Also called: Outfitter, Big Game Guide
Leads hunters into the wilderness, tracking game and managing camps.
They scout animals before the season, pack horses into backcountry camps, and guide clients on multi-day hunts. Outfitters run the business side. Long days and remote conditions are normal.
Estimate; seasonal.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. State guide licenses; first aid; wilderness experience.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Wildlife Management, Outdoor Recreation.
Growing slowly. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. Tracking game and running camps in the wilderness stays human.
Classes: Biology, Agriculture or FFA, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-7012.
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