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Fishing/Hunting Worker

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Outlook	decreasing
	The employment change from 2023 to 2033 is estimated to be -1%. (The National average for all occupations is +4%)
Job Openings	very small number
	Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2023 and 2033. (The National Average for all occupations is 1,724 openings)
Employment	small occupation
	This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 25,500 workers in 2023. (The National average for all occupations is 150,944 workers)
Growth	Declining growth
	Governmental efforts to reduce overfishing and replenish fish stocks have led to some species being regulated under fishing quotas or catch shares. Quotas dictate how many fish each fisher may catch and keep. These programs may limit demand for fishers over the projections decade. For hunting workers, an expected decline in recreational hunting will limit demand for guided hunts. Animal pelts will continue to be used to manufacture fur coats, hats, and gloves, which may increase demand for trappers. However, most of the fur used in clothing comes from ranches or farms that breed, maintain, and harvest desirable species, such as mink.
Self-Employment	In 2023, 36.8% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
Industries	Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS114000) (57.6%) Self-employed workers (36.8%)