This report, an update of one published in 1992, reviews divers aspects of the countryside sports industry. It provides data on the number of people in the UK involved in various forms of hunting, shooting and fishing, on the economic value of these activities, and on their relevance to wildlife conservation. It is based on some original survey work but draws heavily on reports and special studies by other organizations such as the Game Conservancy Trust, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation, and the Centre for Rural Studies. There is a wealth of information about the current status of the field sports industry in Great Britain. In 1996, it is estimated that: 3.3 million people went fishing; 0.7 million people shot game and wildfowl; 0.21 million people hunted with or followed hounds; 14 500 people stalked deer; and 12 500 people participated in falconry. The annual direct expenditure on these activities was estimated at over £3.8 billion and there was a further £2.4 billion of indirect expenditure. The report provides estimates of a total of 90 000 people being employed directly or indirectly by the industry, and of it generating a revenue of £655 million for the government through taxes.