475	56.0	80,154	24.3	34,770	46.8	189,399
Snowmobiling	27.1	31,936	20.5	29,325	7.1	10,164	17.7	71,425
Cross country skiing	17.6	20,759	23.5	33,707	11.6	16,561	17.6	71,027
Downhill skiing	15.8	18,630	7.7	10,979	1.4	2,062	7.8	31,671
Snowboarding	6.6	7,838	2.4	3,504	0.0	70	2.8	11,412

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=117,887, age 35-54=143,235, age 55+=143,231. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	29.1	718	27.7	290	21.7	25	28.4	1,033
Developed camping	24.9	616	20.6	216	9.6	11	23.2	843
Day hiking	12.8	316	15.4	161	7.8	9	13.4	486
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	19.9	491	22.3	234	11.3	13	20.3	738
Mountain biking	27.7	685	23.4	245	11.3	13	25.9	943
Drive off-road	33.8	836	25.3	265	14.8	17	30.8	1,118
Hunting (any type)	7.2	177	7.3	76	4.3	5	7.1	258
Big game hunting	5.5	137	5.2	55	2.6	3	5.4	195
Primitive camping	7.3	180	5.0	52	0.0	0	6.4	232
Small game hunting	4.7	115	4.5	47	0.9	1	4.5	163
Horseback riding on trails	7.3	181	4.3	45	0.0	0	6.2	226
Backpacking	6.2	153	3.9	41	0.0	0	5.3	194
Migratory bird hunting	0.3	7	0.2	2	0.0	0	0.2	9

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,471, age 35-54=1,048, age 55+=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.

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CHEQUAMEGON 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	36.1	892	45.4	476	37.4	43	38.8	1,411
View/photograph other wildlife	29.6	732	35.4	371	27.8	32	31.2	1,135
Visit nature centers, etc.	46.6	1,151	53.0	555	43.5	50	48.3	1,756
Sightseeing	45.3	1,119	56.6	593	36.5	42	48.3	1,754
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	23.1	571	33.2	348	28.7	33	26.2	952
Visit historic sites	34.2	845	44.4	465	33.0	38	37.1	1,348
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	22.1	545	23.4	245	18.3	21	22.3	811
View/photograph birds	15.3	379	25.6	268	27.0	31	18.7	678
View/photograph fish	22.3	552	24.9	261	20.0	23	23.0	836
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	20.3	501	28.8	302	22.6	26	22.8	829

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,471, age 35-54=1,048, age 55+=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.

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CHEQUAMEGON 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	75.9	1,876	85.3	894	80.9	93	78.8	2,863
Family gathering	81.4	2,011	83.3	873	78.3	90	81.8	2,974
Driving for pleasure	46.2	1,141	50.6	530	38.3	44	47.2	1,715
Picnicking	47.3	1,169	61.4	643	59.1	68	51.7	1,880
Bicycling (any type)	53.2	1,315	48.2	505	32.2	37	51.1	1,857
Horseback riding (any type)	8.4	207	5.8	61	0.0	0	7.4	268

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,471, age 35-54=1,048, age 55+=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.

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CHEQUAMEGON 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 #
Boating (any type)	25.2	622	22.7	238	17.4	20	24.2	880
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	28.6	706	26.9	282	16.5	19	27.7	1,007
Visit a beach	52.9	1,307	47.1	494	29.6	34	50.5	1,835
Freshwater fishing	30.9	764	31.7	332	24.3	28	30.9	1,124
Warmwater fishing	25.3	625	25.6	268	18.3	21	25.2	914
Motorboating	14.9	368	13.6	143	7.8	9	14.3	520
Swimming in an outdoor pool	33.3	822	25.1	263	12.2	14	30.2	1,099
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	19.7	488	21.1	221	13.0	15	19.9	724
Canoeing	8.7	216	7.2	75	2.6	3	8.1	294
Coldwater fishing	18.6	459	16.3	171	10.4	12	17.7	642
Rafting	7.5	185	3.4	36	0.0	0	6.1	221
Waterskiing	4.1	101	2.0	21	0.0	0	3.4	122
Use personal watercraft	10.5	260	4.1	43	0.0	0	8.3	303
Rowing	2.2	55	2.6	27	0.0	0	2.3	82
Snorkeling	4.2	104	4.1	43	0.9	1	4.1	148
Kayaking	2.9	71	1.3	14	0.0	0	2.3	85
Sailing	3.7	91	3.5	37	2.6	3	3.6	131
Anadromous fishing	5.0	123	5.9	62	0.0	0	5.1	185
Saltwater fishing	3.0	73	1.9	20	1.7	2	2.6	95
Scuba diving	1.1	27	0.2	2	0.0	0	0.8	29
Windsurfing	1.2	30	0.7	7	0.0	0	1.0	37
Surfing	0.1	2	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.1	2

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,471, age 35-54=1,048, age 55+=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.

