Workers begin by interpreting weather and vessel conditions to plan their approach, then travel by boat, vehicle, or on foot to hunting or fishing locations. They operate navigational instruments to steer vessels and position equipment strategically based on species habits and environmental conditions. Throughout the day, they inspect and maintain fishing gear, engines, and other equipment while performing minor repairs as needed. Workers actively monitor traps, nets, and lines, removing catches and measuring them to ensure regulatory compliance. They coordinate with crew members when working in teams, directing operations and overseeing equipment setup including connecting floats, weights, and markers to fishing apparatus.
This role attracts individuals with strong Realistic interests who prefer hands-on, outdoor work with tangible results over abstract office tasks. Success requires excellent spatial orientation abilities and far vision for navigation and spotting wildlife, combined with physical strength and stamina for handling equipment and working in challenging weather conditions. Workers must possess strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to respond to changing environmental conditions and wildlife behavior patterns. The role demands perseverance and dependability, as success often requires long hours and patience waiting for optimal conditions. Those who excel typically enjoy mechanical work, have a deep appreciation for nature and wildlife, and can work independently with minimal supervision.
This occupation has low automation risk due to the unpredictable, outdoor nature of the work requiring real-time decision-making and adaptation to natural conditions. The core activities of navigating vessels, interpreting weather patterns, and handling live animals in natural environments resist technological replacement. However, emerging drone technology for surveillance and GPS-based navigation systems are enhancing rather than replacing human capabilities. The need for spatial orientation, physical manipulation of equipment, and real-time problem-solving in variable outdoor conditions ensures continued human involvement in these roles.
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| TERM | COUNT | FREQ | BAR | SOURCE ATTRIBUTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| equipment | 53 | 0.0181 | onet dimensi 43% onet tasks 23% | |
| tendency | 42 | 0.0143 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| others | 40 | 0.0136 | onet dimensi 95% dwas 2% | |
| fishing | 23 | 0.0078 | inference 48% onet tasks 26% | |
| hunting | 19 | 0.0065 | inference 42% dwas 32% | |
| activities | 17 | 0.0058 | onet dimensi 53% dwas 24% | |
| principles | 16 | 0.0055 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| techniques | 15 | 0.0051 | onet dimensi 67% wikipedia 13% | |
| animals | 14 | 0.0048 | dwas 71% onet tasks 14% | |
| control | 14 | 0.0048 | onet dimensi 86% onet tasks 14% | |
| includes | 12 | 0.0041 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| objects | 12 | 0.0041 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| body | 12 | 0.0041 | onet dimensi 83% dwas 17% | |
| operations | 11 | 0.0038 | onet dimensi 55% inference 36% | |
| materials | 11 | 0.0038 | onet dimensi 91% dwas 9% | |
| orientation | 11 | 0.0038 | onet dimensi 82% inference 18% | |
| ideas | 11 | 0.0038 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| human | 10 | 0.0034 | onet dimensi 70% inference 20% | |
| hand | 10 | 0.0034 | onet dimensi 70% onet tasks 20% | |
| performing | 10 | 0.0034 | onet dimensi 80% wikipedia 10% | |
| traps | 9 | 0.0031 | onet tasks 78% inference 22% | |
| problems | 9 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| problem | 9 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 78% inference 22% | |
| rules | 9 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 89% wikipedia 11% | |
| physical | 9 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 67% inference 33% | |
| products | 9 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 56% dwas 22% | |
| resources | 9 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| needed | 9 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 78% inference 22% | |
| quickly | 9 | 0.0031 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| vessels | 8 | 0.0027 | dwas 38% inference 38% |
