Description
Hunters track and pursue animals with the intention of trapping or killing them. They hunt animals for the purpose of gaining food and other animal products, recreation, trade or wildlife management. Hunters specialise in the skill of tracking down and shooting animals with weapons such as rifles and bows. They also use devices to trap animals for similar purposes.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
hunt animalstrap animalsuse firearmsmonitor wildlifeensure compliance with environmental legislationmanage game management plansdispose of dead animalsacquire licences for the use of weaponscomply with wildlife hazard management programmesprovide first aidread mapscoordinate the sale of gamecontrol animal movementslaughter animalsprocess animal by-productsprovide first aid to animalstrain gun dogsuse geographic information systemsdeal with killing animals processeshire beaters