Also called: Outfitter, Fly Fishing Guide
Leads clients on hunting and fishing trips, sharing expert knowledge of animals and wild places.
Wakes at 4 a.m. to row a drift boat down a Montana river, teaches a beginner to cast a fly, and knows exactly where the trout hide. Hunting guides track elk or ducks with clients in fall.
Estimate; seasonal, plus tips.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Experience and skill; state guide licenses; first aid certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. Fish finders and apps help locate game, but leading clients safely outdoors and teaching skills stays human.
Classes: Biology, Physical education, Business or entrepreneurship, Earth science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9099.
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