Hard Skills
AdvancedWildlife Tracking and Habitat AnalysisThe ability to identify animal species through tracks, scat, and markings, and to evaluate terrain for optimal trap placement based on animal movement patterns.
ExpertPelting and Skinning ProficiencyThe technical skill of removing, fleshing, stretching, and drying animal hides to maintain the highest possible fur quality and market value.
IntermediateRegulatory Compliance and EthicsComprehensive knowledge of trapping seasons, legal trap types, harvest limits, and adherence to humane dispatching protocols.
IntermediateTrap Mechanics and MaintenanceExpertise in the selection, calibration, cleaning, and repair of various traps, including foothold, body-gripping, and cable restraint systems.
AdvancedWilderness Navigation and SurvivalProficiency in using GPS, topographic maps, and compasses to navigate remote areas, along with cold-weather survival and emergency first aid skills.