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Fishing and Hunting Workers — Job Outlook

Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Projected Growth

-4.6%

2024–2034

Annual Openings

2,800

projected per year

Outlook Rating

Decline

What This Means

Employment of fishing and hunting workers is projected to decline +4.6% from 2024 to 2034. Employment in this occupation is expected to decline.

About 2,800 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

Typical Entry-Level Education

Less Than High School