NAICS 114210

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal standard for classifying business establishments to support the collection, analysis, and publication of statistics about the U.S. economy. Established in 1997 to replace SIC, NAICS is maintained by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget in coordination with Canada and Mexico; the current classification vintage is 2022. ¹

NAICS 114210 comprises establishments primarily engaged in commercial hunting and trapping and in operating commercial game or hunting preserves (e.g., game retreats) for fee-based access to hunted game. This industry excludes noncommercial nature preserves and the farm-raising of fur-bearing animals, which are classified elsewhere. It is part of Subsector NAICS 114 (Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping). ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — NAICS 114210 overview
• G2X — NAICS 712190 Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions
• G2X — NAICS 112930 Fur‑Bearing Animal and Rabbit Production

What this NAICS covers

• Commercial hunting of wild animals from their natural habitats for products or services. ²
• Commercial trapping of wild animals from natural habitats. ²
• Operation of commercial game preserves (including game retreats) for hunting access. ²
• Operation of hunting preserves for fee‑based hunting. ²
• Commercial hunting or fishing preserves (e.g., “game farms”) are classified here rather than under noncommercial nature‑preserve activities. ³

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	112930	Fur‑Bearing Animal and Rabbit Production (farm‑raising; not hunting/trapping) 7
NAICS	712190	Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (noncommercial preserve operations) 3
NAICS	713990	All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (guide services, incl. hunting/fishing guides) 4

Scope notes and exclusions

• Nature preserves and conservation areas are classified in NAICS 712190, not in NAICS 114210. ³
• Farm raising of rabbits and other fur‑bearing animals is classified in NAICS 112930. ⁷
• Guide services (e.g., hunting and fishing guides) fall under NAICS 713990, not NAICS 114210. ⁴
• Overnight hunting and fishing camps providing lodging and amenities are covered in NAICS 721214 Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds). ⁶

Federal statistical coverage note

Subsector NAICS 114 (Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping), including NAICS 114210, is not covered by the 2022 Economic Census; coverage for Sector NAICS 11 is partial. Users should consult other Census programs such as County Business Patterns for statistics on this industry. ⁵

Frequently asked questions

• What activities define NAICS 114210?
  Establishments in NAICS 114210 conduct commercial hunting and trapping of wild animals and operate commercial hunting/game preserves for fee-based access. Activities centered on noncommercial conservation, or on raising animals in captivity for fur, are excluded and classified elsewhere. ²

• Are hunting guide services included in NAICS 114210?
  No. Guide services, including hunting and fishing guides, are classified under NAICS 713990 (All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries), not under commercial hunting and trapping. This reflects the distinction between recreation services and harvesting wild animals for products or managed hunting access. ⁴

• How are nature preserves classified relative to NAICS 114210?
  Noncommercial nature parks and similar institutions are classified in NAICS 712190. By contrast, commercial hunting or fishing preserves that provide access to hunted game are included in NAICS 114210. ³

• Is NAICS 114210 included in the 2022 Economic Census datasets?
  No. Subsector NAICS 114, which includes NAICS 114210, is listed among industries not covered by the 2022 Economic Census. Use other Census programs (e.g., County Business Patterns) for data on this industry. ⁵

• Do hunting camps with lodging belong in NAICS 114210?
  Generally no. Overnight recreational hunting or fishing camps that provide accommodations and amenities are classified in NAICS 721214 (Recreational and Vacation Camps, except Campgrounds), not in NAICS 114210. This reflects their primary activity of providing lodging and recreation. ⁶

Useful resources

• Census: Introduction and background on NAICS (official definition and history). ¹
• Census: NAICS 114210 industry description (2022). ²
• Census: 2022 Economic Census methodology and coverage notes. ⁵

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) — About. https://www.census.gov/naics/
2. U.S. Census Bureau. NAICS 2022 Code 114210 — Hunting and Trapping. https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=114210&year=2022
3. U.S. Census Bureau. NAICS 2022 Code 712190 — Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions. https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=712190&year=2022
4. U.S. Census Bureau. NAICS 2022 Code 713990 — All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries. https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=713990&year=2022
5. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022 Economic Census — Methodology. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/technical-documentation/methodology.html
6. U.S. Census Bureau. NAICS 2022 Code 721214 — Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds). https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=721214&year=2022
7. U.S. Census Bureau. NAICS 2022 Code 112930 — Fur‑Bearing Animal and Rabbit Production. https://www.census.gov/naics/?input=112930&year=2022