Description
The techniques, procedures and legislations concerning the hunting of animals such as wildlife and birds for the purpose of gaining food and animal products, recreation, trade and wildlife management.
Alternative labels
animal culling techniques
animal hunting procedures
legislation concerning animal hunting
techniques of animal hunting
animal culling procedures
procedures of animal hunting
animal culling legislation
legislation concerning animal culling
animal hunting legislation
animal hunting techniques
procedures of animal culling
techniques of animal culling
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Animal hunting is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Hunter: 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.
Optional knowledge
Animal hunting is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Forest worker: Forest workers carry out a variety of jobs to care for and manage trees, woodland areas and forests. Their activities include include planting, trimming, thinning and felling trees and protecting them from pests, diseases and damage.
Forester: Foresters are responsible for monitoring the natural and economic viability of a woodland or forest and for activities related to its management and conservation.
Forest ranger: Forest rangers are responsible for the protection and conservation of natural resources, particularly in regards to forests and woodlands.
References
- Animal hunting – ESCO