differences would exist between the groups in many areas. Our 



Table 18 



Montana Deer Hunting 

 Comparison of Hunter Characteristics Across Clusters 



CLUSTER 



1 2 3 4 



Total dollars spent 



on hunting trip $ 238.73 95.65 239.85 610.19 



Average income $ 30,151 27,043 32,784 41,421 



Percent hunting on 



guided trips 4.2 % 1.0 % 2.2 % 14.6 % 



Percent who rate 

 hunting as their 

 favorite activity 13.4 % 8.4 % 9.1 % 20.6 % 



Percent who belong 



to a sportsmans 



organization 31.3 % 20.7 % 32.9 % 44.6 % 



Note: Cluster 1 = Generalist-Enthusiast Hunter 

 Cluster 2 = Meat Hunter 

 Cluster 3 = Generalist-Meat Hunter 

 Cluster 4 = Trophy Hunter 



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