Hunter-Trapper
ANZSCO 841911
260
30%
3%
41 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Hunter-Trappers hunt, trap and shoot animals for food, pelts, research, and pest control.
What they typically do
- Travels to allocated shooting areas on foot or by helicopter and stalks, shoots or traps animals.
- Lays poison and sets traps.
- Checks traps to remove carcasses.
- Removes parts of animal as evidence of kill.
- Collects sample of animal carcasses for scientific analysis if required.
- Monitors and records animal population numbers and spread.
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Hunter-Trapper.
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