Overview
Hunter-Trappers hunt, trap and shoot animals for food, pelts, research, and pest control.
Day-to-day
- 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.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Requires driving
- Working outdoors
To become a Hunter-Trapper
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You can work as a Hunter-Trapper without formal qualifications. Some on the job training may be provided. A Vocational Education and Training (VET) course in pest management or meat processing might be helpful.
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Registration or licencing may be required.