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CHEQUAMEGON 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)	37.2	918	33.9	355	17.4	20	35.6	1,293
Snowmobiling	10.7	264	7.5	79	0.0	0	9.4	343
Cross country skiing	2.3	58	5.5	58	2.6	3	3.3	119
Downhill skiing	10.1	249	4.9	51	0.9	1	8.3	301
Snowboarding	6.8	168	1.1	12	0.0	0	5.0	180

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,471, age 35-54=1,048, age 55+=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.

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CHEQUAMEGON 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	18.6	99	16.3	40	14.3	9	17.6	148
Developed camping	26.0	138	18.4	45	4.8	3	22.2	186
Day hiking	11.9	63	11.4	28	0.0	0	10.8	91
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	21.8	116	16.7	41	15.9	10	19.9	167
Mountain biking	26.6	141	20.4	50	3.2	2	23.0	193
Drive off-road	19.4	103	12.7	31	3.2	2	16.2	136
Hunting (any type)	0.8	4	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.5	4
Big game hunting	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0
Primitive camping	4.0	21	2.0	5	0.0	0	3.1	26
Small game hunting	0.2	1	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.1	1
Horseback riding on trails	5.3	28	4.1	10	0.0	0	4.5	38
Backpacking	2.6	14	2.0	5	0.0	0	2.3	19
Migratory bird hunting	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=531, age 35-54=245, age 55+=63. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	45.2	240	42.9	105	38.1	24	44.0	369
View/photograph other wildlife	32.0	170	35.9	88	27.0	17	32.8	275
Visit nature centers, etc.	56.3	299	58.8	144	34.9	22	55.4	465
Sightseeing	47.3	251	52.2	128	46.0	29	48.6	408
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	28.4	151	37.6	92	28.6	18	31.1	261
Visit historic sites	38.6	205	40.0	98	30.2	19	38.4	322
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	16.9	90	16.7	41	14.3	9	16.7	140
View/photograph birds	16.4	87	26.9	66	28.6	18	20.4	171
View/photograph fish	19.0	101	19.6	48	14.3	9	18.8	158
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	18.5	98	20.8	51	17.5	11	19.1	160

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=531, age 35-54=245, age 55+=63. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	87.9	467	91.4	224	88.9	56	89.0	747
Family gathering	87.4	464	86.9	213	77.8	49	86.5	726
Driving for pleasure	44.4	236	45.3	111	46.0	29	44.8	376
Picnicking	67.2	357	70.2	172	63.5	40	67.8	569
Bicycling (any type)	55.0	292	49.4	121	27.0	17	51.3	430
Horseback riding (any type)	7.9	42	7.3	18	0.0	0	7.2	60

