Fishing and hunting workers

SOC Code: 45-3031
Also known as:
Abalone Fisherman, Albacore Fishing Boat Crewman, Alligator Hunter, Alligator Trapper, Animal Bounty Hunter
Median Annual Salary
N/A
-4.6% growth (2024-2034)
3K
Openings/Year
22K
Current Jobs

What Fishing and 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.

💰 Salary

N/A
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

-4.6%
Decline

🎓 Education

No formal educational credential
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

3K
Projected average per year

📚 On-the-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training
Expected training period

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

21,900

Projected Employment (2034)

20,900

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Top Skills Required

Critical Thinking
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Monitoring

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments.
  • Remove catches from fishing equipment and measure them to ensure compliance with legal size.
  • Direct fishing or hunting operations, and supervise crew members.
  • Interpret weather and vessel conditions to determine appropriate responses.
  • Travel on foot, by vehicle, or by equipment such as boats, snowmobiles, helicopters, snowshoes, or skis to reach hunting areas.
  • Select, bait, and set traps, and lay poison along trails, according to species, size, habits, and environs of birds or animals and reasons for trapping them.
  • Maintain engines, fishing gear, and other on-board equipment and perform minor repairs.
  • Connect accessories such as floats, weights, flags, lights, or markers to nets, lines, or traps.
  • Wash decks, conveyors, knives, and other equipment, using brushes, detergents, and water.
  • Harvest marine life for human or animal consumption, using diving or dredging equipment, traps, barges, rods, reels, or tackle.

Technology & Tools

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software

📚 Entry-Level Education

No formal educational credential
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

Less than High School
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Fishing and hunting workers

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a fishing and hunting workers:

Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

407 degrees awarded • 22 colleges offer this program
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Best Colleges for Becoming a Fishing and hunting workers

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become fishing and hunting workers.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 33 A
2 Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN 54 B+
3 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA 18 B+
4 Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX 14 B+
5 Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 72 B
6 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 17 B
7 University of Idaho Moscow, ID 11 B
8 Iowa State University Ames, IA 3 B
9 Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI 2 B
10 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI 45 C+
11 University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK 28 C+
12 Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI 17 C+
13 Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie, MI 16 C+
14 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA 16 C+
15 Juniata College Huntingdon, PA 4 C+
16 Coastal Pines Technical College Waycross, GA 4 C+
17 SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill Cobleskill, NY 21 C
18 Hocking College Nelsonville, OH 10 C
19 Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA 9 C
20 Mt Hood Community College Gresham, OR 8 C

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do fishing and hunting workers make?
The median annual salary for fishing and hunting workers is N/A.
What education do fishing and hunting workers need?
Most fishing and hunting workers positions require a no formal educational credential. Common degree programs include Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management.
Is becoming fishing and hunting workers a good career choice?
Fishing and hunting workers is projected to see -4.6% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 2,800 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for fishing and hunting workers?
Top colleges for aspiring fishing and hunting workers include University of Florida, Purdue University-Main Campus, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Texas A & M University-College Station, Oregon State University. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to fishing and hunting workers?
Fishing and hunting workers may also be known as: Abalone Fisherman, Albacore Fishing Boat Crewman, Alligator Hunter, Alligator Trapper, Animal Bounty Hunter, Animal Damage Control Agent, Animal Trapper, Bait Man, Beachman, Bird Trapper, Blue Crabber, Boat Deckhand, Boat Puller, Bounty Hunter, Bounty Trapper, Carriage Dogger, Carriage Operator, Carriage Rider, Carriage Setter, Cat Swamper. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.