Hunters and Trappers

Hunt and capture wild animals for human consumption, fur, food, or other uses.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
LOW
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
LOW
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
LOW
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Physical demands
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Dealing and handling conflicts
Communication with others
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to job hazards
Competition for this position

Activities

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Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness Know More
  2. Deductive Reasoning Know More
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Top Skills

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