Fishing & Hunting Workers

Also Called: Commercial Fisherman, Hunter, Trapper, Wildlife Control Operator

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$29,670

Median Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Fishing & Hunting Workers do

Hunt, trap, catch, or gather wild animals or aquatic animals and plants. May use nets, traps, or other equipment. May haul catch onto ship or other vessel.

  • Patrol trap lines or nets to inspect settings, remove catch, and reset or relocate traps.
  • Obtain permission from landowners to hunt or trap on their land.
  • Travel on foot, by vehicle, or by equipment such as boats, snowmobiles, helicopters, snowshoes, or skis to reach hunting areas.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy • Transportation

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Work Context

  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Face-to-Face Discussions

Tools

  • Commercial fishing nets
  • Sporting traps
  • Commercial fishing line tackle
  • Sporting rifles
  • Commercial fishing reels

Technology

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Analytical or scientific software
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Winchester Ammunition Ballistics Calculator
Data base user interface and query software
Catchlog Trading Catchlog
OLRAC Electronic Logbook Software Solution

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Operation and Control

Knowledge

Safety and Government
law and government
Engineering and Technology
mechanical

Experience

Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Fishing & Hunting Workers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Motorboat Operators

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Captains, Mates, & Pilots of Water Vessels

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Forest & Conservation Workers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

    Tifton, GA

  • Alcorn State University

    Alcorn State, MS

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Attention to Detail
  • Independence
  • Integrity
  • Persistence

Values

  • Independence
  • Relationships
  • Support

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Controlled Movement

This is what Fishing & Hunting Workers across the country typically make.

Not
Available

Entry Level

$14.26 / hour
$29,670 /year

Median Level

Not
Available

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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