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[Core] [21% incumbents] Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments. DWAs: Navigate water vessels. [Core] [21% incumbents] Remove catches from fishing equipment and measure them to ensure compliance with legal size. DWAs: Capture or kill animals. [Core] [21% incumbents] Direct fishing or hunting operations, and supervise crew members. DWAs: Direct activities of agricultural, forestry, or fishery employees. [Core] [21% incumbents] Interpret weather and vessel conditions to determine appropriate responses. DWAs: Navigate water vessels. [Core] [21% incumbents] Travel on foot, by vehicle, or by equipment such as boats, snowmobiles, helicopters, snowshoes, or skis to reach hunting areas. DWAs: Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites. [Core] [21% incumbents] 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. DWAs: Position animal trapping or capture equipment. [Core] [21% incumbents] Maintain engines, fishing gear, and other on-board equipment and perform minor repairs. DWAs: Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment. [Core] [21% incumbents] Connect accessories such as floats, weights, flags, lights, or markers to nets, lines, or traps. DWAs: Attach equipment extensions or accessories. [Core] [21% incumbents] Harvest marine life for human or animal consumption, using diving or dredging equipment, traps, barges, rods, reels, or tackle. DWAs: Capture or kill animals. [Core] [21% incumbents] Oversee the purchase of supplies, gear, and equipment. DWAs: Coordinate resource procurement activities. [Core] [21% incumbents] Load and unload vessel equipment and supplies, by hand or using hoisting equipment. DWAs: Load agricultural or forestry products for shipment. [Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Scrape fat, blubber, or flesh from skin sides of pelts with knives or hand scrapers. DWAs: Remove skin or other body parts from animals. [Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Patrol trap lines or nets to inspect settings, remove catch, and reset or relocate traps. DWAs: Locate animals for fishing or hunting purposes. [Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Locate fish, using fish-finding equipment. DWAs: Locate animals for fishing or hunting purposes. [Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Kill or stun trapped quarry, using clubs, poisons, guns, or drowning methods. DWAs: Capture or kill animals. [Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Put fishing equipment into the water and anchor or tow equipment, according to the fishing method used. DWAs: Position animal trapping or capture equipment. [Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Compute positions and plot courses on charts to navigate vessels, using instruments such as compasses, sextants, and charts. DWAs: Navigate water vessels. [Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Sort, pack, and store catch in holds with salt and ice. DWAs: Sort forestry or agricultural materials. | Package agricultural products for shipment or further processing. [Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Obtain required approvals for using poisons or traps, and notify persons in areas where traps and poison are set. DWAs: Obtain written authorization to perform activities. | Communicate safety or hazard information to others. [Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Skin quarry, using knives, and stretch pelts on frames to be cured. DWAs: Remove skin or other body parts from animals. [Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Transport fish to processing plants or to buyers. DWAs: Transport animals, crops, or equipment. [Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Teach or guide individuals or groups unfamiliar with specific hunting methods or types of prey. DWAs: Train workers in farming, forestry, or hunting techniques. [Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Release quarry from traps or nets and transfer to cages. DWAs: Capture or kill animals. [Supplemental] [21% incumbents] Participate in animal damage control, wildlife management, disease control, and research activities. DWAs: Protect wildlife or natural areas. [Core] [20% incumbents] Wash decks, conveyors, knives, and other equipment, using brushes, detergents, and water. DWAs: Clean equipment or facilities. [Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Maintain and repair trapping equipment. DWAs: Maintain forestry, hunting, or agricultural equipment. [Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Obtain permission from landowners to hunt or trap on their land. DWAs: Obtain documentation to authorize activities. [Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Track animals by checking for signs such as droppings or destruction of vegetation. DWAs: Locate animals for fishing or hunting purposes. [Supplemental] [20% incumbents] Attach nets, slings, hooks, blades, or lifting devices to cables, booms, hoists, or dredges. DWAs: Attach equipment extensions or accessories. [EMERGING:New] Operate and maintain drone technology for aerial surveillance of hunting and fishing areas.
