Overview
Trappers and hunters trap and hunt wild animals for pelts or live sale. They are usually self-employed and work on a seasonal basis.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Set traps with bait and position traps along trails
Operate boats or snowmobiles or travel on foot, snowshoes or skis to patrol trapline or to reach hunting areas
Pursue animals by observing and recognizing tracks, trails, animal droppings or broken foliage
Remove catch and reset traps and snares
Kill and skin catch for pelts, and treat and pack pelts for marketing or for transport to public auctions
Kill wild animals using firearms or other weapons
Trap live animals for sale to buyers or for relocation purposes
Maintain and repair trapping and hunting equipment
Maintain trails and access to trapping lines or hunting regions
Trap designated animals for bounty or other control programs
May train dogs for hunting
May monitor animal population in the trapping or hunting regions to ensure future sustainability.
Employment prospects
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Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of trapping or hunting courses may be required in some provinces.
A provincial trapping or hunting licence is required.
Additional information
In some jurisdictions, trappers may be allocated trapping areas based on their experience.
Trappers and hunters may specialize in trapping or hunting a particular kind of animal.
Certification requirements
Mandatory: You need the following certifications to practice as Trappers and hunters in B.C.
- Trapping Licence
- Hunting Licence
Trapping Licence
To practice as a trapper in B.C., you must have a Trapping Licence issued by the province of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved by being a Canadian citizen and completing the B.C. Trapper Education course.
Hunting Licence
To practice as a hunter in B.C., you must have a Hunting Licence issued by the province of British Columbia.
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No programs available in B.C.
There are currently no programs offered at public post-secondary institutions in B.C. that will qualify you for this career. Please see the B.C. Government website for other options.