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State of South Carolina

Wildlife Biologist II

SC · On-site

$46K - $78K/yr

Supervising and conducting public hunt programs and other public use programs on Bear Island ... Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of ...

State of Colorado

CO · On-site

$17/hr

Department Information THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (4 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $17.00 PER HOUR ... Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Description of OF JOB: Position is responsible for accepting hunter ...

State of Colorado

CO

$17/hr

Department Information THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (4 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $17.00 PER HOUR ... Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Description of OF JOB: Position is responsible for accepting hunter ...

California State Jobs

Tractor Operator-Laborer

Fresno, CA · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

... wildlife surveys, to providing public use opportunities such as hunter recruitment activities. Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary ...

State of Colorado

CO

$17/hr

Department Information THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $17.00 PER HOUR ... Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Description of Job Position is responsible for accepting hunter ...

State of Colorado

CO · On-site

$17/hr

Department Information THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS OR LESS) - PAYING $17.00 PER HOUR ... Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Description of Job Position is responsible for accepting hunter ...

Nc

$42K - $58K/yr

... hunting, trapping, and boating laws. The agency has an operational budget of approximately $100 ... seasonal temporary staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and ...

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How much do temp wildlife hunting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for temp wildlife hunting in the United States is $23.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a temp wildlife hunting job?

Temp Wildlife Hunting jobs are temporary positions that involve assisting with the management and monitoring of wildlife populations through regulated hunting activities. These roles often require helping with tasks such as population surveys, habitat assessments, or enforcement of hunting regulations during specific seasons. Individuals may also assist with data collection or work with agencies to ensure ethical and legal hunting practices. These jobs are typically seasonal and may be offered by government agencies, conservation organizations, or research groups.

What are the typical responsibilities and work conditions for a temp wildlife hunter?

In a temporary wildlife hunting position, your primary duties often include assisting with wildlife population management, conducting field surveys, and supporting research or conservation projects. The role frequently involves working outdoors in varying and sometimes challenging weather conditions, often requiring physical stamina and adaptability. Teamwork is essential, as you may collaborate closely with biologists, conservation officers, and other field staff to ensure ethical practices and compliance with regulations. This job can be seasonal, offering valuable hands-on experience for those interested in wildlife management or conservation careers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temp wildlife hunter?

To thrive as a Temporary Wildlife Hunter, you need knowledge of wildlife behavior, tracking, safe firearm or trapping use, and often require relevant permits or licenses. Familiarity with GPS devices, mapping software, and compliance with local wildlife regulations is typically needed. Strong observation skills, ethical judgment, and the ability to work independently in remote settings are critical soft skills. These competencies ensure humane, legal, and effective wildlife management while maintaining safety and ecological balance.

What is the difference between Temp Wildlife Hunting vs Temp Wildlife Trapping?

AspectTemp Wildlife HuntingTemp Wildlife Trapping
CertificationsRequired or preferred (e.g., hunting licenses)Often similar, may require trapping licenses
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, remote, variable conditionsOutdoor, often in traps or designated trapping areas
Industry UsageWildlife management, hunting seasonsWildlife control, pest management
Search & Comparison IntentCommonly compared for wildlife removal methodsRelated but distinct trapping techniques

Temp Wildlife Hunting involves pursuing animals through hunting methods, often requiring licenses and outdoor skills. Temp Wildlife Trapping focuses on capturing animals using traps, with similar certifications but different techniques. Both roles are essential in wildlife management and often overlap in outdoor environments, but they differ in methods and equipment used.

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Infographic showing various Temp Wildlife Hunting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,268 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid

Sacramento, CA • On-site

Department of Fish and Wildlife
See more jobs at Department of Fish and Wildlifeexternal

$18.26 - $19.93/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Are you interested in beginning your career as a wildlife management professional? The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is now hiring Seasonal Aide positions to assist in the operation and management of the 9,600-acre Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area. With this exciting opportunity, incumbents will work at a hunter check station during waterfowl season (October - February), where you will be processing hunters on and off 3 units that make up the wildlife area. This includes preparing check stations for hunting season, posting signs, checking hunting license, collecting daily fees, recording hunter numbers, and collecting harvest data. Performing this job will improve your bird identification skills by learning the various waterfowl species harvested by the hunting public. During the non-hunting season, you will be trained to perform the service and routine maintenance of equipment used on the wildlife area and then use that equipment for planting and fertilizing fields, mowing roads, or disking fields. Alongside permanent personnel, you will gain skills and abilities replacing water control structures, building maintenance, and repairing wildlife area structures as needed. You will be asked to perform general maintenance throughout the wildlife area, the office, and check stations, including trash pickup. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience, beginning your career as a wildlife professional.
Under the close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist a (Supervisory), the incumbent will conduct a wide variety of tasks within the wildlife area, including working in a hunt check station, interacting with the public, and maintaining public use facilities in a sanitary and safe condition for both the public and employees.
The Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid classification is a non-testing classification.
• Applicants who receive public assistance under the CalWORKs program shall be given hiring priority consideration as provided in Government Code, Section 19063.
• Applicants who receive public assistance need to identify themselves as CalWORKs recipients in the comments section of the STD 678, Examination/Employment Application.
• Applicants must submit verification of CalWORKs eligibility, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility or a copy of the most recent aid check stub.
• Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program. If CalWORKs verification is not submitted with the application, it will not be processed as CalWORKs eligible.
• Participation by a public assistance recipient is voluntary and in no event shall any person be subject to sanctions, through loss of benefits or eligibility, for not applying for, accepting, or continuing in a seasonal or entry level non-testing classification opening.
This position may be filled in the following counties: Butte and Glenn counties.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Varies between sedentary office setting and outside work environments. The incumbent will be expected to work in inclement weather, rough terrain, must possess a valid driver's license. Will be required to work weekends, holidays, and/or odd hours. This position requires wearing the prescribed CDFW uniform.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • FISH AND WILDLIFE SEASONAL AID
Additional Documents
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-529289
Position #(s):
565-284-0790-905
Working Title:
Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aid
Classification:
FISH AND WILDLIFE SEASONAL AID $18.26 - $19.93
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Intermittent
Department Information
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California's diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.
California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.
Join us and begin a meaningful new career!
Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Physical strength and agility; ability to lift 40 pounds; ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat at least five (5) minutes.
This position requires possession of a valid Driver's License. The selected candidate will be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/2/2026
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Fish and Wildlife
HRB Mailing Address
Attn: Human Resources Branch
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento , CA 94244
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Closed Drop Off Location
Human Resources Branch
Temporarily Closed
See Filing Instructions
Sacramento , CA 95814
Please Note: Drop-off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Other -
    Three (3) references are required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application. Failure to include three (3) references will result in an incomplete application submission.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Special Personal Characteristics: Ability to work independently, prioritize workload and adapt to organizational changes. Demonstrated knowledge of, interest in, and aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation and repair and maintenance work; willingness to live and work throughout the State; willingness to work unusual hours and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; willingness to perform varied manual tasks; willingness to work in adverse weather conditions; willingness to wear a prescribed uniform.
Interpersonal Skills: Must be punctual, communicate well and work in a team environment.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Dave VanBaren
(530) 982-2169
Dave.VanBaren@wildlife.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Civil Rights Office
(916) 902-9211
civilrights@wildlife.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Filing Instructions
You must reference Position Number 565-284-0790-905 and RPA Number E-R2 WA 25-036 to 045 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.
It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov . If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.
Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.
This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.
Resume - Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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