--- SKILLS --- Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively. Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Active Listening (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand Learning Strategies (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo Active Learning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr Writing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems. Science (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. --- KNOWLEDGE --- Geography (imp:3.45 lvl:3.60) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an Mechanical (imp:3.40 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.32 lvl:4.26) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic Law and Government (imp:3.32 lvl:3.42) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat Biology (imp:3.30 lvl:4.10) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd Sales and Marketing (imp:3.05 lvl:3.63) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products English Language (imp:3.05 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea Education and Training (imp:3.00 lvl:3.60) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching Computers and Electronics (imp:2.95 lvl:3.53) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput Public Safety and Security (imp:2.95 lvl:3.16) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote Transportation (imp:2.95 lvl:3.35) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.79 lvl:2.80) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra Economics and Accounting (imp:2.78 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar Food Production (imp:2.74 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food Administration and Management (imp:2.68 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, Mathematics (imp:2.55 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl Telecommunications (imp:2.50 lvl:2.11) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te Administrative (imp:2.47 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce Production and Processing (imp:2.44 lvl:2.32) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot Physics (imp:2.40 lvl:2.55) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, Engineering and Technology (imp:2.37 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th Design (imp:2.30 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of Building and Construction (imp:2.20 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r Communications and Media (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m Psychology (imp:1.95 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.95 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i Chemistry (imp:1.75 lvl:1.80) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a History and Archeology (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi Foreign Language (imp:1.70 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.55 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.47 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.25 lvl:0.55) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their Fine Arts (imp:1.20 lvl:0.30) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform --- ABILITIES --- Spatial Orientation (imp:4.25 lvl:4.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher Far Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to see details at a distance. Static Strength (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so Trunk Strength (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:2.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold Oral Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through Oral Expression (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:2.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your Control Precision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or Depth Perception (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you Reaction Time (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou Dynamic Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv Extent Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Information Ordering (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot Rate Control (imp:2.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an Stamina (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting. Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas Originality (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when Response Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and Peripheral Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra Sound Localization (imp:2.75) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated. Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta Night Vision (imp:2.62) — The ability to see under low-light conditions. Written Comprehension (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Explosive Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping Written Expression (imp:2.38 lvl:1.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:1.62) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. Dynamic Flexibility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs. --- WORK ACTIVITIES --- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.15 lvl:4.30) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.11 lvl:4.40) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.10 lvl:5.35) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.84 lvl:4.37) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.72 lvl:4.50) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Getting Information (imp:3.68 lvl:3.95) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour Thinking Creatively (imp:3.68 lvl:4.37) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.68 lvl:5.00) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.63 lvl:4.15) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.53 lvl:4.20) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.47 lvl:4.26) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.47 lvl:4.00) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.44 lvl:4.05) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.37 lvl:4.20) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an Processing Information (imp:3.26 lvl:3.75) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.26 lvl:3.85) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.11 lvl:3.80) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.11 lvl:3.15) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.00 lvl:3.30) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.95 lvl:3.05) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.89 lvl:3.40) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.89 lvl:3.95) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.89 lvl:3.11) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.89 lvl:3.25) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.89 lvl:3.50) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.84 lvl:2.80) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.84 lvl:3.10) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.79 lvl:3.26) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.74 lvl:3.10) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.72 lvl:2.75) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.68 lvl:3.10) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:2.68 lvl:3.00) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.61 lvl:2.79) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.53 lvl:2.40) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.53 lvl:2.55) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or Working with Computers (imp:2.47 lvl:2.35) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.47 lvl:1.95) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.47 lvl:2.60) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.42 lvl:2.20) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.16 lvl:2.10) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.84 lvl:1.20) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ --- WORK STYLES --- Perseverance (imp:2.01) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in Dependability (imp:1.83) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o Adaptability (imp:1.48) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas Integrity (imp:1.29) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work. Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work. Cautiousness (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related Self-Control (imp:1.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res Perseverance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in Initiative (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may Attention to Detail (imp:0.96) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work. Optimism (imp:0.76) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un Stress Tolerance (imp:0.51) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work. Cooperation (imp:0.41) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work. Achievement Orientation (imp:0.39) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, Self-Confidence (imp:0.32) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control Sincerity (imp:0.23) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou Innovation (imp:0.11) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.10) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work. Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work. Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work. Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work. Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work. Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work. Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work. Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work. Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work. Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res Empathy (imp:-0.39) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel Humility (imp:-0.67) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work. Social Orientation (imp:-0.75) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work. --- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS --- Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:2.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others. Instructing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Teaching others how to do something. Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Operations Monitoring (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr Operation and Control (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.62 lvl:1.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o Troubleshooting (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best Equipment Selection (imp:2.50 lvl:1.75) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Management of Material Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi Systems Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:1.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, Service Orientation (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people. Repairing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate Persuasion (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. Negotiation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. Installation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. Programming (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
--- NATIONAL WAGES --- total_employment : N/A annual_median : N/A annual_pct10 : N/A annual_pct25 : N/A annual_pct75 : N/A annual_pct90 : N/A annual_mean : N/A hourly_median : N/A --- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION --- highest_state : N/A lowest_state : N/A dispersion_ratio : N/A --- TOP STATES BY WAGE (0 total) --- --- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (0 total) ---
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model_pass1 : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2 : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes : Strong O*NET data with detailed task descriptions, clear skill requirements, and well-defined work activities. Related occupations provide clear career pathway context.
inferred_at : 2026-06-03T23:04:20.783646+00:00
tokens_input : 4,429
tokens_output : 4,389
cost_usd : $0.046199
wikipedia_used : False
wikipedia_title : None
wikipedia_note : No exact Wikipedia match found, though general 'Fishing' article provides relevant context about the activity of catching fish and related techniques. The occupation encompasses broader hunting and trapping activities beyond just fishing.
