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This study examines the trends and economic significance of licensed off-road vehicle (ORV) use in Michigan. It explores the spending patterns and demographics of ORV users, highlighting the contribution to Michigan's economy. The report also emphasizes the importance of Michigan's designated trail system in facilitating the economic benefits of ORV use.
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2009 MSU Study of Licensed Off-Road Vehicle Use and Users Michigan Department of Natural Resources Presented By: Steve Kubisiak, Recreation and Trails Program Coordinator February 9, 2011
2009 MSU Study of Licensed Off-Road Vehicle Use and Users • Fourth major statewide study • Examine trends • Explore economic significance • Part of motorized trail study that also measured snowmobile use • Funded by Michigan DNRE and MSU Extension
2009 MSU Study of Licensed Off-Road Vehicle Use and Users • The trend in total ORV user days in Michigan over 43 years is upwards. • The latest 38% increase in user days is influenced by the 46% increase in the number of licensed ORVs from the 2000 study, coupled with a 12% decline in use per ORV.
2009 MSU Study of Licensed Off-Road Vehicle Use and Users Economic significance to Michigan’s Economy: • $300 million spending total: • $212 million equipment spending • $82 million trip spending • Supports 800 jobs statewide
ORV Trip Destination Spending Average spending/party on ORV riding trips on designated system/public lands
Michigan Resident ORV Equipment Spending Mean household spent $1,839 • 47% purchased new ORV or support equipment • 20% purchased used ORV or support equipment • 62% purchased ORV repairs (non trip related) • 51% purchased insurance for their ORV • 8% purchased storage for their ORV
2009 MSU Study of Licensed Off-Road Vehicle Use and Users Michigan’s Licensed ORVs: • 67% are all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) • 14% are motorcycles • 14% are sport utility vehicles (SUVs) • 5% are utility vehicles • In 1976 almost 75% were motorcycles & most of the rest SUVs
2009 MSU Study of Licensed Off-Road Vehicle Use and Users Primary Purpose of ORV Ownership: • 37% trail/scramble area riding • 25% supporting hunting or fishing • 24% utility vehicle on private property • 4% compensate for disability • 9% other
2009 MSU Study of Licensed Off-Road Vehicle Use and Users 2009 ORV Licensee Demographics: • 93% Male • 87% Michigan Residents • 13% Non-resident • 56% have one or more years of college • Average 49 years of age • 60% live in the Southern Lower Peninsula • 19% live in the Northern Lower Peninsula • 22% live in the Upper Peninsula • 27% own a second home in Michigan • 21% are members of an organization related to ORVs with the largest proportion of 6% belonging to Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Conclusions • ORV use and users make substantial contributions to Michigan’s Economy • Michigan’s designated trail system is critical to facilitating the economic contributions that can be tied directly to ORV use • Economic value of ORV use will grow if trends continue as they have over the past decade.
www.michigan.gov/dnre Full Report Available On-LineThank You