Hunters and Trappers
On the Job
Hunters and Trappers hunt and trap wild animals for fur, for humans to eat, or for other purposes.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Load agricultural or forestry products for shipment.
- Prepare materials or solutions for animal or plant use.
- Transport animals, crops, or equipment.
- Plan trapping or hunting activities.
- Capture or kill animals.
- Locate animals for fishing or hunting purposes.
- Position animal trapping or capture equipment.
- Remove skin or other body parts from animals.
- Trim trees or other vegetation.
- Obtain documentation to authorize activities.
Typical Working Conditions
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Working outdoors exposed to weather.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Working in very hot or cold temperatures.
- Having telephone conversations.
- Exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings.
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
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