U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for September 24

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24: HUNTING AND FISHING DAY

Profile America — Friday, September 24th.  Two of the nation's oldest and most popular activities will be celebrated at a variety of events across the country tomorrow,  during National Hunting and Fishing Day.  The goal is for family and friends to join those who already love the outdoors, and share the pleasure of nature while learning how to conserve its treasures.  Each year, more than 19 million Americans set out for forests and grasslands to hunt.  More than 41 million others take their fishing rods and head for the nation's rivers, lakes, and shorelines.  Anglers spend $2.2 billion  annually on fishing tackle, while hunters spend $3.9 billion on hunting gear and firearms.  You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.

Sources:  Chase's Calendar of Events 2010, p. 482

Statistical Abstract of the United States 2010, t. 1212, 1213

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).  

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