What do 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 known as:

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

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Fishing and Hunting Workers is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Projected Employment in OH

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (38%)
  • Some college, no degree  (23%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (22%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (10%)
  • Associate's degree  (5%)
  • Master's degree  (2%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)

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People in this career often have talent in:

  • Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
  • Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  • Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
  • Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Locate animals for fishing or hunting purposes.
  • Obtain documentation to authorize activities.
  • Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
  • Navigate water vessels.
  • Remove skin or other body parts from animals.
  • Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment.
  • Position animal trapping or capture equipment.
  • Sort forestry or agricultural materials.
  • Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing.
  • Capture or kill animals.
  • Obtain written authorization to perform activities.
  • Communicate safety or hazard information to others.
  • Attach equipment extensions or accessories.
  • Protect wildlife or natural areas.
  • Transport animals, crops, or equipment.
  • Clean equipment or facilities.
  • Train workers in farming, forestry, or hunting techniques.
  • Load agricultural or forestry products for shipment.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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