Sask. town thankful Americans keep flocking here to hunt, amid CanadaU.S. tensions
News Source : CBC News
News Summary
- Tens of thousands of U.S. anglers and hunters visit the province each year.
- The outfitting sector generates $150 million in revenue and capital spending every year.
- Tourism Saskatchewan said it was “cautiously optimistic that Americans will continue to travel to the province’s world-class outdoor experiences” The province sold 12,394 hunting and fishing licences to Americans this year, roughly on par with last year's numbers.“It's just great, a wonderful type of hunting, bird hunting, that we don't get to do anymore down where we are,” said visiting tourist Joe Dunbar.
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