Wyoming still a leader in outdoor recreation economy as growth slows

Wyoming still a leader in outdoor recreation economy as growth slows

by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile High participation in hunting, RV trips, snowmobiling and fishing helped Wyoming’s outdoor recreation economy generate $2.3 billion in 2024, according to new federal economic data. That represents 4.5% of the state’s gross domestic product, putting Wyoming in the top five states in that category behind Hawaii, Alaska, Montana and Vermont. That high ranking contributes to recognition of outdoor recreation’s economic i…