Recreational Hunting & Shooting Jobs: Guides, Outfitters, Clubs Shooting Ranges, Events
Gear and equipment is specifically made for both target and action shooting and hunting with rifle, shotgun and bow and arrow. The buyers of these products are private shooting and hunting enthusiasts, outfitters, private guides, hunting clubs, shooting ranges and events. Providing services to these companies and services are consultants, independent contractors and associations.
Careers in providing services to the recreational hunter or shooter can often provide invaluable experience and will open doors to other types of jobs in the industry including retail, distribution and manufacturing. Working in with these companies is a perfect entry point to hone your skills and make many contacts in the hunting and shooting industries. Follow your passion!
Sample of Recreational Hunting & Shooting Careers
- Club Manager
- Hunting or Shooting Competition Event Organizer
- Sales and Marketing
- Operations
- Web Marketing
- Private Guide or Outfitter
- Government Agency Employee
- Hunting and Shooting Association and non-profit work
National Hunting and Shooting Industry Organizations
- Archery Shooters Association
- American Wildlife Association Hunt Clubs
- Buckmasters
- Christian Sportsmen's Fellowship
- Ducks Unlimited
- Foundation for North American Wild Sheep
- Hunting Heritage Trust
- International Bowhunting Organization
- Mule Deer Foundation
- NAHRA (North American Hunting Retreiver Assn.)
- National Rifle Association
- National Shooting Sports Foundation
- National Wild Turkey Federation
- National Association of Shooting Ranges
- National Association of Firearms Retailers
- Pheasants Forever
- Professional Bowhunters Society
- Quail Forever
- Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
- Safari Club International
- The Ruffed Grouse Society
- USA Archery
- USA Shooting
- U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance
- Whitetails Unlimited
- World Archery
Trade Magazines and Newsletters
- Shot Show (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show)
- IWA & Outdoor Classics (International Trade Fair for Hunting and Sporting Arms, Outdoor Articles and Accessories
- NASGW Hunting Show
Executive Search Firms