--- PROSE FIELDS ---
ROLE SUMMARY:
Fishing and Hunting Workers hunt, trap, catch, or gather wild animals and aquatic life using specialized equipment including nets, traps, boats, and navigational instruments. These workers operate in outdoor environments requiring physical stamina, mechanical skills, and knowledge of wildlife biology and regulations. They may work independently or as part of crews, often hauling catches onto vessels and ensuring compliance with legal size and quota requirements.
DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by interpreting weather and vessel conditions to plan their approach, then travel by boat, vehicle, or on foot to hunting or fishing locations. They operate navigational instruments to steer vessels and position equipment strategically based on species habits and environmental conditions. Throughout the day, they inspect and maintain fishing gear, engines, and other equipment while performing minor repairs as needed. Workers actively monitor traps, nets, and lines, removing catches and measuring them to ensure regulatory compliance. They coordinate with crew members when working in teams, directing operations and overseeing equipment setup including connecting floats, weights, and markers to fishing apparatus.
WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong Realistic interests who prefer hands-on, outdoor work with tangible results over abstract office tasks. Success requires excellent spatial orientation abilities and far vision for navigation and spotting wildlife, combined with physical strength and stamina for handling equipment and working in challenging weather conditions. Workers must possess strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to respond to changing environmental conditions and wildlife behavior patterns. The role demands perseverance and dependability, as success often requires long hours and patience waiting for optimal conditions. Those who excel typically enjoy mechanical work, have a deep appreciation for nature and wildlife, and can work independently with minimal supervision.
CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require minimal formal education, with 45% of workers having less than a high school diploma and 30% holding a high school diploma or equivalent. Entry typically occurs through apprenticeships with experienced workers, family traditions in fishing or hunting communities, or seasonal employment that develops into full-time work. Basic mechanical knowledge and familiarity with boats, vehicles, and outdoor equipment provide significant advantages. Many workers gain experience through recreational fishing or hunting before transitioning to commercial operations.
CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Workers often advance by acquiring their own boats, equipment, or hunting territories, transitioning from crew members to independent operators or small business owners. Some specialize in particular species or fishing techniques, building expertise that commands premium prices for their catch. Career progression may lead to positions as fishing vessel captains, hunting guides, or equipment suppliers. Others transition into related fields such as fish and game enforcement, marine equipment sales, or aquaculture operations. The emerging use of drone technology for aerial surveillance creates new specialization opportunities within traditional operations.
MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Employment data for this occupation shows highly variable wages reflecting seasonal work patterns and geographic concentration in coastal and rural areas. The occupation requires Job Zone 2 preparation level, indicating very little to some preparation needed beyond basic skills. Workers are concentrated in Alaska, coastal states, and rural areas with significant wildlife populations. Market demand fluctuates with fish populations, environmental regulations, and consumer demand for wild-caught products. The industry faces ongoing challenges from environmental changes, regulatory restrictions, and competition from aquaculture, though specialty markets for sustainably caught wild products maintain demand. Geographic mobility is often essential as workers follow seasonal patterns and optimal fishing or hunting locations.
AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation has low automation risk due to the unpredictable, outdoor nature of the work requiring real-time decision-making and adaptation to natural conditions. The core activities of navigating vessels, interpreting weather patterns, and handling live animals in natural environments resist technological replacement. However, emerging drone technology for surveillance and GPS-based navigation systems are enhancing rather than replacing human capabilities. The need for spatial orientation, physical manipulation of equipment, and real-time problem-solving in variable outdoor conditions ensures continued human involvement in these roles.
