Study: Wyoming’s wildlife industry had $1B economic impact

A study by the University of Wyoming has found that hunters, anglers and wildlife viewers spent nearly $800 million in the state in 2016.

The Laramie Boomerang reports the activity from this group accounted for more than 9,600 jobs and more than $260 million in labor income, adding up to more than $1 billion in economic activity across the state.

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