A Powerful Force For Alabama’s Economy

Alabama’s Black Belt Region

Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational

Activities

Hunters, Anglers,

andOutdoor

Enthusiasts:

A Vital Part of Alabama’s Economy

Better Gear UpFor Hunting Season!

Fishing License: $12.10

Additional Tackle and Lures:$100

Soft Drinks, Water and Snacks: $20

Gone fishing!Checking out new equipment!

Fish Finder: $400

Lodging for 5 nights:$100 per night

Truck Fuel: $200

Motor Oil: $20

Meals: $75

Tractor Fuel and Repairs:$800

Hunting License: $25.40

Rifle with Scope: $1,000

SUV Gasoline: $200

Ammunition: $100

Hunting Cabin: $50,000

GPS and Walkie-Talkie: $275

3 Weeks of Groceries: $500

Hunters, anglers, and recreational enthusiasts from Alabama and across America are an economic powerhouse, helping drive our economy. Outdoorsmen are passionate about their pastime and have proven they will spend big dollars for personal, family, and business entertainment. Regardless of the state of the economy, outdoorsmen take aim at enjoying the great outdoors and spend an inordinate amount of money to support their passion. Andhunters and anglers are among the most prominent and influential of all demographic groups.

New Cap: $25

Boat Launch and Repairs: $50

Polarized Sunglasses: $75

New Trolling Motor: $300

New Rod and Reel: $300

Boat Battery: $70

Winterize Boat: $250

Boat Registration: $20

Feed Store: $1,000

Beverages: $50

Taxidermy Services: $250

New Boots: $200

New Coat and Briar Pants:$300

Hunting Lease or Hunting 4 Days on Preserve: $1,500

Shopping: $50

Binoculars: $200

Chain Saw: $199

ATV: $6,500

Property Tax: $500

In Alabama alone:707,000 hunters and anglers spend $5 million a day

Total spending: $1.7 billionSportsmen support more jobs in Alabama than the University ofAlabama, Auburn University, UAB Hospital and Alabama PowerCompany combined: 30,500 jobs vs 30,000 jobs.

Annual spending by sportsmen is more than the cash receiptsfor cattle, greenhouse/nursery, eggs, cotton, aquaculture,peanuts, hogs, dairy, and corn: $1.7 billion vs $1.4 billion.

Alabama sportsmen out-number the combined population ofBirmingham, Montgomery and Mobile: 707,000 vs 623,000.

Statewide Hunters And Anglers Deliver Lots Of Bang For The Bucks!

Jobs: ..................................................30,500Salaries and wages:....................$785 millionFederal taxes:.............................$186 millionState and local taxes: .................$166 millionDirect/Indirect: .............................$2.7 billion

Remember...• The majority of Alabama’s recognized trophy bucks are from The Black Belt Region.

• Alabama has the highest population of wild turkeys persquare mile than any other state.

In The Black Belt Region alone:456,290 hunters & anglers spend $3,224,894 a day

Total Economic Impact: Almost $1 Billion

WOW! Total Spending $619 Million!• Annual spending by Black Belt Region Sportsmen is more than Alabama’s Catfish and Peanut industries produce each year ($900 million vs $972 million Direct/Indirect).• Sportsman spending in The Black Belt Region credits an estimated 11,000 jobs in 2011 which equals 36% of the 30,500 jobs sportsmen created statewide.• The 23 county Black Belt Region represents 1/3 of our state’s counties, but more than 50% of Alabama hunting and fishing dollars are generated right here in The Black Belt Region.• Based on recent research, out of the 74 hunting and fishing lodges found in Alabama, 59 are locatedin The Black Belt Region, representing 80% of the total.

The Black BeltDelivers The Big Bucks!

Jobs:.............................................10,980Salaries and wages: ..............$283 millionState and local taxes: ..............$60 millionDirect/Indirect: ......................$972 million

Quick Facts to Remember Ab

January through December, 2011.Survey provided by Southeast Research Group in Montgomery, Alabama.

Number Of DaysResidents and Non-Residents Hunted and Fished in The Black Belt Region.

Fact:And, in 2011, 69% of all non-resident sportsmen hunted in at least one of The BlackBelt’s 23 counties.

Fact:In 2011, of all sportsmen who hunted in Alabama, 56% hunted in The Black Belt Region.

Fact:In 2011, of all sportsmen who fished in Alabama, ONE OUT OF THREE fished inThe Black Belt Region.

Fact:The Black Belt Region covers over 10 million acres.

Fact:80% of Alabama’s commercial outfitters are located in The Black Belt Region.

Fact:456,290 sportsmen hunted and fished in The Black Belt Region in 2011.

Fact:Outdoorsmen spent 3.3 million days fishing and 3.9 million days hunting in TheBlack Belt Region.

out The Black Belt Region:

8 out of 10 non-residenthunters and anglers stayed at least one night on trips

to Alabama in The Black Belt Region.

That is 242,228 non-resident lodgings.

“Alabama’s Black Belt has many outdoor recreational activities,perhaps none more enjoyable than playing one of our RobertTrent Jones Golf Courses found throughout the region. In addition to the world-renowned golf opportunities, we alsooffer first-class hotel accommodations such as the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the ConventionCenter. Whether you are planning a family vacation or a corporate retreat, Alabama’s Black Belt Region has everythingyou’re looking for to make your next trip a memorable one.”

Dr. David BronnerCEO – RSA

Passive Recreation In T

CulturalHistorical

Hiking

Mountain Biking

Birdwatching

Fishing Tournaments

Field Trials

Canoeing

There is

more to

do than just

hunting

and fishing!

From

historic

Demopolis to

Lake Eufaula

with its grand

antebellum

homes...

he Black Belt Region:

Golf

Sporting Clay Tournaments

Horseback Riding

Food and Fun

“Alabama’s Black Belt Region has a multitude of God-given natural resources — from its rivers, lakesand streams to the more than 10 million acres primedfor hunting, fishing, and all forms of outdoor recreation including golfing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing andbirdwatching. In addition to some of the finest commer-cial lodges in the country, the Black Belt Region is hometo a number of state parks and public access areas forevery Alabamian, as well as visitors. Alabama Black BeltAdventures is working hard to brand this region as a premier destination through the promotion and educa-tion of its natural assets. So, come see for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.”

Robert BentleyGovernor of Alabama

and all across

The Black Belt

Region,

our heritage

and culture are

unique to the

world!

Hunters and

Anglers:

Hunters and Anglers areA Significant Voting Bloc...Fact:Their voting potential was 31% of all votes cast in the 2008 presidential election.

Fact:80% of sportsmen are likely voters...far more than the national average.

Fact:Good guess – they favor pro-sporting candidates!

Fact:Americans spend more time hunting and fishing each year than days spent running the Federal Government...737 million vs 486 million!

Fact:Annually, hunters and anglers spend $9 billion to lease and purchase land for their sport.That’s enough to purchase 27,000 new homes or rural acreage larger than the states ofRhode Island and Delaware combined.

Fact:34 million sportsmen spend $8.6 million an hour...or $208 million a day...or $1.5 billionper week!

Fact:Federal excise taxes and state license revenues have helped bring back dozens of speciesfrom close to extinction. For example, in 1900 there were fewer than 100,000 wild turkeysnationwide...today there are over 7 million!

Fact:If a single corporation grossed as much as anglers and hunters spend, it would be among America’s 20 largest companies, ahead of Target, COSTCO, and A.T.&T.

Fact:Direct/Indirect (the RIPPLE EFFECT) is $12 billion a year because of gasoline stations, feedstores, retailers, restaurants, hotels, and more.

Federal Duck StampsHunters have generated over $700 million through purchases...all of which have gone into the National Wildlife Refuge System.

HuntersHunters spend $1,992 per hunter a year!

AnglersNationwide, 6 million more Americans wet a line over sinking a putt!

Some Fast Facts AboutHunters and Anglers

Nationwide

ALABAMA BLACK BELT ADVENTURES ASSOCIATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:President Thomas Harris

Treasurer Tim GothardSecretary Barnett LawleyCommissioner Gunter Guy

Ray Scott

PROJECT DIRECTOR:Pam Swanner

250 Commerce St., Suite 200AMontgomery, AL 36104

O: 334-649-3788 C: 334-343-6173pam@alabamablackbeltadventures.orgwww.alabamablackbeltadventures.org

REFERENCES:Reid/O’Donahue Advertising, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama

Southeast Research Group, Montgomery, AlabamaCongressional Sportmen’s Foundation (CSF), Washington DC

National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC), Washington DCNational Shooting Sports Foundation

SCI-First For HuntersAmerican Sportfishing Association

Association of Fish and Wildlife AgenciesU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – 2006 Report

Sharing Our Great OutdoorsWith The World

Jackie BushmanFounder of Buckmasters

Ray ScottFounder of B.A.S.S.