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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 45-3031.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Ensure safe and efficient fishing and hunting operations.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Prepare equipment and supplies

    Oversee the purchase of supplies, gear, and equipment necessary for fishing or hunting.

  2. 2

    Navigate to hunting or fishing areas

    Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments to reach designated locations.

  3. 3

    Set traps and fishing gear

    Select, bait, and set traps or put fishing equipment into the water according to the method used.

  4. 4

    Inspect and maintain equipment

    Maintain engines, fishing gear, and other on-board equipment, performing minor repairs as needed.

  5. 5

    Harvest and process catch

    Remove catches from fishing equipment, measure them for compliance, and sort, pack, and store them.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.