Fishing & Hunting Workers

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.

On the job, you would:

• 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.

Education

• high school diploma or GED certificate

Safety and Government

• law and government

Engineering and Technology

• mechanical

Basic Skills

• thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

• noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

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

Hand and Finger Use

• keep your arm or hand steady
• hold or move items with your hands

Controlled Movement

• use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
• quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat