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Hunting License Sales Decrease

Statistics show hunting license sales are continuing their decline, falling nationally for the last eight years (since 1993). According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, 14.9 million hunting licenses were purchased in 1997, a drop of two percent nationwide from 1996.

In a state by state breakdown, 32 states showed decreased sales compared to 1996, while 18 states showed increased license sales. Missouri lead the states showing increased sales (+59,247), while Texas led the states showing decreases

98,579). Pennsylvania had 21,400 fewer licenses sales, but it still sold the most licenses of any state. (posted June 10, 1999)
 

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