Hunting is big business in the United States. Driven largely by deer hunters, Americans spent a combined $1.1 billion on hunting licenses, stamps, tags, and permits in 2022 — and another $32.9 billion on hunting equipment and trip-related expenses. While every state is home to thousands of licensed hunters, the likelihood of a successful day in the field varies across the country — and there are only a handful of states where a majority of deer hunters finish the season with at least one kill.
- Hunters who shot at least one deer in 2022: 42%
- Total deer harvested in 2022: 29,315 (74.4% antlered buck, 25.6% antlerless deer)
- Deer harvested by weapon type: 94% rifle or shotgun, 6% bow, 0% muzzleloader