Based on 2004 data, there were 128,095 unique licensed resident hunters. With an estimated population of 643,000 residents 12 and older in South Dakota, 19.9% were licensed to hunt in 2004.

A separate survey estimated that 17.7% of the population 18 and older actually hunted in 2004.

Based on 2004 data, there were 128,215 unique licensed resident anglers (this count does not include the number of anglers under the age of 16). With an estimated population of 601,700 residents 16 and older, 21.3% were licensed to fish in 2004.

A separate survey estimated that 28.7% of the population 18 and older fished in 2004.

Based on 2001 economic data, there were $223 million in hunting expenditures made by residents and nonresidents in 2001. Based on higher hunting participation in 2004 and inflation, the estimated impact of hunting in 2004 was $275 million in hunting expenditures made by resident and nonresident hunters in South Dakota.

The overall estimated impact of pheasant hunting in 2004 was $135 million.

Based on 2001 data, there were $182 million in fishing expenditures made by residents and nonresidents (includes boat sales for year of survey). Based on slightly lower fishing participation plus inflation, the estimated impact of fishing in 2004 was $181 million in fishing expenditures made by resident and nonresident anglers in South Dakota.

Based on 2001 data, 358,000 participants spent an estimated $92 million (includes residents and nonresident) – no data available to make estimates for participation in 2004.