Fishing and 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.

From people doing the work

It's a demanding life, often solitary, battling the elements and relying on instinct and experience. Every day is a gamble, but the connection to nature and the thrill of the catch make it worthwhile.

Drawn from The Fishing Forum, HuntingNet Community, Years of experience

Attribution: Composite

Composite · Synthesised from The Fishing Forum, HuntingNet Community, Years of experience

A day in the life of Fishing and Hunting Workers

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
65% Team / 35% Solo
Client facing
Sometimes
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Extensive
Schedule flexibility
Rigid
Remote work
On-site Only
Typical work hours
40-50
Stress level
Moderate

Fishing and Hunting Workers salary, education and outlook at a glance

Median salary
$42,580
Entry-level
$32,000
Senior
$60,000
Growth by 2033
-4.6%
Demand
Declining
Freelance potential
Moderate
Salary growth potential
88%
Typical student debt
Moderate

Skills you need as Fishing and Hunting Workers

Hard skills

  • Geography
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Mechanical

Soft skills

  • Coordination
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Critical Thinking

Technical complexity: Low

Tools of the trade

Core tools

  • Fishing Rod (Hardware): Used to catch fish individually or in small quantities.
  • Fishing Net (Hardware): Used for catching large quantities of fish or other aquatic animals.
  • Traps (Hardware): Used to capture animals or aquatic life for harvesting.
  • Boat/Vessel (Hardware): Provides mobility and a platform for fishing and hunting activities on water.

Commonly used

  • Harpoon (Hardware): Used for hunting large marine animals.
  • GPS Device (Hardware): Used for navigation and marking productive fishing or hunting grounds.
  • Sonar/Fish Finder (Hardware): Used to locate fish underwater and identify water depth and structure.
  • Hunting Rifle (Hardware): Used for hunting land-based wild animals.

How to become Fishing and Hunting Workers

Minimum education
Less than High School
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
3-5
Years to senior
10-15
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

  • Deckhand: Individuals working on commercial fishing vessels often start as deckhands, gaining practical experience before becoming independent fishing workers.
  • Farmworker: Farmworkers involved in aquaculture or animal husbandry may transition to fishing or hunting with relevant skills in animal care and harvesting.
  • Outdoor Guide: Guides leading hunting or fishing expeditions possess similar skills in tracking, navigation, and wildlife knowledge.

Where you can go from here

  • First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers: Experienced fishing and hunting workers can advance to supervisory roles, overseeing operations and managing teams.
  • Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels: With further training and certification, fishing workers can become captains or mates, operating larger commercial vessels.
  • Wildlife Biologist: A deep understanding of ecosystems and animal behavior gained from fishing and hunting can lead to careers in wildlife conservation and research.
  • Commercial Diver: Skills in underwater work and marine environments can be transferred to commercial diving for various purposes, including salvage or construction.

Typical progression

  1. Fishing and Hunting Workers
  2. First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
  3. Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
  4. or Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Fishing and Hunting Workers job outlook and future demand

Automation probability
Moderate-High
AI disruption risk
Low
Demand trend
Declining

Job satisfaction as Fishing and Hunting Workers

Overall satisfaction
6.5/10
Meaning
7/10
Work-life balance
5.5/10
Prestige
4/10
Social perception
Low

Where practitioners gather

Professional organisations

Reddit communities

  • r/Fishing: A subreddit for discussing all aspects of fishing, from freshwater to saltwater.

Online communities

  • The Fishing Forum: An online forum for anglers to discuss techniques, gear, and fishing reports.
  • HuntingNet Community: A large online community for hunters to share experiences, tips, and discuss regulations.

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