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=531, age 35-54=245, age 55+=63. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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 #
Boating (any type)	23.2	123	16.7	41	3.2	2	19.8	166
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	26.4	140	21.2	52	6.3	4	23.4	196
Visit a beach	49.7	264	44.9	110	23.8	15	46.4	389
Freshwater fishing	17.7	94	18.4	45	14.3	9	17.6	148
Warmwater fishing	15.3	81	14.3	35	6.3	4	14.3	120
Motorboating	12.6	67	9.0	22	1.6	1	10.7	90
Swimming in an outdoor pool	46.0	244	27.8	68	15.9	10	38.4	322
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	17.5	93	16.3	40	1.6	1	16.0	134
Canoeing	6.6	35	4.9	12	0.0	0	5.6	47
Coldwater fishing	10.7	57	7.3	18	0.0	0	8.9	75
Rafting	7.3	39	2.0	5	0.0	0	5.2	44
Waterskiing	2.4	13	0.0	0	0.0	0	1.5	13
Use personal watercraft	9.8	52	1.6	4	0.0	0	6.7	56
Rowing	1.1	6	1.2	3	0.0	0	1.1	9
Snorkeling	2.1	11	2.0	5	0.0	0	1.9	16
Kayaking	1.5	8	0.8	2	0.0	0	1.2	10
Sailing	2.6	14	1.2	3	0.0	0	2.0	17
Anadromous fishing	0.6	3	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.4	3
Saltwater fishing	0.8	4	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.5	4
Scuba diving	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0
Windsurfing	0.2	1	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.1	1
Surfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=531, age 35-54=245, age 55+=63. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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)	34.3	182	30.6	75	11.1	7	31.5	264
Snowmobiling	6.4	34	3.3	8	0.0	0	5.0	42
Cross country skiing	4.0	21	6.1	15	0.0	0	4.3	36
Downhill skiing	6.8	36	1.6	4	0.0	0	4.8	40
Snowboarding	2.1	11	0.8	2	0.0	0	1.5	13

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=531, age 35-54=245, age 55+=63. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	77.4	2,376	74.1	1,837	68.3	814	74.6	5,027
Developed camping	59.1	1,814	52.8	1,308	23.8	284	50.5	3,406
Day hiking	47.3	1,452	61.4	1,521	44.2	526	51.9	3,499
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	42.2	1,295	45.2	1,121	24.1	287	40.1	2,703
Mountain biking	41.0	1,260	35.4	877	16.1	192	34.6	2,329
Drive off-road	70.4	2,162	55.7	1,381	28.5	340	57.6	3,883
Hunting (any type)	71.6	2,198	71.7	1,777	48.2	574	67.5	4,549
Big game hunting	76.4	2,347	77.2	1,913	51.1	609	72.2	4,869
Primitive camping	76.7	2,356	57.5	1,425	24.1	287	60.4	4,068
Small game hunting	42.8	1,315	39.4	976	24.3	290	38.3	2,581
Horseback riding on trails	25.1	770	16.0	397	6.0	72	18.4	1,239
Backpacking	21.1	649	18.4	455	9.6	114	18.1	1,218
Migratory bird hunting	17.8	546	19.5	484	11.3	135	17.3	1,165

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,070, age 35-54=2,479, age 55+=1,191. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	1,835	73.3	1,817	64.3	766	65.5	4,418
View/photograph other wildlife	63.9	1,961	75.4	1,868	64.5	768	68.2	4,597
Visit nature centers, etc.	58.5	1,796	66.4	1,645	54.8	653	60.7	4,094
Sightseeing	49.7	1,527	66.0	1,637	54.1	644	56.5	3,808
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	38.8	1,190	56.8	1,408	49.3	587	47.3	3,185
Visit historic sites	52.6	1,614	62.8	1,557	52.7	628	56.4	3,799
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	71.4	2,193	77.9	1,931	65.6	781	72.8	4,905
View/photograph birds	28.9	887	49.2	1,219	53.2	634	40.7	2,740
View/photograph fish	45.1	1,384	55.2	1,369	42.8	510	48.4	3,263
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	23.4	718	34.0	843	25.5	304	27.7	1,865

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,070, age 35-54=2,479, age 55+=1,191. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	83.2	2,555	93.2	2,311	87.5	1,042	87.7	5,908
Family gathering	82.9	2,544	82.1	2,036	73.0	870	80.9	5,450
Driving for pleasure	67.7	2,077	73.1	1,811	59.1	704	68.1	4,592
Picnicking	52.2	1,602	70.2	1,740	53.7	639	59.1	3,981
Bicycling (any type)	54.2	1,663	48.2	1,196	29.2	348	47.6	3,207
Horseback riding (any type)	26.6	818	17.7	438	7.2	86	19.9	1,342

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,070, age 35-54=2,479, age 55+=1,191. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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 #
Boating (any type)	68.6	2,105	66.8	1,656	48.2	574	64.3	4,335
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	74.1	2,275	69.9	1,732	46.7	556	67.7	4,563
Visit a beach	63.4	1,946	58.7	1,456	42.1	502	57.9	3,904
Freshwater fishing	72.5	2,226	81.2	2,013	61.2	729	73.7	4,968
Warmwater fishing	67.9	2,083	72.4	1,795	55.0	655	67.3	4,533
Motorboating	54.0	1,658	59.5	1,474	43.5	518	54.2	3,650
Swimming in an outdoor pool	35.4	1,087	30.0	743	14.1	168	29.6	1,998
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	36.8	1,129	37.7	934	26.9	320	35.4	2,383
Canoeing	38.1	1,169	33.0	817	21.7	258	33.3	2,244
Coldwater fishing	44.9	1,377	47.0	1,164	39.4	469	44.7	3,010
Rafting	37.3	1,144	16.8	416	6.9	82	24.4	1,642
Waterskiing	22.8	700	12.4	307	2.1	25	15.3	1,032
Use personal watercraft	22.1	677	11.1	275	3.4	41	14.7	993
Rowing	14.3	439	16.6	411	10.9	130	14.5	980
Snorkeling	11.6	356	13.4	332	11.4	136	12.2	824
Kayaking	8.2	251	4.2	104	2.6	31	5.7	386
Sailing	4.6	140	6.2	154	5.2	62	5.3	356
Anadromous fishing	8.6	264	7.7	191	5.2	62	7.7	517
Saltwater fishing	4.9	150	4.2	103	9.7	116	5.5	369
Scuba diving	8.7	267	5.5	137	3.1	37	6.5	441
Windsurfing	4.0	122	3.5	86	2.2	26	3.5	234
Surfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,070, age 35-54=2,479, age 55+=1,191. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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)	73.3	2,249	63.0	1,561	33.6	400	62.5	4,210
Snowmobiling	49.9	1,533	28.8	715	13.8	164	35.8	2,412
Cross country skiing	7.9	243	18.3	454	13.3	158	12.7	855
Downhill skiing	18.2	558	9.0	224	4.1	49	12.3	831
Snowboarding	14.9	457	3.4	84	0.1	1	8.0	542

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=3,070, age 35-54=2,479, age 55+=1,191. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	42.9	1,204	49.3	1,257	39.3	539	44.6	3,000
Developed camping	59.6	1,671	45.3	1,155	21.4	294	46.4	3,120
Day hiking	44.2	1,239	52.3	1,334	31.8	436	44.7	3,009
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	46.1	1,292	34.3	876	32.5	446	38.9	2,614
Mountain biking	39.0	1,093	28.7	732	10.2	140	29.2	1,965
Drive off-road	43.3	1,215	30.0	766	14.9	204	32.5	2,185
Hunting (any type)	19.1	535	17.4	444	6.6	90	15.9	1,069
Big game hunting	12.9	363	16.7	427	6.6	91	13.1	881
Primitive camping	49.0	1,373	35.4	903	9.5	131	35.8	2,407
Small game hunting	6.9	194	8.2	210	3.4	47	6.7	451
Horseback riding on trails	17.4	488	14.9	379	2.2	30	13.3	897
Backpacking	12.8	360	9.0	230	2.3	32	9.2	622
Migratory bird hunting	2.6	74	2.9	74	1.5	20	2.5	168

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,804, age 35-54=2,551, age 55+=1,373. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	74.5	2,089	75.0	1,914	69.6	956	73.7	4,959
View/photograph other wildlife	63.5	1,781	72.9	1,860	60.7	834	66.5	4,475
Visit nature centers, etc.	67.4	1,891	68.8	1,754	47.1	646	63.8	4,291
Sightseeing	61.7	1,730	64.7	1,650	59.2	813	62.3	4,193
View/photograph wildflowers, trees, etc.	50.6	1,419	62.1	1,584	58.6	805	56.6	3,808
Visit historic sites	56.9	1,595	60.0	1,531	50.6	695	56.8	3,821
Gather mushrooms, berries, etc.	61.2	1,717	60.9	1,554	48.8	670	58.6	3,941
View/photograph birds	30.8	863	51.4	1,311	56.4	774	43.8	2,948
View/photograph fish	38.6	1,083	40.1	1,022	33.1	454	38.0	2,559
Visit prehistoric/archeological sites	22.9	643	24.5	626	17.8	245	22.5	1,514

