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Mark KenyonguestUnrated

Outdoor recreation is a major driver of the US economy, significantly outpacing the economic contribution of industries like mining or oil and gas.

“If you look at the GDP contribution of outdoor recreation, 2.4% of the entire US GDP tied to outdoor recreation. That is more than double gas and oil. That's more than mining.”

MeatEater Podcast Network · Mar 2026 · 1 episode · 35K views on this topic

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