Career Profile

Fishing and Hunting Workers

What they 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.

Also Called:

Commercial Fisherman, Commercial Fishing Vessel Operator, Deckhand, Fisherman, Fur Trapper, Hunter, Nuisance Wildlife Trapper, Trapper, Urban Wildlife Damage Control Specialist, Wildlife Control Operator, Commercial Fisherman, Commercial Fishing Vessel Operator, Deckhand, Fisherman, Fur Trapper, Hunter, Nuisance Wildlife Trapper, Trapper, Urban Wildlife Damage Control Specialist, Wildlife Control Operator

Typical Tasks

Maintain and repair trapping equipment.

Obtain permission from landowners to hunt or trap on their land.

Patrol trap lines or nets to inspect settings, remove catch, and reset or relocate traps.

Track animals by checking for signs such as droppings or destruction of vegetation.

Load and unload vessel equipment and supplies, by hand or using hoisting equipment.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic

Practical, Physical Work

Conventional

Organized, Procedural Work

Investigative

Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability

Initiative

Attention to Detail

Independence

Integrity

Persistence

What key skills are needed for this job?

Operation and Control

Critical Thinking

Operations Monitoring

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Active Listening

Expected Knowledge

Law and Government

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Geography

Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

Common Activities

Performing General Physical Activities

Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Handling and Moving Objects

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.

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Job Zone 1

Little or No Preparation Needed

Education

Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Experience

Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.

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