How much money is spent on hunting each year?

The amount of money spent on hunting each year varies depending on the country and region, but it is estimated that hunters spend tens of billions of dollars on hunting-related activities globally. In the United States alone, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated that hunters spent over $1.5 billion on hunting licenses, tags, and stamps in 2020. This does not include the cost of firearms, ammunition, travel, lodging, and other hunting-related expenses. In addition to the direct economic impact, hunting also generates significant indirect economic benefits through the sale of firearms, ammunition, and other hunting-related goods and services, as well as through tourism and other recreational activities associated with hunting.