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,804, age 35-54=2,551, age 55+=1,373. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	96.9	2,718	97.3	2,481	90.5	1,242	95.7	6,441
Family gathering	90.3	2,531	82.4	2,103	75.2	1,032	84.2	5,666
Driving for pleasure	68.2	1,911	68.1	1,737	60.3	828	66.5	4,476
Picnicking	75.0	2,103	75.5	1,926	68.2	937	73.8	4,966
Bicycling (any type)	53.0	1,486	47.6	1,214	24.8	340	45.2	3,040
Horseback riding (any type)	25.1	705	21.6	552	2.5	34	19.2	1,291

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,804, age 35-54=2,551, age 55+=1,373. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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 #
Boating (any type)	66.9	1,875	55.1	1,406	34.2	470	55.8	3,751
Swimming in lakes, streams, etc.	77.5	2,172	66.1	1,687	34.2	470	64.3	4,329
Visit a beach	71.7	2,010	63.8	1,627	33.1	454	60.8	4,091
Freshwater fishing	44.3	1,243	52.4	1,337	34.3	471	45.3	3,051
Warmwater fishing	39.7	1,113	45.0	1,148	27.7	380	39.3	2,641
Motorboating	51.7	1,449	45.2	1,154	27.5	378	44.3	2,981
Swimming in an outdoor pool	52.2	1,465	34.6	883	16.5	226	38.3	2,574
Visit other waterside (besides beach)	33.4	936	31.0	790	15.1	208	28.7	1,934
Canoeing	28.6	802	26.1	665	11.1	152	24.1	1,619
Coldwater fishing	32.3	907	29.0	739	16.6	228	27.9	1,874
Rafting	41.1	1,152	19.1	488	6.3	86	25.7	1,726
Waterskiing	18.5	520	7.1	180	1.3	18	10.7	718
Use personal watercraft	30.2	846	9.0	230	3.8	52	16.8	1,128
Rowing	7.9	221	10.2	260	7.6	104	8.7	585
Snorkeling	14.3	401	11.0	281	7.0	96	11.6	778
Kayaking	4.3	121	2.8	71	1.6	22	3.2	214
Sailing	6.0	167	5.7	145	1.5	20	4.9	332
Anadromous fishing	3.9	108	2.7	70	2.5	35	3.2	213
Saltwater fishing	3.5	98	2.2	55	3.0	41	2.9	194
Scuba diving	2.3	64	1.7	44	0.0	0	1.6	108
Windsurfing	0.5	15	0.5	13	0.0	0	0.4	28
Surfing	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0	0.0	0

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,804, age 35-54=2,551, age 55+=1,373. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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)	67.4	1,889	55.5	1,415	23.2	318	53.8	3,622
Snowmobiling	31.8	892	18.7	477	8.4	115	22.1	1,484
Cross country skiing	12.8	360	19.6	499	8.4	115	14.5	974
Downhill skiing	11.7	328	7.2	183	1.5	21	7.9	532
Snowboarding	6.2	173	2.5	65	0.1	1	3.6	239

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,804, age 35-54=2,551, age 55+=1,373. 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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CHEQUAMEGON 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	50.8	1,502	45.9	577	39.3	164	48.5	2,243
Developed camping	34.1	1,009	32.0	402	15.6	65	31.9	1,476
Day hiking	38.2	1,129	43.8	551	33.8	141	39.3	1,821
Visit a farm or agricultural setting	27.5	814	29.2	367	20.6	86	27.4	1,267
Mountain biking	51.3	1,517	43.8	550	21.3	89	46.6	2,156
Drive off-road	38.6	1,142	34.2	430	15.3	64	35.3	1,636
Hunting (any type)	26.6	787	32.7	411	23.3	97	28.0	1,295
Big game hunting	16.3	481	20.1	253	14.9	62	17.2	796
Primitive camping	32.8	970	22.4	281	12.7	53	28.2	1,304
Small game hunting	16.5	489	23.8	299	17.0	71	18.6	859
Horseback riding on trails	8.9	263	7.0	88	2.9	12	7.8	363
Backpacking	22.9	677	14.2	178	11.5	48	19.5	903
Migratory bird hunting	4.4	131	8.4	106	6.2	26	5.7	263

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

Chequamegon NF local area: 33 counties, 16 and older population (2004 Census estimate)-- Age 16-34=2,955, age 35-54=1,257, age 55+=417. Percentages were rounded after the number of participants was derived. Hispanics may be of any race, but are included in the Hispanic tables only.