I was doing a little research for one of my supporters for the muzzleload antelope hunting proposal and found that the latest record of economic data about hunting and fishin in Utah is as old as 2006.  That is the latest info available on line.

In this day and age it’s amazing we don’t have 2011 information available.  I don’t get it.

Anyway, for all of Utah hunters of big game, and this data includes out of state hunters as well (another thing that boggles me is why can’t they show residents in one column and non-residents in another?) we spend an average of $1,099 each for hunting  big game.

That number includes Food and lodging/Transportation/Equipment and Other trip costs.

Looking at my own list:  Food = $52, Lodging = $100 (est. tax and registration and wear and tear), Transportation = $150, Equipment = $20 (replenishing powder, ball and caps mostly) and Other trip costs = $80 (5 cases of cheap beer and some Halloween candy).  $402 total.

Now add in the $10 application fee, $30 combination hunting license, $ 35 deer tag and the grand total is $477.

Looks like I need to get a part time job to off set my set wage.

Bears Butt

Oct. 16, 2012