Hunters and Trappers

Hunters and trappers catch and kill mammals, birds or reptiles mainly for meat, skin, feathers and other products for sale or delivery on a regular basis to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets. Tasks include - (a) setting traps to catch mammals, birds or reptiles; (b) killing trapped or free mammals, birds or reptiles with firearms or other weapons; (c) skinning and otherwise treating killed mammals, birds or reptiles to obtain desired products for sale or delivery; (d) delivering or selling trapped live mammals, birds or reptiles; (e) repairing and maintaining equipment. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Fur trapper - Seal hunter.