Article about uptick in hunting due to covid

[Desk Jockey]

Interesting. Mentions Indiana turkey licenses are up 28%. Curious to see if this becomes a long term trend.

Americans turn to hunting amid fears of coronavirus food shortages

More Americans are turning to hunting during the coronavirus pandemic — and amid fears of nationwide food shortages after meat plants were forced to halt operations over outbreaks. “People ar…

nypost.com

 

[NCSU_Lewis]

Im sure its very similar up here in Michigan. Compared to last year, trucks have been everywhere and I have gotten messed up at least 3 or 4 times by other hunters. And this is on private. I've heard similar things from NC where I'm from. I'm guessing its a lot of folks who are either "working" from home or were laid off.

 

[Fatcamp]

My turkey area in SD was full of people. Completely different than last year.

 

[bojangles808]

my guess is it's more due to ppl having a lot more time on their hands

 

[nettereo16]

I know I've turkey hunting more this year than any other year. I lucky to still have a job but working from home has allowed me to get out before work without having to go into the office after.

The public areas are slammed with other hunters. Fishing has also seen a definite increase as well. It's frustrating in the short-term but I am glad to see people reconnecting with the outdoors and hopeful that this drives longer-term participation, particularly for kids who no longer have school or sports to compete with more important things like hunting/fishing!!

I'm in NC