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A Wildlife Hunting job typically involves the management, regulation, and ethical hunting of wildlife for conservation, population control, or sustenance. Professionals in this field often work as guides, conservation officers, or wildlife managers, ensuring hunting practices follow legal and ethical guidelines. They may also gather data on animal populations, enforce hunting regulations, and educate hunters on responsible practices. These roles require knowledge of wildlife behavior, local laws, and outdoor survival skills.

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Professionals in wildlife hunting commonly spend their days tracking game, monitoring wildlife populations, ensuring ethical and legal hunting practices, and maintaining equipment such as firearms and field gear. They may also work closely with landowners, conservation officers, biologists, or other hunters, and are often responsible for recording detailed observations and harvest information. The role frequently involves outdoor activity in varying weather conditions and requires adaptability to changing situations in the field. Additionally, many wildlife hunters participate in habitat management and assist in wildlife research or population control initiatives as part of conservation programs.

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To thrive in Wildlife Hunting, you need a deep understanding of wildlife behavior, tracking skills, ethical hunting practices, and typically a valid hunting license or certification. Familiarity with firearms, hunting equipment, GPS navigation tools, and sometimes game management software is important. Key soft skills include patience, attention to detail, safety consciousness, and respect for regulations and conservation principles. These competencies ensure sustainable hunting, personal safety, and compliance with laws governing wildlife management.

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A wildlife hunter or game warden may work in roles related to wildlife hunting, often involving managing hunting regulations, enforcing laws, and ensuring sustainable practices. These jobs typically require knowledge of wildlife, hunting techniques, and sometimes certifications or licenses, and may involve outdoor work in various environments.
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Infographic showing various Wildlife Hunting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 10% Temporary. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $48,268 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Big Sandy Manager/Caretaker

Big Sandy, MT • On-site

Hall and Hall
Real Estate • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Ranch Manager and Caretaker

THE Ranch (Big Sandy, Montana)

Position Overview

THE Ranch is a ~10,000-acre private ranch located outside Big Sandy, Montana. The property is operated for cattle grazing (leased to a neighboring operation), some crops and private recreational and hunting for the owner and invited guests.

We are seeking a highly capable, self-directed Ranch Manager and Caretaker to oversee all aspects of ranch operations, land stewardship, wildlife management, and guest readiness.

Reporting Relationships

The manager reports directly to the owner and coordinates with the owner's advisors and accounting personnel as needed. Effective collaboration with outside contractors and consultants is expected.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Land & Infrastructure Management: Maintain fencing, roads, water systems, buildings, fire / disaster preparedness and overall ranch condition.
  • Grazing Lease Oversight: Coordinate with grazing tenants and monitor compliance with lease terms.
  • Crops: Planting, harvesting and production of alfalfa, grass and other crops. Relatively limited in scale.
  • Projects & Improvements: Manage and / or execute extensive list of ranch improvement projects, make suggestions of additional improvements, manage third party providers.
  • Wildlife & Hunting Management: Develop and execute a wildlife management and enhancement plan, maintain high-quality hunting conditions and improve overall recreation on the ranch.
  • Owner & Guest Experience: Prepare accommodations, vehicles, equipment and supplies for visits. Ensure the ranch is always arrival ready.'
  • Equipment Management: Maintain tractors, trucks, ATVs, and all ranch equipment in ready-to-use condition.
  • Building Maintenance: Ensure all buildings are in good repair.
  • Property Security: Monitor access, prevent trespassing.
  • Vendor & Contractor Management: Source, manage, and maintain relationships with local contractors, suppliers, and service providers. Hire and supervise additional help as approved by the owner. Ensure competitive pricing and quality across vendors. Maintain general familiarity with ranch expenditures and coordinate with the owner's advisors as needed.
  • Community & Agency Relations: Serve as the owner's representative in the local community. Maintain trade accounts and positive working relationships with local, state, and federal agencies. A community-oriented, professional presence is an important part of this role.
  • Confidentiality: Maintain complete discretion regarding the ranch, the owner, their family, and all guests at all times.
  • Other Property: Potential for light work at other properties owned in Montana.

Wildlife & Hunting Focus

Monitor wildlife populations and habitat health

Install and maintain blinds, stands, and access routes

Improve water sources, cover, and food availability

Ensure safe and ethical hunting practices

Guest Experience Standards

Accommodations cleaned and stocked prior to visits

Vehicles cleaned, fueled, and staged

Equipment fully operational

Property maintained to a high visual and functional standard

Qualifications

5+ years of ranch management or similar experience

Strong knowledge of fencing, water systems, and equipment

Experience with wildlife management and hunting

Self-motivated, reliable, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills; relationship-builder with owners, guests, vendors, and the local community

Professional, discreet, and trustworthy respects the privacy of the owner and family

Resourceful and proactive; anticipates issues before they arise

Comfortable with rural living and harsh northern Montana winters

Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Compensation

To be determined based upon candidate qualifications