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Fishing/Hunting Worker

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Outlook	stable
	The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +2%. (The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings	very small number
	Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031. (The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment	small occupation
	This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 28,600 workers in 2021. (The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth	Slower than average growth
	Governmental quotas dictate how many fish each fisher may catch and keep. Additional quotas or catch shares typically may be purchased, but they are often expensive. This may limit demand for fishers over the decade. 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 2021, 42.4% 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) (55.3%) Self-employed workers (42.4%)