Hunting Works for Iowa announced its formation this week to demonstrate the positive impact hunting has on the state’s economy by examining public policy decisions regarding hunting and advocating for hunter-friendly regulations.
A coalition of community leaders, sporting groups and business representatives today unveiled a new partnership to emphasize the economic benefits of hunting.
Declines in pheasant and deer numbers, wildlife habitat and interest among young people are threatening a hunting industry in Iowa that advocates said Wednesday generates $288 million in spending and supports 6,200 jobs statewide each year.
(Des Moines, IA) – A broad group of local and regional leaders representing Iowa chambers of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus, sporting organizations, small businesses, and retailers today announced the launch of the Hunting Works for Iowa partnership. Stressing the major impact hunting has on Iowa’s economy, the organization pointed to sportsmen and women as key drivers of in-state commerce.