--- REASONED EDGES ---
[career_pathway] Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels (53-5021.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Both roles require vessel operation and navigation skills, with fishing workers potentially advancing to captain positions through experience.
data: Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.1)
data: Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments
data: Navigate water vessels
[skill_overlap] Sailors and Marine Oilers (53-5011.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Both occupations share vessel operation, equipment maintenance, and mechanical knowledge requirements in marine environments.
data: Mechanical knowledge (3.4)
data: Maintain engines, fishing gear, and other on-board equipment
data: Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.1)
[knowledge_overlap] Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (45-2093.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Both roles require biology knowledge and animal handling skills, with shared understanding of animal behavior and care.
data: Biology knowledge (3.3)
data: Capture or kill animals
data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge (3.3)
[knowledge_overlap] Fish and Game Wardens (33-3031.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Both occupations require extensive knowledge of wildlife regulations, geography, and law enforcement related to hunting and fishing.
data: Law and Government knowledge (3.3)
data: Geography knowledge (3.5)
data: Remove catches from fishing equipment and measure them to ensure compliance with legal size
[riasec_cluster] Forest and Conservation Workers (45-4011.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Both occupations share high Realistic orientation (R:7.00) with outdoor work involving natural resource management and physical activities.
data: RIASEC R:7.00
data: Performing General Physical Activities (4.1)
data: Geography knowledge (3.5)
--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
match_keywords : ['fishing', 'hunting', 'trapping', 'aquatic', 'marine life', 'vessel operation', 'wildlife', 'catch']
exclude_keywords : ['office', 'retail', 'management', 'teaching', 'analysis']
title_patterns : ['fisherman', 'hunter', 'trapper', 'deckhand', 'boat crew']
common_variations: ['commercial fisher', 'fishing vessel operator', 'animal trapper', 'hunting guide', 'marine harvester', 'aquatic hunter', 'wildlife harvester', 'fishing boat crew']
total_terms : 40 top_words : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'fishing', 'hunting', 'activities', 'principles', 'techniques', 'animals', 'control', 'includes', 'objects', 'body', 'operations', 'materials', 'orientation', 'ideas', 'human', 'hand', 'performing'] source_layers : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference TERM COUNT FREQ DOMINANT SOURCE SOURCE BREAKDOWN ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── equipment 53 0.01808 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:43% onet_tasks:23% inference:19% tendency 42 0.01433 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% others 40 0.01365 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:95% dwas:2% inference:2% fishing 23 0.00785 inference inference:48% onet_tasks:26% dwas:13% hunting 19 0.00648 inference inference:42% dwas:32% onet_tasks:21% activities 17 0.00580 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:53% dwas:24% inference:12% principles 16 0.00546 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% techniques 15 0.00512 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:67% wikipedia:13% inference:13% animals 14 0.00478 dwas dwas:71% onet_tasks:14% inference:14% control 14 0.00478 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:86% onet_tasks:14% includes 12 0.00409 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% objects 12 0.00409 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% body 12 0.00409 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:83% dwas:17% operations 11 0.00375 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:55% inference:36% onet_tasks:9% materials 11 0.00375 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:91% dwas:9% orientation 11 0.00375 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:82% inference:18% ideas 11 0.00375 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% human 10 0.00341 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:70% inference:20% onet_tasks:10% hand 10 0.00341 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:70% onet_tasks:20% wikipedia:10% performing 10 0.00341 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:80% wikipedia:10% inference:10% traps 9 0.00307 onet_tasks onet_tasks:78% inference:22% problems 9 0.00307 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% problem 9 0.00307 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:78% inference:22% rules 9 0.00307 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:89% wikipedia:11% physical 9 0.00307 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:67% inference:33% products 9 0.00307 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:56% dwas:22% inference:22% resources 9 0.00307 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% needed 9 0.00307 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:78% inference:22% quickly 9 0.00307 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% vessels 8 0.00273 dwas dwas:38% inference:38% onet_tasks:25% fish 8 0.00273 onet_tasks onet_tasks:38% inference:38% wikipedia:25% wildlife 8 0.00273 inference inference:62% onet_tasks:12% dwas:12% management 8 0.00273 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:88% onet_tasks:12% monitoring 8 0.00273 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% procedures 8 0.00273 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% needs 8 0.00273 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% mechanical 8 0.00273 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:62% inference:38% standards 8 0.00273 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% production 8 0.00273 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100% events 8 0.00273 onet_dimensions onet_dimensions:100%