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Relatively low percentages of campers, hikers and other recreationists 

 also report that they watch wildlife or go birdwatching. 



The Reaeation Roundtable's1996 survey of recreation participation and 

 satisfaction allows us for the third consecutive year to determine what 

 percentage of those participating over the past 12 months in an activity 

 proposed for an excise tax also engaged in either wildlife viewing or bird 

 watching. The study made clear that the American public looks to 

 recreation for multiple benefits. The top overall motivations for 

 participation in specific recreation activities are fun, fitness and family 

 time together. Time in a natural setting - including such motivations as 

 wildlife viewing - ranks in the next tier of reasons for participation. 

 Findings about participation of recreationists in activities proposed for 

 taxes follows: 



